© Claimed By Him ~ Elektra Orfanos

*|Sam|*

High up on a stone railing up upon the cathedral balcony I took in the view of the entire city sitting next to an ugly gargoyle and appreciating the cool wind on my hot skin. My body is reacting badly to the silver from the three wenches and is burning up quite ferociously. I unbuttoned my shirt and rolled up my sleeves putting all my weight on my hands leaning back while my legs dangled off the edge dangerously. I come up here to think and I think a lot about my dark past but lucky for me I have distraction tonight. I gazed up at the crescent moon and thought about miss brown eyes herself. "Luna."

Why does my brother want you? I'm very interested to know what's so special about this girl that he of all monsters hesitated to kill. And she of all people is not so afraid, what's so special about her?

She's merely human unless he knows something perhaps she's working with him for some twisted plan. I can't believe a girl like that could be an ally of his but I've been tragically wrong before.

He could be plotting a scheme against my Pack but how is an oblivious girl going to be useful to make my life more of a living hell than already? If he has another goal I can not think of it.

Growling erupted from my chest at the thought of him.

I hate him so much.

It might just be easier just to jump off this building now and end my life here. I glanced over my knees down to the bottom, a concrete clearing miles down, it would be a slow death if I'm not killed instantly. No one would miss me anyway... Well I guess Mr Blanchard would. He would probably make tests on my body to bring me back to life like the insensitive prick he is.

Dammit Charles. Have to ruin all my plans.

I snickered at my own thought then leaped forward off the balcony to land on the statue of an angel her head down and hands up praying. "Pardon me madam." From her I jumped onto a pillar sliding down it until I landed on another balcony where a door sits alone. It's a mere wooden thing compared to the great detailed and gothic structure of church which is good because no one pays attention to it and therefore it's always open for me.

I pulled it open and slid through before quietly walking around and taking my pick of the thousands of staircases in this building. I found myself on the second floor where there are rows of seats to look over the bottom floor where there are isles and section where the priests would stand and spread their own tales of a fake God. This kind of religion disgusts me-You're born from sin before you've even learnt to talk you have already sinned just by breathing, you need to get baptised as quickly as possible, have holy communion and keep coming back to church so you don't rot in hell. Does no one else find it a tad eccentric? And you know complete and utter bullshit.

I growled because-stupid people.

I found another staircase leading to the main grand floor with all the aisles however catching the scents of burning wax and lavender as I descended down. Lavender? I paused and sniffed the air to be sure. Yes that's definitely lavender which can only mean one thing.

Miss brown eyes is here.

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*|Luna|*

The door creaked as I pushed it gently open and peeked my head through. I'm surprised it's so empty, I know it's very late but it still seems unnatural to see the place so bare. The last time I came here it was my brother's funeral and such a grand event it was.

People were interested to see the body ripped apart by the wolf, the body worthy enough to be blessed by such a grand holy cathedral. Picked out because it's the only body that wasn't eaten and left discarded as if it was a revolting meal.

The lack of good sense from the church and the entire city in it made me vomit on the day. The priest specifically wanted his funeral to be held here since my brother was killed by the demon and needed to be blessed by the all powerful himself in this building so Michael can have an easy afterlife.

I know the priest did it just for show, it was one of the most draining and painful rituals I'd ever watched in my life - of course mind you the only ritual I've ever seen and he let strangers invite themselves in to watch and 'learn'. I wouldn't be surprised if the dense balding maggot had charged at the doors to come see the miracles happen as if this were a circus.

Not to mourn the loss but to advertise the 'almighty's greatness'.

And they bought all that holy crap! If God is such a great man why doesn't he get rid of the wolf himself?

I could just feel Michael's ghost next to me scowling at the whole thing, I bet he would have made fun of everyone like a mentally did.

I chose a spot in the second row in the front where I had sat watching the coffin get 'blessed'. I sat down and clasped my hands together in prayer. I don't expect this to help anything but it's worth the extra comfort and maybe I won't feel so completely alone.

I cleared my throat after I took my hat off to let my hair fall out in waves and I can't help but behave slightly more respectful in this place. You can't change the lessons of a lifetime. "Evening God," I began. "Or Gods or whoever is up there." Great start. I chuckled even though it isn't funny. "Yes I realise it's been awhile and I'm no good at this so please just bear with me." I gulped as I started up at the cross and then my eyes admired the angel sculptures placed with considerate thought around the church. "I just have a favour to ask you." I took a deep breath and whispered the next parts. "As you must already know I made a foolish act and went hunting for the wolf and as you would know I found him." I averted my eyes down at my hands feeling the weight of the statues staring at me. And something else watching me. My shoulders tensed. "I'm not asking for any power or weapon to destroy him I just need the courage to change him. If you are what they say here, you believe in forgiveness then by all means let me save everyone by saving him. He is part man and deserves to be given a second chance since he let me keep the one life I own."

"Pointless praying to a God that doesn't exist." I would have jumped but I felt his presence as soon as I said I needed a favour. I was unsure whether he had come in as a simpleton to pray or whether he was a stalker so I decided to not react.

I ignored him and kept going. "If you're more than one, the ones with ancient monsters and myths well did you have ship your monsters all the way here?" The man standing at the end of my aisle laughed but I didn't look at him. I sighed in annoyance out of pure instinct not exactly true feeling. "Probably shouldn't be interrupting other people's prays." I called out louder standing up and holding my hat under my arm. He's seen me there's no point in pretending to be a man. I'm in trouble now bet use what the girls taught me to get out of it.

"Just trying to hint out that it's a waste of time. Save you a few seconds of life." His voice sounds familiar. I don't have time for this but I can't pick up and run if he's heard everything. What if he tells guards? The king and queen? Or worse what if he tells my parents?

I shouldn't be worried he's too distant to hear a simple whisper and I did whisper the first part didn't I? I gulped.

"How much did you hear?" I questioned finally looking at him but stumbled back in fright. How else would you react to the bare male torso? I creased my brow wondering why he's unbuttoned his shirt then noticed at little scar on his right pec. My eyes met his and inhaled sharply tripping on my feet again but this time I cried in surprise. "Alpha?"

His brow furrowed. His eyes glowed, pure gold. "What did you just say?" He asked seriously taking a step towards me.

He has the same glowing gold eyes as Alpha. Eyes of fire.

I didn't expect to see him so soon! I don't even know how to react especially after the nightmare.
"If you're a wolf then you heard me." I backed up till we were on opposite sides of the row staring at each other.

His face however is filled with confusion which made me confused.

"Alpha? The cocky wolf from last month's full moon?" He doesn't look perplexed anymore but he seems a little surprised.

Then I realised that his voice is softer and not as sly as Alpha's, is it possible it isn't him? Have I made a terrible mistake?

I started walking up past the other seats to avoid any further awkward questions. He followed my movements making my heart beat go rapid.

I began to walk the opposite direction and he moved as if he were my reflection in the mirror.

Stop following me. Leave me be! This is weird!

"How can you be sure I'm a wolf?" He asked in seducing tone. His lips curved up into a smirk. It wasn't an honest one, it was forced. My breathing hitched.

Because asking that doesn't give it away.

"Why are you half naked?" I asked to distract him. Werewolf. Another werewolf. Stay calm. Breathe. Don't show fear. They can smell it anyway might as well runaway crying wolf!

Just like I hoped he looked down at himself, with a small smile and I ran for the door.

"Hey!" His loud shout echoed off the walls.

"No one ever said that if I dealt with one wolf I'd deal with the whole pack!" I grabbed the door handle but I pulled and pulled as hard as I could before I noticed there was hand firmly planted on it above my head. I can feel his heat radiate off his body straight through my coat and the warm almost made me want to lean into him.

Perhaps he is Alpha.

"You're not dealing with a pack just another omega." He whispered in my hair. His nose gently pressing down into my neck but then he quickly pulled away leaving that spot cold. "Who are you?" Alright. Not Alpha just another dangerous wolf that will definitely kill me. So much for unholy creatures being unable to come on holy ground.

"Let me out." I whimpered pathetically. I guess I'm only adventurous in my stories, the real thing is in front of me again and I'm trapped again!

"You haven't answered my question." I felt him suck in a deep breath smelling me just like Alpha did. I wish I had shoved him back, I don't like the idea of two wolves recognising me by smell. If they're great trackers they could follow me home. They could kill the rest of my family.

"I don't have to." I answered back strongly.

"Don't think because he hesitated that I will." He sneered right inside my ear sending a shiver to awaken my spine.

He's going to kill me! Then it hit me, if he wanted me dead the bloodlust would have taken over and I would already be dead. Rest assured that I'm making this up as I go along by the time this night is over my organs may be ditched in a ditch. "If I'm dead then you get no information." I turned around smirking up him at then crossed my arms and leaned back onto the door. I hope I'm smirking! I hope I'm looking braver than I feel. "Not a very reliable threat." His close proximity still made me nervous but somehow I'm excited at the same time. I can't deny he's incredibly handsome which is the spark of the heat going through my body right this second. It's always difficult to be afraid of pretty faces.

He has high cheek bones, olive skin, long lashes and black hair I'm tempted to run my fingers through.

So tempted...

I groaned inwardly to myself. I am such a loser of a human.

"I already know your name is Luna." I frowned. That ruins all the fun I want to say but I stayed silent instead. My sarcastic words will get me into deep trouble one day. My eyes gazed to the candelabra next to the door. If I could just reach it and use it to defend myself... "What are you doing with the wolf everyone is talking about?" He's definitely not Alpha which only made me wonder who he is and what his business with Alpha is. Does he mean to harm Alpha? Should I tell him everything or seal my lips?

"What you jealous you're not getting all the attention?" I didn't say instead I said. "You're eyes are unnerving. They're exactly the same as his."

Large lips formed into a thing line. "I've noticed."

"Is that the same with all you wolves?"

His jaw tensed. "No we just happened to be the cursed ones." He leaned off me to my dismay. Dismay? I should be thankful he's backing away. This would be so much easier if he was ugly or at least clothed because the eight pack is awakening my inner sinner. Ugh. Bad human.

He backed away from me stuffing his hands in his trouser pockets the abdomen still glistening before me so I tried concentrating on everything else in the room. I want to ask what he means by cursed but at the same time as pretty as he is I want to get away from here.

"You're planning on changing him." He spat then chuckled. "You must be crazy."

"Can't disagree there." I agreed stunning him for a bit which made me giggle as I pulled open the door. "Enjoy your prayers."

"Luna. Don't do it."

I paused halfway out. I could just leave but will I? "I beg your pardon?" I frowned.

"You do know what Alpha-"

"Yes I know what Alpha means." I interrupted annoyingly rolling my eyes.

"So why call him that if he's practically an omega?" Doesn't matter how many times he says it I'll never get a better understanding of what the hell omega is.

"I want to die of old age." I responded sarcastically.

"Then you're better off staying away from him."

"I believe I didn't ask for your advice."

"I'm a wolf like him I know better than anyone. Especially more than a ignorant girl brought up with a silver spoon in her mouth."

My expression grew grim. He shouldn't be making assumptions like that, I am no fancy rich girl, just simply rich and how dare he insinuate than I'm anything like those snobby, bucked teeth, cake faced cows. "Button up your shirt nympho you'll catch a cold." I speed walked across the room my boots loud against the marble floor and forced myself out of the church.