Night Flame

Ch. 10 - A New Family

Here comes the next update! And I'm happy to let you know that I kind of got my mo-jo back. Chapter 16 is coming fast.

Chapter 10 – A New Family

June of the Blood Hounds

It doesn't take long for him to see me squirm under his gaze, his look apologetic now. "Sorry, it's just..." he is silent, I guess trying to find the right words. "You just fit right in here. I'm almost certain you belong with us." He shares a look with Luna Aileen and it's almost as if I can see the confusion in his eyes, displayed there for me to see. But it's rude to stare at your Alpha, so I avert my eyes like I always do and wait for them to speak again.

"What were you really wanting to talk about?" He asks eventually. "I- I thought maybe it was time to tell you what I know, though I must say it's not much." I'm not sure I want to share the fact that I was about to ask if I could join Shadowwolves. It doesn't seem like the right time to me. Maybe later.

"Are you sure, dear?" Luna Aileen asks concerned.

"I know you have some questions, but I'm afraid I don't remember enough to answer them."

"That's alright sweetie, there's no rush." She hugs me close to her and I can feel a tear fall down. I'm crying. Again. But this time, I know it's okay. She just feels like a mommy right now and I cry because I miss mine and I miss the warmth she'd bring and oh, do I need her warmth. But Luna Aileen is warm, too and she is sharing a little of it with me. And I really appreciate her warm, loving heart that's also open for me.

"That's right honey, it's okay to let it all out now. You've been so strong sweetie, but it's alright to let your walls crumble and share your pent up emotions." Her voice is hoarse and I think it's because she's crying with me. My little sobs and hiccups turn into full out bawling, but it doesn't make them mad, rather relieved I believe. And then she starts humming mommy's song and I completely lose it. My knees threaten to give way and I cling onto Luna Aileen for support.

A door closes and when I look up I see that Alpha Laurel has decided we need some privacy. My cheeks flush when I realise it's because of me that people can't enter the living room anymore. But Luna Aileen ensures me it doesn't matter.

She pulls me to the couch and makes me take a seat. "You have a new home now, June." Alpha Laurel speaks up. I wipe my tears and look up at him with my bright, red rimmed eyes. "I want you to officially join Shadowwolves, if you wish to do so of course." He smiles and comes to sit beside me. "I should have officially welcomed you a long time ago."

"What do you say, sweetie?" Luna Aileen asks me. "You want to become a true member of our family?"

I smile shyly and nod my head. "I'd love that, thank you." They both smile.

Alpha Laurel starts telling me about where and when and how I'm going to join them. I listen intently to everything he has to say, eager to learn more about the world I live in. I have never seen an initiation before, let alone done one. It's a little scary, but twice as exciting.

It's decided that I'll be joining the pack by the next full moon. Somewhere in the back of my head I feel guilty for not discussing it with Adam beforehand. But he'll be thrilled, too, I just know it. Because it'll ensure me staying by his side, he'll be able to keep me around.

"Can I go tell Adam?" I ask. The pair of them smile at me and nod their heads. "Thank you, for giving me a new and loving home."

"Of course dear, you're such a kind-hearted girl. Anyone who can't see that is a fool."

I wish them a good night and go, in search of Adam.

He's still sitting in the kitchen, talking to Jace and a few guys I haven't met yet. And it's then I realise how inseparable we've been the last couple of weeks. It's actually nice to see him do things he's done before he had to take care of me and it felt nice for myself to do something on my own, too. It proves to me that though I really want to be with him, I'm still capable of handling myself. Nothing much has changed.