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

what I did to you last night," he apologized looking

"What do you mean?"

He looked away from my intense gaze but I could see the guilt

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

bad for the guy, he was only a curious

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

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

big. That's how Miss Stella knew it was me. I'm sorry"

mumbled, trying to sooth

was the

like he was just wondering and spotted me through a glass. He was there before I even went

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

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 from the ones that were

have done

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

I'm getting

the bigger question is, why would he take the blame and have everyone's wrath on him? What did Mama bear

Something wasn't right here.

is Luka by the way?" I asked, remembering

some work. He had to call off

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

about him being the wolf? That would mean she knows Mr Bad Wolf and maybe

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

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

myself a Nutella sandwich

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 with his eyes, but I had my reasons. I gestured for

night?" His face scrunched into surprise for a split second, but I caught

was me," he said

you to make

was then and there that I got confirmation that he

he was lying for, but he automatically knew who I was talking about. He didn't ask me who I

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

you would know" I played along to see if

and my

please. I don't know what this wolf wants. We all here could be in danger" I pleaded for

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

knew that he wasn't the wolf, but for some reason he couldn't fess up. But apparently Mama bear told him the real story, hence why he was so sure that I wasn't in

since he was so hell bent on keeping the truth from us. So, I wont torture the poor kid anymore. I decided

curiosity is gonna be the death