The Alpha's Princess

Chapter 15:

             Beck led me to the stairwell, but continued down the hall, to the right, away from our room. Our room. I would never get used to saying that. How did I end up here? Just two weeks ago I sat in a cold cell, beaten and starved, wanting nothing more than to die. But here I was, in a pretty dress, all dolled up clutching the arm of my mate.
    He stopped suddenly at an elevator and pushed the "down" button. It took a minute, but doors slowly slid open to reveal a small glass elevator. Beck stepped inside and held a hand out to me, I blushed and took it gratefully, I wasn't exactly used to walking in heels. He turned me to face him and looked at my lips before his gaze flickered back up to my eyes. I nodded and he bent down to brush his lips softly against my own. I kissed him softly, but I was distracted with my previous thoughts. it didn't seem like real life. Noticing my hesitation, Beck pulled away and gazed down at me.
      "What are you thinking about princess?" He whispered brushing my hair off my shoulders. I was silent for a minute only hearing the soft whirring of the elevator.
      "Just how much my life has changed, in so little time. How lucky I am. If you hadn't been my mate, it's scary to think where I'd be..."
     "Then don't think about it. You're where you're meant to be. Here. With me." He murmured kissing my forehead. I sighed and the very ideas drifted away. Suddenly the elevator stopped at the thirds floor. "Ready?"
      I gazed up at him, suddenly very nervous. I felt like the scared little girl from when I first came here. I started to back away, shaking my head. Sensing my distress,Beck pulled me against his chest. He placed a hand on my cheek and gently turned my face up to look at him.
       "Hey it's ok baby. You can do this. I'll be there the whole time."
        "What if they don't like me?" I whispered, looking down. I didn't want him to see the tears that had filled my eyes. His fingers found their way under my chin and lifted my head once more.
       "They will love you. I promise. Wanna know how I know?" I looked up at him, and he continued, "Because I love you so much, and they can see that. Alexia, you were born to be a Luna, and they can feel that too."
         "Beck?"
          "Yes princess?"
          "I love you too." I whispered smiling up at him. A wide grin spread over his face and he stepped out of the elevator. I took his arm once more and he led me to a pair of dark wood, double doors. I reached for the handle, but Beck stopped me, mouthing 'wait'. I  nodded and waited. I heard a great deal of noise from the other side of the door, but it stopped abruptly.
        "Ladies and gentlemen, please rise and direct your attention to the doors for the entrance of Alpha Stone and his mate." I started to shake, taking deep breaths. Beck looked over at me and squeezed my hand. The double doors opened in front of me and I took my first look inside the ballroom. My breath caught at the light gold of the walls and the crystal chandeliers that hung delicately from the ceiling. Gold adorned the room and there was a bright mural painted on the ceiling.
    Tables lined the sides of the room, creating a sort of aisle to a head table. Yes, Alexia that is where you have to get to. I thought to myself. Beck began to walk, guiding me across the dance floor, down the aisle to the head table. The room was completely silent, except for the clicking of my heels against the hard wood of the dance floor. Becks hand rested on the small of my back, and his thumb was tracing soothing circles on my skin. As we walked, people stared at us curiously. I blushed and smiled at them lowering my gaze to the floor. I peeked at Beck, who was still smiling broadly.
    Suddenly we reached the head table.  I looked up to find Will and Bella as well as Justin and Emma, already seated there. Beck led me to one of the two empty seats in the middle of the table. Beck was beside me, still standing and Will was on his right while Justin was on my left. All eyes were on us and Beck looked out over his pack, a proud look on his face.
       "Thank you all for attending this evening. You may be seated. Let the dining commence!" Beck's voice boomed out throughout the room. The room started buzzing as people took their seats and began talking. Beck pulled out my chair for me, and I took a seat blushing as he pushed me in. He took the seat next to me and kissed my cheek. And that's when I noticed everyone was staring at us again. I blushed and looked down. I heard Beck chuckle, and I turned my cheek to look at him.
      "What?"
       "You're adorable."
       "Shut up." I said laughing. The meals were then brought out and a a large plate with a steak, roasted potatoes, and green beans.  My eyes widened and I looked fearfully at Beck.
        He leaned over and whispered, "Don't worry baby you don't have to eat it all," in my ear. I nodded and started to eat. Beck and Will began to talk about pack business and Emma and Justin were talking quietly. I took the opportunity to take a look at the people I would soon call my pack mates. I was surprised to see just how many people were in the Black Mist pack. Everyone looked extremely muscular and strong. Only then did I realize how scrawny I must look. They were probably ashamed of how weak their future Luna  was. I finished eating and noticed Beck looking over at me.
    "Done?" I nodded. "How was it?"
    "Delicious." I smiled at him.
    "What's the matter?" He said whispering in my ear. I shook my head and he sighed. "Princess, I know when something's wrong with you,"
      "Later," I replied. He looked warily at me but nodded. An omega came and cleared my plate. Beck signaled that he was also done.
       He looked over at me.  "Its now or never baby."
      "I'm ready," I said smiling. He stood up and cleared his throat. The noise in the room died instantly and everyone turned to look up at us.
      "Today we are here to recognize a very important person in my life and soon in yours as well. The beautiful young lady beside me is without a doubt the strongest person I have ever met. She is incredibly kindhearted and sweet, and the most important person in my life. Black Mist pack I ask you to join me in welcoming my mate, Alexia Brewer, your future Luna!" And with that he pulled me to stand up alongside him. The cheers that reverberated through the room were deafening and Beck snaked and arm around my waist. I knew I was beaming.
      "When Alexia is ready she will be fully made a pack member and will officially be your Luna!" the roars climbed a decibel. "But for now let's celebrate finding her!" The room shook with all the noise. "Now everyone stop staring at her you're freaking her out!" Laughs rang out and I blushed, burying my face in his chest. He laughed too and I could feel the vibrations in his chest. He silenced the room and led me away from the head table.
       "Alexia would you please follow me," he said striding towards the open dance floor.
        "Of course," I said breathless.
        "Now it is time for the tradition of the first dance, which will be performed by Alpha Stone and Luna Alexia" Will called out and everyone began applauding. I froze I stared at Beck who was smirking at me from the middle of the dance floor. He waved me over, but I wouldn't budge.
       "Alexia I kind of need a partner for this whole dance to work." I shook my head wildly again. "alright you forced me to do this." I took a step back but he was in front of me in a flash. He wrapped his arm around my waist and placed one arm behind my knee, swiftly scooping me into his arms. Hooting and hollering were heard from the pack and Beck chuckled as he set me down in the middle of the dance floor.
       "Would you really leave me up here without a partner?" He grinned down at me.
       "Beck I can't dance to save my life!"
       "That's where I come in."
        "What do you-" Beck picked me and placed my feet on his as the music, a soft and light melody, started. He started dancing, gracefully spinning us around the dance floor while the pack members crowded the edges entranced in "our" movements.
       "Princess, you're such a wonderful dancer. Who would have thought?" He said smirking. I couldn't help but throw my head back and laugh at that. He smiled at me and I saw a flash like lightning. I looked around, confused and then I saw the photographer. He must have taken our picture. Beck continued to glide us around the floor, only taking me off his feet to spin me around, which luckily I was capable of doing.
        The song ended and Beck bowed at me and I curtsied lightly at him. Applause rang around the room.
      "Now let the party begin!" Beck cried and a dj started. Beck started to introduce me to pack members, and I smiled and said my hellos. Occasionally we stopped and spoke for a few minutes. After about an hour my head was hurting trying to remember all the names.
        "Need a break?" He asked smirking at me.
        "Please."
         He walked me over to our table where water was waiting for me. I gratefully chugged my glass, and Beck was smiling at his pack. I shifted closer to him and snuggled into his side, wrapping my arms around his waist.
       "You're doing wonderful sweetheart. They adore you." he murmured. I blushed but smiled. I was glad that they were liking me, proving that my previous fears were stupid.
        "Can we dance?" I asked.
          He looked at me bewildered. "I thought you couldn't dance."
       "I can't slow dance, but I love to dance!"
         "Well then, will you do me the honor of accompanying me to the dance floor," he bowed, grinning at me.
         "But of course kind sir," I said in a mock British accent. We walked hand and hand into the mass of people. I noticed that the older adults lingered by the tables while the younger generations were dancing away. We moved through the crowd until we reached Emma, Bella, Lauren,Will, Hunter, and Justin. The girls squealed and ran over enveloping me in hugs.
     "Lexi come on let's dance!" Emma yelled over the thumping bass.
      "Yes ma'am!" I replied laughing. We started dancing and moving to the beat, swinging our hips in time with the music. I saw Beck and the boys move over to the side but still keeping an eye on us. We were laughing and dancing, the dj played awesome music. We had an incredible time, and soon I felt hands wind around my hips. Beck I thought and placed my hands on his. Something was off though, where was the ring with his family crest that he always wore on his middle finger? Wait a minute- this wasn't Beck...
       I spun around to see a highly intoxicated guy wrapping his arms around me.
       "Hey baby, how about we get out of here huh?" He slurred.
       "What the hell do you think you're doing?"
        "What I'm just having a little fun!" He said tightening his grip on me. The girls were still lost in the music and hadn't noticed.
         "Seriously? Get your hands off of-"
        "What's going on here?" I heard a deep voice.
         "Nothing man, why don'tu you leave us alone."
         "Leave you alone? I don't think so. Not with my mate in tow. And I suggest you consider who you are talking to.". The guy turned around and his eyes grew wide with fear. Beck stood there shaking in anger, his eyes flickering from brown to black.
        "Oh uh.. I-I wasn't-"
       "Hands. Off. Now." Beck said through gritted teeth. The guys hand were gone in a flash and so was he.
       "Beck," I breathed hurrying into his arms.
        "Are you ok, princess?"
         "Yeah yeah I'm fine."
         "Good I'm sorry baby," he whispered kissing my lips.
       "Don't be he was drunk. Come on, let's dance." I said taking his hand and dragging him back to the group. Finally we started dancing together, my back against his front and HIS hands on my hips. We moved together to the beat, my eyes closed and my head bent against his chest. The dj changed the song and a Latin beat pumped out of the speakers. I looked at Emma and she looked at me..
       "Salsa?!?!?" We yelled at each other at the same time. I took one of her hand in mine and rested one hand on her hip, while she placed the other on my shoulder. Our hips gyrated to the beat and we got lost in the music, moving together as one. We spun each other around and sashayed around the floor. By the time the song ended, we were panting and smiling, our faces flushed from our dancing. We looked over at Beck and Justin and their mouths were gaping open, and we giggled to each other. Beck opened his arms and I bounded over to him.
      "Baby, that was so...Hot! Where did you learn to do that?"
       "I didn't learn it anywhere, I just did it! But me and my dad used to dance together in the living room!" I replied smiling.
        "Well we will definitely have to do that again! And this time I want to be your partner." he growled the last part in my ear and I shivered. I looked up at  him bit my lip. His gaze flickered down to it and he gently pulled it from between my teeth with his thumb. I sighed and leaned into his touch.
      "Come on, I want to see what other moves you've got." He said and pushed me back out on to the dance floor. We spent the rest of the night dancing and never once did he break our contact. All too soon the dj was calling the "last song!". It was a slow and smooth song, the words were sweet and flowed together perfectly. Beck took my hand in his and tugged me to his chest.
       "Do you need help dancing to this one." he whispered, that smirk still playing on his face.
        "No I think I got it," I replied with a wink. He pulled me into the same position Emma and I had danced in earlier, but we moved together even more gracefully. I laid my head on his chest and sighed, closing my eyes. Despite them being closed I could still see the flash from the bulb on the photographers camera. I opened my eyes and smiled. Looking into Beck's eyes, I saw one thing and one thing only, love. While we were gazing at each other, a few more photos were taken. As the end of the song neared, Beck bent down and captured my lips in his. The kiss was sweet and I wanted to stay there forever.
      The song ended and we broke apart. The pack members applauded and I blushed again, but didn't hide.
      "Thank you all for coming this evening. I hope you had as much of a wonderful time as I did! Please, stay here, return to your homes or stay and spend time in the rest of the pack house!" Beck called over the microphone, "now if you'll excuse me, I have a beautiful girl to get back too." he finished , sending me a wink.
      "Alpha," someone called as Beck started to walk towards me. Beck turned and mouth 'I'll catch up,' I shot him a smile and turned, before I heard my man say "Elder Ross, what can I do for you?"
        I made my way through the crowd of people, but couldn't find Emma, Bella or Lauren anywhere!
      "That's her?"
       "She's going to be the Luna?"
       "God what does Beck see in her?"
       "Rumor has it she was a vicious rogue, before Beck found her."
        "I would do so much better than her."
        "Hell, HE, could do better."
        "She was probably a pack slut,"
        "Poor Beck,"
        I heard murmurs, while I paused to look around and find my friends. I stopped and looked up to see a group of pretty girls looking over at me, and 'whispering'. They knew I could hear them, but they didn't care. Tears filled my eyes, but I brushed them away, when I heard my name being called.
      "Look at the Luna," Hunter called. he strode over hugging me, but quickly stopped when we heard a growl. "You did amazing Lexi.    Knew you had it in you!"
       "Of course just look at her," Beck said from behind, wrapping his arms around me and kissing my neck. "Ready for bed?" I nodded and on cue yawned. He chuckled but picked me up, bridal style. "Come on baby lets get you upstairs," and carried me out to the elevator. The ride back up to the suite seemed faster than the one there, but it was probably because I was tired.
      He set me down on the bed and went to the bathroom to change and brush his teeth. I slipped my heels off and rubbed my aching feet. I was still thinking about what those girls had said, and the more I thought about it the sadder I got. I felt a presence next to me, and looked over to see a shirtless Beck. I was surprised. It was one of my favorite sights, besides him in general, and I had completely missed him walk by me! He pressed his lips to my exposed back and I looked at him over my shoulder.
      "Are you ok?" He whispered, worry filling his eyes.
      "Yeah I'm fine," I whispered back and got off the bed to change. Grabbing my pjs I walked into the bathroom and began to take out my hair. I paused and looked at myself in the mirror. The scars on my back were faintly visible and I sighed. Those girls were right. What did he see in me? He deserves better than you, I thought as I washed my makeup off. He deserves better than some used, and broken girl. I peeled my self out off my dress and pulled on my pajamas, the tears still flowing softly. I heard a quiet knock on the door, and looked up from where I sat on the floor.
       "Baby, what's wrong? Are you crying? I can smell your tears. Lexi?" Beck said from the other side of the door.
       "I'm fine Beck," I called,trying to sound as normal as possible.
       "No you're not. I'm coming in."
       "Good luck, the door is-" I heard the lock click and Beck stepped in, "locked." I sighed and looked down. Beck crouched beside me, and caressed my cheek.
        "What happened? why are you crying?" He lifted my head, forcing me to look at him. I didn't reply and he wiped my tears away. He picked me up wrapping my legs around his waist, walking to the bedroom. He pulled back the covers and slid in, sitting against the headboard. "What's up? Talk to me princess,"
        "It's stupid. I shouldn't even be making a big deal about it," I whispered, wiping my eyes with the sleeve of my long sleeved t shirt. It was Beck's, from when he played football in high school and it was one of my favorites.
        "What's stupid?" He murmured.
        "I just overheard some stupid she wolves saying I didn't deserve you, and you deserved better, and that I would be a bad Luna. That they would do better. I started to think that they were right. Even though I didn't want to admit it. I don't know it just kind of got to me I guess." I replied. I laid my head on his shoulder and felt him rubbing my back.
        "Who was it?" He asked quietly.
        "I don't know," I responded.
        "If you saw their picture, would you recognize them?" I leaned back to look at him.
        "Probably, but it's no big deal Beck." He gave me a look. "I'm fine I promise. They're not worth it."
      "Ok" he nodded, "but if it happens again, you tell me ok?" I nodded in response.
       "What were you thinking about at dinner? You looked sad." I groaned and he laughed. "What?"
       "I was hoping for once it would slip past you or you would forget." I whined.
      "Never with you baby." he whispered pecking my lips.
      "I just got nervous that they wouldn't like me. I started thinking pretty badly about myself, it just got me down is all." I muttered.
       "What were you thinking?" I looked down. "Lex?"
       "I was worried they would look down on me. Or be ashamed of me because I'm weak." I whispered.
      "Lexi they love you. You are the exact opposite of weak. Everyone's proud of you no one is ashamed of you, I promise." A few tears rolled down my cheek and splashed onto his bare skin. "You are the only and best mate I could ever ask for. I don't deserve you. Someone as good and kind as you. But you're mine and my Luna. And I am the happiest man on earth. Please don't cry baby."
        I sniffled and nodded. He moved so we were laying down and facing each other. He grabbed my hand and laced our fingers together. "I hate seeing you cry, sweetheart. You're too beautiful for anything but a smile." I chuckled and looked at him. "Feel better?" Truthfully, I did, just being in his presence.  I nodded and smiled. "Tired?"
      "Very" I murmured closing my eyes. He chuckled
      "I can see that. Bed time." He reached over and turned off his light, then pulled me flush against him. "Good night princess."
        "Goodnight Beck." I whispered. "I love you"
         "I love you more sweetheart," and with that we fell into a deep sleep, together, in each other's arms.
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