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."

looked at him with disapproving looks. He led me to the couch where everyone sat, peering in my

what I did to you last night," he apologized looking down,

"What do you mean?"

it was me." He looked away from my intense gaze

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

bad for the guy, he was only a curious

think it was real. But then when I 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.

brown wolf?" I asked, just to make sure. He nodded, showing me his hands as I saw claws emerging from his fingernails, letting brown fur take over his hand before changing

so my wolf is big. That's how Miss Stella knew it was me. I'm sorry" He added as I hugged him

okay," I mumbled, trying to

he was

wasn't him. The wolf I saw last night didn't seem like he was just wondering and spotted me through

to the wolf last night, he got a perfect view of my face. If it was Mark, he would've

be Mark who only shifted last week, and maybe have been here a few times when his sister was Luna. The wolf

couldn't have

not doubting Mark's

where I'm getting

is, why would he take the blame and have everyone's wrath on him? What did Mama bear have on him?

Something wasn't right here.

I asked, remembering that he

work. He had to call off

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 Ella. That wolf wanted something.

mean she knows Mr Bad Wolf and maybe she's trying to protect him. Surely she wouldn't have called off the

why she said I wasn't in danger last night. Maybe I'm really not. I didn't trust her with my life, but I knew she loved

I still had to find out why she made this poor

my tummy growling in displeasure. I made myself a Nutella sandwich with some cereal and orange juice. A lot I know,

walked over to the door, and closed it. He gave me

you last night?" His face scrunched into surprise for a split second, but I caught it just before he masked

said sadly.

using against you to

was then and there that I got

was talking about. He didn't ask me who I was referring to,

acting skills, but I'm a

you would know" I played along to see if I could catch him in his

my

all here could be in danger" I pleaded for him to

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

in the way he said it. It was like he knew that I knew that he wasn't the wolf, but for some reason he couldn't fess up. But apparently Mama bear told him the real story, hence why

leverage she has over him, 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

gonna be the death of