I slowly moved out of the way so Lucas could enter the room. I mean it is his room so...

He slowly started to enter the room, seemingly like he was stalking prey. This only made my heart beat erratically in my chest.

Looks pretty feral, Kenna I think we should leave. He might attack.

Don't be a sissy Audrey, he can't hurt us. Remember? Besides he needs us to calm him down so he can shift back.

I didn't realize I was backing away from him until my back was against the wall. Great I'm being stalked by a huge wolf and I backed myself into a wall. What a smart person I am.

"Please don't hurt me."

I could feel my breath coming out in short burst and my eyes were slowly filling with tears. I was going to die tonight. At the hands, well paws, of my mate.

I slid down the wall till I could sit, covering my face with my small hands. I didn't want to watch as my mate tore me to shreds.

Five seconds passed and I risked a look up. Standing over me was Lucas, still in wolf form with his head tilted to the side.

He just continued to stare at me, like I was a puzzle he was determined to figure out. But this puzzle is so broken you can barely see the pieces.

I try to calm my breathing and close my eyes. The tears are slowly falling, breaking one of my own rules.

I feel a warm tongue lick my cheeks, removing my tears. I open my eyes to see sadness swarming Lucas' eyes. Once he is satisfied that there are no more tears falling from my eyes, he plops down with his head in my lap.

I have the urge to pet him and that's exactly what I do. My small fingers tangle in his dark fur. The thick and soft pieces of fur help calm me and I mindlessly continue to stroke his head.

He is so soft! Maybe he isn't so bad...

Told you Idiot!

Shut up Kenna!

As I stroke his head I feel the need to talk to him. Maybe that will make him shift faster? Didn't Luna Adeline say something about your mate always calming down from contact and your voice? Might as well try it.

"So Lucas... I'm sorry you had to see my scars. I'm really damaged and I understand if you want to reject me or send me away."

A loud whimper vibrates through my legs making my heart feel like it's breaking into a million pieces.

Mate thinks we don't want him! Stop speaking and being dumb! You are upsetting him!

I'm sorry Kenna what am I supposed to say hm?

How the hell should I know I'm just a wolf! Just talk to him about us or something! Just don't upset him!

"I didn't mean to upset you. I have a tendency to rant when I'm nervous so... Yeah I'll stop. Anyway my wolf says that I need to tell you about us so that's what I am gonna do. Unless you want me to stop talking."

Lucas just snuggles deeper into my lap. Alright talk it is.

"My name is Audrey Elaine Shepherd. I am 19 years old. My favorite color is cobalt blue. My name means noble strength. My wolf's name is Kenna, which means fire. I have never been able to mindlink and Kenna has always been defiant to my past Alpha. The one you killed, yeah him."

Slowly Lucas lifts his head and starts to stand. I think he is going to kill me. Instead he shifts. Instead of a wolf stands a very bare Lucas.

I can't help the blush that forms. I look down, not wanting to invade in privacy. My head slowly starts to lift against my will though.

Dammit Kenna!

Who me? I didn't do anything... Ok I made you look but you gotta admit it's a nice view.

Shut up Kenna!

She is right though. With muscle covering Lucas in all the right places is very attractive. He must never miss a gym day. Broad shoulders, long arms, strong hands. Very nice.

But what I didn't notice when I first woke up is that he has a tattoo on his left arm. A combination of winding lines, almost like vines climbing his arm and shoulder and a head of a wolf sits on his arm.

I keep my eyes trained on his tattoo, refusing to let my eyes wander lower.

"Like what you see Princess?"

Lucas' voice brings me back to reality and I look to his eyes. His eyes hold an amusement but also pride. Probably because I was caught checking him out.

I can feel the blush crawling up to my cheeks from my neck. Is that all I can do around him? A surge of confidence fills me, surprising Lucas and myself for what comes tumbling out of my mouth.

"I do enjoy the view. You're my mate and I will stare if I want! But you need to get some clothes on cause you are distracting me."

A smirk makes it way on Lucas perfect face and I can tell I just blew his ego up to an unbelievable size.

"Your wish is my command my Queen."

With that he turns around and walks to the closet. A real smile makes its way onto my lips.

What am I gonna do with him?