My Curvy Mate

Ch. 23 The mission

*May's POV*

I could not wait until later to see my friends and eat a proper dinner away from the hospital wing. It has been many days since I have had time to myself. All this fighting had got me thinking about my parents and if Ben had just trusted me, we would have been on better terms all this time. Then again, he does not know me all as well since I am new in his life. I had given it much thought and decided to forgive Ben as his mind was poisoned and I was not as forthcoming with my parent's death. One day I would tell him but only when I am ready. What was not sitting well with me was that his dad was the one to tell Ben about my parents, but I had a feeling that he was involved in shunning and turning away my mother, ultimately driving her and my father to be murdered. After all she was a Luna. I hated that her father turned her away and ultimately banned together to murder her. Thinking about this was making me upset, I started to curl up in a ball and cry, I wish I was able to know my parents longer and have them see me on my wedding day. I could not believe there were people who murder in cold blood, seems barbaric to think about. Even my grandma deserved to be around for my marriage but I was all alone. I was just going to go for a run to clear my head (without Ben's permission as he thinks I should be on bedrest) when I passed the library. Something was calling me to go in. I proceeded inside and locked the front doors. I made it up the staircase to the second level and was looking in the relic section when I seen a book that I did not see before about half-blooded Alphas. I started flipping through the pages and seeing the same information I know already. It was then that it struck me, the power. Once you are married and marked the half-blooded mate will be given one gift a power that could be shared with their mate only if the HB Alpha opens their mind to their partner. Marriage provides power to the whole pack; speed and agility is given and everyone could share the power of healing. This is something that Ben's dad is looking for me to give to the pack. This makes sense why he told Ben to continue the relationship with me. It was just shocking the amount of information I was learning. I grabbed the book and slipped it under my shirt, tucked in the waistband of my pants. I started to climb down the ladder when I heard the library door open, I panicked and slipped on the ladder. I was just about to hit the ground when I felt someone grab me tight, I opened my eyes to see Ben was holding me. "To your rescue again" he said. I chuckled before he released me, and I was facing him. "Why were you in here alone?" he said. I was trying to make an excuse when Ben leaned forward, grabbed my waist pulling me closer. I did not realize he was reaching for the book as his hands were wondering around my waist and stomach it felt nice, I felt the book being moved from my waistband. Well, well what do we have here" he said. I snapped out of it before looking up to see the book in his hands. "Come with me" I said before leading him to my bedroom. We went inside and I locked the door. I spent the next hour explaining everything to him including the power sharing and how my parents actually died. "May, I feel like shit! I am so sorry to hear I didn't know that the Moondusk pack was the one who killed your parents. I did not mean to push you away and listen to my parents. I hope that my dad had nothing to do with their deaths" he said. I could not take it I started crying hearing him. He held me tight in his arms, "Ben, it is scary to think what happened to my parents and how maybe this pack is involved when I am to be Luna. I don't want to be used for my powers!" I said. It was true I did not want to be another pawn in anyone's grab for power and from the last week I know it has been hell on earth to me. I could see Ben crying, he felt bad for his actions and for his parent's actions too. If we were to survive this and get married, we need to be united. "Ben, don't feel guilty or cry, help me find out what happened to my parents and grow with me. We need to find out where this source of power comes from and to make sure that I am not going to be betrayed by my own pack. I am scared but I really want to give us a fighting chance with our wedding a couple of days away" I said. He looked up at me and cupped my face while kissing my lips. This is a promise to be together and making sure we never fight. I know I feel relief and my wolf could feel how genuine he was. I had a wedding to prepare for and I could not dwell on the past, especially when I almost lost my life. This is a good time to reset and start over. "So" Ben said. "Are you ready to get married? Especially after all that has happened, I want to make sure that this is still something you want". I looked up into his eyes and said, "Yes. With all my heart I will put dedication into this pact. I want to move forward in our life, and you only get one forgiveness from me, do not mess up again or Betty Joyce will be the least of your worries!". I then playfully shoved him. "Feisty" he said before wrestling me. We jostled around before he ended up on top of me and staring into my eyes. I felt my stomach flutter before he placed a kiss on my lips. It was sweet and I was longing for more. Soon he mindlinked me. My face went red as he knew what I wanted or sensed what my body was longing for. I pushed him off before standing up. "We have to get ready!" I said.

Just on queue, Betty J and Lilly knocked on the door. Good thing I stood up because I could just feel their judgement if they saw Ben on top of me, I would not be able to live down the teasing those two would bring. I gave Ben a hug before throwing him out of the room. He was chuckling that I still was shy with PDA around my friends who have the worst timing always catching us! Betty and Lilly were already partially ready with their outfits already on. The only thing left to do was Lilly's makeup and hair routine we always do. Lilly made herself at home and grabbed a two-piece skirt and crop top set. It was the perfect summer combination, but I felt with all my bruises on my skin it is best not to show my body. Took her lots of convincing before she pulled out a slip dress in a rose color. It left not much to imagination for my curves. "Before you knock the outfit you better put it on! May you will look amazing!" Lilly nagged. I rolled my eyes before trying it on. Lilly Rae gasped with glee insisting that I wear it. I looked in the mirror and saw it did look nice on me, minus all my curves being on display. Lilly worked her magic getting each of us ready before we took selfies a per her request! I hate to admit but I missed our rituals. Just then Liz walked in all dressed up. We whistled at her as she took a turn and a strut. "Morning sleepyhead," said Betty. Liz chuckled before doing a courtesy. We know that she loved to party and was up all night, so she usually joins us in the nighttime. After talking for what seemed like forever we made our way down to the dining area. The men were all dressed up in dress shirts with flowers for each of us. It was really sweet. Ben came over and kissed me. Everyone was cheering while I was blushing. He showed everyone that I was his. He then opened my chair and allowed me to sit in. I was happy that everyone was here for dinner after all that has happened. I made a toast to the pack before sitting down for the first course.