|guest|

The whole pack was in shambles.

I had just woken up and I could smell all the different scents of all the people that were in the pack house right now.

As if on cue, Katey entered my room. Upon seeing me awake, she smiled. She hurried over to the curtains, opening them. The bright sunlight trespassed my room and almost rendered me blind. "Good morning, Luna. You must wake up now and get prepared. Someone very important is coming."

I stretched my arms as far as I could, sitting up. A visitor?

"Who is it?" I asked. Panselinos rarely had visitors. Someone's arrival in the pack is always anticipated and announced. Whoever this visitor is, they must be important to be coming all of a sudden.

The young attendant smiled. "The Alpha's mother."

I could feel my jaw dropping. I-Ian's mom?!

Come to think of it, I've never heard anything about his parents, except that his father was a great Alpha as well. Seeing that he hasn't introduced me to them and I haven't seen them around, I assumed they were goners. I didn't want to ask either because I was waiting for Ian to tell me about them himself.

Now, knowing that they are alive, I actually felt quite bad for thinking that way.

Katey laughed cheekily and sat at the bottom of my bed with my towel in her arm.

"You must calm down, Luna. She is a lovely lady. Come, she will be here by lunch time." I looked over to the clock and it was already 9am. Of all days to wake up late!

Katey had already set up the baths, so I took a quick shower. I tried to calm my nerves, but the thought of meeting Ian's mother is just... nerve-wracking.

Getting out of the baths, I put on the outfit that Katey left for me. It was a black turtleneck and maroon skirt. Put together, it looked like I was wearing a dress. I blowdried my hair and combed them straight. I was slightly annoyed with the random grey strand of hair, which I tried to bury with my other brown hair, but it was impossible. It stood out too much.

Katey came back and it was already 10am. She carried a trey of food with her, a bowl of fruits, apple juice and croissants. "They're quite busy in the kitchen, Luna, so you must eat breakfast here today." she said.

"Thank you, Katey, you're doing too much for me." I say, feeling bad. I still wasn't used to all of this.

However, the young lady turned to me and smiled brightly. "This is nothing, Luna. It's an honour to be serving you." she said. At first, I was taken aback, but all that came out was a smile.

I continued to eat while Katey had left again to help out downstairs. By quarter to 11, Andrea came by and helped me with my makeup. She also told me a few stories about the woman whom I'm about to meet.

"Aunt Dana is a very strong person, I admire her a lot. She's a good person, you have nothing to worry about." Andrea said and chuckled as if teasing my nervousness. I could do nothing but sigh and pout at her teasings.

Ian had linked me earlier, asking if I was getting ready. I didn't answer him. I was a bit upset that he hadn't even told me about his mom, but I couldn't really get mad because I never asked either. I guess I'm just surprised and nervous with the sudden news.

After Andrea left, I took a final look at myself at the mirror. I smiled and headed out in Ian's office.

I could hear all the chatters downstairs, the atmosphere was joyous although everyone was clearly nervous with the news.

I turned here and there and finally stood in front of the door of the Alpha's workplace. I knocked and upon hearing Ian's approval to enter, I entered.

Closing the door gently, I see Ian lifting his eyes from a document of papers that he was reading to meet mine. I glanced at the wall-clock only to see that only half an hour was left before his mother's expected arrival.

And here the whole pack house was in panic for the event!

"How come you're not ready yet?" I scold, rushing to him to take away the documents. How could he be working at this situation?!

My mate sighed before running a hand through his jet black hair. He sat back and looked up to me. I had my hands on my hips while giving him a reprimanding look. Instead of getting intimidated, Ian smiled.

"Why haven't you been answering me?" he says, inciting about his various mind-links left unanswered.

"Because I'm upset that you've never told me about your mother, now stand up and get ready to meet her." I say, choosing to forget my annoyance at him. I forced him to stand while taking his jacket off of him.

He turned around and stopped my wrist. "Woah, woah, calm down now. If you want to undress me, you're always welcome to do so, but are you sure you should do it now?" he teases.

It took me a while to register the words he said, but then I'm sure that my face turned beat red. H-how dare he!

"You're so indecent! Go away." I say, pushing him away. He laughed, but shortly took his leave to go change.

I waited for him inside his office, trying to distract myself with the maps around the room. Names of the many packs around the world were written in this one map and I recognize many powerful packs. The closest major pack was situated a bit south from us, it was the Moon Shadow pack.

I was looking at other packs around the globe when finally, the door opened. My dashing mate entered the door and I am in awe all over again.

He was wearing a maroon polo with black jeans. Did he just match with me? Sleek.

"They're here." he says by the door and I nod. My heart beats frantically.

What if she won't like me? Oh no, what if she will hate me because she won't see me fit to be a Luna?

How should I act?

What should I do when I meet her?

There's simply too much questions! I should've asked Andrea what to do! Well, too late for that now.

'Just be yourself', my wolf says. Right, be myself.

Be myself, be myself, be myself, I chant to myself like a mantra.

Ian's hand hold mine as we neared the door and before we go out, he says to me, "Stop worrying, it's just my mother." he says casually.

Just my mother, ya right, he doesn't know!

I feel like I'm more nervous than when I did the battles.

I tried to smile to him and nod, but I could see he was not convinced.

I see a few pack members and leaders already lined up in front. Alec, Elliot and Andrea were already there. They immediately smiled upon seeing us. I could see the trio laugh as they laid eyes on me. Did I look that nervous?

"You're so pale, Hannah." Alec laughs.

"There's no need to be nervous for you, but Ian," Andrea turns to Ian before she continues, "you should be scared. Aunt Dana will for sure have your head for--"

"Don't remind me, I've been dreading this day." Ian answers, clearly sounding worried.

"Well, this could have been avoided if you told her."

"Tell her what?" I asked. They all stopped and look at me. They were about to answer me when I see cars approaching the vicinity.

Suddenly, everyone stands straight as the black shiny cars come around and stop in front of us.

I took a deep breath and held it. The passenger seat's door opens and man comes out. I let go of the breath I was holding when I realize it wasn't the former Luna just yet. The other cars accompanying them stops right behind their car.

The man that came out immediately opens the backdoor seat. We all wait as I see a black pair of sandals stepping the ground. I squeeze Ian's hand in anticipation.

Finally, the lady gets out of the car.

She was about my size, just maybe an inch taller than I was. Her chocolate hair was tied back with a bun. She had beautiful baby blue eyes and cherry red lips. She had high cheekbones which Ian must've gotten from her. Ian's mother looked so pretty in her black dress and cream trench coat. She looked so... elegant.

She takes off her sunglasses as if there were any sun anyways and breathes in deeply. Finally, she looks our way.

Again, I held my breath.

She looks at our row one by one until her eyes stop on mine.

————————————————————————

💕