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."

parents looked at him with disapproving

did to you last night," he apologized looking

"What do you mean?"

away from my intense gaze but I could see the guilt on his

word. "I knew I shouldn't have gone outside pack lands, but I was restless.

only a

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. I'm really sorry" He ended and I couldn't help but

He nodded, showing me his hands as I saw claws emerging from his

is big. That's how Miss Stella knew it

okay," I mumbled, trying

was

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

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

way around the 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,

couldn't have

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

where I'm getting

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

Something wasn't right here.

Luka by the way?" I asked, remembering

call off

Maybe I was the only one who didn't believe

been caught last night. And he surely wouldn't have wanted anything to do with me after he

Wolf and maybe she's trying to protect him. Surely she wouldn't have called off the extra security and patrol if he was indeed a

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

had to find out why she made this poor

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

closed it. He gave me a weird look as he silently questioned me with his eyes, but I had my reasons. I gestured

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

it was me," he said sadly. Damn the boy

against you to make you lie for her?" I asked,

not lying for her" He defended sternly, and it was then and there that I got confirmation that he

didn't say who he was lying for, but he automatically knew who I was talking

but I'm a curious cat with a

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

not one with myself and my wolf completely yet" He

please. I don't know what this wolf wants. We all here

Victoria, but I don't know what you're 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.

he said it. It was like he knew that I knew that he wasn't the wolf, but for some reason

hell bent on keeping the truth from us. So, I

be the