Alpha's Blind Luna



"Goddess, I can't remember the last time I had a shower."

I chuckled as Hector looked into the bathroom. "Imagine how I feel."

"Did you want to take one first?"

Shaking my head, I was reading over the information the front desk provided. Apparently, there was a shopping district not too far from where we were. I looked at the little map printed on the page.

"Auri?"

"Oh! No no! Go take a shower. I'm going to head down and pick up a few things. At least some food for you. See if we can't look semi-normal." Hector walked into the kitchen where I had been leaning on the counter looking at the booklet. "Want me to go with you?"

My eyes roamed over his naked figure. Sure, we had been naked for weeks but this was a completely different environment. It was hard keeping the smile off my face as I took him in.

"No. I blend in a little more than you do."

"I can blend in."

This made me laugh. "Hector, you're almost a foot taller than the average height here. Not to mention you absolutely are something to behold." My eyes wracked over his muscles again. "I got it. I'll be back in a couple hours. Get a shower and take a nap."

"I don't know if I feel comfortable letting you go out there alone." He came up and brushed his hand against my cheek.

"Don't worry. I can speak the language and I have a map now." I held up the paper. "I'll be fine. They aren't looking for us, not yet. We will have to see if they even do. Oran might cut his losses and just leave us be."

Hector's lips made a thin line on his face but I smiled. Walking around him, I grabbed the room key and headed to the elevator. He watched me as the doors closed and I took a deep breath. Yes, I would be okay but if there was a lot of people, it would be harder. I needed to get used to it. Get back into society. Little bird was gone, they had not broken me this time and I refused to let them get to me. I felt like I should feel worse. I felt like I should be broken and sitting in the corner but for some reason, I wasn't. The adrenaline had already worn off and I expected to crash but it never came. Was I really so used to this kind of pain that it didn't bother me anymore?

It wasn't too bad of a walk and I don't think many people noticed I didn't have shoes on. At least, not with my head held high and walking with confidence. There was a lot to be said with how you carried yourself, even in the worst of situations. I remedied the issue with shoes first. I brought Hector and I three pairs. Nice shoes, Converse knockoffs, and some flip flops. I slipped the flip flops on as I continued my shopping. It was an expensive part of town but I felt no guilt as I swiped the lab coats card. She had been inside my body so much sure she knew about it more than I did. This was a little payback.

A few shirts, two nice button-up shirts, two pairs of jeans, a pair of slacks, socks, underwear, a razor kit, and Hector was done. I picked up two jeans as well, some slacks and a pencil skirt. As well as two fitted button up shirts, a jacket, and some regular t-shirts. Socks, underwear, and bras were the next thing but I didn't bother putting them on. I needed a shower. A long, hot, soap scrubbing shower.

I stopped when my nose was hit with an onslaught of wonderful smells. There was a section that had street food vendors. I spoke to some of the locals and asked what was the best here. They recommends a few of the places but said to stay away from the ones with too many tourists. I thanked them and paid cash for the four bags of food I now carried back to the hotel.

The front desk woman smiled at my overloaded hands and she was nice enough to grab the elevator for me. In total, it took me three hours but I figured it was fine. Placing the bags on the table, I set out the food and peaked into one of the two bedrooms. Hector was snoring softly on the bed and I smiled. As much I wanted to leave him there to sleep, I knew he needed to eat. Sitting on the edge of the bed, I brushed the hair out of his face. The motion woke him and he sat up straight. I smiled at him.

"I have food. You need to eat. We can sleep later."

He nodded and swung his legs over the bed. Taking a deep breath, I tried again not to ogle him. Back in the kitchen, I moved the clothes bags over. "Damn Auri, what did you get?"

“Everything? There is underwear and.....a razor kit.”

His eyes widened and he immediately dug through the bags. He pulled out the razor box.

"Wait till you eat!"

"Hell no. This animal is getting off my face. Now." He growled and I chuckled, shaking my head.

He disappeared for a few minutes before coming back. I had been sipping on a water bottle that was stocked in the fridge and I nearly spit it out as he walked back in. Damn if he wasn't fucking handsome shaved. If anything, he looked more manly without it. His strong jaw and cheek bones screamed model and I swallowed.

"I have never felt such relief. What did you get?"

I hummed before my brain realized he asked me a question. "I could explain it in Chinese but not very well in English. Just know it was recommended by the locals. They even told me which stalls to stay away from, which was really nice."

Hector grabbed a plastic fork and dig into one of the to-go boxes. He moaned as he put a forkful in his mouth.

"Oh goddess, I missed spices."

I chuckled but I looked down at the dumpling in my hand. It looked and smell good but I was worried.

"Auri, eat! You haven't eaten in...what...?"

"Two years."

His fork froze in midair and he looked at me. "What?"

"They never fed me food. They injected me with what I needed. They did too many surgeries and I'm sure they didn't want food in my stomach. As soon as I got in, I didn't have another bite of food."

I could feel his worry and pain for me through our bond. Looking down at the fluffy dumpling, I took a deep breath.

"I don't even know what my stomach will do at this point. I don't feel hungry anymore. It's like I just don't need to eat but now...I guess I have to get over it." I tried to force a smile.

"Auri...you don't..."

I shook my head and took a bite of of the dumpling. It felt weird. It was a foreign feeling but as I swallowed it, I didn't immediately feel like I wanted to throw up. So I figured that was a win. Slowly, I took small bites of the dumpling as Hector kept an eye on me but tucked into his food.

After I finished with the one dumpling, I took a drink of water. Walking around the kitchen counter, I kissed Hector on the cheek. He nearly spit out his food and it made me chuckle.

“I'm going to shower and head to bed. Try not to eat too much. I don't want you getting sick.”

I walked into the luxurious bathroom. Tomorrow I would soak in the giant tub but right now I just needed to scrub myself down. Get years worth of filth and memories off me. Using the hotel shampoo and conditioner, I scrubbed my short hair and used the body wash with the little scrubber and scrubbed my skin raw. It still didn't wash enough off but I knew there was really nothing else I could do.

Turning off the water, I grabbed a towel and moaned as I felt the soft plush against my skin. The small things I had forgotten, luxuries that didn't exist. Wrapping it around me, I headed back into the bedroom. My hand brushed the top of the bed. Walking to the right side, I pulled up the covers and sat on the bed. Feeling eyes on me, Hector was leaning in the doorway, arms crossed over his chest.

"Bed soft?"

I hummed. "Very. Not sure if I can sleep on it though. I might sleep on the floor with some blankets."

He growled and walked over. Climbing in, he looped an arm around my waist and pulled me into it. I squealed buy his grip pinned me to the bed. "You will not sleep on the floor. I won't allow it. Not even if I have to sleep like this." His head nuzzled into my neck and his leg crossed my body, pinning me even more.

I smiled and pulled the blanket up. "Alright, alright."

He didn't move though and soon his breathing evened out. My eyes closing, I listened to the soft sounds as I had the previous nights. It lulled me to a safe sleep.

I gasped as I woke up, looking down at Hector's head between my legs. Moaning, I grasped the bed and twisted my body against the onslaught. His tongue slipped between my folds and his fingers slipped in.

"Hector..." I hissed at him. It was dark out and the city lights streamed between the curtains that we left open.

He looked up but his eyes were dark and I chuckled.

"Rydere, does Hector know you took over?"

He shook his head and then gave a quick lick that made me yelp. "You going to tell him, mate?"

Shaking my head, I leaned back into my pillow. "You really shouldn't do this to him. Some might call you a disobedient wolf."

He hummed and the vibration made me shiver. "He got weeks with you while I was locked away. He mated you, got to love you. I want my turn."

I sighed as his fingers left me and his kissed up my stomach and brushed his teeth over my nipples.

"I don't think Hector sees it that way."

“Then he is a fool. You have always been our mate. Stolen from us. Now, I'm never letting him let you go. That I can promise you."

I put my hands on his face and pulled him up, taking his lips in mine and kissing him. "I love you. You know I do."

"I know mate. You know we love you as well."

His hands roamed over me, taking in every inch of me. Barely releasing my lips from his, it was needy and passionate and I loved it. The sparks racing over me as his hand skimmed over me. With one smooth thrust, he slipped inside and I gasped. Rydere growled and purred as he moved back and forth inside of me. I dragged my nails down his back and he arched his back, slamming all the way inside me. He came just as I tightened around

him.

We both were breathing hard and he snaked his arm under my shoulders and fell to his side, brining me with him.

"Can you feel the heat coming?"novelbin

Rydere nodded. "It's like an itch, an irritation that keeps getting worse. It makes me on edge."

"I'll take care of you two. I need to make a trip to the market, see if I can't grab some soothers. I wish I was a little more prepared."

He chuckled. "Prepared. Yes, we are always prepared. You just up and disappear. Thinking you are invincible. Making us chase after you."

I huffed. “I don't think I'm invincible, Rydere. I just know my worth.”

This time he growled and took my chin to look directly in his dark eyes. "No, you don't. You think everyone else is worth more than yourself. I'd sacrifice every single one of them for you, love. They mean nothing to me. Only you. It has only ever been you."

Tears filled my eyes but I didn't let them fall. After so long with Logan, watching his decent over the years, it was warming to hear just how far Rydere, and I knew Hector, would go for me. Logan sure as hell wouldn't. Hell, he wouldn't even fight to keep me in the pack. Our home we built together over

the years.

"I think we are just too old for all these shenanigans."

Rydere nodded and kissed the corners of my eyes, taking the tears away. "Is it true? We have forever now?"

I shrugged, snuggling into his chest. "Oran may have been lying but I don't know why he would. I guess we will just have to see. Moving forward." Sighing, I closed my eyes. "You better pull out or Hector will know exactly what we did while he was asleep."

Rydere's chest rumbled but he pulled out slowly. I missed him inside me but I hoped to get up early to see if I could run around to get the mix for his heat, groceries, and a couple laptops for us. Phones would be useless if I didn't grab a plan but at the very least I could use the hotel Wi-Fi to get onto the inte. See if I couldn't connect with Pipsqueak.

“Goodnight, mate. I'm glad you're alive. Still with us mind, body, and soul."

I wanted to correct him but I couldn't bring myself to bring down his mood. Hector's distance also scared me a little. I knew it prickled through the bond but there was so much going on right now, I hoped he would settle out of it. Out of the feeling like he'd cornered me into the decision. I wanted this with him. It felt right. I felt loved and wanted. He saved me. If anything I felt horrible for dragging him into this mess, dragging him into what could absolutely be immortality.