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."

light up his face before he bowed his head, looking shameful. His parents looked at him with disapproving looks. He led me

you last night," he apologized looking down,

"What do you mean?"

from my intense gaze but

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,

the guy, he was only

wouldn't get in trouble. Miss Stella put two and two together and confronted me this morning.

to make sure. He nodded, showing me his hands as I saw claws emerging from his fingernails, letting brown

is big. That's how Miss Stella knew it

I mumbled, trying

was

wondering and

said he was wondering and then saw me. That doesn't add up. When I walked up 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 wolves have a great sense of smell? Surely I don't

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 ones that were

couldn't have

said the wolf was able to mask his scent. I'm not doubting Mark's intelligence, but how would he

where I'm

why 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 that he wasn't

doing some work. He had to call off

story too? Maybe I was the only one who

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

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.

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 her son. She wouldn't put me in immediate danger, knowing she will probably lose her son

me a little calmer, knowing I was somewhat safe, but I still had to find out why she

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

later, Mark joined me in the kitchen, grabbing 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

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

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

giving you? What is she using against you to

sternly, and it was then and there that I got

who I was talking about.

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

night? If you really are the wolf, you would know" I played

I'm new at shifting so I'm not one with myself and my wolf completely yet" He replied, but I could see that he was telling the truth

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

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

but for some reason he couldn't fess up. But apparently Mama bear told him the real story, hence why he

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

gonna be the death