The Mountain Pack

Chapter 3

I pace my room with my heart pounding like crazy. After I found out Collin was my mate I ran back here. He didn't try to stop me. Maybe he doesn't want to be mates? We can reject the bond and just pretend it never happened right?
I had always wanted a mate but when I lost my wolf that changed things. I could never be a good mate to someone without my wolf. The mate of an Alpha is supposed to be the Luna and I can't lead a pack without actually being a werewolf.
I need to calm myself down. I need to do something. I need to train. I quickly throw on old clothes and walk out the door. I walk to the gym in the pack territory and make my way over to one of the punching bags. I can feel eyes on me as I punch away. Do they know I'm their Luna?
I let out a huff as I punch another time. I would be less worried about this if I had my wolf. Collin seemed to pretty much hate me. I think he was about to kill me before he found out we were mates. Should I talk to him? I don't even know where to find him.
I put my energy into training. I practice the punches I knew by heart. I work for a long time, until my body starts to feel the effects. I stop for a moment and lean against the punching bag.
"Reina?" A voice startles me and I look up. Ben smiles at me some what awkwardly. I guess he knows. "Hi." I say. "Collin wanted me to find you and let you know that you aren't working in the kitchen anymore." Ben says. "Oh. Where will I be working?"
"You won't be." I scrunch my face at his response. The whole reason I'm here is to work. "Collin thought it wouldn't be right to keep you as a worker. Seeing as you're his mate." Ben extends his hand to me to give me a small slip of paper.
"This is Collin's contact information. Cell phone number and office phone. He wants you to put the numbers into your phone in case you need anything. Also- I feel somewhat awkward being the one to tell you this- but Collin wants to move you into his house. Tomorrow."
"Wait a minute. He doesn't want to reject me?" I ask. Ben laughs lightly as if I've made a joke. "Reina, your his mate. For any guy a mate is his whole world, especially for an Alpha. That probably hasn't even crossed his mind." Ben explains.
I can't decided if I'm relived or more stressed. "I don't think I can." I say. Ben tilts his head. "You don't think you can what?" I sigh and say, "I don't think I can be mis mate. Or be a Luna. I don't even know if I'm ever going to be a werewolf again. I couldn't protect the pack or mind link anyone or-"
"Oh shut up." Ben's interruption surprises me. "What?" Is all I say. "Reina, if you weren't meant for this, then you wouldn't be mates in the first place." Ben crosses his arms and gives me a look like I should know that he's right. Maybe he is.
"Look, get some sleep. I'm sure Collin will want to see you first thing in the morning." It's getting late, I must have lost track of time. I get to my room and lie in bed, my thoughts running at the speed of light. Strangely when my thoughts turn to imagining a life with Collin I drift off to sleep.

I wake up the next morning to someone knocking on my door. I check my phone to see it's super early. I groan and answer the door. An unfamiliar face stands before me. A guy, maybe a few years older than me. Brown hair, brown eyes, plain features, about 5 inches taller than me. He's standing in a very formal or professional way. "The Alpha sent me to collect you. Have you packed your things?"
      Collect me? What am I, the mail? I hurriedly gather the rest of my stuff and shove it into my bag. All the while the man stands and taps his foot impatiently. When I'm finished he turns and walks swiftly. I stumble after him, trying to keep up with his fast pace.
      After a short car ride we pull into a long driveway and approach a large house. It's a nice house, slightly modern with a white exterior. The spruce trees around the house give off a cozy vibe. The guy who brought me here grabs my bag and walks to the front door. I guess this is Collin's house.
      I fumble around with the bandage on my hand while we wait for the door to open. I hear it swing open but keep my eyes on my hand. "Thank you." I hear Collin's voice say and my heart leaps at the sound of it. Stupid mate bond.
      When Collin clears his throats I finally look up. Black shirt and black dress pants to go with his black hair. I follow him into the house where I stand awkwardly waiting for him to speak first. "You can have your own room, for now." I nod but remain silent. This seems to annoy Collin and he huffs out before turning to walk towards the stair. "Come on."
      I follow him up the stairs and to the right. I walk into the room first. It's rather large, three windows, a large and  inviting bed, covered in white blankets and pillows. I could just run and jump on it, but I don't want to embarrass myself. "I'll be in my office for the rest of the day." Collin announces before walking back into the hall.
      This was not what I imagined when I pictured myself with my mate. We would be close, inseparable. I pictured us going on runs together as wolves, but I supposed that will never happen. I set down my bag and lay back on the bed and before I know it, I'm falling asleep.