Our Luna, Our Mate by Linda Middleman

Chapter 21 Athena's POV

It was about 5:30 am when I had finally awoken, my eyes red from all the crying I had done the night before as I was still laying naked within my bed, unable to move as I think of everything that has happened to me. "Why? Why me" I whisper to no one in particular as I curl into a ball on my bed, my body sore from Shane as he rammed his cock into my ass the previous night, tears cascading down my once more at the memory,

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But when it looks like I wouldn't receive an answer, I decide to just lay there, not caring if my family got mad at me as they didn't bother to care about me anyways the only one caring about me was Maya, as Maya would always care and hopefully with a little luck so would my mates.

"Mates" I whisper again, trying to contain my curiosity as last night had been the night I had managed to catch a whiff of their scent without actually seeing them. "Will they want me? Would they love me even though I am broken?" 1 question, again to no one in particular

other than

sense, they'll love us no matter what whispers Artemis, who was slowly coming around all

thank

to the wolfsbane,

temis" I exclaim excitedly. "Your awake".

no thanks to your stupid cousin' grumbles Artemis who was still fighting the after effects of the wolfsbane, as it was deadly in large doses and only temporary when used in smaller doses.

atry, 1 should've tried harder I cry, feeling teftible about what they did to her, to us.

"No, there's nothing you could have done, they would have still hurt us regardless even if you had fought back or not admits Artemis who was now gly soake

But I try, trying to find the words to say

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stand to

why such fear us but couldn't

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Chapter 21 making sure to remove the heels as I did. After my shower I'll have to ask Maya about the dress, to see if there's a way to clean it after Brian's little show. I muse, having really liked the dress but now worried it would forever smell like Brian and his friends. Once alone inside my bathroom, do I move to go about my morning routine only this time I make sure to scrub myself extra hard to remove anything that could still be on me from the previous night. "Better to be safe than sorry." -2 Hours later-

"FINALLY" I exclaim as I move to step out of the shower my skin slightly raw from all the scrubbing I had done. "Hopefully with a little luck I won't smell like sex".

'Did you have to be so rough?' asks Artemis who had felt all of the scrubbing.

"Yes, just the thought of having them touch me is more than enough to make me gag' I say, shuddering at the thought of going through that again. "There won't be a next time, because next time I'll rip off their dicks' growls Artemis who didn't t happened either.

like what

*Brutal?' I chuckle as I move to brush my mouth clean all the while throwing my damp hair into a messy bun as Maya would do my hair later for the ball. 'As if you'd stop me' quips Artemis, as if daring me to say otherwise. 'Nope, wouldn't even dream of it' I say knowing that they would fully deserve it. 'Good' replies Artemis, black workout

making me giggle as I move to look at the clock. 'Shit! It's almost 8 am, I better get a move on if I want to catch Maya' I say as I move to snatch up the heels and dress before throwing them into a bag, throwing on a sports bra and tank and pair of capris as I would be changing later when the ball grew closer.

'Now who's running late?' laughs Artemis from her spot inside my head as she watches me run-around the room to grab stuff for tonight as well.

'Hush' is all I say as I move to exit the room, thankful I hadn't run into Diana or my Aunt or Uncle yet, not in the mood to be dealing with them. "Thank you Moon Goddess" I whisper as I move to exit the house, not caring about cooking food for them or the fact that I would be in trouble later, for all that mattered was my mates.

Easy there tiger, they might still be sleeping' muses Artemis, who was now enjoying the show as we dash away from the house.

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'I'm just excited' I tell her, knowing there was more to it than that.

'Sure...' draws Artemis. 'But whatever, I'll let you handle this' and with that she moved to go back to sleep leaving me alone like she had promised.

Smiling, I continue onward excitement rushing through me as I slowly approach the pack house. "I'm so nervous" I mutter, my eyes noticing all the other pack members as everyone moved about. their day, all while keeping a safe distance, not wanting to disrupt them as they came and went throughout the day. "What brings you here?" calls a voice which startles me, making me turn to see Shane, who was smirking making me shrink back in fear.

"I-I'm on my way to see Maya" I tell him hoping he would leave me alone.

"Maya huh?" asks Shane eas s he slowly approaches me, a smirk gracing his mouth.

I

"Yes" I answer a little firmer clearly not in the mood to be dealing with his bullshit.

"She's busy, so maybe you can help me" smirks Shane, as he moves to touch my shoulder making my skin crawl.

"That's okay-" I start, trying to think of what to say only to be interrupted.

"There you are Athena, I've been looking for you" calls another voice, causing both of us to turn only to spot a girl with pixie blonde hair and violet color eyes, her 5 '2 frame dressed out in workout attire as well.

In the presence of another, Shane can only glare as he moves to take his hand away just as the girl moves to stand right next to Athena as if trying to prevent Shane from doing anything else.

"Sorry to keep you waiting, I wasn't sure where I was going" admits the girl all while giving me her best "Just go with it vibe. Nodding, I reply back with a smile. "Of course, I'm sorry I didn't make things easier for you" I say, trying to make it sound like I knew who the girl was. "It's fine, now come, let's get breakfast. I'm starving" laughs the girl just as her stomach rumbles causing me to laugh as we walk away from Shane, who is now frowning.

"Thank you" I whisper, once we were far enough away from Shane, glad someone took it upon themselves to help.

"No problem" smiles the girl as we move to enter the pack house. "I'm Emily. Emily Graystorm."

"Nice to meet you, I'm Athena, In which you clearly know" I say as she nods her head.

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"Oh yes, Athena Moonblood, yes we've heard all about you" admits Emily, her smile staying in

place.

"We?" I question her, suddenly curious.

"Yes, my Alpha's along with their Beta, Gamma, and Delta" answers Emily. "You might know them your mate."

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At the mention of mate, I can't help but pause, my attention swirling as I try to focus on that one word. "Mate?" I gush, still trying to process it.

"Yes" smiles Emily again, just as she leads us to the dining hall and to where breakfast is still being served. "I-I..." I stutter, suddenly aware of how nervous I was. "But I'm not ready... what if they reject me?" I ask, feeling underdressed for this all of a sudden. "They won't trust me" is all Emily says as she smiles her sweet smile, moving to lead us towards the food, unaware that my mates were sitting at a table all the while observing us from a far. Chapter Comments

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