My Miracle Luna
Chapter 83

{Darius'

P.O.V.}

"What do you think the Alpha is going to do when he brings all of those newborns?" Maddox asked as we were on our lunch break in the castle.

"I don't know man, but I'm sure he's just going to give them a place to live, for now. I doubt the Alpha is going to put them to work right away," Hugo responded.

"What about the new Luna, do you think she's okay with bringing all these new wolves so early into her new position?" Maddox asked. Hugo gave his response though I didn't actually hear him. I was too busy thinking about the new Luna and knowing that she was actually the prior Luna in disguise. When the Alpha had told me what really had happened, I was floored and completely shocked.

Though I wasn't a huge fan of hers when she was her old self, I've come to learn why Layla was the way she was. There was just no way not to like the Luna and that bothered Layla. Regardless of who the Luna is right now, her personality is the same, and I've come to the realization that Layla was flat out jealous and didn't know how to cope with that. Even with all of her flaws, I was willing to love Layla because she was beautiful, but after finding out everything she had done, I just couldn't look past how far gone she was. While we were walking back towards the main entrance to get back our duties, something caught my attention, and I froze in my spot. The sweetest scent I had ever smelled was taking over my senses, and my wolf Flynn was going insane. This couldn't be. The last time something sweet caught my attention was when I found out my Layla was my mate. How could this be? But this wasn't Layla, this scent was even sweeter.

I had totally forgotten I was with Hugo and Maddox and just followed the scent. I found myself walking towards the corridor that led to the conference room, and there before me, was the most beautiful girl I had ever seen in my life. Layla couldn't even compare to this girl. She was a little on the skinny side, but that didn't take away from the fact that she a rocking nice body. She had black hair that was tied up in a ponytail and grey eyes.

Could this be? Was the moon goddess giving me a second chance? Flynn was hounding me to go to her, but I was too shocked to move. Flynn then took over, and he went straight to her. He picked her up and pinned against the wall. I felt the rumble in my chest as he growled the word that I never thought we would ever say again,

"MATE!" she looked at us and was in complete shock.

"Darius! Put her down!" I heard someone but I couldn't recognize who it was. I was lost in a trance in my mate's beautiful grey eyes.

"Hi," she said softly. So softly in fact that had I not been a wolf, I would have missed it.

"DARIUS!" someone shouted and pulled my shoulder. Flynn growled at the person and then we saw it was Gamma Jason. I immediately bowed my head in submission without ever putting down my mate. "Darius, put her down, you're scaring her," the Gamma said. I looked back at my mate and could see that she seemed a bit frightened. I put her down, and slowly backed away.

"Hugo!"

"Maddox!" I turned and saw the Beta and the Alpha trying to pry the others off of two other females. It hit me that they had found their mates too. I turned back to mine and she looked confused.

"Okay, it looks like we have something else to discuss," the Alpha said. "Hugo, Maddox, and Darius go into the conference room and wait for me," none of moved. Instead of we each turned to look at our mates and I immediately got lost in her eyes again. "THAT'S AN ORDER!" his Alpha tone broke my trance and I bowed. Hugo, Maddox, and I went into the conference room without incident.

{Kelsey's P.O.V.}

When the gorgeous man walked away, I was almost saddened by it. My wolf, Summer started to whimper in my head,

What are you doing?

Bring our mate back

What? Mate?

That was our mate.

Wait, are you saying that we have a mate. Like a destined mate? Like what the Alpha just got done explaining?

Yes!! He's yummy.

I couldn't deny that Summer was right. Darius, as I heard his name being said was definitely yummy.

"Kelsey, Lisa, and Natalie, we need you three to come with us," the Alpha said to us. We all nodded and we followed him back to the conference room.

"Oh my god, my wolf Heidi is going absolutely bonkers over that Hugo guy," Lisa said fanning herself.

"You too?!" Natalie asked. "My wolf Carly is practically doing the zoomies in my head. She's giving me a f*****g headache!" I guess my wolf wasn't the only one who was excited about their mate. When we got into the conference room, all of the guys were pacing and stopped mid-step when we entered. They tried to come to us, but the Alpha and Luna stepped in their way.

"Nah-uh!" the Luna said. All three of them growled at her, but the Alpha growled right back making all three of them bow their heads.

"Sit," he commanded them and all three sat in the nearby chairs.

"Girls, will you sit across from them on the other side of the table please," the Luna asked, and we did. We sat across from our respective mates, and just the gaze I was getting from Darius was making my insides tighten and my core started to burn with need. What the f**k was happening to me? I don't think a guy has ever made me this horny with just a look. I could literally feel the leakage between my thighs.

I watched as Darius took a deep breath and closed his eyes. When they opened, they were pools of obsidian black and he smirked. Oh god, could he smell that I was aroused?

"Okay, well this happened a lot quicker than I thought," the Alpha said taking me out of my trance. I looked over at him at the head of the table but could see that Nat and Lisa were also staring at their mates. And their mates had the same black eyes as Darius. "WILL YOU THREE QUIT EYE-F*****G YOUR MATES!" the Alpha roared getting all of our attention.

"Wyatt, calm down, you know that it's hard to fight the bond," the Luna said putting her hand on his arm.

"Hugo, Maddox, and Darius, you three need to get your hormones in check. The matter at hand is very delicate,"

"I don't understand, Alpha. These three beautiful specimens before us are our mates, what's complicated about that?" the one across from Lisa said. I think his name was Hugo.

"It's complicated because all of three of these girls are part of the group of newborns that Wyatt, Kendrick, and Angelo brought back earlier today," the Luna explained. All three of the guys' eyes widened and they looked back at us.

"Is that true?" Darius asked me and I nodded.

"Darius, this is going to be even more complicated for you, given your recent situation," the Alpha said to him.

"I understand Alpha," I was confused when the Alpha said that. The hurt that I saw flash across Darius' face was really telling.

"Girls, as you can see, when mates find each other, this is typically what happens," the Luna says, and we all look at her. "Most if not all male wolves are highly possessive, and when they find their mate, it's game over for them. Even though you three are newborns, you should be able to feel the mate bond. It's a feeling that pulls you towards your mate. His scent, his physical features, his voice, everything about him should make you, for lack of a better word, horny,"

"Luna, is it normal for my wolf to want to claw her way out of my body to get to him?" Lisa asked.

"Yes, it's very normal. I'm sure Hugo's wolf is trying to do the same thing. Hence why he's gripping the armrests of the chair so tight,"

"Oh okay. I just want to make sure I'm not going crazy,"

"Lisa and Natalie, remembering what Wyatt and the rest of us told you earlier about mates, how do you want to proceed?" the Luna asked. I was confused as to why she didn't address me in that question. "Alpha, you said that once mates find each other, that we're destined to be together for all time right?" Natalie asked.

"That's right," he replied.

"So, Maddox and I are destined mates?"

"You are,"

"HAVE MERCY!! Him!? That sexy god-like man in front of me is my mate!? Like, I get to have him all to myself!?" she shouted with a huge smile on her face.

"If that's what you two choose, yes," the Alpha answered.

"Well, I guess we already know what Natalie wants," the Luna said. "Maddox? What do you want?"

"Luna, with all due respect, but what kind of stupid question is that? Did you not see me practically f**k her in the hallway?" he asked, and Natalie blushed. "Maddox, you're relieved of your duties for the rest of the day. Take Natalie to your cottage and explain to her how everything works," the Alpha said.

"Yes, Alpha," he replied and looked at Natalie. "Natalie, my mate, will you please come with me?" Maddox asked softly.

"I'll go anywhere with you," she replied and shot out of her chair. Everyone's attention was now on Lisa and Hugo. The Alpha and Luna went through the same spiel with them, and luckily, Lisa and Hugo were both on the same page as well, so they too left to get to know one another. That left me and Darius, and I could see a look of confliction on his face. "Kelsey, I'm sure your wondering why we sent Lisa and Natalie out first," the Luna said to me and I nodded. "The reason why is because of recent events that directly affected Darius, and will also directly affect you,"

"I don't understand," I replied.

"Kelsey, remember what I said about second chance mates?" the Alpha asked, and I nodded. He looked between Darius and me without saying anything.

"Wait, are you saying that I'm Darius' second chance?" the Alpha and Luna nodded. "What happened to your first mate?" I asked Darius. He closed his eyes and just hung his head.

"Kelsey, it's a long story, but given that you're his second chance mate, you have the right to know everything," the Luna said. I just c****d my head and I watched as she took out a card from her pocket. She ripped in half, and a few seconds later, a man and woman appeared in the room making me jump out of my seat.

"Hello Kelsey, it's good to see you again," the unknown man said to me.

"What do you mean again? Who are you?"

"It's me, Lorenzo," my mouth dropped, and my eyes widened.

"Olivia, I need you to drop all of our cloaks. Kelsey is Darius' second chance, and she needs to learn the whole truth because recent events now affect her," the Luna said. I furrowed my brows at what she said. The woman she called Olivia snapped her fingers, and I watched as the Luna, Olivia, and Lorenzo changed into different people.

"WHAT THE f**k!?!" I shouted at the top of my lungs.

"Calm down Kelsey, we can explain everything," the Luna said to me. "Talk fast because I'm this close to fainting," I replied really quickly. "Let's start at the beginning..."

By the time the Alpha, Luna, Olivia, and Lorenzo finished telling me everything, my jaw was on the floor and tears were flooding my eyes. I couldn't believe everything that had happened, and how even my kidnapping was part of all the s**t everyone had gone through. I was even more shocked to find out that the Luna was the same Rylee that I would constantly hear Ash and Emma b***h about.

I was saddened with how much pain that Darius had gone through with his first mate Layla. Even though he came with baggage and drama, I wasn't repulsed by it or him. I felt horrible for him and a part of me just wanted to give him a warm hug. "Kelsey,"

"Hm?" I looked back at the Luna.

"I asked if you swear yourself to secrecy and if you are willing to accept Darius?" she said.

"Your secret is safe with me, but I have a question,"

"What is it?"

"What would happen if I chose not to accept Darius?" I watched as his eyes shot open and fear took over.

"If you were to reject him, then Darius would either spend eternity alone, or he could take a chosen mate. But he would never get another destined. Getting a second chance is rare as it is, getting a third is unheard of," the Alpha explained. I nodded my head and took a deep breath. This was a lot to take in, but none of it was Darius' fault. He was a victim of bad luck, just like I was.

You're not actually thinking about rejecting our mate, are you?

I don't know, Summer.

Don't! I swear if you do, I'll make your life a living hell!

Are you threatening me!?

Damn, right I am! So, choose wisely.

With those words, Summer cut me off. I didn't even know she could do that. I scoffed and just shook my head. If she and I truly did share one mind, then she would know that I only asked out of pure curiosity. Why the hell would I reject someone as yummy as Darius? His first mate was not only psychotic but blind as a bat.

"Darius?" he looked up at me and I just smiled. I could see the concern in his eyes that I was going to reject him. "I'm Kelsey, and it looks like we're mates," he blinked once, and a small smile formed on his face. I heard a few sighs of relief and I knew that it came from the Alpha and Luna.

"Oh my goddess, the suspense was killing me!" the Luna exclaimed. I had to admit, she was super pretty as a blond. Almost like a walking-talking barbie. "Now that we've gotten that sorted out, Olivia, will you please change us all back, so we can go eat dinner?" "Of course," Olivia replied and snapped her fingers again. They all changed back to their other identities.

"Okay, I don't think I'm going to get used to magic," I say out loud and they all just smile.

"We will see you later, Megan. Give Sam a kiss for us," Olivia said and hugged the Luna goodbye. In a flash, she and Lorenzo were gone. I let out a sigh and looked back at Darius who was staring at me. "What?" I asked.

"Has anyone ever told you how f*****g beautiful you are?" he replied, and my mouth just dropped, and my face started to turn hot.

"Okay, you two, dinner will take another few hours since Mr. and Mrs. Williams needs time to prepare for all of the new pack members. Darius, you and your mate may retreat to your home until then," the Alpha said. Darius nodded his head and I got up and walked around the table. Darius led me out of the conference room and placed his hand on the small of my back.

We left the castle and ended walking for about fifteen minutes towards some cottages along the lakeside. I was in awe with the scenery that was the Blue Lake pack and figured that living here wouldn't be so bad. I missed my family in Texas, that was obvious, but knowing that I was pronounced dead almost a year ago made me come to the realization that returning home to them was out of the question. My home was here now, as a werewolf, with this pack, and apparently, with Darius.