His Reluctant Luna

I felt like a slut. I had just cheated on Mark!

'I am horrible!', I thought.

'No, you are not, you kissed your mate as you should,' my wolf was pleased.

'My wolf is a pervert,' I cursed myself.

I finally slid off Lucian's lap and pulled down my skirt, folding my arms. I was looking out of the window. He kept his hand firmly around me. The area looked familiar; it was the state highway a few miles off the pack lands. Still, I was unable to form any connection with Rick and I had lost my mobile.

Perhaps, I could plan an escape if I were careful. I turned towards him and spoke.

"Lucian, I need to use the restroom, can you stop at some service station, please?" I made my most desperate puppy face. My wolf was resisting. She was trying to overpower me so that I would stay.

He gave me a piercing look with those divine eyes. I noticed he had lovely lashes.

'Please kiss him,' my wolf pleaded. I ignored it.

"Sure, we'll stop at the next gas station, I will escort you to the restroom. You will finish.... Whatever you want to do, in 5 minutes. If you do not come out in time.

I will break the door and enter." His eyes flashed with a warning.

I stared at him incredulously," have you ever heard of a thing called privacy? I am not going to follow this stupid condition!" I screamed at him.

"Do you want to use the restroom? Yes or No?" He titled his head and smirked.

"Yes, but not with such conditions," I snapped back.

"Then we are not stopping," he smirked.

He was pure evil!

"Alright!" I folded my arms and went back to staring out of the window. I needed to affirm what area I was in when I called Rick.

We pulled into a Shell station soon, and the service attendant came to our window. His men dealt with him while Lucian pulled me out of the SUV. He held me by my waist, which might have looked cosy to others, but I was held tightly in his vice-like grip.

"Don't try any tricks' sweetie," he whispered in my ears then buried his nose in my hair and inhaled. It was not a romantic gesture, he was taking my scent. We found the ladies' restroom.

"This is a lady's restroom........," that is all I could say before he started pushing inside along with me.

I immediately placed my hand on his chest and stopped him from entering.

"No, you are not following me in. This is downright indecent!"

He narrowed his eyes, "do I look stupid, I know you will make a run for it, the moment I look away."

I rolled my eyes," well if I do, you can simply catch me.... again. How far can I run when you have taken my scent? I am miles away from my home." I said wryly.

His eyes searched my face for any trace of a lie.

"Look, I have been through a lot in the last few hours, now at least let me pee in peace. As my so-called loving mate, you owe me at least some decency."

I snapped at him. Most of what I said was true. I could barely focus on anything with him breathing down my neck.

His face softened, which worsened it! How could I escape if he was looking at me like that? This was probably the last time I would be seeing him. My heart felt like it was breaking into a thousand pieces. What was wrong with me? My wolf was fighting with all her might to stay.

"Alright, I will wait here, no funny tricks, else you will be punished." He warned

me.

I rolled my eyes, "Yeah, whatever."

I closed the restroom door and sighed with relief. I gave a quick check of myself in the mirror. Thanks to our superfast healing powers. My cuts and bruises had almost disappeared, and I would not look like I had walked off a train wreck.

I thanked myself for choosing to wear a not too short skirt. Though oversized, Lucian's jacket hid my tattered blouse.

I took off the jacket and washed away the dried blood from my face and hands. I looked presentable enough to be on the road.

Then I took out the secret vial of perfume I always hid in my bra. All werewolves have a scent. To go around undetected by other werewolves and beings, I needed to ask myself quite frequently in Europe, as it is dominated by Vampires. They live isolated though and only come out at night, so I did not encounter them much but as a safety precaution, I always carried this special connotation brewed by Aunt Flora. She is good with herbs.

I had to make sure that Lucian stayed on my scent, so I took off my bra and left it near the sink.

Then I sprayed myself with the contents of the vial. Rest was easy. My transformed claws were enough to break open the window. I jumped out of the window and dashed towards the thick cover of trees beside the state highway. I could not shift as my wolf was on the edge and ready to overpower me if I shifted.

She would run back to Lucian if I lost control. So, I ran as a human. Wolves are fast even as a human, but shifting into a wolf would have been better. Running through the foliage and shrubs, my eyes streamed with tears. I could not help them from flowing.

Finally, after a few minutes of running and making sure that I was not being followed. I reached a suburb. Keeping myself hidden from the road, I saw a bus stand. Bus stands usually have people around, either waiting or getting off the vehicles. Lucian would not capture me in front of humans. Gingerly, I stepped out and sat down on the bench, sobbing. I missed Lucian.

'It's the pull of the mate bond. I don't love him, I barely know him,' my logical mind consoled me while my wolf was angry,

'Mate, I want my mate! Take me to him, she growled.

I took a deep breath and placed my hand on my chest, which was hurting like hell.

"Hey, dear, you need any help?"

I jumped as a sudden voice startled me, I turned around to see a kind-looking, middle-aged lady smiling at me.

"I.....I.....can I use your phone please; I was mugged and... I lost my purse. Furthermore, I have to call my brother." I blurted out.

"Oh! How terrible! Perhaps, tea or coffee would make you feel better. I stay nearby, why don't you come along with me." She said pleasantly.

I was in no position to trust anyone. She did not smell like a wolf, though.

"I am fine, really, thanks for your generosity. But just the phone will do." I replied.

"But you look so beat up, dear, have you eaten anything?"

My stomach rumbled, apart from eating my mate's lips and face, I had not had anything since the previous night.

"I am perfectly fine, I just need to make a call," I answered politely.

I felt a click in my head and Rick's voice rang in my head.

'Alice. Where are you?' I sighed with relief, he had been looking for me, and he

was nearby.

"On second thought, I don't need your phone. Your assistance is greatly appreciated." I smiled at the lady.noveldrama

She looked puzzled.

"You sure don't need any help?"

"Yes, my brother is on the way. I just felt it," I replied with my most pleasant smile.

She looked at me strangely, as if I had sprouted two heads.

"Mmm ok, as you wish," she walked away.

I had already communicated my location to Rick, and he was in the vicinity.

A row of black SUVS appeared on the far ends of the road. As they approached nearer, I panicked.