A/N: I did a double update. If you are reading this first go back one chapter.

'Date, Date! Mate's taking us on a date!'

'Calm down Amber. Your nerves are my nerves'

And holy crap am I nervous! I've never been on a date. Shocking? Not really. Like I've said before I've always kept to myself for the most part, and I'm kind of glad that I did. My first date with my mate. I rhymed! "Baby girl?"

I glance at Josh who is looking at me with amusement dancing in his orbs, "Okay so truth I zoned out. I'm nervous."

He chuckles and the arm snaked around my waist tightens, "Good I'm not the only one then. This is my first date."

"REALLY?" An Alpha's first date? He's 18! Rumors around well-the world portrays Alpha's as players. I mean I knew that he was still a virgin but I wasn't sure if he'd had other girlfriends. Amber growls, claws extending at the thought of our mate being with another female.

"Of course Maya. I wanted to save everything for my mate, that's the way it's supposed to be right?" Nodding in agreement I can't help but blush, "You were even my first kiss."

I jump up in his arms and hold him tight, "I love you so much."

"I love you too." He whispers as we keep walking. His breath fanning against my mark makes me shiver. We continue walking, questions periodically thrown around a male getting to know his female better. Trees pass us by, leaves crunching beneath us as the approach of fall slowly makes its way toward us. Branches hovering above us, covering the moon that we worship. The moon that we live for. Sliding down his frame I abruptly take off my heels. Feet making contact with the ground, natural-the way it should be. As close to the earth as possible, Mother Nature blessed us with a cool breeze tonight. My hair blowing behind us as we continue our trek hand in hand.

Curiosity beginning to overwhelm me as our journey continues, it's been a 20 minute walk so far. Where are we going? "Almost there my mate." A playful wink from Josh makes me giggle. Dark wash jeans and a white button up with the sleeves rolled to an elbow, a male has never looked better.

My male.

A flicker of light up ahead catches my attention. Glancing at Josh he's got a small smile on his lips, this must be part of the date. One candle resting on the earth on either side, leading us to our destination. Anticipation building up inside of me I'm practically dragging Josh behind me. He obliges as we jog to an open field. "Wow." A clearing, the moon very apparent in the dark blanketed sky. Sounds of rushing water enter my ears, inhaling deeply I smell waters sweet indescribable scent. Slightly to my left a small waterfall has me completely captivated. Rushing liquid brushing across rocks. A pull on my arm has me spinning to my right, a blanket lying on the ground surrounded by candles. The wooden picnic basket in the center holds a heavenly aroma.

"What do you think?" Nerves and anticipation laced in his words.

A slight nibble of his lip, avoiding eye contact- my mate's perfect. Wrapping my arms around his body I hug him tight. "This is better than anything I could have imagined." Amber is howling, purring and rolling all over the place. "This is absolutely perfect Josh thank you so much!"

"Anything for you Maya. I will literally do anything for you." Honesty pouring into each syllable, catches my breath. "I'm serious."

Nodding my head I squirm off of him to his dismay as he escorts me to the 'table'. Soft white plush brushes against my skin, while sitting down. "I hope you're hungry my mate." An embarrassing noise from my stomach rings in my ears, "Well then that answers that question." Blushing, I glance away until his lips connect with my cheek. "Don't worry beautiful. I'll get you fed, sooner the better Jax is mad at me again for quote unquote 'starving you'."

I laugh and take the glass of wine he just poured for me. A mature Pinot Noir's black cherry aroma invades my senses. Dipping my nose deeper in the glass getting lost in its scent I only take a small sip. I don't want to forget this night. I can feel Josh's stare, everything about this male draws me towards him. Hairs on my arm stand up in his direction, eyes trailing across my body I can feel everywhere he's staring. I hesitantly set my glass down and remove my jacket before pulling up my hair. My mark on display for any and all to see, a childish smile on his lips. "Maya you're so perfect." Words aren't necessary, he doesn't expect a response which is great because I don't have one. "Now, I heard from a little wolf that your favorite food is or was steak?"

Unaware that I'm licking my lips he apparently gets his answer as two prepared plates are pulled out, Josh doesn't give it to me right away. He removes the lid and cuts up my steak for me. Again, weird in human terms but means everything in our animal terms. Jax is probably scolding him for not making them smaller pieces he's afraid I'd choke. Yes, wolves are that paranoid for their females. A piece of meat on the prong of a fork rests at my mouth. Not breaking eye contact I part my lips and take it off the fork.

An involuntary moan rumbles my chest as I chew, though it practically melts like butter. Dilated brown orbs watch me, a few blinks and a gulp later he's back to normal. A bite for himself, one for me. "Tell me about yourself."

Furrowing my brows, I'm not sure where to start. "What do you want to know?"

Feeding me again, a heart stopping smile he glances at me. "Everything."

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Wolves are very animated creatures, words are hardly necessary. Everything is in regards to body language and gestures. A strand of hair tucked behind my ears, and my hands caressing his arms or jawline shows me how much he loves me and Vis versa. "Dessert? Chocolate covered strawberries."

"Yummy!" I've made these before and they quickly became one of my favorite things. I'm skilled in the kitchen, my mom always told me to prepare for my mate but these are so good and easy it's hard to not have these in your back pocket.

Ripe and red they're pulled out of a basket, half of the fruit covered in deep dark chocolate. Josh holds the green stem and offers me a bite which I take immediately. The hardened sweetness melts in my mouth, closing my eyes I savor it. I freeze in my place when I feel something wet on my neck, inhaling I can smell strawberries sweet nectar. My mate's eyes dilating, filling with lust as he drags the dessert across my skin. The only movement I make is arching my neck so he can have more access. A tongue flicks against my skin, sucking up the juices he placed on my neck. He moans before nibbling on my ear. "You taste so sweet Maya."

Smiling I glance at him, "I'd say it's from the strawberry you drug across me."

He shakes his head and places sweet kisses on my jawline. "You are my dessert." His whispered words send a heat directly to my core, Amber is howling while he lays me down on the blanket. Hovering over me his lips crash against mine in a slow, passionate kiss. Everything pouring out into this one act, love and lust. You can have one without the other but tonight these two are the same for us. His tongue dances with mine while I grip at his hair.

A/N: This is where things get a little heated. If you are uncomfortable feel free to skip this part. I will let you know when it's safe.

Lips never leaving my skin drag to my neck to suck on my mark. One of his hands removing my hair from its tie, blonde locks sprawling out in the grass that the blanket can't quite cover. His lips are soft, warm and inviting. My fingers work to undo the buttons on his shirt while his rough yet gentle hands run up my thigh. Another fiber added to our bond, strengthening every moment we're together.

Slowly we remove one another's clothes. His shirt first, abs put on full display I kiss every single one to truly show my appreciation. He groans and pulls me back to his mouth while he unzips my dress. Am I about to lose my virginity in the middle of this clearing? Honestly, I couldn't picture it better. We're wolves, we're one with Mother Nature and making love under the moon that we worship is absolutely perfect. I pull on his jeans, careful not to tear them seeing as we'll have to go back to the pack house. He kicks them off while I pull my arms out of my dress. Hovering over me he begins to pull my dress down, kisses trailing across my body as he goes. The valley between my breasts, 3 kisses on my tummy he stops at my panty line after tossing my outfit to the side. He inhales deeply and if it's possible his eyes got darker.

Josh takes his time, appreciating me lying in front of him in my red bra and matching panties. A rumble in his chest tells me how much he truly appreciates this-appreciates me. "So gorgeous Maya. Good Goddess." Lips collide with mine again while he tears off my panties with a claw. Wrapping my legs around him I buck my hips, feeling him against me sends my body into a frenzy.

I want to have more of him.

No.

I need to have more of him.

Fingers press against my core, he maintains eye contact as I unravel beneath him. "You look perfect underneath me." Josh's voice huskier than normal only pushes me further to the edge. Sensual words in my ear that he slightly nibbles, a thrust of his hand has a finger enter me. Not breaking my innocence, just preparing me for what's to come. We haven't gone this far before, and I don't intend to stop.

"Please." I beg for him.

My animalistic instincts coming out to play. "Please what baby girl?" He teases.

Arching my brow I take the challenge and grip him. A deep growl, I move my hand slowly. His fingers work faster, a ball of energy tightens in my stomach. Josh seems to notice this as he abruptly stops and pulls away. I didn't mean to sound desperate when I whimpered, but I missed his contact. He chuckles and holds a foil packet in his hand, "I want your first time to be with me inside you." Another wave of pleasure washes over me, his words unraveling me easily. He slides it on and hovers over me, "Are you sure?"

Nibbling my lip I take off my bra, eyes dart to my bare breasts-"I'm sure."

His lips collide with mine once again, showing me all the love he has for me. He rubs against me, hitting my most sensitive spot. Gasping against his mouth I fall back down to the blanket, "Let me know if I need to stop."

Lining up to me, another passionate kiss as he pushes inside. Still hasn't broken my innocence as he eases into me, giving me time to adjust to his size. "So good." He whispers before kissing me again.

Another thrust and a yelp of pain has me pulling away from his lips, a small tear falls down my cheek. "Shit baby girl I'm so sorry." He kisses away my tears. "I'm so sorry Maya."

Pain in his sentence has me worried, worried that he'd stop what's happening. I rock my hips, again he groans, gripping my hair tighter. What once was painful, is now a new sense of pleasure I've never felt before. Canines elongating with the new high I'm feeling. Our scents intermingling, forever I am his. It's time to make him mine. I kiss his neck as he thrusts inside of me, wrapping my legs around him and meeting him in his plunges. "So fucking good." He whispers, well moans into my ear.

He groans as my lips connect with his sweet spot. Smirking, I scratch my canines against his skin. "Mine." They puncture his neck, wincing his thrusts slow but don't stop-lucky me. The grimacing turns into desire. Our bond is complete, strong- we're mated.

"Yours." He says and pushes deeper and faster into me. He bites me again re-staking his claim on me- this time only pleasure is felt. "MINE!" Another powerful thrust has me a moaning mess.

"Yours!"

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A/N: It's safe.

Waking up the next morning after only getting maybe 3 hours of sleep isn't sunshine and daisies. But waking up to my mate whom I love after the events of last night… that's more than sunshine and daisies. Now I understand why newly mated couples stay locked up in their room. We couldn't keep our hands off of each other. He's still sleeping, the sun bringing out the light chocolate highlights in his hair that's in array. My eyes drift to his new mark, it's still slightly pink but it's beautiful-I know what you're thinking… it's just a bite mark. But again, wolves are slightly different.

Amber is purring in contentment while sleeping. I don't know why she's so exhausted. Josh and I are connected now on a whole new level. By the sun I'd say that it's almost 8 o'clock. Everyone will be preparing for my induction tonight in a few minutes-meaning I'll need to get back soon.

Enjoying this moment a few minutes longer I close my eyes. 'MAYA!'

Uh oh. I'm in slight trouble. 'Yes?'

'Get your butt back here! We have to prepare you for the induction! Imagine my surprise whenever I went into your room and no one was there.'

'We'll be back soon Riles.'

'You have 30 minutes before I bring the house down.'

I close off my link and glance at my mate. Shifting slightly, I wince from the pain-Good Goddess Josh. He just had to have another 4 goes. Well who am I kidding so did I. After lots of kisses and seductively taunting him while getting dressed he's carrying me back to the pack house. Carrying because even though I could walk, it still hurt. His wolf coming out, protecting his mate- he insisted I be carried. As soon as we step into the clearing where our pack house is, all the wolves outside inhale deeply.

Eyes snapping in our direction I can't help but blush. I know what they're smelling, a few howls in the air quickly turns into the entire pack howling. Josh is beaming as we saunter into the house. The wolves of the Twilight pack embracing me, congratulating us on our mating. His parents, siblings and leadership greet us at the front door with smiles plastered on their faces. Blushing I bury my face into his chest. It was the best night of my life, absolutely but it's still embarrassing that all wolves can know when you've mated.

"Congratulations son." Josh sets me down and embraces his father. "You two will be great Alpha Leaders." Giving me a nod of the head I return it.

"Thanks dad." A never ending and contagious smile is on his face. He's so adorable.

"Congratulations Maya." Cheek to cheek I inhale Amy as she smells my new scent. Committing it to memory. A bubbly Riley follows-apparently wanting to know all the details before I meet my scent with Smackle. Vanessa is last, a new mark on her shoulder makes me smile.

"Congratulations to you Vanessa." It seems as if we weren't the only ones moving forward in our relationship last night. Zay is beaming and no doubt is the reason why her hair is up today. Her hair is never up.

"You as well Luna."

I'm pulled into a muscular chest, hands around my torso. "I can't keep my hands off of you."

Amy smiles, "New mated problems." She quips. "Sorry son, we need to take her away to get ready for tonight."

"It's not even 9 o'clock yet." Inductions are done when the moon is out and shining down on us. It's sort of our way to make sure the Moon Goddess is proudly watching us. After a detailed explanation of what all I'd be doing today, I negotiate to eat breakfast first. The pack has already eaten but I don't mind making my own food.

With reluctance and lots of heated kisses Josh went to meet with some of the Alpha's so that leaves me alone in the kitchen. Fresh eggs from one of the Omega's chicken beckons me to make an omelet. I start the stove when a vaguely familiar voice calls me, "Luna?"

"Maya, please. Kris, right?"

He nods his head and sets down the pile of dirty dishes. "Yes Maya. I want to apologize to you about the other day. Please understand I wouldn't have done that if I had a choice."

"No hard feelings. I figured she had something on you seeing as you despise your sister." Okay maybe despise was a strong word but that's what it seemed like.

He huffs and begins to empty dishes into the sink, "She's my half-sister and a complete bitch. Father's fault, giving her whatever she wants when she wants it."

"Well, I'll get in a few good hits for you tomorrow." I promise and add a bit of cheese to my food. "May I ask what pack you are from? Your accent is clearly not from here."

He smiles, "I'm from a London pack. My mother lived there, and when Alpha Allen came to visit with his Beta well one thing led to another and here I am. It was before he met his mate, but despite the circumstances I still visit."

"Well, I'm sure you'd like to get home to your mom and mate. I'll see if I can convince Josh to dwindle your punishment. People make mistakes." Snatching a plate out of the cupboard, the now steaming omelet rests on its surface.

He shakes his head, "Not necessary Luna. I understand what I did was wrong, my mate well she's in this pack but only 14. I'm her protector right now, she doesn't know it yet obviously but I can't wait until she turns 16." It's not uncommon for wolves to wait out their mates, an admirable quality that shouldn't go unnoticed. "As for my mother well things are… complicated."

Saddened eyes and a fallen smile make me aware that whatever Katie has over him has something to do with his mom. I take a bite of my food and watch him as he works. I eat in silence and let Amber study him as well, her assessment and mine are one in the same. He's trustworthy and holds no ill will. Chugging my Capri-Sun like a champ I toss it in the trash and meander towards the sink, plate in hand.

Kris tries to take it away but I slap his hand, "I've got two arms to work, and to eyes to see what I'm working on." I quip and wash it clean as he finishes the last remaining dishes.

"Thank you Luna-Maya excuse me, Maya for understanding."

I rest my back against the sink with my arms crossed, "I will oversee your transfer." A little boy comes to light as he bounces up and down. I'm not quite sure what he was worried about he is the previous Beta's son. "No one should be away from their mate. Seeing as she's young, your protective instincts are worse. Has she shifted?"

"No, she's a late bloomer but I can sense her wolf close to the surface. My guess is next full moon. We're really close right now, she feels a pull towards me but the sparks the scent all of that is not there for her. Just a sense of comfort when she's with me." Most wolves begin shifting around 12 or 13. I shifted earlier at age 10, Alpha genes I'm assuming. I also think the Moon Goddess gave me that gift so I'd heal quicker.

"Congratulations. You found her early in life." I whisper, "Now your mother." Again the smile disappears, "I'm not going to question you too much on it. I want you to come to me if you need help. I will Alpha order you to spill the beans if I feel as if something is wrong."

He nods his head, tears brimming in his eyes. However, he holds them in. Happiness and solemnness exuding off of him. He's conflicted on which he should feel. "Thank you Luna. So much."

"Don't mention it. I'm off to my doom, you're dismissed for the day. Go spend it with your mate."

As soon as he exits the kitchen a high pitched squeal leads me to the inevitable torture to come. "LUNA MAYA!"

Great.

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