Almost two months had passed since the ‘friendly date’ with Xander; sadly, he has been pretty busy. It turns out he was in town for business and it is difficult for him to leave his own territory very often. We do text all the time and talk on the phone every day. He is slowly replacing Elena as my confidant. He only advises but never judges, but I would never mention any of that to Elena. I still call her every day in the afternoons and she makes sure I wake up to go to work every day. I also talk to my brother about pack related matters. Even if I am not present, I serve the same functions in my pack.
I have lunch with Alexandra daily and have grown fond of her. I still do not dare to mention that Lancelot might be my mate.
Today is Tuesday and I am meeting with Merry at the cafe-library as usual. We go get coffee and new books on Tuesdays and Thursdays and on any other day we both feel like it. I have become very close to her.
I tell her everything not related to Lancelot. She does know that I suspect that my mate is one of my students and she supports it. I also told her some things about my past and she shared hers with me.
She often asks me for advice even for pack related matters, since she knows I serve as a Beta for my own pack, but she and Alpha King agreed to keep my rank a secret. I went back to training which is not difficult as the forest extends to my backyard.
The most notable thing that has happened, though, is that I have not found Lancelot with any other girl since that day in the park and he is always being nice to me and smiling. Maybe he is finally changing as his birthday is approaching.
“Anyway, do you know why I asked to meet with me today?” Merry’ voice brought me back from my daydreaming.
“Merry, we have met here at this same time every Tuesday and Thursday for the last couple of weeks.” I swear I saw her blush but she looked away.
“Anyway, this time there is a legit reason,” she said sipping some of her coffee. “I need to ask you a huge favor.”
“Sure, Merry. I am in great debt with you. I would do anything I can to help you,” I rubbed her arm.
“During the last couple of weeks Lancelot’s behavior has worsened. He is now bringing girls to the Alpha’s house and he had never done that before.”
I stiffened. I guess he has not changed after all.
She kept talking. “You are closer to his age and a figure of authority, maybe if you advise him, he will understand. Aaron and I are getting worried, and I feel sorry for his future mate. Imagine if she is seeing what he is doing now, she would be heartbroken in the future!”
Oh you have no idea my dear friend.
“It hurts less and less each time.” I whispered. “I mean, Merry with all due respect it would be too uncomfortable for me to talk to him about personal things. I am just his teacher, not a counselor. I have no authority to do that.”
“I know, but I am asking this as a friend and as a… Luna… I have tried everything I could come up with, and nothing seems to get to him. I am desperate.”
I sighed. She asked me as a Luna. There is no way that I could reject this petition; she knows it.
“What do you want me to do? Maybe meet with him after school and ask him if there is a reason for doing what he does?” She shook her head. “That would never work. I know my son. I want you to be his friend, maybe watch TV together or get closer so he trusts you and takes your advice.”
This woman is a lunatic. She has finally lost it! Someone call the doctors.
“Luna, I cannot do that. I am his teacher, and that is all sorts of inappropriate. I am afraid I have to refuse,” I said while shaking my head.
“The Alpha agrees that this idea could work.”
I admit it. I am resenting her abuse of authority right now. This is not how you ask a favor to a friend.
“I am sorry sweety. I know you are not happy with this and I feel terrible forcing you like this. The school has already been informed of this and they agreed with our wishes.”
So, they have gotten all this planned up. I am really annoyed right now.
“When should I meet him?” I asked with a blank face. It seems like my will is not worth anything right now anyway.
“I know he is in the packhouse right now, so maybe you could talk to him today?”
“Will do,” I said standing up. “Thank you for this lovely meeting,” I gave her a fake smile and left the cafe.
I just want to get this over with. I drove to the packhouse. I opened the door and walked toward the stairs, but I was interrupted by Samuel and his friends.
“What are you doing here? You usually would be meeting with the Luna at this time,” said Samuel.
“I have something that I need to tell to Mr. King. So, if you let me go now, it would be great,” I deadpanned.
“Teacher, we were talking about how we are having problems understanding some class concepts,” said Chris.
“That is ok. We can talk all about it tomorrow in class. If so many of you are not understanding, it would be better to review the concepts for everyone. Now if you excuse me…”
“No, no wait!” said Will. “We need your help… with… talking about future careers.”
“That is what the school counselor is for,” I said crossing my arms.
“Eh… but you are cooler.” Will scratched the back of his neck.
“We can meet to talk about that another day.” I took a step toward the stairs and Samuel stood before me.
“Why don’t we wait for Lancelot here. I think he is in the Alpha’s house right now.”
I arched one eyebrow. “If I did not know better I would say you all are trying to stop me from going to Lancelot’s room, and it is not working. Move or I will give you two months of homework due this Friday.”
They all gulped and went back to the living room in silence.
I hurried to Lancelot’s room, and the smell and moans were almost unbearable. Larentia began growling and whimpering trying to take control and I blocked her out. She is very strong so I trained from a very early age to be stronger.
I stood outside of the room and the noise of the headboard banging against the wall was almost amusing… and it made me horny. I need to get laid soon, I sighed. It has been over a year now. At this rate I will go crazy.
I finally calmed down myself enough to knock on the door. The banging stopped for a moment, but quickly returned. I knocked on the door harder now.
“Lancelot is Ms. Amores. I need to talk to you, I will be waiting for you right here!”
He did not answer. I rested against the wall in front of his door, pulled out my headphones, chose my favorite playlist, and closed my eyes to go to my happy place. I am not a creep.
After about 35 minutes I was completely relaxed, meditation works.
The door snapped open making me open my eyes as well. A saw a trashy girl leaving the room still adjusting her dress and rolled my eyes. Then, I noticed Lancelot standing there… shirtless.
I just ogled him. He is mouthwatering. His muscles, he lightly tanned skin… I am unsure if it is the mate bond but he pulled me in like a magnet. The sight was enough to make me forget everything he had done. It was only him in front of me, just my mate.
I felt control slip from me for a moment and I walked to him to kiss him. He leaned forward and so did I until I smelt him. I stared into his gorgeous eyes and I saw them flicker between my eyes and my lips.
He reeked of some other female dog. This brought me out from my trance as I was just millimeters away from his lips and I jumped back and took off my headphones. I put my hand on my chest and took a deep breath. I can do this!
“What are you doing here?” he asked averting his gaze.
“I need to talk to you. Would you mind getting yourself a shirt?”
“Why? Am I distracting you?” he asked with a smug expression.
“I would feel attracted,” I said. “But I instead feel repulsed by your smell. You stink of another woman, which is a huge turn off, but then again, you always smell like that.” My nose wrinkled and his face fell.
“Just a second,” he mumbled and walked inside the room. I am not following him in there. I heard the sound of the shower coming from his room, and after ten minutes he returned with clean clothes, and smelling like himself.
“Come with me,” he said, taking my hand.
“That is inappropriate Mr. King,” I said as always, but I did not pull away and I heard him chuckle.