Dr. Luna
Demon War: Rise of the Alpha Chapter 10

A couple of older kids took off running and laughing while another younger boy was on his knees on the ground. Jin immediately released her grip from Jason and ran up to the young boy. She reached her hand down and smiled as she helped him up. "You okay?" "I'm fine thank you." The boy smiled and then looked in the direction where the other boys ran off too. "One day I'll be bigger than them and then they won't pick on me." He said confidently and then ran in the direction where the other boys disappeared. "That is so mean. Why would they knock him down like that?" Renee said with a frown watching the boy leave.

"You make it sound like people need a reason to mistreat others." Jin said as she walked back up to them. "Don't they?" Susan turned and looked at Jin.

"Not in my experience." Jin's voice trailed off quietly. She felt their sympathetic gazes on her. She didn't want them to feel bad for her. She looked around and caught a familiar figure walking their way. "Wyatt!" She bounced over to him. Thankful she got out of that situation. She grabbed onto his arm and then stopped. She tilted her head as she looked at him. Then she leaned in closer and closer. As she gently breathed in his scent. Wyatt chuckled at her. "What are you doing?" His eyes glanced up to notice Jason had his fist clenched and was shooting daggers towards Jin. Now isn't that curious.

"You smell different. You feel different. Jason. Come here. Wyatt has a new smell." She turned and beckoned Jason over. He walked over and then his face tilted to the side. "What is all this Wyatt? Your scent is way stronger. It is more-"

"Werewolfie." Jin replied giggling the word Jason was searching for.

Jason chuckled. "Yes, what she said."

"We have a lot to talk about actually. It isn't really a public mall conversation. So if you two could quit sniffing me in public before we start getting weird looks that would be great." Wyatt chuckled as he glanced around.

Jin shrugged and then perked up. "Wyatt guess what. Jason took me to the chocolate heaven store. It is amazing. I got everything. Well almost everything. They had your nasty coffee beans dipped in chocolate. What an abomination. I can't wait to try everything." She bounced up and down as she held onto Wyatt's arm.

"What did you get me from there? You going to share with me?" Wyatt teased her.

"Jason said I didn't have to share." Jin stuck her tongue out at Wyatt as he looked up at Jason curiously. "Maybe I'll give you a taste." She bit on her bottom lip and furrowed her brow. "It'll be hard to share though."

Wyatt laughed loudly. "I'm just teasing Jin. I like chocolate but I prefer fruity flavors like gummies."

"I prefer chocolate. All things chocolate."

"Like Jason's eyes?" Wyatt teased but was shocked as he watched her nod her head.

"That is probably why I love his eyes so much." She smiled innocently.

"You should see his brown fur when he shifts." Wyatt grinned as he saw her turn to Jason excitedly. "You have brown fur too. I can't wait to see it and touch it." Jin squealed in excitement.

"Touch it? I'm not a pet." Jason said feigning annoyance though secretly he was enjoying her excitement. "Don't be stingy. If you have chocolate fur then I'm definitely touching it. Wyatt what color is yours?"

"Grey."

Jin looked at Wyatt with little interest. "Well you were almost cool. Maybe I should switch and give Jason the air element." She giggled as she teased Wyatt.

"You can't do that can you?" Wyatt frowned.

"No. I can only gift someone once. So, we are stuck together forever." Jin had subconsciously drifted near Jason's side again. Her arm was brushing up against his. As if it was drawn into him. "Good. Because I am excited to learn more about the air element. Are you ready to leave?" Wyatt asked.

"Yes."

"NO."

"NO."

The three girls answered at the same time. Jin frowned looking at Susan and Renee. "I don't wanna shop for clothes anymore." She pouted, sticking her lip out.

"Sues you know her size. You and Renee can do some more shopping later." Sam held his hand out and Renee walked into his embrace. "Let's go home." He kissed her temple and she nodded.

"Come on gang. Let's load up. I have some interesting things to tell you." Wyatt looked over at Jin. Her smile had faded, and she seemed to be concentrating on something in the distance. He looked at her hand and could see it begin to slightly shake. Jason wrapped his arm around her and looked down at her. "Jin? What's wrong?" Her body trembled but her gaze was outraged. He watched her knuckles turning white as the sound of her breathing picked up. He could hear her heartbeat racing. But what startled him was the slow tears that trickled from her eyes.

"I need to get out of here before I do something I can't undo." Jin whispered barely audible.

Wyatt walked up to Jin and placed a hand on her shoulder. "We can't help if you don't tell us what is going on."

"There is someone I know here." Jin looked at Wyatt with pleading eyes. She wanted to hurt them.

"Come on let's go then." Wyatt figured they could talk more later. He looked up at Jason and nodded his head for him to follow behind him. Their group headed towards the exit. They managed to make their way through the crowded place. Jason kept Jin lodged in his side making sure she didn't get separated from him. The group walked to their vehicle and soon it was humming away. They were all quiet as they watched Jin.

Jin held her eyes closed and leaned her head back. She couldn't believe it. What were the odds of her running into a demon she knew out in public? She had seen Lionel (who was a demon) with another demon she had seen before but didn't know his name. Lionel was one of the men she escaped from. One of the ones who considered her one of their pets. In that moment hatred flashed through her. She had wanted to hurt him like he had hurt her. She had to reel her emotions in. She didn't want to take revenge. That wouldn't make her feel better. She decided that she would only use her powers to protect and defend but not for revenge. She passed her own test. She was able to walk away. And despite the wretched memories that popped up in her head she felt good. She was proud of herself.

The ride back had remained pretty quiet. Which Jin was thankful for. No one talked to her about what had happened though she was sure they would. At least Wyatt or Jason would be for sure. She knew she would need to talk to them both anyways. Jason had made it clear that he wants to know about her past. She wasn't sure how this would make him feel better but if that was what he needed then she would oblige him. Wyatt had explained what had happened in the conference today and how he was now the werewolf king. He was going to be holding a meeting to address the pack over this new and exciting change.

When they returned the group went their separate ways. Susan, Sam and Renee had gone to meet up with Adam and Winston. They would be informing them about Wyatt and announcing the meeting to the pack. Wyatt carried Jin's clothes bags while Jason carried her chocolate bag.

"Come on Jin." Wyatt placed his arm around her as he ushered her up the stairs. "You need to pick something out from these bags to wear. You'll be meeting the rest of the pack soon." When they reached the room, he sat the bags on the floor. Jason also sat his bag down in the room.

Jin looked down at the ground. She concentrated on her feet and watched the fabric in her shoes move as she wiggled her toes. "I know you both are curious about my past. I'll tell you about it tonight. Or at least the general idea. But just prepare yourselves. My life..." She lifted her head to meet with their eyes. "My life story may be bothersome to hear."

"Thank you for trusting us enough to tell us." Wyatt smiled at her and watched her give him a weak smile back. "We will leave you to get changed." He turned and walked out. Jason's gaze lingered on Jin for a moment longer before he followed Wyatt out shutting the door. The two men walked down the hallway together until they reached the top of the stairs.

Wyatt then smirked and turned and looked at Jason.

"What?" Jason said in mild annoyance.

"Don't what me. You already know what." Wyatt grinned widely.

"You're getting ahead of yourself pup." Jason growled in irritation.

"Uh huh. Sure I am." Wyatt jogged a few steps downwards then turned to look at Jason. His gaze was suddenly very intense and serious. "Jase, I'm on board. One hundred percent." Then he flashed him another cheesy grin. "Good luck Romeo."

Jason growled and shook his head. And then trotted down the steps after Wyatt. "It isn't like that Wyatt. I don't want that. I already decided what I wanted. I don't want a family."

Wyatt's stormy eyes met with his brothers. "Yes you do. Don't lie to yourself Jase. And don't you dare lie to me. You know you want it. You actually want it bad. And I'll be damned if this stupid guardian thing will keep you from having it. It's one thing if you strike out. I mean you aren't much of a looker." Wyatt teased. "It is another thing to not even try at all." His voice then dropped to a low whisper. "I can feel it Jason. I see it and sense it. You like her and that's okay. Just promise me to be open minded and give it a chance." Jason stood there shocked. He felt like his ideal life had been shattered. He had planned to be just like his Uncle Tristan. Always dedicated and at Wyatt's side. Now he really didn't know what he wanted. Or at least he told himself that. Internally his animal was snarling at him. Werebears didn't have mates in the same way werewolves did. But once they found someone they deemed as theirs their animal instinct ravaged loose. The small silent voice from earlier was his feral animal already claiming her as his. It knew deep down what Jason was refusing to admit.

"I promise Wyatt that I will at least think about what I really want. I will put real thought into it. For now, I am just trying to get along and make her feel comfortable here. This is her home now."

Wyatt smiled at his brother's denial. That was not what Jason was doing. He never cared about making anyone feel at home. Even the way he was constantly holding her close to him was something Jason would never do for anyone. The sooner he admits it to himself the better. It was obvious to Wyatt. He just hoped his bonehead brother didn't screw everything up.

"Besides, I couldn't possibly think about something like that now." Jason looked out the window with a frown on his face. How could he think about having a relationship when his brother had been rejected by his mate? He rationalized this thought in his head. Giving him another reason why it wasn't a good idea.

"Don't. You. Dare." Wyatt growled as he enunciated every word. "This isn't about me. This is about you. Don't project not taking a mate for yourself on me. That is not the real issue you have and you know it. The real problem is that you know deep down that you like her and that scares the s**t out of you. Because you have wiped the idea so far away from your mind that now you feel lost." Wyatt lowered his voice to just barely above a whisper. "Jason, we've got one chance in this life. One. Make the most of it. Enjoy it. Live it. No matter what we will always be together. Nothing else changes that." Wyatt straightened up and leaned on the counter casually.

"Does this outfit work?" Jin said as she walked down the stairs.

Jason turned and looked at her. He felt his heart rate begin to pick up as his eyes trailed over her. s**t. Get a hold on yourself. He turned back around to see Wyatt's eyes laughing at him. Damn he can see right through me. Jason sighed. Wyatt was right.