The Luna's Pure Heart
The Luna’s Pure Heart – Chapter 33

(Eleanor pov)

After all of that stuff that happened, Damion called Jane over to bring me a more suitable dress. It was a deep green silk gown, matching Damion’s suit jacket perfectly. To be honest I was on cloud nine…I was barely cognitive as the words my handsome mate spoke echoed through me over and over again.

“We will do this together.” I could still hear his smooth velvety voice as a sigh of complete happiness left me. My hand reached up, my fingers instinctively touching my now swollen lips as I remembered that k**s. The k**s that changed everything..it was like an awakening..giving me a glimpse of what my life could be like. The chance to have true happiness..he was going to try..he was actually going to try!

It took everything in me to not kick my legs and giggle like a fool. I felt Kari give me the cold shoulder, her mood sour from everything that happened. Let’s just say she isn’t convinced..she needs a lot more than that to give her his trust..unlike me, I was gone..down the rabbit hole and never to be found again. This would be bad…I began to feel anxious now, biting my l*p as the door slowly opened and I straightened my back. His mouth-watering scent already slamming into me as he walked inside.

Damion’s gaze slid up and down my body and I nervously smoothed out the fabric. Why was it more nerve-wracking for him to see me in this than that small piece of fabric I had in earlier?

“You look beautiful.” He spoke firmly, his eyes turning dark as he took another step forward.

“Thank..” before I could even respond fully, he pulled me into him, his hands wrapping around my waist and settling on my back, surprising me with his bold action.

“I’m sorry, I just wanted to hold you..” he explained nervously..melting my heart even more. This really was just as new for him as it was for me. I nodded my head, unable to find the words to speak.

His hand slowly trailed up, resting against the side of my cheek as he brushed a stray hair away from my face.

“Your eyes are the most beautiful color I have ever seen.” He whispered, bending down slowly as I fluttered my eyelashes. I was pretty sure my whole face was beet rest and my palms were sweating profusely..but I didn’t care..because even though I was nervous and these feelings were all so freaking new..it felt right..it felt perfect.

I lifted myself up on my toes, meeting Damion halfway as I pressed my mouth to his. My eyes closed gently as I glided my lips over his tenderly, slipping my tongue out and feeling the urge to taste him, to feel him beneath me. A soft whimper escaped me as he pressed his hard body into mine, revealing exactly what I was doing to him as I felt his length hard against my stomach. My hands gripped his jacket, trying to hold on for dear life as he kissed the air out of me. Our tongues dancing and weaving with each other and his hands lowered to my butt, squeezing softly as a low growl left him.

His touch consumed me, his hand burning my flesh even through this silk gown I wore. Every part of him was beyond words..how could one man be this breathtakingly beautiful?

All too soon he suddenly pulled away, causing me to let out a sad whimper and pout. A low chuckle left him, his thumb sliding to my lips as he drifted across my swollen flesh.

“Darling, as much as it pains me to stop, we do have hundreds of people out there, waiting to meet my mate.” He whispered, pressing his brow to mine and stopping my heart from his sweet words. What type of twilight zone was I in?! How the hell did this happen…this is the Damion I wanted, the Damion that I dreamed of…

I just nodded my head, still out of breath from that k**s, and was shocked to my core.

“Come, let’s get this over with.” He slid his hand down my arm, causing goosebumps to pebble my skin as his fingers intertwined with mine, holding my hand gently and pulling. Leading me towards the door.

“I’m sorry..about earlier…I should have just said no to wearing it.” I managed to say, unsure if I could even form complete sentences.

Damion looked down at me, his eyes flashing with something that almost knocked me to the floor. L**t, desire, passion..whatever you eat to call it.

“The dress wasn’t the problem Eleanor..it was the other men looking at you that bothered me.” He said cooly, causing me to swallow hard as I snapped my head forward, unable to meet his gaze as the arousal practically flooded out of me…

‘Get control of yourself, Elle..it’s like you’re in heat or something.’

Kari chastised me, making me realize I was behaving recklessly. The scary thing was that I would have let Damion have me right then and there in any way possible…maybe I need to be a little more rational..especially walking out of here now and having to face all of these people. I took a deep steadying breath, trying to compose myself as I felt Damion eyes on me at all times..which wasn’t helping honestly. But what the hell..here goes nothing. Time to face the realms Alpha’s as the Alpha King’s mate…as the future Luna Queen.

Damion pulled me closer to him, his hand wrapping around my waist as the hall doors opened slowly for us. All of the noisy chatter coming to a stop, leaving the room thick with silence as we stepped forward.

‘Hold your head high Elle. Own that you see the Alpha Kings mate.’

Kari said proudly, her own head held high as she sat there prettily.

I lifted my chin, feeling Damion’s fingers gripping me tighter as we walked toward the end of the hall where a long stone table stood. All eyes were on us as we walked through the room. Everyone stood, bowing their heads as we passed, showing their respect to the king and his mate. They sure are singing a different tune now, seeing Damion holding me so protectively.

I couldn’t help the small smile that crept on my face as we passed Malcolm and Alpha Richard. I swear I saw their eyes bulging out of their head from the sight of me.

Another person that caught my eye was a man in his late thirties. He had black hair and tan skin, his eyes were a light brown and he had a well-trimmed beard. I noticed Damion stiffen slightly as we passed him. The man had a smirk on his face as my eyes drifted toward him, meeting his gaze briefly. He was definitely handsome..but something about him made Kari’s hair go up on the back of her neck..like this man was no friend of my mates… I looked toward Damion, meeting his gaze as I smiled softly, showing him I was there for him. That I was by his side, through all of this. He seemed to relax slightly as he squeezed my side.

Glancing up ahead I saw Lucas, Lance, and Jake sitting at the head table, along with Stacy and another woman to the side.

Lance was staring at me profusely, guilt in his eyes and a cut on his l*p..he obviously got into some type of fight. Glancing over at Damion I knew it was him immediately as he smirked, leaning down towards me as he whispered into my ear.

“He deserved it.” He whispered causing me to smile and mod..you know what..he did..

Lance frowned as I glared at him, showing him I was still mad. I know there was no way I could stay mad at Lance, but I wanted him to get the message..he can’t treat me like some type of pawn to piss Damion off..even though it did seem to work..still, what the hell?!

We walked towards the table and Damion pulled out my chair, helping me sit down as he sat next to me. I thought he would give a speech or say something but he just sat down, permitting everyone else to sit and chat amongst themselves once more.

Lance kept looking towards me and I crossed my arm, looking away from him. Jake, my mates Gamma was sitting next to me. I hadn’t really interacted with him much, he seems to keep to himself mostly. He seemed nice enough though.

Suddenly I felt Damion’s hand slide over my lap, gripping my own as he held it gently, causing me to meet his gaze as he stared at me deeply.

“Well, not to be rude and interrupt you and your Mate, I just wanted to introduce myself to our future queen.” A deep voice said, causing Damion to stiffen right away. He quickly composed himself, turning his head towards the man that spoke as I did the same.

It was the man from earlier, with the beard and bad vibes..wow did he look like the textbook villain. Even his outfit was all black, and his eyes were wide with amusement. Like he loved seeing the effect he had on my mate.

“I am Elder Paul, a dear friend to King Damion.” He said, extending his hand to mine as Damion gripped me tighter, making it unable for me to move.

I just nodded my head, smiling politely as I squeezed Damion’s hand back, realizing this man made him feel completely uncomfortable. Who the hell was this guy and why was he acting so smug?

“Well, it is surely a surprise to see the moon goddess has chosen a blessed wolf for the king.” He added, taking his hand back and resting it at his side.

“Seems like a sign to me. That the moon goddess is telling us the current king is the rightful king.” Lance said, butting into the conversation as I glance over towards him. His eyes met mine and I could see the regret he felt..okay…I guess I could forgive him, especially if he is sticking up for my mate.

Elder Paul did not like that..he flexed his hands, seeming to try and calm down as his eyes burned into me.

“Yes, well..we will see once she is marked and sworn in as Queen. Do you have a date set yet?” He asked, not taking his gaze from me once. Causing Damion to get annoyed as he reached for his wine, letting go of my hand. An emptiness filled me, surprised by how used to his touch I already was.

“We will be doing the Luna Queen ceremony on the night of the Moon Ball in three months’ time.” Damion said sharply, causing my gaze to drift towards him as he seemed to be closing off once again.

I guess it wasn’t all different…I was foolish to think he would change magically, but a part of me wished he wouldn’t hide himself away..that he could trust me and know that I could grow to love all of Damion, the good and the bad…I guess I have three months to prove it to him..three months to show that I will be a worthy mate to the king…I will need all the luck I can get.