NALINA ROMIREZ

The place was extremely boring.

All I wanted to do was go to school but I couldn't. I couldn't stand the torture of being alone when I craved some fresh air. My mind hasn't been in a good place lately and I didn't really know why.

It felt like was something was missing and I wondered if it was him.

Was I craving him?.

I shook the thought from my head but it came back almost immediately. The day he introduced me to his pack and then kissed me something inside me felt different. I couldn't explain it but I felt like I was more desperate to be around him. I've never felt this attraction to any other guy before so the feeling was foreign.

I stared at the ceiling wondering when Mr. Grayson will finish rebuilding my hand. I felt empty and half human without it. I sat up and took the chocolate bar from off the table. There was no way I could pull it with just one hand so I bit into the bag until it was exposed.

I wouldn't say my life sucked but having one hand did. It's like I'm half the person I am which makes me feel different and unnormal. It never bothered me before so why all of a sudden it did?.

Maybe it was because I had an Alpha mate who doesn't know about my secret yet. How will he react?. How will the pack react to a Luna with only one hand?. Why me?. Why was I so different?. Why was I born this way?. Why couldn't I be perfect?.

I felt the tears brimmed to my eyes but I quickly wiped them. My family always tell me that I was beautiful so why does no guy ever approached me?. But did I really want them to?. Once they find out my secret I know they'll judge me and then leave.

I sighed deeply as I finished the chocolate bar. I was still hungry so I got up to leave my room. I was about to open the door when there was a knock. I didn't have to ask who it was because my body started to feel weak.

Only one person could do that to me.

Mykel.

I stepped back, panic starting to rise inside me. I didn't want him to see me like this. There was another knock and I ran to the bathroom. I locked the door and slid down to the floor. I wanted to disappear but I knew I couldn't.

A few seconds later I heard my bedroom door opened. His scent got stronger and that made my body even weaker.

"Lina?"

I stayed quiet as I heard his footsteps coming closer towards the door. I wrapped my arm around myself as tears welled up in my eyes. I never wanted to be perfect for anyone but I wanted to be for him. But that was only a wish that would never come true.

"Lina, please come out. I need to know you're ok".

My body started shaking and that's when the tears fell. I heard him sigh from the outside before knocking a few more times.

"Princess, please come out before I break this door down!"

My eyes widen and I stood up immediately. I didn't want that to happen so I mustered up all the courage I had and unlocked the door.

I stepped back when I heard him opening it.

He pushed it open and stood there with an expression I couldn't quite read. I was feeling so weak so I placed my back against the wall and wrapped my arm around myself. I didn't meet his eyes for a second because I was afraid of what I would see.

Disgust. Repulsion. Rejection.

"Lina"

I still refused to look at him so I stared at the floor which was somehow fascinating to me. He walked up to me and placed two fingers under my chin. He lifted my head so my eyes were now gazing into his. I didn't see what I expected.

There was no disgust or repulsion.

There was only sincerity.

"Baby, fuck!", he said before pulling me into his arms. My face was pressed against his chest and I whimpered as I tried to calm myself down. His hand ran up and down my back caressing it as he comfort me.

Once my tears had stopped I pulled away but still refused to meet his eyes. I didn't know what his thoughts were and I was eager to find out. He laced his fingers between mine and guided me from the bathroom.

I sat on the bed with his hand still in mine but I didn't look at him.

"What happened to your hand?", was his first question which I'm sure will be followed by many more. My mouth opened to answer but no words came out.

"Baby please, I want to know what happened. I need you to talk to me", he said before released his hand and stood up.

"Does it even matter?. You can't be mated to a half human", I said as the tears started to spill. I've never felt this emotional in my entire life.

"Baby, I could care less how you look!. I'm just curious as to what happened so please talk to me", he replied before reaching out and grabbing my chin. I jumped at the sudden impact but relaxed once he rest his forehead against mine.

"You're still beautiful Lina, I don't care how you look", he said before pulling back and staring into my eyes. I was so lost in them as if I was searching for something. They seemed to be staring right into my soul.

I exhaled before wiping my eyes and looking back at him. He would've found out eventually so I couldn't really say anything. If I were to be his Luna I had to be truthful with him. This was still too soon but everything happens for a reason even if I don't know what the reason was.

"I...I was born like this", I whispered not too loud but enough for him to hear. He caressed my cheek ushering me to continue and so I did.

"My parents knew things would be different for me growing up because I was half the time helpless and needed assistance with everything I did. By the time I was eight my parents had invested alot of money to construct a prosthetic hand for me. It was the best thing that ever happened to me. When I was my in teen years my dad had it changed to a more advanced one to match my teenage body".

I took a few breaths to regain my composure since I was talking for a while. Mykel had a look of sympathy in his eyes as he continued caressing my cheek.

"I was at school yesterday when I felt a pain in my arm. When I checked the joint which attached my own flesh from the hand was tearing apart. It's currently being rebuild but I don't know how long it will take", I finished off before playing with the hem of my shirt. I bit my lip as I waited for him to say something.

Anything!.

"The way you're biting your lip is driving me crazy, unless you want me to pin you down on the bed I suggest you stop".

My cheeks heated up as I instantly released my bottom lip. I averted my eyes which I found myself being too good at. My heart was hammering against my chest wondering how can one guy affect me so much.

"I felt something was wrong yesterday that's why I called you. My wolf was restless and I was beyond worried. I just wish you had trusted me enough to tell me sooner", was his next words as his eyes landed on my lips.

"I'm sorry. I just didn't know how you'd react. I mean you're an Alpha, what will your pack think of me being this way?", I asked quietly wanting to stare at the floor but he held my chin up.

"Our Pack will accept you. Being this way doesn't make you any less human Lina, it doesn't change my feelings for you"

I found myself smiling as his words replayed over in my head. I heard a small chuckle from him before he pulled me closer to his muscular body.

"Thank you for accepting me Mykel. I'm sorry you had to find out like this", I told him softly as I enjoyed the warmth of his body.

I could feel my body vibrating against his. Our chests were touching and I fought with myself to not reach out and grip his abs through his thin, blue shirt.

"It's ok baby, as long as you're mine that's all that matters. Even if you had one eye I would still find you attractive".

I brushed crimson at his compliment. I've never been complimented like this before and it was a really good feeling.

"Now that's out of the way, can I kiss you?", he said blunty eyeing my lips once more.

"Yes", I replied without hesitation.

He smirked before cupping my cheeks and attaching his lips to mine. Being kissed wasn't something to be rushed. It's good to explore each other's mouth and taste.

And that's what Mykel and I were doing.

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