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

for what I did to you last night,"

"What do you mean?"

from my intense

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 when I saw you, and you looked so

he was only a curious teenager. Right? But why wasn't I believing

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

He nodded, showing me his hands as I saw claws emerging from his fingernails, letting brown fur take over his hand before changing it

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

mumbled,

was

it wasn't him. The wolf I saw last night 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

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

territory too well for it to be Mark who only shifted last week, and maybe have 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

couldn't have

able to mask his scent. I'm not doubting Mark's intelligence, but

where I'm getting

take the blame and have everyone's wrath on him? What did Mama bear have on him? How did he sell

Something wasn't right here.

way?" I asked, remembering that he wasn't

some work. He had to call off the extra wolves on border patrol" Lincoln informed

I was the only one who didn't believe it

to do with me after he noticed I wasn't Ella. That wolf wanted something. I could see it

what if Mama bear did actually get him to lie about him being the wolf? That would mean she knows Mr Bad Wolf and maybe she's trying to protect him. Surely she

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

somewhat safe, but I still had to find out why she made this poor kid take

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

closed it. He gave me a weird look as he silently questioned me with

really you last night?" His face scrunched into surprise for a split second,

he said sadly.

she giving you? What is she using against you to make

her" He defended sternly, and it was then

automatically knew who I was talking about. He didn't ask me who I

with keen acting skills, but I'm a curious cat with a few psychology tricks up my

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

don't remember. It's all hazy. I'm new at shifting so I'm not one with myself and my wolf completely yet" He replied, but I

know what this wolf wants. We all here could be in danger" I pleaded

and the last thing I want for you guys is to put

wolf, but for some

over him, it must've been important, since he was so hell bent on keeping the truth

be the