His Luna, Their Alpha

2. -Not Today-

When Kass plays the piano, this is the song she plays. If its not working, the song is Let Her Go by Passenger. It is amazing on piano! I advise watching the video when you get to that part.

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We stood there. Just looking at each other.

"Kass," he breathed. No. I can't have a mate. We wolf growled at that little thought. She wanted a mate, I knew. But this can't be right. He is an Alpha. And so am I. Eventually.

"Erik." I replied. I was stunned into silence, and he appeared to be as well. I wanted him. Wait, no, I wanted to be Alpha. And a mate would derail that. So, I did the only thing I knew I could do. I ran. I turned on my heel and ran back down the hall. I turned a corner that bypassed the parlor and went straight outside, to the terrace. I followed the walkway down, away from the party and into the garden where a few stray people were strolling through the dimly lit trees and flowers.

I hurried past them, and into the far gazebo, where I sat down, breatheless.
From where I was, I knew no one would see me. Or hear me. Just as I relaxed, Josh and Olly appeared on the steps of the gazebo.

"Mind if we join?"

"Its not like I have a choice," I reply. They can tell I'm flustered.

"Kass, what's going on. You went MIA for a minute and then we saw you running through the gardens." Josh's tone was very serious. I didn't know what to say and I could feel tears brimming. I would not cry.

"I-I think I found my mate," I whisper. They both know how I feel about mates. There faces are solemn, and waiting for me to continue. "Erik." They seem a bit confused at first, but catch on pretty quickly.

"Erik Cole. As in Alpha Cole?" Olly questions. I nod. I don't know what to do. Every inch of my body is screaming at me to run back inside and beg him to mark me as his. But even a part of my wolf knows that if he is my mate, we can't be Alpha to our pack. She stays quiet.

"I-I..." I never stuttered. What was wrong with me. I was Kass Aarons! Future Alpha! I was never at a loss for words. "I need to go back inside." The boys just looked at me. They didn't know what to say either. Neither of them had mates, but they weren't against them either. I'm not against mates. I just don't want one right now.

I stood up with my betas on each arm. I couldn't help but laugh at the silly move. These two knew me so well. They knew how to make me smile.

Together, our little trio found our way back into the parlor. We took the scenic route through the garden and I did my duty as future Alpha. I stopped and mingled with the guest we ran into, being friendly. Most of them were really nice. Apart from the occasional cold Alpha. That was to be expected. The two goof balls were still escorting me around, but thankfully, they remembered their manners.

As we re-entered the parlor, my breathe hitched and my heart flipped a bit before it thudded against my chest. I knew he was here. How could one guy make me feel this way? Before I could ponder anymore, Grace sashayed up to me and stole me from my bestfriends.

"Your father has been trying to find you! Don't worry, I assured him that you were off mingling with guest." I smiled in thanks but she began talking again, before I could say a word. "He wants you to play something on the piano." She looked at up at me. She was only about an inch shorter really, but from our proximity, it seemed like a lot.

"Of course!" I replied with a smile. She patted my shoulder and walked away. I turned to face the piano, posing in the middle of the room. The beautiful ivory was tempting me and the shiny black lid was an invitation. Then my attention strayed away from the piano.

To the person standing at the other side of the room. My mate.

Erik had changed alot since we were kids. He had slimmed out and become muscular. His jawline sharp and his hair a perfect mess. It almost made my knees weak. He was also looking at me. I can only imagine what he was thinking. His eyes. They almost seemed pained. It broke my heart because I knew I was the cause of it. He nodded his head to me and turned back to his conversation. My wolf wimpered at his sudden disinterest. I knew exactly what to play.

I ran my fingers over the keys before I sat down. The feeling I got from playing was the best feeling in the world. When I play, its just me and the music. No dad. No mates. No training. Nothing. Complete harmony between me and the melody I was playing.

I fixed my dress and sat down on the bench. I saw a few eyes look my way. And I took a deep breath. By now, the attention in the room had reverted to the grand piano and I. People from outside were looking in. Even dad had stopped talking long enough, and he couldn't look happier to see me sitting here, ready to impress all his friends. Our friends, rather. I placed my fingers on the keys, closed my eyes and began. (Watch video now.)

The rythm flowed from my finger tips. The notes were eminating from within me. I was at peace. As I played the last note, the room erupted in applause. Whistles, stomps, snaps, cheers, howls, surrounded me. I couldn't help but smile when I stood up to curtsie. There were a few shouts for an encore and I looked at my dad. He was mouthing the words 'do it' and nodding in my direction.

I put up a hand for silence and sat back down at the piano. Once again, the music took over and I played a random classical piece that I liked and knew by memory. I can't recall the name but it has always been one of my favorites.

I recieved another applause and I kept playing for another few songs. The party had resumed and I was providing a backround noise. I was fine with that. It meant that I didn't have to socialize.

I continued to play through four or five songs until someone tapped me on my shoulder.

I turned around to see Gran, a vision in purple! She looked so young and happy, smiling down at me. She grabbed my shoulder and pulled me up from where I was sitting. I covered the keys, pushed the bench under the piano, and followed.

We walked, arm in arm, being occasionally stopped by a group of guest. Of course, we would stop to chat and then continue on our path, to what I assume was the garden. When we had made our way to the far end of the garden, near the gazebo, she turned to me. She looked over at the koi pond then her gaze found my eyes.

"Anything you want to tell me?" She glared at me hard and held my hands in hers.

"Uh-uhm. No. Why?" I reply, not so cooly.

"Kass Aarons. Don't lie to me. I was coming out of the kitchen when I saw you and Erik Cole in the hallway. I heard what you said. And he couldn't stop staring at you in the parlor." She paused. "Kassidy, I'm not stupid. I have seen more wolves find their mates than you would believe." She glared at me in an affectionate way.

"Gran, it can't be him. He's another Alpha. I would have to leave Timber and be his Luna," I seethe. Saying it out loud kind of hurts. My wolf wimpers.

"And that would be a bad thing?" She implores. I just stare at her with a 'duh' look on my face. She wraps me in a hug and I seriously have to fight for the tears not to come. "Kassidy, I know being Alpha is important to you. But if you leave your mate, both of you will be hurt." She whispers into my hair while rubbing my back. She breathes in really quickly and pulls back to look at me. "Or maybe, you can be together and not leave your pack at all!" She has a divious sparkle in her eye. My grandmother is full of surprises, but I have yet to figure out what she meant by that... "I won't tell your father. But don't lose hope yet!" She kisses my cheek and walks away, leaving me alone at the end of the garden.

I stare as she walks away and joins a group of older wolves, quickly joining the conversation. What just happened? What did she mean by us being together and not leaving my pack? That wasn't possible was it?