Adrian's touch still lingered on my skin.

It's been about half an hour since he left to make dinner for us. It's weird that someone is cooking for me instead of it being made by me. Adrian told me that I'm going to have to get used to it, and honestly I'm not opposed to this. Especially after years of not having a decent meal.

I've occupied myself with yet another Disney movie. I didn't realize how many I've missed out on besides the classics that I've grown up that my parents would watch with me. I'm planning on having a Disney movie marathon of all the ones I have missed and maybe even asking Adrian if he wanted to join. But I'm not sure if he would be up for that stuff or if I'm simply being to childish.

I don't care. I don't think I'll ever be to old to watch some Disney movies.

Whatever Adrian was cooking, it was getting harder to be patient. It smelled delicious. It was also hard to not want to be in his presence even though it hasn't even been an hour, but I'd like to blame it on the mate bond. All this new information I've been told, I'd like to say is making me constantly think about him more than I already do. This "mate bond stuff" is still a little confusing to me. I get the basics of what he was telling me and what I've heard in general, but is there a certain time when all of this is supposed to happen? I hope it's not too soon cause I really don't want to disappoint him anymore than I feel like I already do. Adrian seems very understanding, but I know that everyone has their limits and expectations, and with him being an alpha, I don't want to be any hindrance or a set back to him. It's bad enough he has to worry about me, but he also has a whole pack to look out for.

Clearing these thoughts out of my mind, I paused my movie and hopped off the bed. I changed into a big t-shirt and some fitted shorts that he bought for me earlier and made my way downstairs to the kitchen. My stomach growled with the thought of eating and I realized how much of an appetite I developed since being here.

As I was descending the stairs, I could hear voices conversating in the kitchen. One was a woman's voice, the other Adrian's.

Something in me was so defensive after hearing this woman's voice. I already didn't have a good feeling.

I decided to wait behind the corner of the wall. Partly because I wanted to find out for myself who this girl was, the other being that I didn't want to walk in mid-conversation and it be extremely awkward. I would most likely immediately retreat back up the stairs just to avoid confrontation.

"It won't be the same for us anymore will it?" I heard mystery girl say. Her voice had a smoothness to it with a hint of sadness.

"Katrina look," I heard Adrian reply, "This is my mate we are talking about. We both knew what would happen if either of us found ours. And yours is still out there. Being together is not an option at this point. Nothing will happen anymore between us."

I peaked around the corner and saw long, black hair, stopping mid-back. She was tall, tan, looked extremely fit and overall, model worthy. She was beautiful.

Standing in front of her was Adrian, stirring whatever he was making in a skillet, not even looking at her. She was definitely staring at him though. Almost like she was pleading with him.

She let out a long sigh before she put her head in both of her hands. From my point of view, it seems like this was someone that Adrian has dated in the past. It sounds like probably right before he was captured by Sir. Honestly, she seemed like they would've made a good couple. She was incredibly gorgeous and was clearly his type if he dated her. That feeling inside of me soon became sad with this thought. I shouldn't be thinking like that. I mean I am apparently destined to be with him, so I am his type right?

She raised her head and straightened herself to where she was closer to Adrian, even if they had a counter separating them. I'm beginning to identify this feeling as jealousy.

Must be this mate bond.

"I am trying my hardest not to disrespect you, but do you honestly think she'd make a good luna. Wasn't she abused for what, 10 years? That's a lot of build up that I feel like wouldn't sustain running a pack." She slightly smiled after this, hoping that this would change his mind.

Katrina, I think her name was, did make a bit of a point. I can't even talk to half of these people. I couldn't even walk into the kitchen and talk to my mate. How could I possibly even help run a pack?

Adrian stopped stirring when she made this statement. His muscles became so tense you could probably notice from a mile away. He turned towards her with what I can describe as a death stare.

"Try harder not to disrespect my mate, who is going to be your future Luna. She is one of the strongest people I know and thankfully it's not any worse. Get the fuck out."

Katrina looked like she just took a hit to the face. She stuttered trying to have a comeback, but this was the alpha we are talking about. Any order from an alpha usually goes.

It didn't register to me right away that she turned to exit the kitchen, and that I'm still standing behind the wall. Panic settled in by the time I decided to do anything about it. I turned to go up the stairs and if luck already wasn't on my side, I fell.

I fell going up the stairs.

I tried to compose myself, but sadly I am not in any condition to keep going with my escape plan. My knee was already starting to throb and I could hear footsteps coming my way. Why did I have to wear these stupid socks down here?

Without even turning around and the scent alone was enough to know that Adrian was standing behind me. "Kayla? Are you okay?" He bent down to help my pitiful body get off the first step. I was hoping to disappear but of course, nothing is going my way.

"Y-yeah," please floor just swallow me up, "I just wanted to see if the food was ready..."

I turned around to see a very concerned Adrian and Katrina was standing a little bit behind him, closer to the entrance of the kitchen.

"I was just about to come and get you. Something just came up," he said, tossing a glance over his shoulder at Katrina. She backed awkwardly towards the front door.

"I'll just be going.. right now," she said sheepishly. I glanced at her and we made eye contact. Looking me up and down with an emotion I couldn't make out, she headed out the front door. Her long, black hair being the last thing we saw. Adrian turned back to me. We were both standing up now. I was afraid to look him in the eyes. He had to have known that I heard the latter end of the conversation, and that's really all I had to hear to get the gist of everything.

He put his finger under my chin, lifting my head up to look at him. Guess he made that decision for me. "You hear all of that?" He asked. Knew it.

"I heard the part of where you guys used to be a thing.. and how she said I wouldn't be a good Luna," I replied honestly. I'm surprised neither of them picked up my scent, but with him cooking, they probably couldn't.

"Kayla, don't let what she said both-,"

"It's okay. Nothing that I haven't already thought about."

"Love, I don't want you to think like that. I meant what I said. You are the strongest person I know and can't imagine anyone going through what you did and remain the way you are." His eyes held so much passion as he was saying this. Taking my small hands in his he says, " And I wouldn't change anything about you. Period."

Giving him a small smile, I looked back to our hands. I don't think I'll ever get over this tingly feeling we had when our skin touched. I mean, I couldn't stop thinking about it before I came down here. Before my awkward presence decided to make an appearance. That brings me back to Katrina.

"So you guys used to date?" I asked. His eyebrows were raised, probably at the fact that decided to get right to it. There was a slight red tint that came across his cheeks, "Yeahhh," he drawn out, guiding me to sit on the couch, one of his hands still holding mine. "Katrina and I were I guess just temporarily seeing each other. We knew we would eventually find our mates but most people still choose to date until they do. I shouldn't have especially being an alpha, it would give her false hope of being the Luna. For both of us, it took longer than usual to find ours, but I never lost hope. And then I found you," he smiled, "And I'm glad I did."

It made me happy that he looked so content when he mentioned meeting me, but a part of me still was jealous that he was with someone like her. I couldn't help but to compare myself to her.

I guess I was silent for a while because he asked, "Are you good Love?"

"I'm okay. It's just she's beautiful, and I'm no where near to what she looks like."

The other girls from my old pack would never fail to remind me about how much different I looked from them. From my hair to my weight, I didn't really have the resources to fix anything about myself otherwise I would've. I eventually gave up.

"Exactly you're no where near her. You're even better. Trust me Kayla, you're everything and anything I could've asked for." My heart started beating fast. It was reassuring to hear and I'll definitely remember this moment. The hold he has over me is scary but I welcome it at the same time. Being with him is full of surprises and quite honestly, like he said before, I'm just going to have to get used it.

"So when can we eat?" I asked.

He laughed and without letting go of my hand, led me to the kitchen.

I couldn't wait for this food, and my Disney marathon.

Author's Note:

I know... I finally updated. What it's been a year? Maybe 2? I'm sorry guys and I really hope you guys like the chapter. Another one should be coming soon since I kinda have my life together now. But thanks for reading and vote!