Filed To Story: The Perfect Luna by Marissa Gilbert
“Follow me,” the woman f*orc*ed a false smile back into her face anyway. “I have everything prepared for you.”
Ash tensed, and so did Petra. Why was this woman leading them anywhere? What was her position in the pack?
Despite everything, they followed.
“Thanks for caring, Harp, but next time you don’t need to go into all this trouble–”Ash was definitely trying to fix the situation, and it made Petra exhale in relief. This seemed to be as awkward for him as it was for her and he ensured that she knew it.
They met a few people downstairs, and everyone was respectful, happy for their Alpha and honoured to meet their new Luna. However, Harper stood there the whole time, watching over them with her arms crossed over her chest and lips pressed tightly together.
“Petra needs some rest, you guys!” she announced all of a sudden, and it didn’t escape Petra that she used her name and not her title. “It was a long road, and she needs to settle here.”
After a few awkward goodbyes, they went upstairs. Petra indeed wanted to relax because it was a long and exhausting day. Just a few hours ago, Ash had to fight one of her father’s best warriors to prove he was worthy of her, and although he won the fight, she could tell he was tired too.
But most importantly, it would be the first time, they would truly be together, and they both couldn’t wait. This was why they both ignored Harper’s suggestion.
However, Petra got tense when Harper led them upstairs too. What was next? She would make their bed for them and stay to watch overnight?
It didn’t help that Harper wore the tightest and s*e*xiest short wine-red dress and high heels. She looked like she was going to a party, but sadly she was in no rush to leave them alone.
“Petra,” she used her name again, although they weren’t close and it was inappropriate, “your room is here. I made sure you have everything you might need in there. Toiletries, sleepwear, new towels, books… although it doesn’t look like you enjoy reading.”
A jab. This time it was clear as day.
“You’ve been a busy bee,” Petra furrowed her pink eyebrows, chewing on the inside of her cheek. She still didn’t know how to handle it best.
“Sure,” Harper gave her the brightest smile. “It’s our best Guest suite.”
“A guest suite?” Petra tilted her head and arched her brow. “Shouldn’t I be in the Luna Suite?”
“Oh, these rooms are taken already!” Harper giggled.
“And you were supposed to free them,” Ash said in an ice-cold tone, making the girl drop her sneer.
“I– I just have a lot of things in there,” Harper stuttered, clenching her full lips.
“You are the one living in the Luna Suite?” Petra gasped. “On what grounds?”
This time she noticed the other woman smirking at her.
“It’s because Ash and I–”
“It’s because she is the previous Alpha’s sister, and I didn’t have a Luna before.” Ash intervened, and once again, Petra felt relieved. But only partially. This wasn’t enough.
As if he could sense her anger, her mate added, “But Harper was told to free up the accommodations weeks ago.”
“Harper is not the fastest werewolf, then!” Petra snorted, surprised with herself. She was rarely like this.
“Where is the Alpha Suite?” she asked her mate, sliding her fingers up his sleeve, knowing it would elicit tingles all over him.
“Right there,” he let out a low growl, his nostrils flared as if he could barely hold himself back. He pointed at the other side of a very long corridor.
“Oh?” Petra sighed and licked her lips, aware of his eyes lingering on them. “So far away–”
“Yeah, that will not do,” he agreed with a grin. “How about we share my suite?”
“All right, roomie, ” she giggled. “I have to warn you, though. I am really restless at night.”
“How restless are we talking?” Ash cleared his throat, and she loved the effect she had on him. A part of her was sorry for Harper, who clearly had feelings for him. And possibly history.
However, Petra was not sorry enough to let the woman walk all over her or let her have any hopes for her mate.
“You might need to restrain me at some point,” she gave Ash a very promising look and walked away to the door of his room.
He followed her swiftly, and to her surprise, so did Harper. Petra offered her a questioning look, but the she-wolf only shrugged in response.
“I am retiring for the day too,” she said. “And this is where I live.”
Harper pointed at the door right next to Ash’s, and that made Petra fume. She was indeed residing in the Luna suite and behaved as if she owned the place.
“Of course,” Petra narrowed her eyes, “after all, you need to gather your things and move out as soon as possible. We will not be holding you back from that. Have a nice evening.”
Harper’s lips twitched.
“It will probably take a few days. There isn’t a room available for me to move in.”
“Of course, there is!” It was Petra’s time to sneer as she pointed at the door on the other end of the corridor. “Moreover, you just prepared it to your liking with books and all that. Didn’t you say it yourself? It’s the best guest suite in the pack house!”
“But-” Harper wanted to protest, yet this time Ash was the one to interrupt her.
“Harp, follow your Luna’s orders. You can take the guest room for a few days.”
“For a few days?” The blonde looked at the Alpha hopefully, and Petra’s heart froze.
“Yeah, until we find you a proper cottage to move in,” Ash responded calmly. “I am sure your grandmother’s old house will be suitable enough. It’s part of your family history and heritage. It will be perfect for you even if it requires some work.”
“But–”
“Excuse us now,” Ash hugged Petra and pushed her into their room gently. “My Luna and I are tired. We need some rest and alone time. After all, we were apart for so long and we need to make up for that.”
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