He startled me when his hands gripped my hips pulling me into his body, my hands resting on his warm chest. I looked up to find him staring at me, but something was different, his bluish orbs sparking with lust. He leaned down until our noses touche...
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Powerless, embarrassed and pressured. Those three words could perfectly describe how I felt every time I attended one of the council meetings. The thought alone of standing before a bunch of old people trying to dictate my future was horrible, but to go through every need I hadn't met and every task I hadn't completed, was even worse. I hated every minute of them because it was proof of the little faith the Elders had in me. I think even my father also doubted me most of the time, doubted my will and my destiny.
I couldn't blame him though. Time was ticking on us and for the first time in my seventeen years, I found the Pack laws ridiculous. I couldn't bear the thought of having to find a mate in order to officially become the Luna. It was too soon.
When I was little, I followed every rule and did everything my father asked me to, but at this very moment, the tasks I was required to fulfill, felt like a burden. And I didn't think I was going to be able to do it all; I mean... I was just about to turn eighteen, I was young and certainly naïve. I hadn't lived many things due to my sheltered life and if there was a thing the council and I agreed on, was on my lack of experience. I didn't come close to what they were looking for in their next leader and I couldn't agree more.
I sighed and tried to ignore the feeling of pain in my chest as I looked up at my father. Disappointment clearly fogged his eyes as we both listened the council decisions on my next move. I gave him a sympathetic look and nodded to the Elders. After all these years of them teaching me everything from A to Z on how to be the Luna, I was still not ready. I was just Serena.
Even though I had been too young when my mom passed away, I had felt the change in my life. My father turned into a different person, his affection towards everyone ended and he dedicated completely to the pack. I felt so alone and as the years passed I couldn't help but wonder how it would be to have a normal life, a human life. One without werewolves, mates, rogues and specially, one without an entire pack waiting to be led by you. I looked at my friends and I could easily trade my life with one of them. A life with no title and no responsibility other than helping the pack. Trust me, I didn't hate my life, but sometimes it was too much for me to handle. I wasn't ready to be a leader and I wasn't the only one that agree with it.
I walked back home after the meeting trying not to give much thought about the situation. I took a few deep breaths trying to clear my mind. I still had a little more time off before training started again. As I rounded the House I saw Rebecca sitting on the porch and my mood lifted immediately. The moment she saw me a grinned spread on her face as she pointed to the pair of guards that kept the Alpha house safe standing behind her, and rolled her eyes. I chuckled as I got closer. Even though both guards knew who she was, they didn't let her inside until either my father or I would allow it.
"How bad was it?" She asked with a mocking smile and sighed as I gave her a quick hug. "That bad, huh?"
"I'm used to it by now so I wouldn't know if it was worse than other times. But I think they still have some hope in me." I answered, and she followed me into the house and up to my room.
