Moonstruck

Chapter Nineteen

*Liana*

I was feeling a little overwhelmed. Bonding ceremony? A wedding? Already? I had only just found out I was a wolf and was still a senior in high school. Although I knew in my heart and soul Zev was the one for me. I wanted to be bonded to him, I just worried deep down that he would regret being bonded to me. I bit my lip. What if wearing the amulet had damaged my wolf and I wasn't as strong as I should be?

Hey, we're not damaged! My wolf protested.

I shook my head slightly, it felt strange yet right to hear my wolf. Definitely would take some time to get used to.

Zev hugged me to him and glared at his family. "Must you overwhelm my mate? She's had a big day already."

Brooke winced. "Right. Sorry Liana. You'll get used to us, I promise. Zev, go ahead and show her to her room. She should probably rest after shifting for the first time."

"The one next to mine?" Isobel asked hopefully.

"The one next to mine," Zev said as he guided me up the stairs. "Sorry about my family. They're just really happy for us." He told me.

"I like them," I said softly as he led me into a pretty bedroom. "I wish -"

"You wish what, baby?" Zev put my luggage next to the bed and turned to face me.

"I wish I had family to introduce you to," I shrugged. "My parents were wonderful, from the few memories I remember. They would be happy for us, I know it. Instead, all I have is Aunt Carol."

Zev shook his head. "You're wrong. You have me, you have my family and you have our pack. You're not alone and never will be again."

Me and my wolf both melted at his words and I threw my arms around him. "What would I do without you?" I mumbled into his strong chest.

"You'll never have to find out." Zev promised.

Zev and his family had been insistent that I rest over the weekend, which I did. I hadn't shifted into a wolf again, I was a little afraid to do so. It wasn't just the pain, it was the fact I had wanted to stay a wolf. I didn't know if that would happen again, although I knew Zev would make sure it didn't. I'd only been staying with him and his family for a a couple of days but I loved being with them. They made me feel very welcome, as if I truly belonged. And Zev, our connection was even stronger now than it had been. I felt truly blessed to have him in my life.

"Liana?"

I looked up from my cherry wood desk where I was doing homework. Or attempting to, it was hard for me to concentrate. The room I had been given was lovely, with a rustic four poster bed in cherry wood, with a comforter of soft coral and beige, cream colored walls, a large closet, fresh flowers throughout, even a vanity set for when I did her hair and make up. I smiled at Zev as he walked in. "Hey."

Zev walked over to me, leaning against my desk. "Homework?" He peered at the blank paper in front of her and chuckled. "Not getting much done, are you?" He teased.

"It's difficult to concentrate," I admitted. "I keep thinking of everything that has happened. And my room is distracting me as well."

"It is? Do you not like it?" Zev asked, sounding concerned. "You can change anything you don't like."

"No, that's the thing. I love all of it." I laughed.

Zev visible relaxed. "Good. I'm glad." He ran his hand through my hair. "So listen, I was thinking of having my friends over and letting them know what happened. They'll figure out you're a wolf tomorrow at school, they'll be able to sense it. I thought it would be better if they had some warning."