Luna Catherine bit her lip, from forming further words while I began to meddle with my watch as if it was the most fascinating thing ever.

"So this was what you had planned for huh?" Lincoln let out a dry chuckle. There's something about his voice that stirred unwanted emotions in me. Two things didn't make me want to look up. First, it was something between his mum and him. I needn't hear about it.

Second, I didn't want to look into his eyes. I'll lose myself, all because of the brainless mate bond.

"Linc, I was just asking her. I can't live like this!" His mother exclaimed. "This is punishment..." she crossed her arms to protest.

"Punishment?" He scoffed.

"Dr. Lovecraft will be doing the same as Dr. Thornton. She'll report to me about you as soon as the checkups are done."

Through out the whole session he stood by watching us like a hawk. Shouldn't he be busy doing Alpha duties, whatever they may be. I felt disoriented, but still managed to get the job done. I began doing everything mechanically rather than having to talk through procedures to the Luna. I felt bad but I had no choice. And plus she wasn't in the best moods either, since her son caught her in the act.

"You're doing well Luna."

"Catherine!" She interrupted me. To which I nodded with a smile.

"Please take your medications on time and never skip meals." I spoke as she smiled at me.

"And... a small little treat one in a while can be allowed." My last sentence made her face glow so much, it felt priceless.

The Alpha cleared his throat as he walked towards me, leaving a few feet gap. My gaze met with his scrutinizing eyes, that was directed to me. I guess he thought I played along with his mother.

"If you don't believe me, you could ask Alex or anyone to check her. I'm sure they'll say the same." I looked away. It was my first time speaking to him.

The feelings I had for him were so strong, it hurt. The pull was too powerful, I could feel it when he's just inches away from me.

"I believe you." He spoke without a second thought. I glanced at him once more, his posture was relaxed and calm. No more the examining look but there was something more. I could feel even Heera was taken a back by his eyes. I sensed a kind of longing? Pain?

Or maybe I'm going crazy.

"Well! That was great news." The Luna cheered for herself standing up. Thankfully interrupting our stares at each other.

"Would you like to stay for lunch darling?"

"No thank you! I really need to head back to the hospital." I replied to Catherine.

"I see..." she looked between Lincoln and myself, "Linc, drop her on your way son."

He straightened himself as if agreeing to his mother's command. There's no way I'll ever be alone with him.

"There'll be no need for that really, I drove here." I quickly grabbed my belongings and bid farewell to the lovely lady.

Turning to him, giving him a curt nod, I walked out.

"Like a fucking boss!" Heera purred.

"What are you talking about?" I asked.

"You didn't let him see you as a weakling." She spoke with pride.

Lincoln Hunters

"She's blocking me out completely." Kai kept growling all throughout mother's check up,

"She isn't even trying to communicate with me." I snapped back at him in my head.

She seemed completely carefree about the bond. The nights after I met her has been terrible. It hurt like a fucking bitch when you're ignored by your own mate. My very own mate.

As soon as she entered the pack house, I didn't know how my feet carried me towards her. Thankfully that also made me find out what my mother had been up to as well. All throughout my conversation with mum, my mate sat there on the edge of the bed with her left leg crossed over her right, fiddling with her watch with no care about my presence. She was elegant, silent and looked very enlightened. Her silence spoke words to me. She neglected me, she already hates me. The thought clenched my heart.

"You brought this upon yourself." Kai prodded.

Listening to the trees sway, as the moonlight gleamed through my balcony.

I watched the gorgeous girl fast asleep on my bed, without any care in the world. She was enough, Sarah made things right for me when it wasn't. She loved me as much as I loved her. Luckily for us she never met her mate, she gave herself to me. Even though my parents never approved of our relationship, I gave her a special place in the pack and in my heart. Making sure everyone respected her and treated her well, after all she was the Beta's sister too. She deserved it.

I used to thank the moon goddess for giving me this precious woman.

Tonight I look up at her for answers, that I'm afraid of asking myself.

"Babe..."

"Good morning..." I heard someone purring into my ears and they kept grinding below my waist straddling me.

Humming in response I gave her a small smile hoping she'll let me fall back asleep since I hadn't found any rest last night.

"Lincoln.... wake up..." Sarah kept murmuring in my ears while rubbing her core against me. I groaned and held her hips from moving further. Squinting my eyes at her, I noticed she was completely naked above me.

"Are.." a yawn escapes my mouth, "are you wearing make up?" I laugh, she clearly wasn't wearing any last night.

"Yes!" She bites her lip, drawing circles on my chest.

"Too bad, you forgot to wear some clothes on huh?" I smirked.

"Linc, it's been a while. I want you now..." she fiddled with my sweatpants before pulling it down to meet my shaft. All her movements had made me hard.

"Relax and let me take care of you Alpha..." she spoke secductively along my lips.

It sure had been a while since I met Amelia, I haven't really slept with Sarah. Something didn't feel right about it.

I need to figure this shit out, I need to clear my head. And the only way, is to speak to my mate. I visited the hospital a few times hoping to talk to her, but she made no appearance. When mum insisted that I dropped Amelia at the hospital I thought it was the best time, but no! She fucking refused even then, clearly not comfortable being in the same space with me. Fuck that hurts.

There was something else too, that I never knew Kai and I needed. Her scent. I needed a whiff of it like a drug everyday, to get going, hence paying unnecessary visits to the hospital. I heard her laugh with the kids, the sweetness in her voice show immense care upon her patients.

Alex mentioned she was doing a fine job, everyone loved her. She had a very intriguing character, she seemed closed off. It was quite difficult to figure out what was happening in that little head of hers.

One thing though, every time she looks into my eyes. I could see the effect of the bond beginning to pick up but as soon as she realizes it, she just blocks me out.

Shouldn't I be thankful for it, shouldn't I be glad she's accepted what's going on with me and Sarah? I need to talk to Amelia.

I sudden movement brought me out of my thoughts and made me sit up abruptly.

"Fuck! Sarah!" I felt agitated, only then realized Sarah was on top of me positioning herself on my member.

"Um babe?" I spoke only earning a moan from her.

"Let's grab a condom, hmm?"

"But Linc, it isn't necessary. Don't you think it's about time we start a family?" She asked.

Pups? I hadn't thought about it. Feeling Kai pacing back and forth I knew he was fuming over the idea too.

"Sarah-"

"Alpha, please head to the training grounds now!" Matt mind linked me.

Thankfully Matt called out for me. "I need to hurry!" Gently placing her on the bed, I began my day.