Page 5 of Rising Luna
That was something I didn't think about, though. I didn't have time to question Silas about it, either. I didn't want Lupe knowing Hunter was part of the society of hunters, so I didn't bring it up. Did Silas regret that? If he did and I completed the bond with him, would things be awkward between Silas and Hunter? Drama was more than insufferable to me, so I wouldn't tolerate it. Once the bond is complete, though, it's hard for it to be broken.
"The Great Moon wants him to be mine. He said something about how she came to him to tell him to come here. If she is intervening, then something is up. Though she did not say I couldn't make him work for it. I won't be forgiving him soon. If anything, I would love to kick his ass on the mats in combat class so I can beat the shit out of him for a bit."
"So you won't mind if we get a few shots in then, too, right?" Jackson said in his joking but serious tone.
I laughed at him. "Nope. I won't stop you from challenging him in class. But ONLY in class. I don't need you two getting expelled. As much as I know my parents will take you in for being my mates, I would rather tell them myself that I am mated first."
Sera caught my attention with a look. “Haven’t you told your family you’re mated yet?”
"Ha! Like I would call them to tell them that. It's their fault I am here. If they would have let me sit out at that stupid party, then I wouldn't have been rejected."
All three of them made a face at me. I closed my eyes and let out a sigh. I already knew the mistake I made by saying those words. I didn't regret any of this. I thought when I found my mates, I'd wish I never did. Males in my species could be very overbearing, especially toward their females. I completely expected for Jackson and Hunter to treat me as if I would break because that's what I always witnessed in my pack. How would I have known mine wouldn't treat me like that because they know how capable I am of taking care of myself? They just spoil me whenever they can.
"You know what I mean. I wouldn't change a damn thing because I wouldn't have met you guys, but it would have been nice to not have been rejected in the first place."
Sera clicked her tongue. "I don't know. Sounds like that's not what you meant."
I glared at her, and Sera smiled at me and did a cutesy wave back. She was biting the inside of her cheek because it was a joke, but I'm a little sensitive right now.
"I think I need to get out of this room. I ran up here because I didn't want to see him. Maybe we should go for a run or something."
Sera bounced in her chair. "Let's walk around the grounds! This place is so pretty, and we haven't had the chance to mingle with everyone."
"Because we were trying to figure out who was kidnapping and killing students! Who would have time on their hands to just stroll around the school when there was a murderer on the loose?"
"She's still on the loose," she deadpanned.
I groaned and rolled off the bed. "Don't get me started. I don't understand how she got away with it. Who can I even talk to about this? I doubt anyone would listen since she is the fucking head person for werewolves!"
Sera got out of her chair and walked to the door. "You can always go to another council member at the school."
I grumbled after her, "Doubtful. Why would they believe me over her? I'm just a student."
We all left my room and walked down the hall. I just hoped Silas remained in his room after Lupe left him. I didn't want to see him. Not yet. The weekend was enough of a break before I would have to see him throughout the week with him being here. My fear was he'd end up pissing me off, and then I would get expelled before I could bring Lupe down. I wouldn't be able to live with myself if I allowed Lupe to remain here and endanger the rest of the students after I left. Though I could bring my pack back here and challenge Lupe to end everything with her.
No, not the time.
"Because they know kids are going missing in this school. You tell them she is behind it, then they can step in, and we can go about our business until the end of term, so then we can get the hell out of here." Jackson offered from behind me.
Hunter sighed. "Dylan is right. We have no proof. It's not like any of us recorded everything that happened. She hasn't left an actual trail for any of us to show anyone either. It's Dylan's word against Lupe's."
Sera looked over her shoulder to look past me and Jackson to look at Hunter. "Weren't you some badass assassin? Why can't you just take Lupe out for us?"
I hid my smile because I already knew the answer to the question. Hunter didn't want to risk getting caught huntingdown a teacher on the academy grounds. That would cause him to be expelled, or worse, killed. He wouldn't let Lupe get the chance to take away a mate of mine. The thoughts of either of my mates being taken from me had my wolf snarling in my mind as she paced. I had to remind my wolf that it wouldn't happen. Hunter was better than that.
"Was. The Great Moon chose another path for me."
I looked back at him, and he winked. The way my stomach flipped at the gesture reminded me of how smitten I had grown to be with this man. I may not have wanted a mate, let alone three, but Jackson and Hunter were showing me how amazing it was to have them. Hunter chose not to have a mate when he joined the Enforcer Academy, but once the bond showed up, he threw that away and went head first into being a mate. Jackson had been heartbroken after his mate rejected him and had no plans of taking himback. Instead of sulking, he took this second chance to live again. He hasn't left my side since we found out we were mates, and it showed me the reason people couldn't wait to find theirs.
"So? Can't you use those skills to take Lupe out when she isn't looking?" Sera asked him as they walked down the stairs.
No one outside of them knew Hunter used to be an Enforcer. I looked around to make sure no one could hear them. Hunter pushed a calmness through the bond that took over me, telling her he already checked, and they were fine. I should've known he already took surveillance around them. Old habits die hard.
"No. It would draw attention to us. Teowulf would also catch my scent around his dead mate's corpse and come after me. There's a reason he is the combat master here."
I scoffed. "Not like I'd let him get a punch in with me pushing my astral power into you."
The feeling of pride rolled through the bond my way. Hunter loved hearing me talk like this. "I wouldn't dream of having youfight my battles for me, love, but would you want me to watch her and report back? Jackson and I don't have mentorship now that we are mated to you. Our evenings every day are wide open."
