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."

Mark, seeing realization light up his face before he bowed his head, looking shameful. His parents looked at him with disapproving looks. He led me to the couch where everyone sat, peering in my eyes with

sorry for what I did to you last night," he apologized

"What do you mean?"

He looked away from my intense gaze but I

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

guy, he was only a curious teenager. Right? 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

his hands as I saw claws emerging from his fingernails, letting brown fur take over his hand before changing it

Alpha blood, so my wolf is big. That's how Miss Stella knew it was me. I'm sorry" He added as I

mumbled,

he was the

like 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

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

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

have done

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

I'm

the 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.

Luka by the way?" I asked, remembering that he wasn't

He had to call off the extra wolves on border patrol" Lincoln informed

was the only one who didn't

wouldn't have wanted anything to do with me after

if Mama bear did actually 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. Surely she wouldn't

really not. I didn't trust her with my life, but I knew she loved her son. She

I still had to find out why she made this poor kid take the blame.

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

the fridge. I walked over to the door, and closed it. He gave me a weird look

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

it was me," he said sadly. Damn

you? What is she using 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

talking about. He didn't ask me who I

keen acting skills, but I'm a

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

and my wolf completely yet" He

this wolf wants. We all here could be in

to put you in danger" He said. "But Victoria, you're not in danger. Trust me"

he wasn't the wolf, but for some reason he couldn't fess up. But apparently

hell bent on keeping the truth from us. So,

is gonna be the death of