The Call of the Lycan

Chapter Thirteen

The next morning I wake up to Janet knocking on my door. I join her on my porch, grateful she brought me some coffee & muffins. My hangover would need some help to pass. "You heard about my night out did you?" I ask, cringing at the memory. Janet smiles her gummy smile at me & sips her coffee. "I have my sources dear!" she says. I bite my muffin & let thé delicious blueberries pop in my mouth as I chew. "I'm embarrassed" I admit, looking at the ground. "Every single she wolf in the pack wants to be you right now. Love making is nothing for us werewolves to be shamed of" says Janet with a wink. "So, how was he?" She asks me while wiggling her eyebrows. "Oh- we didn't have sex if thats what you mean. Things are... complicated between Atticus & I" I say slowly. Janet looks surprised. I sip my coffee, unsure of what to say. I didn't know what she had heard. "Well, Alpha is a good man. As long as you don't get too attached to him when the new Luna comes along I dont suppose a little foolin around hurts no one" she says with a laugh. I feel color rise in my cheeks & I look at the ground again. So she didn't know everything. "Does Atticus normally fool around with she wolves?" I ask sadly. Janice hmms for a moment. "Only once I ever heard of. Real gorgeous she wolf he grew up with. Her name was Allison. We all thought they was mates. Sadly She disappeared from here a few years ago right before she turned 18. One day here, next day gone. The pack looked & looked for her everywhere's but never found her. Her parents went a little crazy, poor things. We all thought Alpha would snap but he held it together. Real good leader he is. I suspect She ran off with another wolf or was kidnapped. Alphas never been the same since I reckon. Whether they was mates or not they sure was fond of each other" she says indulgently. Inaya immediately growls with anger at the thought of a she wolf to compete with. "She's gone, relax" I say to Inaya. I don't feel relaxed though. I had an uncomfortable squirm as I thought about Allison from the pack I came from. She had to come to live with us a few years ago claiming her parents had died. 'Its just a coincidence. He wouldn't have killed the girl he loved' I chide Inaya. I had so many questions about Atticus that I wanted answered & this was one more added to the list. The war happening against my pack, the history with the moon goddess, and now this mysterious she wolf disappearing.

Later that evening when I feel better I decide to go out for a walk. I end up at Ritas house to see her. "Girl, give me ALL of the details! What happened?" She demands as we sit on her couch. I frown as I consider what to tell her. She's definitely a trusted friend but I dont know if i should disclose all of my secrets. "Well, Atticus was pretty mad at me..." I start. "Wait, you call him by his first name & not Alpha?" She asks amazed. "Oh, yea I guess so. He told me too" I say quickly surprised she focused on that detail. "Anyways he was pretty angry I was out with Rico. Beta Steve mind linked him & told him" I say slowly. "Wow! So the alpha is obsessed with you" She asks me in shock. "Oh-no I dont think so. We're just acquaintances really" I say awkwardly. "No you are not. You totally did him! Spill the beans. What was he like in bed?" She asks excitedly. "We didnt have sex... we argued & then he dropped me off at home after he picked me up" I say lamely. Rita raises her eyebrows at me expectantly. "We kissed in the back of his car briefly but then we got into the argument. I don't think we're going to see each other again" I say, trying to sound unbothered. "Seems like awfully possessive behaviour for an alpha to show over a random she wolf... what did you argue about?" she asks suspiciously. I know by her tone she's suspicious. I decide in the moment I trust Rita. "Me being out with Rico... I just wouldn't say I'm random to him" I whisper unable to hold her eye contact. "You're mates aren't you?! I knew it! The way he acted made no sense unless you were!" Rita yells triumphantly. I shake my head in confirmation. "You can't tell a soul Rita! Not even Chase! Promise me?" I demand quickly. Rita squeals in delight and claps her hands. "Girl!!! This is SO exiting! You're gonna be Luna!! I can't wait to see the look on Lilys face!" I sigh. "Rita, it's not like that. Atticus isn't accepting me as his mate. He brought me here to keep his current strength up. If I died or anything he would loose a lot of his power. I'm not going to be Luna" I say fighting the lump at the back of my throat. Rita's mouth forms a perfect O. "Oh... Clara. I'm so sorry" she says hugging me. I shrug but hug her back, needing a good shoulder to cry on.