My Miracle Luna
Their Gemini Wolves Chapter 42

Chad's

P.O.V.}

After getting off the phone with Rylee, I decided to go see where Lanie was. I figured she and Lexie were busy moving their personal belongings into their new rooms. Richard has since moved out of his room in the packhouse on the third floor into a smaller room on the second floor. Given that he would soon be the Elder of our pack, he decided to stay in the packhouse but surrendered the Alpha quarters to me and Lanie.

At first, Lanie seemed hesitant to leave Lexie alone, for any reason, but Lexie was the one who encouraged her to do so. It must have reassured Lanie that her sister was still her usual cool, calm, and collected self. Lexie was definitely handling the drama better than we thought she would, more so than Brent. I shook my head at the thought of Brent and how much he was taking this out on Lexie. Even though Richard has spoken to him, accepting the fact that our mates were related to the family that ruined his life was a hard pill for anyone to swallow.

I made my way to the new room that Lanie and I would be sharing together and, sure enough, the girls were chit-chatting on the small chaise lounge at the foot of the bed. "Ladies, how's the moving coming along?" I asked, leaning against the door frame. "Hi," Lanie greeted me with a smile. Her smile made my heart skip a beat. And to think, I believed that I would never be able to feel the love of the mate bond again, but yet, here Lanie was. A simple smile was all it took for me to get the butterflies and Havoc to howl with delight.

"Hi, Chad," Lexie said and gave a subtle smile as well.

"Lex, how are you holding up?" I asked her.

"I'm okay. Brent actually smiled at me today," she replied. That was a step in the right direction.

"You saw him?"

"Yeah, in passing. But he didn't avoid me this time."

"Do you want me to talk to him?"

"No, it's okay, really. I don't want to force him into anything. I won't lie and say it hasn't hurt, you know, the whole avoiding me and s**t. But, I have to remember that he was hurt by ... I won't even call him our brother. He hurt Brent and took away his livelihood. If I were in his shoes, I would be the same way." Her response didn't surprise me but it was pretty crazy how someone so young could be so levelheaded. "Lexie, are you sure?" Lanie asked.

"Yes, and you know you would be too, Lanie. Everyone we've met since we escaped that day has had something tragic happen to them in their lifetime. It just so happens that two people closest to us were hurt and traumatized by the same individual. Our birth father."

"Escape is putting it mildly. You threw me off a cliff into an ice-cold lake," Lanie muttered under her breath.

"What was that?" Lexie asked. Lanie shook her head.

"Are we sure that you're not meant to be Luna? Because I swear you're taking this whole thing really well," Lanie responded trying to change the subject back.

"No offense to Lexie, but I'd much rather have you as a mate," I replied and pulled her to me. I kissed her neck and hugged her, making her giggle.

"You're only saying that because I'm already your mate!" Lanie exclaimed and shoved me away.

"I'm hurt at your accusation, babe," I told her and put my hands on my heart as if I were really in pain.

"Okay, I'm going to leave you two to your lovey-dovey ways," Lexie announced and stood up.

"Lexie, are you sure you don't want me to talk to Brent?" I asked her once more to be certain.

"Yes, I'm sure. He needs time and space, and I'm going to give that to him. Isn't that what mates are for? Support and reassurance?" I nodded my head, and she left our room. As soon as the door closed, Lanie let out a deep sigh. I didn't need to ask to know what Lanie was thinking.

"I thought you'd like to know that I spoke with Rylee today," I casually told Lanie. "You did!?"

"Yeah, just a few minutes before I came in here. She also needs a bit more time, but she is coming tomorrow for the ceremony and promised that she would try to still be your friend, at least. Even if she can't be your sister, just yet." Lanie gave a face of pure relief and leaned into my chest. I kissed the top of her head and held her close.

"So, what's going to happen tomorrow night at the ceremony?" she asked without lifting her head.

"Well, a lot of things, but the most important thing is going to be Richard transferring his Alpha power to me. Normally, an Alpha ceremony can take place whenever, but in my situation, given that I was born an Omega, it needs to be done during a full moon when a wolf's power is at its highest peak."

"Then what?"

"Well, then we have your Luna ceremony immediately thereafter."

"Right after?"

"Yup. We have to do things a little differently than most other packs, but that makes us that much more special," I replied and squeezed her a little tighter. I felt her fidget a bit. "What's wrong, baby?"

"Huh? Oh, um, it's nothing. It can wait," she said shyly. I pulled away from her a little and looked down at beautiful blue eyes.

"Lanie, you know you can tell me anything, right?" She gave away her tell again. "Lanie, what is it? You're biting your lip."

"Dammit!" she grunted, making me chuckle. I gave her a look to just spit it out. "Ugh, fine! It's just that... I was wondering... It's not important, but I've been thinking about it the last few days ... and I ... Ugh, how do I say this without sounding weird?" "Hey, hey," I said and grabbed her shoulders to make her look at me. "Whatever it is, don't be embarrassed, and don't feel pressured."

"It's just that... Uhhh... I was thinking about that thing ..."

"What thing?"

"You know... that thing that we, and by we, I mean mates, do after they meet. You know ..." I looked at her for a second, and finally realized what she was trying to say. "Lanie, are you asking about s*x?"

"Yes," she responded quickly and quietly. I smiled and pulled her to me again.

"Lanie, I don't want you to feel rushed to have s*x with me. Yes, for most werewolves, mating right away is normal, but nothing about our meeting has been normal. Even our ceremonies won't be normal."

"But everyone keeps asking me about being marked and if we've mated yet."

"That's because it's not normal for werewolves to wait as long as we have. Most can barely wait a few seconds, let alone a couple of weeks the way you and I have."

"I just don't want you to be disappointed by me."

"Whoa, hey now, don't say that," I told her and peered into her eyes. "That can never happen, Lanie. You are one of the strongest individuals that I know. You and your sister. You two survived some of the worst things that most only see in their nightmares or in horror movies. And yet, here you are. You're about to be the Luna of a mid-size pack. You handle yourself with pride and agility, and you were this close to killing a pack member for insinuating that you weren't good enough for me. That's the furthest thing from being a disappointment." She gave me a curt smile. "And believe me when I say, you don't need to worry about being disappointing when it comes to s*x. Because when we do finally mate, you're going to be too busy feeling all of the pleasure I'll be giving you to worry about whether you're doing anything right or wrong. Our first night together will be all about me showing you exactly what pleasure and happiness really are," I said with a low and lustful growl.

"Oh..." I sensed her arousal, and Havoc was growling with lust as well. I pulled her into a deep kiss. She moaned into my mouth, and I grabbed one of her a*s cheeks, making her gasp. I seized the opportunity and thrust my tongue into her mouth, causing her to moan even more. I felt her knees give out from under her, and I lifted her up into my arms and pressed her against the nearest wall.

"Lanie, you're so f*****g beautiful," I said as I broke the kiss and moved to her neck. I sucked on the spot that I was going to mark and instinctively she ground her hips into my ever painful growing boner. I growled and sucked on her marking spot even harder. "Ah! Chad! Ahh ..." She moaned even louder, and one of her hands went to my hair. If this didn't stop, we were going to go all the way. And by how she was moaning and moving her body against mine, she wanted me to go all the way. I moved one of my hands to her b****t as I hungrily moved my lips back to hers.

Pure lust and desire took over, and I ripped the top of her shirt open, exposing her cleavage. She squeaked in surprise but never once broke our kiss. I had already caught a small glimpse of her naked the day she shifted to attack Lorelai, and I had to admit, the moon goddess spared no expense when creating this beautiful she-wolf. Now that she and Lexie had put on some weight with regular meals, my girl was filling out in all of the right places.

"Chad!" Lanie gasped and shouted. I hadn't even realized that I moved her bra cup out of the way and took her n****e into my mouth. I was about to move on to the other one when the door suddenly burst open.

"Hey, Chad, I was wondering if you could... OH s**t!"

"AH!" Lanie screamed. I dropped her and she quickly hid behind me.

"WHAT THE f**k, BRENT!" I roared.

"Sorry! Sorry!" he ran out and slammed the door behind him.

"Son of a b***h," I cursed under my breath. Havoc was growling in anger that we were disturbed. I turned around to face Lanie, and she was covering herself in embarrassment. "You okay?"

"No! Brent just saw us! What if he tells people!"

"Okay, one, he's not going to. And two, we're mates. There is nothing wrong with us being caught being intimate with each other."

"Ugh, whatever, I can't do this right now," she said and stormed into the bathroom. I hung my head back seeing that my chance to mate with her was ruined by Brent. Havoc wanted to kick his a*s, and I was right there with him. But I figured I would let him go for the time being.

{Brent's P.O.V.}

After I slammed the door behind me, I let out a breath of relief. Thankfully, I didn't see anything. At least nothing too private. Seeing Chad nursing on Lanie like that made me want to vomit though. I was only glad they didn't fully make it to third base before I walked in. That would have been wrong on so many levels, and I'm fairly positive that Chad would have me hanged.

"Brent?" I looked up and saw Lexie staring at me quizzically. I cleared my throat and stood up straight. I had been avoiding her for the past several days now, and it was getting harder and harder. Chaos was hounding me to let this s**t with Ash go, and just talk to our mate and makeup with her. Not even make love, just makeup.

"Hey, Lex," I replied and scratched the back of my neck.

"What are you doing?" she asked me.

"Oh, I uh ... I came to talk to Chad, and I uh ... accidentally walked in on him and your sister having an ... in-ti-mate ... moment," I said while trying not to sound like a peeping Tom.

"What?" she lifted an eyebrow.

"Uh... Nevermind. What are you doing?" I countered to change the subject.

"I was going to go downstairs to get something to eat," she replied.

"Oh, um... What are you going to eat?"

"Just a small snack. I don't want to ruin my appetite before dinner."

"Oh okay... Enjoy your snack then," I said and turned my heel.

What are you going to eat? That's the best you can do!? How about asking our mate how she's feeling since you're being a pompous d**k to her!?

Chaos, not now! I need time to think!

You're only torturing us! And our mates for that matter!

I know that! Don't think you think I know that!?

I don't know, do you? Because it sure as hell doesn't seem like it. You're being a selfish prick, Brent. You're hurting our mate because of your personal feelings towards Ash and Emma. Lexie didn't ruin your life, they did! I know that!

Then why are you taking out on Lexie!?

I'm not!

Yes, you are! You're avoiding her and hurting her. She may not show it, but she's hurting, and a lot! Have you not thought about the fact that you're not the only one avoiding her? What are you talking about?

Luna Rylee, dumbass. She hasn't called once to check in on our mate or Lanie. So, not only is her mate hurting her but so is her other sister.

I was going to respond to him, but Chaos blocked me out. I let out a frustrated sigh as I thought about what he said. I didn't know that Rylee was also avoiding the girls by not calling. "Brent?" I turned to see Richard.

"Sir."

"Are you still avoiding her?" he asked me. I couldn't even answer him. "You know what you're doing isn't fair to her. She's your mate, Brent, and not just some ordinary pack member. Tomorrow night, you're going to be officially named the Beta of this pack. Jackson will give over his power to you, and you will need to decide on whether or not you want to name Lexie as the Beta female. If you choose not to, then it will open the door for pack members to harass her, and I doubt that's something you want to happen." I looked at him in shock. "Remember what I told you. You need to accept the fact that she and Lanie are related to the Pattersons. But if you can't do that, or choose not to do that, then do both of you a favor and reject the poor girl. At least give her the opportunity to find a second chance mate. One that will accept her for who she is, regardless of her DNA." Before I could even respond, he walked away. I was a little confused because he seemed as if he wanted to say something more but restrained himself.

I couldn't believe Richard even spoke of me rejecting Lexie. I didn't want to reject Lexie at all. Even Chaos was growling in the back of my mind hearing Richard say such words. I just wanted space and time to think things through. Was that so wrong? But the fact that I had less than 24 hours to make a decision about my future with Lexie weighed heavily on me. Even though avoiding her was getting harder and harder because of the mate bond, I wasn't sure if I was ready to accept the fact that she's Ash and Emma's half-sister. Stop making this all about you! This isn't about you! You're letting dead people control your feelings.

Chaos was right. Ash and Emma were dead and, here I was, still letting them run my life like they did when I was their prisoner. Sure, on the one hand, they ruined my life, but on the other hand, had they not done what they did, I may not have survived much longer. I wouldn't have been picked up by Richard to join his pack and learn to fight and become stronger. I never would have gone to Blue Lake with him during the Alpha's meeting to meet Lexie. Hell, I wouldn't be in a position to become the next Beta of this pack. As soon as it dawned on me how much of an a*s I had really been to Lexie, I needed to find her and apologize ten-fold. I hurt my mate all because I couldn't see what a blessing in disguise all of this s**t really was. And she was the biggest blessing of them all. I shook my head at myself and my selfish banter and went to go find Lexie.

I ran down to the kitchen and saw her with Maverick. They seemed to be getting a little too close to each other. Before I could say anything, Maverick looked down and had the saddest look I had ever seen.

"J still isn't talking?" Lexie asked him. He shook his head.

"She is eating and drinking though, so I guess that's a step in the right direction," he replied.

"Give her time. She's been through a lot. More than me and Lanie. I can't even begin to imagine everything Marvin and those disgusting, sorry excuses for wolves did to her."

"I'm going to give her as much as she needs. I don't care that she's not pure. She did what she did out of survival, and I'm glad she did. It means that she fought to hold on, and now, she's here, safe, with me," Maverick replied. I had to commend him. He was looking past all of the bad s**t that was going on with Jennifer and only looking on the bright side. I felt a little ashamed that I couldn't do that with Lexie. Instead of comforting her as a good mate should have, I took it out on her instead.

"Hey, Brent." I heard my name and looked at them.

"Hey," I replied and walked over carefully. The entire time Lexie's eyes didn't leave mine. "I'm sorry, Mav, but you can please excuse me and Lexie for a minute?"

"Sure, brother. I need to go check on J anyway," he said and got up. He patted me on the shoulder and left the kitchen. After I knew he was out of earshot, I looked back at Lexie.

"Is everything okay?" she asked with genuine concern. How could she still be so sweet and kind to me after all the emotional hell I had probably put her through the last week. "No, it's not," I answered truthfully.

"What's wrong?"

"Us."

"What?"

"Not us, I meant me. I'm what's wrong, Lexie."

"I don't understand."

"I've been a d**k to you, Lexie. A complete and utter d**k. I took my personal feelings towards what happened to me last year out on you, all because that fucker Ash is biologically your half-brother. You didn't even know that you were related to him until everything came to light last week. And instead of me being the mate that you deserve and making sure that the information didn't cause you any emotional harm, I was the one that caused you that harm. I hurt your feelings and I know that. And instead of you pushing me or trying to force me to talk, you've done nothing but be 100% supportive and have given me all the space and time I've asked for. But Richard said something to me right as I walked away from you, and it made me realize that if I didn't suck it up and just accept the fact that you're related to Ash, then I would have to let you go, and I realized that I wouldn't be strong enough to do that."

"Brent, what do you mean by letting me go?"

"Reject you. Richard told me that if I couldn't be the mate that you deserve or the Beta that this pack deserves, then I should cut you loose and allow you to find happiness with someone else, and I just can't f*****g do that. I love you, Lexie. I know it's really early to say it, but I f*****g love you, and I will be damned if I let another man have what is mine."

"What did you just say?"

"I said I would be damned if ..."

"No, not that. What you said before that." I paused a minute and knew what she wanted me to say again.

"I love you, Lexie. I f*****g love you." She smiled sweetly at me.

"I love you, too." I grabbed her hips, pulled her to me, and smashed my lips into hers. The sparks of the mate bond made me feel like I was soaring through the skies. I was an i***t to ever keep away from this beautiful creature that is mine. And tomorrow night, I was going to officially make her mine.