Alpha Luka And His Human Mate

Victoria's pov

I woke up to an empty bed, the spot beside me no longer had Luka. I felt slightly disappointed, but then the events of last night came rushing back. That's when it hit me. He must've gone to get the work done.

I stretched the sleepiness from my body, checking the time to see that it was 11 am. How did I manage to sleep that long?

I quickly brushed my teeth and put on suitable clothing, not even bothering to fix my hair as I ventured off to the kitchen for breakfast--I mean lunch.

"Well look who decided to get up today" Lincoln snickered as I entered the living room.

"Oh shut u-" I stopped mid sentence, when three unfamiliar faces turned to face me.

"Well hello" I greeted politely, attempting to fix my hair. Why did I choose today to look like crap?

"You're right Lincoln, she does look like our Ella" The lady said as she approached me.

"Your Ella?" I asked, feeling confused.

"These are Ella's parents, and this is her little brother, Mark" Lincoln introduced, pointing at the young man beside him.

"Younger brother," Mark corrected. "I'm not little."

I giggled at his cute effort to seem older. He didn't look a day past 15.

"It's nice to meet you." I offered shyly, shaking their hands. "I'm sorry I had no clue you guys were here. I would've made myself more presentable" I muttered, slightly embarrassed.

I assumed they were the visitors that Luka had yesterday. It made me wonder why he didn't tell me.

"That's okay love. We don't mind, we're in your home after all" The woman said, taking me by surprise.

"You know?" Wasn't it awkward to know that their dead daughter's mate has another mate that looks like her?

"Of course we do. Luka filled us in yesterday. That's what he invited us over to talk to us about. We were supposed to meet you yesterday, but it got late so we had to leave. By the way, I'm Rose and this is my mate, Edward"

Edward shook my hand firmly, but I could see the longing in his eyes. I must've brought back so many memories for him.

"I'm sorry" I blurted out before I could stop myself. Great, now they're gonna think I pity them.

"You don't have to be sorry dear. We've come to terms with everything. Luka is so much like a son to us, so we're just happy that he's happy" Edward assured, giving me a side hug.

They seemed like such nice people. How do they do it? The wound must still be so fresh, yet they seemed so joyful. I lost my aunt years ago, and it was still such a touchy subject for me.

Mark took my hand, kissing it gently with charm filled eyes. "It's my pleasure, ma lady" He cooed, while I stifled an awe. Just as I was about to answer, Mama bear appeared from the kitchen, holding cookies in her hand.

"Victoria! You're up, lovely. I see you've already met Rose and Edward." She said as she gave me a cookie. "I'm sure Mark has something he wants to say to you."

to Mark, seeing realization light up his face before he bowed his head, looking shameful. His parents looked at him with disapproving looks. He led

what I did to you last night,"

"What do you mean?"

me." He looked away from my intense gaze but I could

I turned sixteen last week, I initiated my first shift. I'm always excited and I shift all the time since then. Last night, I snuck out and roamed the territory" He looked sadder with each word. "I knew I shouldn't have gone outside pack lands, but I was restless. That's

suddenly felt bad for the guy, he was only a curious teenager. Right?

noticed that you were approaching other wolves, I ran back home so I wouldn't get in trouble. Miss Stella put two and two together and confronted me this morning. I'm really sorry" He

the brown wolf?" I asked, just to make sure. He nodded, showing me his hands as I saw claws emerging

is big. That's how Miss Stella knew it was me. I'm

mumbled, trying to sooth

was the

didn't seem like he was just wondering and spotted me through a glass. He was there before I even went to clean that table, like he knew beforehand that I was

he was wondering and then saw me. That doesn't add up. When I walked up to the wolf last night, he got a perfect view of my face. If it was Mark, he would've known I wasn't Ella. And don't wolves have a great sense of smell? Surely I don't smell like

been here a few times when his sister was Luna. The wolf from last night was familiar with the land, even so that he got away from the ones that

have

wolf was able to mask his scent. I'm not doubting Mark's intelligence, but how would he know to

where I'm

and have everyone's wrath on

Something wasn't right here.

way?" I

He had to call off

fell for this story too? Maybe I was the only one who didn't believe it

he surely wouldn't have wanted anything to do with me after he noticed I wasn't

the wolf? That would mean she knows Mr Bad Wolf and maybe she's trying to protect him. Surely she wouldn't have called off the extra security

wasn't in danger last night. Maybe I'm really not. I didn't trust her with my life, but I knew she loved her son. She wouldn't put me in immediate danger, knowing she will probably lose

I was somewhat safe, but I still had to find out why she made this poor kid take the blame. I guess

tummy growling in displeasure. I made myself a Nutella sandwich with some cereal

the kitchen, grabbing a water bottle from the fridge. I walked over to the door, and closed it. He gave me a weird look as he silently questioned me with his

be honest with me. Was it really you last night?" His face scrunched into surprise for a split second, but I

me," he said sadly. Damn the boy

to

sternly, and it was then and there that I got confirmation that he wasn't that

knew who I was talking about.

a smart kid with keen acting skills, but I'm a curious cat with a few psychology tricks

you last night? If you really are the wolf, you would know" I played along to see if

I'm not one with myself and my

I don't know what this wolf wants. We all here could be in danger"

talking about. I was that wolf and the last thing I want for you guys is to put you in danger" He said. "But Victoria, you're not in danger. Trust me" He added, looking me directly in the eyes before leaving me

wasn't the wolf, but for some reason he couldn't fess up. But apparently Mama bear told him the real story,

it must've been important, since he was so hell bent on keeping the truth from us. So, I wont torture the poor kid anymore. I decided to just find

curiosity is gonna be