The Only Alpha Luna

Dancing With Strangers

P.S The above video is how I imagine Tom and Lucy would have danced if Lucy hadn't been swiped away from Tom for the majority of the evening. 

Usually being around all of these people wouldn't be a problem. I would dance and politely chit chat with whoever was thrown into my arms next. But, tonight was different. I wanted Tom to come over here and save me from the relentless twirling as though I was a Queen. I wanted him to save me from all of these different type of dances such as square dancing, tango, waltz, allemande, cancan, fox-trot, and so on since there were so many more. The goal I had when setting up this dance floor was to have as much variety as possible. I see now the error in my ways since I have to dance these dances with strangers. Not knowing how the next person will move, or be able to anticipate when they'll be stepping on my toes since everyone seems to do it at different intervals. When it hit midnight half of my guests had gone home not wanting to participate in the festivities that come next.

The after party, which is also hosted by me so that there's more time to retrieve funds for the charities. I take a look out the window and see that the 72hr carnival that started at 9a this morning was still booming. I was proud to see that all of the people who were participating were of different ages, heights, genders, and origin. Yet, each and everyone of them were getting along as though they were family. I sighed deeply pleased with the work that I had accomplished tonight no matter how much I wished I had eaten before I left, no matter how much my feet hurt, and no matter how much I wanted to spend more time with Tom. Yet, I was so proud of my mate for not making a scene of jealousy while we were with the humans. My mate, those words sounded amazing even in my own mind. There were no words to describe the immense amount of pleasure there is knowing that there will be someone beside you no matter what, no matter the sins committed, no matter the consequences of loving you, they will. Maybe when I introduce him to the pack tomorrow they'll like him. Then we can move forward on making this permanent. Permanent, even that word brought a smile to my face when it involved Tom.

A woman approached me with a smile on her face, a shy one. As though she felt as though she would be rejected.

"May I have this dance?" I was so distracted by the carnival and the happiness that I saw outside I was oblivious to the return of the music.

"Of course," I say taking the woman's hand, I was surprised as she took the male's role in the dance without question or thought. Yet, I was glad there wasn't the acquiredness of having to ask who would take which role. There was a comfortable silence for a moment as we danced and took the ongoing stares of others.

"Are you here with anyone?" It was a question I wasn't expecting. My wolf being suspicious picked up the scent that was masked by the expensive perfume and the women and men scents that had rolled onto her during the dances. It was Alpha Darryl's, a friend of my Father's who had been searching for the truth about his disappearance for years. I knew all too well that if she found out I had my mate she would threaten his safety. Not wanting to draw attention I brought myself closer to her, so that we can whisper in each other's ear.

"No," I was ashamed of the lie. My wolf wanted to say yes, scream the answer in fact since she wanted this woman to know we weren't alone in the world. That someone other than our self would fight for our existence. That we were important to someone.

"Good," I was glad that she whispered back since it indicated that she didn't want to draw attention to the situation either. "My Alpha, wanted me to give you a message: I'm coming for you and soon I'll have all the proof I need to end you. To end the pathetic existence you call life." The music ended and the woman quickly and swiftly left me standing in the middle of the dance floor. Even though I was in shock with the whole situation I kept the smile on my face. A smile that indicated everything was alright, and all we did was discuss negotiations. Wanting to find Tom and leave the party early for the first time since I started these events. I was swept into someone else's arms. Not in the mood I look up to see that it's Tom. I must have been so upset that I became numb as I considered any and all possibilities of how this could end. His touch just beneath my left shoulder, holding my right hand in his left. Made me calm down, instead maintaining the usual pose the waltz called for I got closer. Tom moved both of his hands to my waist, and I moved mine to his shoulders so that I could lean upon him for the majority of the dance. We just stood there and swayed. It could have been hours, it could have been minutes, or even days. Yet, I was so enthralled with the feeling of safety and love that I felt while in his arms I didn't want to move.

"I've been a good boy tonight, do I get a prize?" I had to look up and giggle a little since I never pegged this alpha for the playful sort. "I would do anything to hear that laugh all the time." It was whispered almost intended not to be heard.

"Ah, the big mean Alpha wants a prize. I guess I'll just have to.." I let my voice drift as I stand up on my toes, letting my lips gently rub against his and then pull back. Tom releases a low seductive growl, damn. Why does he have to be so hot in that tux?

"Now that's just not fair, you shouldn't tease." Tom breathes into my hair. It was true what I did was slightly rude especially with everyone watching. Making it so that he couldn't take over and kiss me like he wanted to since it would seem as though he was forcing it. Yet, I wanted him to kiss me. I wanted him to take the choice away from me tonight. I knew though that if he did and we were mated in the morning I would never forgive him. The usual problems since I felt as though I needed the packs approval before making such a choice. We swayed in silence for most of the night since my mind had gone off deep into thought.

Like what did Alpha Darryl mean that soon he'd have all the proof he needed? What did he mean he would end my life? Was it figurative or literal, was the threat even real? Or was he trying to get me to give something away? Either way I knew what I had to do and that was to pretend that the threat never occurred. Yet, in a way I feared for my life a bit. I had never had an all out war with an Alpha and I was no fool to know that the majority of my fighters were not prepared to go against Darryl and his pack. From now on I would have to double patrol, attend more of the training sessions to get the warriors better, I would also be making a few rounds of patrol myself. I couldn't keep my mind from the last thought though, what if Tom knew about this threat, would he leave or stand by me?

That was the worst question I could have asked myself since I gave myself the worst answer there could ever be. He would leave, he would not offer support, since you mean nothing to him. He may say that he loves you but he will leave. He will leave you to fend for yourself just like everyone else who has ever utter those words to you has in the past.

"Goodbye Tom." I mutter out loud knowing that giving him up now would be easier than doing so later.