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."

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

to you last night," he apologized looking down, as confusion flooded me

"What do you mean?"

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

then. Last night, I snuck out and roamed the territory" He looked sadder with each word. "I

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

get in trouble. Miss Stella put two and two together and confronted me this

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

big. That's how Miss Stella

I mumbled, trying to

was the

reason, I felt like it wasn't him. The wolf I saw last night didn't seem like he was just wondering and

of my face. If it was Mark, he would've known I wasn't Ella. And don't wolves have

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

have done

mask his scent. I'm not doubting

where I'm getting

question 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.

by the way?" I asked, remembering that he

He had to call off the extra

I was the only one who didn't

it was Mark, he would've been caught last night. And he surely wouldn't have wanted anything to do with me after he noticed I wasn't Ella.

about him being 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 and patrol if he was indeed a danger to

I didn't trust her with my life, but I knew she loved

I still had to find

a Nutella sandwich with some cereal and orange juice. A

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 eyes, but

Was it really you last night?" His face scrunched into surprise for a split

said

against you to make you lie for her?"

defended sternly, and it was then and there that I got confirmation

but he automatically knew who I was talking about. He didn't ask me who I was referring to, and

acting skills, but I'm a

you really are the wolf, you would know" I played along to see if I could catch

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 could see

here could be in danger" I pleaded for him

to put you in danger" He said. "But Victoria,

was something 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

since he was so hell bent on keeping the truth from us. So, I

be the death of