Alpha Luka And His Human Mate

Victoria's pov

A constant tapping on the window woke me up the next day. I sighed in delight when the tapping stopped, but it didn't last long since it started again.

Groaning, I rolled out of bed and wobbled over to the window where the sound was coming from. The sun burned my eyes as I squinted, seeing a small little bird who woke me from my slumber. 

I decided to let him be and got ready for the day. I could see that it was quite past morning, and Luka had that pack meeting to attend. 

Yesterday when I fell asleep in Luka's arms, he had brought me to bed, where I slept until almost three in the afternoon.

It felt awkward to face them all, but I knew I had to. I wasn't regretting breaking down before them and showing them my weakest point, I just felt bad for making them feel bad.

I'd assume either Luka or Lincoln had filled them in, which I didn't mind since it must've been a puzzle to them.

What I didn't like though, was how they all watched me with pity when I went down for dinner. Which of course, I immediately shut down by telling them to, and I quote, 'shut down this pity party before I crash it for them'.

That seemed to lighten the mood for them, which I was grateful for and Caleb mumbled something about Victoria being Victoria.

We did, however, talk about it.

I'd reopen an old wound that took ages, efforts and tears to close. But they all assured me that I wouldn't have to do it alone this time, and I was happy about that.

I held on tight to what Emma said about it getting better in time, and I noticed it was already happening.

I'd accepted that I couldn't change what happened to Sophie, but I will always remember her. Not as the sad aunt who was stuck with a burden niece who caused her hell, but as the only family I knew up until I met these people.

I'll remember her as the mentor she was, I'll remember her happy laughs and puberty pep talks. I'll remember her as the wonderful person she was.

No longer will I tie the memory of her death to every thought I had of her. I'll only think about her love and kind heart, and I won't blame myself any longer for what happened to her.

Sophie Deslandes, a loving, dedicated and passionate mother to me. That's the Sophie I'll remember.

And it only took six wolves to help me see that.

a bite to eat. It was

greeted as I entered the kitchen. Only

was glowing, and her face seemed slightly chubbier; something we knew wouldn't go unnoticed by

the surprise was gonna go on his birthday this Sunday, but I just hoped he didn't pick up the change in her scent

" I mumbled with a mouth full

Luka are getting things ready for the meeting, Emma is

sketched a teasing smile on my face

had pressing matters to deal

might that be?

which answered my question quite

see" I brought the cup to my lips to hide my smirk, since they knew that

Ashley were 'busy', they'd leave them be and drag Lincoln to do whatever duty was meant for Caleb. I didn't see how that

pack house where the meeting was being held. A makeshift stage was in the backyard again, and Ty and Lincoln were stringing wires for the mic. Not that they needed it, wolves could probably hear a pin drop on the top of Mount

I noticed

shrug, but

be important. I had a gut feeling something was being held from me

squealed in surprise as I felt arms snake around my waist from

you always find a way to make my heart

He turned me around and sweetly captured my lips in a good morning

" I asked as I

soon enough. Why are you here so

I pouted as he gave me his 'you don't have

mom and Em make snacks in the kitchen" He gave into my silent plea,

Mama bear and Emma were busy making finger

bear beamed, kissing

I try

threw compliments at me, for

be there when you woke up yesterday" She asked. Stella and Chris had already left when I woke up

much support and company" I smiled at Emma, which she

in a towel and gazed at me