The next day emerged and Adrian and I were both in a car going somewhere. It's somewhere because I have no idea, that is, where we are going.

When I woke up this morning, more like the afternoon, Adrian said he had a surprise for me. He told me to shower and he would get me some clothes to change into. For the past few weeks that I've been living there, I have supported nothing but his sweatpants or boxers, that barely fit me, and big T-shirt's. Sometimes I would just wear his t-shirt's.

Around 2, I was finished getting ready, with his help. Then he led me to the garage where he had more cars than I thought. When we pulled up last time I didn't see any, just the SUV we were in. He chose one of his other cars.

So here we are now. And I'm becoming impatient.

"Can you please tell me?" I asked with a whine.

"Love, it's a surprise. I'll just say that you're going to really appreciate it." Adrian was driving with one hand on the wheel and the other on the gear shift. He was wearing a black long sleeve shirt that he rolled up to his elbows and had dark blue jeans on. He had a jacket laying on the console in between us for the cold weather that is approaching quickly. It's a lot colder than what it was when we escaped.

Meanwhile I'm wearing some black sweatpants he owns and a long sleeve t-shirt. My wardrobe hasn't changed as you can tell.

I also had a jacket. It smelled like him so I'm not surprised that he owns it too.

"The suspense is killing me."

He chuckled, "The suspense will be over soon."

I huffed in agitation. I used to always somewhat now what someone's "surprise" was for me. It wasn't hard for me to figure out. But this time he is always one step ahead of me. I have literally no clue.

"You're so hard to understand," I voiced out what I was thinking.

"Not any more harder than you," was his curt reply. He had me there.

Adrian turned into a street that led to a big parking lot filled with so many cars. There were children holding their parents hands, teens enjoying their time with their friends, and couples enjoying each other. The building was huge and very live and busy. It hit me that we were at the mall. A big one.

Adrian parked in one of the spots furthest away from the mall and the busy-ness. He cut the ignition off and blew out a breath.

"So this is your surprise. I thought that we could spend the day together with buying you some new clothes and just getting a look around. If it's to much for you, we can do it another day." He looked very on edge explaining this to me. I know that he wants to help in any way that he can and I appreciate that so much about him. And I know that he is really trying so why shouldn't I try also?

I smiled at him and reached my hand unintentionally to hold his. The sparks happened again and it is still as strong as ever. Maybe even better now. Seeing this, he held my hand back and squeezed tightly.

"It's fine Adrian. I'm looking forward to wearing something else other than your clothes," I laughed, trying to lighten everything up. And it is true it would be nice to see what style I look in the best other than what I've been wearing over the years. Big T-shirt's and boy clothes.

"My clothes definitely don't look bad on you though, sweetheart," he replied, pulling me in closer. I started to blush and tried pulling my hand away from him so I could get away from him before I got even more red. He laughed.

"That's not the point."

"Of course it isn't," he said sarcastically, rolling his eyes.

Adrian opened his door and went around to my side to open the door for me. Before I could even take my seatbelt off, he did it for me and took my food hand to help me out of the car. Then after that he put the jacket around me, to keep me away from the new cold that surrounded me. He was being so gentle

"You know you don't have to treat me so, i don't know, like a princess. I'm able to do some things myself.." I trailed off. I didn't want to seem mean at all, but also I didn't want him to think that I couldn't do anything and that I was at least showing some progress.

"Trust me, you're a princess in my eyes. And theirs." He motioned to everyone that was around us. It seems that we were at everyone's undivided attention. Even though he's been back for a few weeks, people are still so surprised to actually see him back. Maybe even in person. But it's also a surprise that to them that he brought someone with him. Let alone his mate.

I have to look more into that now that I think about it. Especially all of the qualifications of being a Luna.

Over the few weeks, Ive been weighing myself like I was requested too. I've been gaining some, i'm pretty sure I have put on atleast 10 pounds now I think. Adrian bought me these special drinks that are supposed to help with that. I've also been eating as much as I could. I never knew food could taste as good as it does. And there's so many different dishes that Adrian fixes that says is part of tradition in his family.

I have to get to know him more.

As we walked in the mall, going past all of the stares from his pack members, I realized how big the mall truly was. There were two escalators on each side in front of me. It was busy in the center and I could see the food court a little more forward. The air was warm so i took off the jacket and looked around in 'ah'.

"It's huge isn't it?" Adrian came up behind me. He placed his hands on my shoulders and started rubbing them.

"That's not even the word for it," I said at loss for breath, "I don't think I've been in a mall this big before." I think it had at-least three floors in it.

"My pack has one of the biggest malls in America," he said confidently, "Not to brag or anything."

He jokingly tapped my shoulder and started walking forward. It's crazy to me how close I've become with him and vice-versa. It just seems like something is there that lets him in so easily. I just have to become more familiar with other people and I should be considered a little normal. A normal mate. A normal Luna. I just keep thinking about those. But right now, I felt scared to walk and be around all of these people. Especially with their not so subtle stares.

"So do you already have an ideal style that you like? I know I'm a guy but I should know a little bit. I grew up with a sister." Adrian was holding my jacket and he was walking towards the escalator.

This was the first time I was hearing about any of his family. I wonder if his sister knows about me. But then again the only person that I've talked to besides him was Jacob and I could barely even do that. Up till now, this is the most social based Im going to get right now. And hopefully Adrian spread the message that I'm not that social as I should be. I'm working on it though and do not want to keep being anti social.

"I don't really know what I want, but I didn't know that you had a sister." I want to find out why. Maybe a female could've helped me out during this too. I do appreciate Adrian don't get me wrong. But still, it would be different to have a female viewpoint.

"She's not really my sister, but my parents took her in after her parents were killed in an accident. She was only 3 and I was 4 so when people asked I just said she was my sister," he explained. He had an expression where he was going back in time in his mind. Playing back his old memories.

His sister sounded like she had a very special place in his heart and I would one day hopefully meet her. I've always wanted a "sister" or someone that I could've related growing up. But I was an only child.

"What's her name?"

"Brielle. But sometimes we call her Elle," he chuckled.

I smiled to myself after hearing him talk about her. It's nice to hear about how his life was. I just wish I could've known him sooner.

We walked into a smaller store that was obviously for girls. I could already see a few things I've seen the other girls wearing. More of the winter things were out like the sweaters and the long-sleeve shirts. I saw beanies on a stand near the register and some scarves. The winter season was approaching quickly so I might as well get some of what everyone else was wearing.

I walked over to a long, thick, deep red sweater. It was tightly knitted and it looked like it would fit. I took it off the hanger to get a better look at it.

When I looked up to tell Adrian I found something, I saw everyone throughout the store already looking in my direction. Some were smiling and some others were whispering to their friends while looking at me. I couldn't hear that well of what they were saying, considering I wasn't fully shifted. It just sounded muffled.

The more I looked it just seemed like it was getting worse. I could hear. They were wondering who I was, the younger ones. Some people already knew who I was from when we went to the diner. I don't think I'll ever get used to them. Adrian said to try to ignore them and he would tell them to go easy considering my situation. I wouldn't be surprised if everyone knew my story.

I started to become anxious and the room felt like it was getting smaller. I just heard so many whispers and talking and pointing. It was getting to be so much. I clenched the shirt close to me and in the moment, it was my only source of comfort.

His hands came across my shoulders and Adrian turned me around to face him. "Kayla, are you okay?" he asked in a soft tone.

My attention immediately went on him.

"Yeah, I'm fine." I didn't want him to worry about me right now. I wanted it to be a good day where my problems won't get in the way of anything.

"Love, I called your name like 4 times trying to ask if you liked something and you were shaking," he explained. I instantly felt bad. I wish all of this could be normal and we could continue on with our day. We haven't even been here that long. It's just that when I'm usually around people, they are always talking about me or about to do something bad to me. I wasn't well liked before and I didn't expect it to be different.

"I'm sorry Adrian. I just think that everyone is.. talking about me," I trailed off, "They keep staring."

Adrian looked up from me and seemed to notice what I was talking about. His jaw clenched while his eyes roamed with a brightened look. Everyone started to look more at the clothes like they were supposed too and the whispering stopped. They weren't looking anymore. Adrian looked back down at me. He was so much taller than me.

"Is that better?" he asked, tucking my hair behind my ear.

"H-how did you do that? How did they know?" I was genuinely confused. It's like that thing again that I was left out of at my old pack. Everyone seemed to know about everything, even the kids and I'd be the only one that didn't know.

"It's the pack mind link. I can communicate with them. But they can't with me. Only the other powers can like my beta, Jacob. And soon you. When you become the Luna."

That's why I didn't know stuff before. A mind link. It was distant in my mind; kept in the back. My parents were mind linked by the beta before that day.

I nodded my head in understanding. If I were to become their Luna, I don't want them to think I'm weak. But I am. There's no hiding it and you can look at me and just tell. I mean apparently I'm underweight and I have my whole wrist in a cast. And Im scared of stares. What kind of leader is that?

Seeing my distress, Adrian picked up another shirt near by. It was a blue long sleeve shirt made of cotton. It was cute.

"Let's go try these on Love." He said with that bright smile that always makes me feel better.

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