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."

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

night," he apologized

"What do you mean?"

it was me." He looked away from my intense gaze but I could see the guilt on his

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

felt bad for the guy, he was only

followed you because I didn't 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

me his hands as I saw claws emerging from his fingernails, letting brown

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

okay," I mumbled, trying to sooth

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 knew beforehand that I was

up to the wolf last night, he got a perfect view of my face. If

wolf also knew his 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, even so that he got away

couldn't have done

doubting Mark's intelligence, but how

I'm getting

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

Something wasn't right here.

by the way?" I asked,

call off the extra wolves

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

Wolf and maybe she's trying to protect

but I knew she loved her son. She wouldn't put me in immediate

had to find out why she made this poor kid take the blame. I guess I'll find out in

to finally get lunch, my tummy growling in displeasure. I made myself a Nutella sandwich with some cereal and orange juice. A

grabbing a water bottle from the fridge. I walked over to the door, and closed it. He gave me

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

he said sadly.

What is she using against you to

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

was talking about. He didn't

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

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

myself and my wolf completely yet"

We all here could be in danger"

thing I want for you guys is to put you in danger" He said. "But Victoria, you're not in danger.

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

hell bent on keeping the truth from us. So, I wont torture the poor kid anymore. I decided to just find out my own

gonna be the death of