Dr. Luna
Demon War: Rise of the Alpha Chapter 11

Wyatt stood up and walked over to Jin. She was wearing a black floral sun dress that accentuated her figure and showed off her toned legs. Her hair was pulled up in a ponytail. It was the first time seeing her in such feminine clothes. "You look splendid." Wyatt said. "In fact." He smirked. If his brother was going to pretend, he wasn't interested in Jin then he was going to have some fun with it. "I would be honored if a pretty girl like yourself would let me escort her to the pack meeting." Jin giggled and nodded up at him. Wyatt wrapped his arm around her and started to gently pull her along with him. "Too many savage animals out there. I need to keep you close." He tilted his head to the side so that he could see his brother's dark glare. He winked at him and flashed a bright smile. He noticed Jason's grip on the counter and how tight his arms looked. His veins were slightly popping, and his jaw was set tight. No feelings my a*s.

Wyatt led Jin out onto a raised platform. It was only a few feet high just enough so that the whole pack would be able to see him easily. It was long enough to fit ten people comfortably. It was specially made for addressing the pack during the last few years his father was Alpha. Sam was already standing up there and the pack had assembled waiting to hear from their Alpha. Wyatt noticed the curious looks from his pack as they looked at the girl wedged in his side. Internally he sighed. He knew they were thinking he was introducing them to their new Luna.

"I have asked you all to come today because there are a few things I wish to talk about." Wyatt said in a clear defining tone. Jason walked up and stood slightly behind him and to the side Jin was on. "First. I want to let you all know of something of great importance. It turns out that I am the Alpha king of the werewolves." He listened to the crowd murmuring quietly among themselves. "I don't think this is going to affect us as a pack too much. Our day to day lives will still be the same. This will mean more for me and my pack officers as we do the best, we can to lead werewolves into prosperity." He listened as his pack members whistled and cheered.

"Congratulations Alpha."

"If anyone deserves this it's you."

"We have the best Alpha ever."

"Werewolves are now in good hands!"

Wyatt smiled. "Thank you all. I'll do the best I can as I navigate through this new role. Now there is one more reason why I wanted you gathered here. That is to introduce you to the newest member of our pack." He then chuckled. "No folks she is not my Luna." He went ahead and nipped that thought. "Like the Luna before was gifted with the element of fire and my sister the element of water, this is the person who has gifted me with the element of air. Please welcome Fujin or just Jin as we call her." "Is she a deity too?"

Wyatt cleared his throat and squeezed Jin a bit more into his side as he felt her body tense up. "No. Jin is a wind demon." Immediately gasps were heard and he could see the uneasiness from his pack. "Alpha, aren't we at war with the demons?"

"We are at war with a group of demons. But not all demons. Just like if we went to war with a werewolf pack it wouldn't be with all werewolves." Wyatt tried to alleviate their nervousness.

"Of course, now we wouldn't be at war with any werewolf pack since our Alpha can order them around." Sam chimed in trying to bring some humor to the situation.

"Our Alpha has said that it is okay, then it is." Kade yelled loudly from the crowd showing his support.

"Jin is to be treated like another member of our pack. She is to be respected and welcomed." Wyatt said in an authoritative tone.

"Yes, Alpha." The group of werewolves responded in unison.

Wyatt knew it would take some time for his pack to relax over having a demon living among them. But at the very least they would treat her with respect. He would not tolerate Jin being mistreated. Wyatt squeezed his hand on Jin's shoulder and he led her back down to the ground before he stepped away from her. He was going to go down and greet all of his pack members as it was customary to do after assembling them together. It was a way for them to all feel closer together.

Jin stood there quietly observing everyone. She watched as Wyatt and Sam laughed around the other pack members.

"You look lovely. Next time we will have to go shopping together." Avery said as she tugged Caleb up towards Jin.

"Oh, thank you. I've never worn a dress before." Jin smiled timidly.

"You look amazing. Don't worry. We have a nice pack here." Caleb said at Avery's side. "I'm Adam and Winston's father, Caleb. And of course, you already met the light of my life." Caleb smiled down at his mate and then looked up to Jin. "I hope you like it here." He nodded to her and then walked towards Wyatt to greet his nephew as the King of the werewolves.

Jin didn't look directly at anyone but she could feel their glares. She could feel their distrust. Of course, she would not have been welcomed there. She was a demon. All species hated demons. She was always lumped together. Even though it was demons who mistreated her. She was still just like them. She bit the inside of her lip. Would they ever really grow to accept her? Or would they only tolerate her because of their Alpha.

"Do all demons have green hair?"

Jin snapped her gaze downward to a little boy who was pointing up at her hair. There was at least one who wasn't afraid of her. She smiled. "No, this is special to me. It is the same color as my mother's hair."

"Your mother has green hair too?"

"Had, she died when I was young." Jin said with a soft smile. She looked at the little boy who slightly frowned. He had light blue eyes and red hair. He was maybe around six years old.

"Zain." A woman walked up and grabbed onto the boy. She flashed a nervous glance up at Jin. "Come on Zain let's not bother her."

For a moment Jin was going to tell her he wasn't bothering her. But when she caught the woman's worried glance there was no need to. She wasn't worried about the child bothering her. She was worried about him being near her.

"The dress looks great on you." Susan looked the dress over on Jin and nodded in approval. "We have to get more just like this only in different colors."

Jin raised her hands up. "No more shopping for me. At least not for awhile."

"I love shopping, so I'll pick clothes up for you. I know your size now after all." Susan winked.

"Sues!"

A couple of young men waved her over and she nodded her head over towards them. "Want me to introduce you?" Susan asked looking back to Jin.

"Oh no thanks. I was actually about to head back inside real quick." Jin smiled as she watched Susan walk away. She wasn't about to make things more awkward by greeting people who didn't want to greet her. In fact, she felt like an outsider out here. The other pack members were giving her a wide berth. Those who were not the Alpha's closest pack members did not greet her at all. Which made her wonder. Did any of them really want her there, besides Wyatt? Maybe it would be best for me to live outside of the pack. Then I wouldn't bother anyone but would still be close by in case Wyatt needs me.

She smiled to herself as she walked back to the pack house. Assumingly unseen since she was of course someone not worth paying attention too. She knew she could not really leave and live outside of the pack. She needed to be there to protect Wyatt at all times. She just had a minor self pity moment. She had pictured things going so differently. She had unrealistic expectations of how things would be once she found Wyatt. She felt the wind swirl around her. As if it was telling her it was still there. Another invisible presence that you only realized it was there when it made you feel it.

She walked into the quiet, empty pack house and headed for the washroom. She leaned her hands on the cool porcelain and glanced upwards into the mirror. She watched her reflection as a stray tear slid down her face. Then another followed it. She raised her hand up and brushed the annoying feelings away. You would think she would be used to this by now. Why was she always expecting more than she deserved? Her nose burned as her chest tightened. She reached her hand forward and turned on the cold water. She listened to the trickling sound in the sink as she reached her fingers into the cool liquid. She cupped up some and splashed it on her face. Then grabbed a towel and patted her cheeks dry. Her eyelashes were still damp, and her eyes were slightly red. She wouldn't be able to go back out there. Anyone who looked at her would be able to tell she had been crying.

She sighed and walked out of the washroom and straight into something hard. She stiffened as she realized it was a person. She looked upward and saw Jason looking down at her. His jaw was taut and his eyes were studying her face.

"Did someone say or do something?" A low growl ripped from his throat.

She looked down at her feet. "No." She whispered out and began to chew on her inner lip and toe at the ground.

Jason had noticed immediately as she began to trail away from everyone, so he followed her. He could see the evidence of crying on her face. He immediately became angry thinking someone said something to her. He felt instant relief when he heard that wasn't the case. His lips curled downwards as he looked at her. She was upset.

"What is it, Jin?" His voice spoke in a soothing tone.

She felt the sting in her nose and eyes again. She wrapped her arms around herself and continued to look down at the ground.

"It really isn't anything. You shouldn't bother worrying about a demon such as me." The bitter words just flowed out naturally. "They'll come around Jin. They are just a bit shocked."

"I'm judged first as a demon. And maybe if I am lucky, I get judged based on merit later. Everyone did. Everyone except for Wyatt. He was the only one who immediately accepted me. Everyone else had to be told to accept me." She looked up at Jason as a few more tears trickled down. "Do you still hate me too?"

"Jin, I never hated you. I have to be extra cautious. I can't lose Wyatt. I have to protect him." He unconsciously reached his hand out to her and pulled her into his chest. He wrapped both arms around her and hugged her into him. "You don't really think I hate you, do you? I thought we have been getting along well today." He felt her lean her head into his chest and heard her quietly sniff.

"Is this just so I will share my chocolate with you?" She smiled into his chest.

Jason chuckled quietly. "You've figured me out." He paused for a moment and then whispered out. "I want us to be friends, Jin."

"Me too." She leaned her head onto his warm chest and took a few relaxing breaths. Her fingers curled into his shirt and she could feel his warmth against her fingertips. She felt herself calming down. And secretly, she also sensed herself enjoying his touch.