My Fated Human Luna by TheNich29

My Fated Human Luna Chapter 168

21 It Might Be Hard

Jade POV

I head downstairs after I kiss Luna’s forehead. I don’t say anything to Luca because I don’t trust myself

with how hurt I feel. I’m so angry that the man that is supposed to love me is acting so cold to me.

Brooklyn jumps up when she sees me coming down the stairs. “Are you ready to go talk to Autumn?”

As she gets closer, I can feel the concern rolling off her. “Jade, what’s wrong with you.” “Let’s go talk to

Autumn and we can talk about me after. I linked Ruby to meet us at the cottage.” I’m grateful when she

doesn’t push me right now. We arrive at the cottage and Autumn is sitting on the porch waiting for us.

She doesn’t look any better than she did when I saw her earlier. I walk up the stairs until I’m standing in

front of Autumn. I reach out my hand and she takes it. Once we are inside, we all sit on the couch.

“Ruby is on her way.” I just finish getting the words out of my mouth when the door flies open. Ruby

rushes in and flops down across from us. “Alright, Autumn tell us what the hell is going on with you.”

She takes a deep breath and I hate the sadness I feel from her. “I found my mate.” My eyes must be

like saucers. “What the hell Autumn? Did he hurt you? Is that why you’re so sad?”

Thoughts of Luca pop into my own mind, making my heartache. I expected finding my mate to be like

most wolves. We would meet and accept each other. “No, he didn’t hurt me. He doesn’t even know I’m

his mate.” Now I’m really confused. “How could he not know that he’s your mate Autumn,” Brooklyn

asks, and Autumn looks at Ruby. “Connor is my mate.” There is silence and I don’t understand why she

didn’t tell us. I hate that she has been suffering alone. “How am I supposed to win my mate when he

has no idea who I am to him? It’s not like I will see him every day. My wolf and I already love him and

he may never be ours.” I pull her into a hug understanding exactly how she is feeling. “No way am I

going to let that happen”, Ruby says. Her rant pulling us out of our pity party. “Autumn, I will speak with

my father, but I am sure he will agree. I am bringing Connor here and you are going to tell him

everything. If he doesn’t accept you, then he is a dumba**.” “Ruby, I love that you want me to have my

mate but you know that is too risky. If he doesn’t want me, then he will be a human with knowledge of

our kind.” My sister smiles and I know she has some type of plan. “You and your mother are very

powerful witches. You can just erase those memories. I think he might surprise you, but if he doesn’t,

then there is no risk to the pack or our kind.”

Autumn practically tackles Ruby. “Thank you, Ruby”, Autumn says, and I’m glad she will get her chance

for her happily ever after. I try not to think about the fact that I won’t. “Now tell us what is up with you

Jade”, Brooklyn asks. I had hoped she would forget about earlier, but no such luck. I look at Ruby and

she has sympathy in her eyes. “I also met my mate.” “Holy shi*t, what is happening” Brooklyn says,

making me laugh. “He knows I’m his mate, but he doesn’t want me.” Growls echo in the room and they

all look angry. “What do you mean he doesn’t want you” Brooklyn says. “Do you remember the

hatchling I found?” They all nod and I continue. “Her name is Luna and her father is my mate.” “You are

mated to the king of dragons” Autumn says. “I was supposed to be, but he has made it clear that he

isn’t interested in having me for a mate. He tried to give me the it’s not you speech.” My sister growls

and I pull her into a hug. “I’m just glad that Maverick realizes how lucky he is and has accepted your

bond.” The girls squeal as they notice Ruby’s mark for the first time. They congratulate my sister. I get

up to go make something for us to eat since we didn’t have lunch. I’m just putting the water on to boil

when I get a link from my father that they need me for Luna.

I turn the stove off and rush through the cottage. I stop long enough to tell the girls I’m leaving before I

take off for the pack house. The girls are running behind me. When I reach my father’s office, I can

hear Luna crying and it hurts my heart. I rush inside and my eyes meet Luca’s. They are pleading and I

walk over taking Luna from his arms. She quiets as I hold her to my chest. I walk over and take a seat

on the couch without a word. “Jade” I hear before a growl rips through the room. I look up to see

Brooklyn staring at the man with his arm around another woman. Oh sh*t apparently none of us are

going to have an easy mating.

Brooklyn POV

I’m in shock when Autumn says that Connor is her mate and Jade says that the dragon king is hers. It

seems the goddess has a sick sense of humor right now. Believe me, I trust her completely, but that

doesn’t mean I have to agree with how hard this is for everyone. Mating should be the most natural

thing for all of us, but it has been anything but that for my family. I notice Jade leave the room when we

are congratulating Ruby. I know she is happy for Ruby but I can’t imagine how hard it is to think your

mate doesn’t want you. When she rushes back yelling that she has to leave because something is

wrong with Luna, my heart squeezes in my chest. I know she feels connected to that little girl. We all

follow after her, but we can barely keep up. As I make my way up the stairs the scent of pineapple

invades my nose and Vera is losing her mind. “Mate” she growls and inside the office is the most

beautiful man I have ever seen. I already know he isn’t a wolf, but seeing his arm wrapped around a

raven-haired woman makes my wolf see red. I growl louder than I ever have in my life. I feel both angry

and hurt seeing my mate touch someone else. Everyone’s head whips toward me. I watch the man

unwrap his arm from around the woman before he steps toward me.

“Love, look at me” he says. I’m breathing heavily, trying to control Vera. He is standing in front of me

and I’m not sure how I’m supposed to respond. Everything in me wants this man but he obviously is

with someone else. “Look at me”, he says, and I do as he asks. His eyes are so blue that they could

put the ocean to shame. I feel tingles on my face where his hand caresses. I should pull away, but I

can’t bring myself to do it. Before I know what’s happening, I’m wrapped in strong arms. I can’t help but

give into the feeling of comfort despite all the thoughts swimming around in my mind. I hear the door

close and I pull back. We are alone in the room and I step away from him. I miss his touch, but I can’t

think straight and ask my questions wrapped in his arms. “What is your name beautiful mate?” “My

name is Brooklyn. What is yours?” “My name is Sherman.” “What is your girlfriend’s name?” I know I

sound like a jealous brat, but right now I don’t care. “Brooklyn, Esme is my companion nothing more.”

“What the hell does that mean?” I don’t even try to keep the anger from my voice. If he thinks I’m

stupid, then he has another thing coming. “In our kingdom we don’t often find our mates. It can be a

very lonely life. So, we can choose to be companions or take a chosen mate.” “That sounds like a

girlfriend to me.”

“It is totally different. Yes, we hold hands and hug, but there is nothing more. It is not romantic in

anyway. We go to the movies, make dinner, and share a space. It’s like having a roommate.” “Do you

love her?” “Yes, I do.” “My heart breaks at his words.” “I have known Esme since we were children. I

care deeply for her but not the way I feel for you. I have never wanted to be intimate with Esme. You

are the only woman I want to be with. The only woman I want to mark as mine.” I hear a knock on the

door and the woman he called Esme pokes her head back in. Vera growls but I push her to the back of

my mind. This woman didn’t do anything to us for her to feel our wrath. She didn’t know Sherman was

our mate. “Brooklyn, can I talk to you for a moment.” I nod and she comes in. She looks at Sherman

“alone.” He nods this time and leaves the office. She is very pretty woman and honestly, I’m waiting for

the mean girl speech. Where she tells me he is hers and I can’t have him. “Brooklyn, I’m sorry that

Sherman had his arm around me when you walked into the office. I wasn’t feeling well and he was

simply helping me stay steady on my feet.” I search her eyes for any sign of deceit, but I see nothing

but sincerity. “I am Luca’s cousin, so I became Sherman’s friend, my default. I was smart and magically

savvy, but I wasn’t strong or liked. I think Sherman felt like he needed to protect me. It developed into a

strong friendship and since neither of us had mates, we decided to live together. It can be lonely when

you don’t have a mate. I promise you that there is nothing but friendship between us. I am so happy

that he found you and I hope we will be friends too.”

Sherman POV

I head into the hallway and I’m so happy but scared at the same time. Jade is holding Luna, but she is

shooting daggers at me. I understand why, but I would never hurt Brooklyn. I walk over to her. I look

down the hall at my best friend who is looking everywhere but at Jade. If he wasn’t king, I would kick

his a** but he out ranks me. “Jade, I swear to you I have waited for Brooklyn and I will never hurt her.”

Her icy look melts and she smiles. “You better not because if you think that Alpha males are scary, they

have nothing on Alpha females.” I like Jade and I hope that Luca pulls his head out of his a** before he

loses his chance at happiness. I lower my voice and pray he doesn’t hear me. “He is in pain because

his chosen mate died giving birth to that beautiful little girl. I know he is being an i***t right now, but

don’t give up on him. I think if Luna has anything to say about it, he will realize what she already has,

that you are her mother and his mate”, I say pointing at Luca. The door to the office opens and Esme

walks out, followed by Brooklyn. I don’t know what I expected but when she wraps her arms around my

waist, I say a prayer of thanks to goddess. I must be smiling from ear to ear because the Alpha walks

over and slaps my shoulder. “Don’t smile yet, you have to tell her fathers that you are taking their pup

away.” My smile doesn’t waiver because I will face anything I have to in order to have Brooklyn by my

side.

We all head back into the Alpha’s office to wait for Brooklyn’s parents to arrive. I notice that Luca keeps

looking at Jade when he thinks no one will notice. “You better figure this out before we are ready to

head back to the kingdom,” I link him. He looks back at me and I can tell he wants to tell me to f**k off,

but he knows I’m right. “How can I do that to Cynthia? It’s been three months and I’m just going to

move on and be happy with someone else.” “Yes, I knew Cynthia and that is what she would want.

Your daughter has already given you her vote. Now you just need to let yourself be happy.” A door

opening brings me out of the conversation with Luca. Two very large men and a petite woman walk in.

If looks could kill, I would probably be dead. Brooklyn’s hand is firmly in mine. “Sherman, these are my

brother-in-laws, Jonathon and James and their mate Jocelyn.” I stand and Brooklyn does the same. “It

is a pleasure to meet you, sirs and ma’am.” They both growl and Brooklyn steps in front of me but not

before Jocelyn turns to them. “What did I tell you before we came in here?” It’s comical to see these big

strong men being handled by their mate but I don’t dare smile. “You will welcome him to our family or

so help me goddess you will both be very sorry.” “Jocelyn she is our little girl” one of the men whines

and again I almost chuckle. “He is her mate and that is what is supposed to happen. Do you think my

father thought I wish my daughter would have mates from another pack? No, but he has always been

kind to you and now you both do the same for this young man.” “Fine” they say in unison.

They turn extending their hands to me and I shake them both before Jocelyn wraps me in a hug.

“Welcome to our family. Now, I know Brooklyn will be leaving with you, but I expect you to bring her

back to see us often.” “Of course, ma’am.” “None of that ma’am stuff, mom or Jocelyn will do just fine.”

“Of course, Jocelyn.” We speak for a little while longer and Brooklyn leaves with her parents to get her

things. Lake and Gabby are watching their daughter tend to Luna with smiles on their faces. I can see

the anger on Lake’s face when he looks at Luca because he is causing her pain. Luca stands “would it

be alright if I spoke to Jade alone.” Gabby and Lake look at Jade and she nods. We all leave the room

and I hope that he does what’s right, not only for Luna, but for himself. I know their mating won’t be

easy, but nothing worth having ever is.