A/N: I had someone ask about school, the past few chapters have been from Friday and this chapter is just now Sunday. Thanks guys!

Dark grey clouds cast over the sun threatening to release the water in its hold. The rain won't stop a pack meeting, the rain won't stop the challenge later on today. We're wolves after all, our claws sinking into the mud it's almost addicting. When I was in my wolf form for 6 months it took a lot of convincing from Amber before I finally took control. I had honed my instincts and gotten such a great grasp on them, Amber didn't have to be in the front all the time. But having the wind blowing through your fur, the burning sensation in your legs pushing you further and faster. Your vision is sharper, you hear everything and your instincts are on edge. It's hard not to get addicted.

She told me I was ready.

I wonder if Josh thought of doing the same thing so he could train for his father.

Though I don't know if I could go 6 months without him. His would be shorter being an Alpha male. Minutes till noon, wolves came out from the pack house and their homes. Cars pulled into the driveway for those who may have been running late and knew they'd be late if they resorted to walking. Sometimes wolves are just lazy. Holding Josh's hand in my own we stand at the front of our leadership formed triangle. Alpha Allen and Luna Amy taking our right-we're in charge but the pack is comfortable with the Alpha who's been in charge for years, he's there for reassurance. Slowly their appearances will dwindle down to nothing, but they will always be there to guide us with their wisdom. Lucas and Riley on our left, side by side they stand proudly. Zay and Vanessa behind Lucas and Riley, Vanessa catches my glance and averts her gaze. She's learning.

Farkle and Smackle behind the previous Alpha's. Smackle glances at me and gives me a polite bow. Farkle catches this and smiles at me. 'She wants to speak with you.'

His voice invades my head and it somewhat startles me since we haven't linked before now. 'She can speak to me whenever she prefers. Whenever she's comfortable.' I add for reassurance.

'It seems as if you two have had a similar upbringing.'

He cuts off the link and my eyes soften when gazing back at his mate. I knew she was timid, I could only wonder who would hurt her. She's a kind woman, hardly ever says anything-but if she had a similar upbringing as me that type of behavior could easily have been beaten into her, to not speak unless spoken to. Smackle and Farkle exchange a few glances, a light smile plays on her lips. Kissing her temple she nods her head, why didn't I want a mate again? "Are you ready baby girl?"

"If I said no would that change the situation?"

Chuckling all of leadership intertwines their fingers along with their mates. A sign of unity, we're telling the pack that we are standing together on this and no one should question our motives. "Twilight Pack." The only noises were those of a few hungry pups. A girl no older than 15 rests on someone's shoulders I can't help but smile. Especially when I see who's hoisting her high… Kris. The brightness in his eyes can't be missed, he's with his mate. Waiting 2 more years I have no doubt will be difficult on him but I have no idea how long he's already waited. Giving me a lopsided smile he bows his head respectfully. "I'm sure you all have a lot of questions regarding the events of last night. First of all, your Luna is safe and healthy. Her fainting last night was her body's way of coping with severing strong bonds and forming new ones."

Glancing at me, he's questioning if I still want to tell the story. Shaking my head, I'm letting him take the lead. I'll answer questions but I don't trust myself to remain emotionless. "Before we explain, you will listen. You won't interrupt and you may ask questions only after I'm done talking. Understood?" 'Yes Alpha' murmurs through the crowd, surprising everyone when he didn't use his Alpha tone. He trusts his pack. "I will be giving you the facts and not more than you need to know. As most of you know my mate was a rogue, leaving her pack at the age of 11 she's been alone." Wide eyes, I'm sure they're shocked I'm still alive. "Her father is Alpha Kermit of the Crescent Moon Pack." Several women gasp, a few males growl. Apparently my father has a reputation that even I didn't know about. "Yes she is the daughter of an Alpha. I'm sure from her back you can gather why she left. But there's more." A tight grip on my hands I make my mental wall stronger-I won't let him see any more of my memories. It only tears him apart, and I hate it when he is in pain. Especially when caused by me. "Before she left Maya was informed that she would be marrying Alpha Thomas, an arranged marriage."

Growls ripple through the air. The power of mates is strong, especially if you have one. The thought of not getting the chance to meet your mate and forcing to marry another is pretty much an abomination in our culture. Only when 2 mate-less wolves get together should it be considered, but even then werewolves aren't that old fashioned. Especially if you lost a mate, you should choose who you want to be with next. "Maya left on her own accord and thank Goddess she did. I won't go into details regarding her past but understand that these men are quite possibly a threat to your Luna."

Itching ears, they want more information about my scars. I won't give them what they want to hear. "Questions?" Josh asks and wraps an arm around my waist.

A male, a new warrior I gather from his uniform-he's still working his way up in rank. "Will they declare war?"

Antsy male, still a pup from his obviously eager expression. It's almost as if he's welcoming it with wide open arms. Josh tenses beside me, almost as if he saw the same thing I did. "Name, status and rank."

Smiling proudly he rolls his shoulders back, "Leo, mated, warrior."

"So you are mated." Cocking his head to the side, I hold Josh in his place as to not scare him. "War is not something that should make you so eager. You are mated, don't go putting your life on the line because you can't rein in your childish antics." Leo seeing the error of his ways nods solemnly and holds his females hand. "We will not be the ones to break our alliances. We will avoid war, but if our Luna is threatened well, I don't think I need to explain what will happen."

Smiling to myself, I do everything in my power to not look away from the pack. Silent nods, smiling faces my direction. My pack won't give anyone the option to threaten me. A hand raises, attached to the previous Beta. John, "You knew all this before she was inducted?"

Tensing my mate inches forward, Amber's warning me that Jax is threatening to come out. Josh and I know where he's heading. "Yes."

Challenging glares in both directions, it's eerily silent. I am almost positive I heard the first rain drop hit the ground. "Alpha, bringing in a Luna with so much baggage-"

A growling Josh interrupts his words, "Are you trying to insinuate that I not have my mate and Luna by my side?" A humorless chuckle echoes through the group, a few glares sent John's direction. The pack doesn't like his words. "Are you trying to challenge my decision?"

Another step forward.

"Simply resolving a problem first would be better." A few males spin on their heels.

A hand on Josh's now bone crushing fist, I attempt to calm him down. It's my turn to speak, "And inform me John, how would you handle an abusive father who murdered my mother and forced me into an arranged marriage with a man who's on the brink of insanity from losing his previous mate?" Cautiously I release my mate's hand and meander towards the stairs of the stage never once breaking eye contact.

Another drop of rain lands on my arms. The cool green grass crunches underneath my feet as wolves part the way towards my prey. Stalking slowly towards him, I don't miss his Adam's apple slowly descending before rising back up again. My wolf stirs within me, enjoying the effect we have on the male who continues to undermine our mate. We were a rogue for so long, acting first thinking later. It was embedded into our DNA and John knows this. One large reason why packs are terrified of rogues, they can cause quite a bit of damage before being taken down. He also knows if he attacks first he will have problems with not just leadership who are all currently throwing daggers his direction. But pack members as well. "No answer?" Slowly I circle him, sizing him up. "I didn't have an answer either when running away. It's a precarious situation. All of it is." Backing off slightly I take in the wolves around me, "There's a reason why I pushed away your Alpha when we first met." Besides the fact he wasn't the nicest. "I didn't want to bring this burden upon you. It is not your burden to bear."

Glancing at the man in front of me, I step forward taking in everything about this male. His posture stiffens as I inch towards him. My shoulder brushes against his and I stand there. My body language telling him I'm not afraid to take him on. "Next time you question leadership will be the last. Is that understood?"

My voice is low, only intending for him to hear but I have no doubt that word has already gotten around. Mind link is worse than texting. Turning my head slightly to the left he meets my stare. My eyes hold nothing but truth, I won't allow our first day as an Alpha pair to have our choices questioned. Glancing down he nods his head, exposing his neck as a sign of submission. "Now that that's clear." Not giving him my back yet I saunter backwards. "This is a lot for this pack to take on. I'm aware of that." My feet touch the wood of the steps as I proudly walk beside my mate. Josh stares at me with pride, I refuse for him to act irrationally in the first few months of being an Alpha. Killing a pack member never looks good, only if you are challenged with teeth should it go that far. "We will do anything to avoid war. Even then I hate to ask of you to help fight my battle-"

I'm cut off immediately, "WE WILL LAY DOWN OUR LIVES FOR YOU LUNA!"

Kris smiles widely at me while shouting those words, a few other wolves join in agreeing. Josh intertwines our fingers. Soon the whole pack is agreeing with his statement, a thankful smile sent his way. His mate is cheering loudly, she's gorgeous. Strawberry blonde hair, which could pass as a light shade of red and green eyes. "Let us all hope it doesn't come to that." My mate states slowly silencing the whole group, "Anymore questions?"

The rain comes down steadily now, my worry for young pups and children is getting the better of me, they could easily get sick since they don't have a wolf yet. Amber has now taken over as mother of this pack. After no one said anything I hurriedly shout 'dismissed'.

"That was the male that helped Katie." Nodding briefly I'm pulled into his chest, "He put in a pack transfer request."

Smiling I peck his lips, "Oh yeah we're letting him into the pack."

Chuckling he doesn't say anything but only kisses my temple. Amy saunters towards me and grips my hands, "You like to play with fire." A look of warning passes across her face.

"The only way to fight fire is with fire."

Something my father instilled in me, I don't quite know why I've carried it around all these years. In some sense, there is a little truth. Though it's painful to think my father was right in some way, shape or form. "Or with a lot of water."

Kind, caring eyes stare at me intently. Luna's speaking in their own language, she's molding me into who she thinks I should be. "Sometimes water can't even handle the largest flames. Sometimes the lone flame has to be smothered underneath a boot."

Chuckling to herself I'm tugged into an embrace. "Just be careful. If something happens to you my son would die." In a literal sense, I'm hoping that it will never come to that.

"I think you underestimate her." Riley beams proudly and pulls me into a hug, "You'll see what she's capable of in a few moments."

I had almost forgotten about the challenge. Ignoring both gossiping females I turn on my heels searching for my male. Most of the pack has dissipated inside at this point to which I'm thankful, I don't want to be labeled a monster so early in my stay. I like it this way though, settling things with fists and claws instead of torturing them relentlessly. Everything about this pack I love. The grounds, the practices…my male who is speaking to his father.

Josh will be in training till he can handle his father. Eyes trained on me, silently telling me to stay where I am. I oblige and saunter towards Farkle and Smackle. Unfortunately his female runs off as if I'm walking silver. I don't take it to heart, it took years for me to not fear anyone. "Luna."

"Farkle, is she okay?"

"Yes Luna. A frightful past invading a bright future." Furrowing my brows it's almost disheartening for him. A male can only bring so much comfort to his mate, "It took 11 months for her to understand I wasn't going to hit her for speaking." Whispered words, this is for my ears only. "1 year for her to accept me as her mate. 1 year and 1 day to mark her." Lips tugging into a smirk, he's remembering that day fondly. "1 year 3 months and 2 days to mate her. And still to this day after being with her for almost 3 years since I found her so early… she still shies away. Hating confrontation, hating males and sometimes I think she barely tolerates some females." Giggling to myself I nod in understanding, "I think you being through a similar situation will help her."

"I will do my best. I'm sensing more emotional trauma, and not physical?"

"No there was definitely physical, just no scars."

Licking my lips I inhale deeply a pungent scent has me cringing, Katie is near. So that's where Lucas went. "I will do my best Farkle. I'm not great with emotions I'm hoping I can be of some help… some comfort but I'm different than others."

"So is she." Bowing he takes his leave, jumping off the stage effortlessly he joins Zay and Lucas who are leading Katie towards me.

Her challenger.

Her Luna.

Vanessa's curls blow in the wind, whipping me in the face in the process. My hair goes up in case she chooses to fight in skin. "This should be easy." Shrugging I start to stretch out my arms. "You let her hit you on the head with a bat?"

Laughing with one another I glance at her, "It was a free shot." Joking I nudge her shoulder to follow me, taking my left while Riley takes my right. Amy and Allen walk hand in hand towards us with Josh in lead. He's worried.

A small wink is thrown his direction. That seems to ease his worries ever so slightly, knowing that I'm not tense. Kris, John and I'm assuming John's mate-Katie's mom follow closely behind their daughter and sister. However, when everyone else stops Kris keeps walking. Joining my side, showing his loyalty to his leader. Before my mate can meet us Katie speaks up, "I, Katie daughter of John and Lisa challenge Maya Luna of the Twilight Pack for Luna position."

Canines descending, Amber is coming out to play. "You do understand what you're doing?" Flashing a grin she glides my tongue across her canines. The rain comes down in a steady manner, dropping on our skin.

Josh growls and is being held back by his father. Lucas and the Gamma's are taking small steps forward only to take one large one back. Wanting to defend their Luna but knowing that they can't interrupt this fight. I wish they'd let Josh free for once, I've not seen him open up yet. And Amber is itching to see what our mate can do. "Perfectly." She snaps.

That only makes Amber smile wider. Taking back control I'm still grinning from ear to ear. "I, Maya Luna of the Twilight Pack accept your challenge." I don't have to glance at her parents to know they're freaking out, reality hitting them hard that Katie challenged a Luna and former rouge. Personally I think challenging the Luna of any pack is completely ridiculous. The Alpha can't effectively lead without his mate by his side. But the 'Sepiente Wolves' simply say having a strong Alpha Female is better for the pack.

"I'm going to make you submit."

I muster out an 'okay' through my laughter. Poor thing, she has no idea. I guess she's going all in, I was planning on taking it easy on her… not anymore. I see a fist heading towards Katie and I abruptly grab the wrist. Following it back to my mate, "Josh that isn't nice."

Jax is out, his mate is threatened. Jax wants to remove that threat. Katie is trembling, she didn't know I was that fast. She's underestimated me since day 1. Jax straightens up and nuzzles his face into my hair, "My mate. Kill Katie. You, Luna." Giggling to myself I kiss his cheek.

"I'll be fine Alpha. You can nurse my wounds tonight." Whispers in his ear hurriedly turn his mood around. From furious to aroused in a matter of seconds. "I won't have many but you can check, everywhere just to be sure."

Growling he nibbles on my earlobe, "Bad mate."

I pull away and glance at Kris who is shaking his head from side to side. A brother watching his sister make a foolish decision she can't back out of now. Sliding off my jeans, revealing my black spandex. My shirt goes next, I'm in a sports bra. Nothing hindering my movement, free range. Josh growls, all the men bow their heads. I'll be hearing about this later. Peering eyes from the pack house, we're going to unknowingly gather a crowd.

A crying mother, a glaring father. I still can't help but be jealous because I want that. I want a mother to cry for me, and a father to love me so much he's mad at my decisions. Wishful thinking.

"Skins or fur?" She turns around, reality of the situation sinking in. Her fearful gaze is wiped clean, an emotionless expression. "Or both?"

That'll be fun. Amber paces in her cage patiently waiting to tear her apart, trying to take our position and pack away. She still doesn't know I'm not a rogue, I'm daughter of an Alpha and now Luna to this pack. She was allowed no visitors and according to Josh she's had no use of her mind link. The cells have a spell on them from an 'old family friend' rendering her wolf useless. Yes, witches are real-a good portion of supernatural creatures you heard of are. Back on track, I have no doubt she'll have a feisty wolf, she'll finally be let free.

"Both."

Nodding my head in agreement I stretch out my hips. Josh growling as I bend over, laughter bubbles in my chest. I'll take care of him later. Riley gives me a reassuring smile, she isn't worried. Josh is, though he won't show it, I can feel it. Vanessa is entertained while the rest of the males and Luna Amy watch me with curiosity they haven't seen me in action. Now that I think about it… neither has Josh. "Submission only." Josh states, eyes flickering over with fear for his female.

Katie dressed in a pair of shorts and a sports bra glances at me, a glimmer of her wolf dances in her orbs. "I expect a perfect effort Katie." Hearing Vanessa's laughter over Katie's scoff is the moment I need.

I attack.

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