The Moon Child

Chapter 16

Hey my dear wattpaders... How have you guys been? Sorry for the late update... Been goin through a difficult phase. Hopefully things are going to be better.
Anywho...let's leave it at that. Introducing Dakota Fanning as Penny.

Penny's PoV:

            My favorite place in the pack is this little wooden bridge built across the koi fish pond. The water is so clear that one can see the smooth white pebbles at the bottom and the beautiful orange fishes as a sharp contrast against the white. A few pond ornaments and little fountains shaped like frogs on Lilly pads and turtles have been  neatly and artistically arranged in and around it. The trees growing around it gives a perfect cover and home to the songs birds. With the occasional breeze one can hear the melodious clattering of the wind chimes that I had hung up. On the whole, this is my little Paradise. I come here when ever I need some peace and quiet. And since the last few days I have had to visit my Paradise more than the usual. Reason...Peter Olivers a.k.a Po.

            I have been laying down on this bridge staring at clear blue sky and occasionally soaking my hand in the pond since after breakfast. Since the incident of me almost breaking down in front of him, I have been avoiding Po like plague. I had never felt that vulnerable and at the same time that safe ever before. Something about Po sends a shiver up my spine and at the same time fills my heart with warmth. Am I lusting over him? No...no I'm not..it can't be it. I mean I have developed a certain something for him. But I know its nothing romantic... I mean I have a boyfriend who is most certainly my mate. I hope....or may be I don't... What ever be it, I need to pull Po out of my life. Chris doesn't like him and I don't want  Po to get hurt because of me. But the most frustrating thing is Chris' behavior. I just can't figure out the reason for his insecurity. It can't be me. He knows I would never cheat on him. No, this is not him being possessive. If he was then things would have turned ugly for me as well. Like the scar on my forearm, forever reminding me of whom I belong to. It's his ego that's acting up this time. But why. It's not like Po is going to take away his title as the next Omega or something. Ever since Harry's death, it was decided that Eric, Chris' Elder brother would take over as the Beta and Chris as the Omega  when the time comes. I sigh deeply. I have never really understood men and their ego. So I close my eyes and lay there running my fingers over the bite mark which has formed a permanent scar on my forearm.

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            I didn't realize that I had fallen asleep, till Keisha my wolf spirit started prodding violently. I wake up with a startle and it takes me a few seconds before I can process my surroundings. I try to move my hand which kind of fell asleep as it was hanging over the sides. While rubbing my hand back to life, I open up my mind for Keisha. "What is it? Something wrong?" I ask her.
"It's Chris. He's really angry that he couldn't reach you through the mind link. Thorn contacted me through our spirit link. Apparently, they are in some trouble. He didn't say much. Something to do with Peter. What ever it is, they both didn't seem very happy about it." Even as she informs me about the message from Chris' wolf, all I can think of is Po's safety. What if he is hurt again. Good goddess, what kind of a trouble is he in now?
"Seriously Penny!? You are more worried about Peter? Chris needs us and we need to go to him." Keisha growls angrily inside my head. I don't blame her. She is kind of scared of Thorn ever since he lost control and attacked us.
"Umm sorry. Where are they now?" I ask her getting up and stretching myself.
"Alpha's office. Let's go." She says urgently.
"Ok". I say and let her take over my body. As her spirit takes over, I can feel my bones shifting and realigning. Brick red fur starts sprouting all over and my vision starts dimming before becoming sharper than ever. The same goes for all my senses. The initial shift is always the most painful and lasts for hours together. Surviving the shift is a test of endurance for the human and wolf spirit. A test to prove that they can be one and the same - the heart,mind and the soul. Now, after a lot of practice, shifting forms is like a walk in the park. The pain is hardly noticeable. Keisha sniffs the air, before leaping of the bridge and sets off towards the pack house.

               A brief run later I reach my room. Once inside I shift back, quickly pull on some cloths and rush to the Alpha's office. I knock on the huge wooden door and wait to be asked in. Suddenly the door opens and Chris and his friends storm out and run into me. I fall back helplessly, only to be roughly lifted off by Chris. His eyes are glowing golden. Oh goddess! Thorn's in control and he is angry as hell. I start shacking scared cause there is a good possibility I will get hurt. He tightens his grip on me and pulls me closer to him." Where were you when I needed you in there with me you useless mutt?" He growls at me. His words sting real bad. The Chris I fell in love with long back was never like this. He was funny, caring and always treated me well. But ever since he became the next in line to be the Omega, things changed. He became more short tempered, egoistic and vain. And most of the time I feel it's Thorn who is in charge. And the worst part is that he is so good at hiding this new side of his. He acts the perfect little boy scout in front of the grown ups.
" I wa...was...sleep... sleeping... I.." I stammer.
He tightens his grip and i feel his nails breaking my skin, drawing blood. I wince in pain." You were sleeping were you? And did I disturb your sleep Your Highness? " he asks venom dripping from every word. All I do is shake my head too scared to reply. He growls loudly and raises his hand to hit me. I can hear his friends snickering in amusement. And just when I am sure I'm going to be struck, he pulls me into a hug. I stand there shocked unable to process what just happened, when the door opens and the Alpha walks out. So that's what saved me. He gives us a brief glance and walks away followed by his other ranked wolves.

            Uncle Greg walks over to where we are and on seeing him Chris' lankies all scatter away. I try to pull away too. But Chris doesn't let go. "Child, why don't you go help your aunt. I'm sure she could do with some help." He says giving me a meaningful look. I wriggle free and start walking away when Chris takes hold of my hand. I tense up a little wondering what he might do. But to my relief he just kisses my hand and squeezes it gently.
" I'll see you later." He says letting go. I smile at him and walk away determined to find out what happened today that almost wrecked havoc in the pack. And I know just the right person - Petunia, the pack's gossip queen. Not a leaf rustles without her not knowing. I am not a fan of Petunia and her fellow sluts. But really if information has to be gained then its them I have to butter up. And the truth is its easy milking out information from those blabber mouths. Before that I need to go help aunt Sarah

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            After having to give up my new Gucci handbag, I kind of got the information I needed. Though I know its mostly hugely exaggerated, there is some truth to the whole thing. Chris has changed, so its possible he did act up in the gym. I wonder how Peter is. Should I go see him? But if I do will I get him into trouble? "Urrr...oh goddess help me!!" I scream into a pillow and plop back into my bed. I close my eyes, trying to calm my nerves. Suddenly I hear someone knocking. I look at the time 11:00 pm. Who could it be this late at night? I get off the bed not bothering to switch on the lights. On opening the door I'm struck by the strong smell of alcohol and a drunk senseless Chris walks in. Good goddess! Where in the world did he get alcohol from. The pack has strict rules against underage drinking.
"Chris! What are you doing here? It's late...and you stink of liquor." I ask him still holding the door open.
"Shut up and close the damn door. And don't you f***ing question me." He growls, slapping me right across my face. The slap stings real bad and I can taste blood in my mouth. A few tears run down my face even though I try to hide it. Seeing me hurt like this, Chris calms down and gathers me into his arms. He wraps me up real tight and rubs my back soothingly while kissing my forehead. I cry even more suddenly unsure of my feelings for this man.
" shh...shhh...its ok....I'm sorry baby...I really am...I didn't mean to hurt you... I'm so sorry. " he whispers softly in my ears before picking me up and carrying me to the bed. I cling on to him searching for some kind of comfort from his words. He climbs into the bed with me still in his arms and pulls the comforter around us. He runs is fingers gently through my hair while still continuing to whisper soothingly. I miss this side of his. The loving and caring Chris. I close my eyes, enjoying this moment while it still lasts. And soon sleep takes over.

Hi guys hope you  liked this chapter. I thought Penny was the best person to giv us the inside scoop about Chris. If u liked the chapter pls comment and vote.
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