Chapter 10: A white fur

"I will be right out." I smiled, I headed into my closet and changed into a pair of jeans and a tank top. I took some spare clothes and shoes inside my bag. Luca is taking me into the woods today. He has been apologetic regarding his past behavior, which made me believe he cared about me. He wanted to show me how good a man he can be. I am no fool. I knew he liked me, maybe a bit more than I could imagine. I am still trying to be good, calm, and nice to him so I can figure this out, but his being this great can’t be good. I just got out of a relationship with Conrad, and I felt like I was enjoying spending time with him and forgetting why I was doing it. "Are you coming with us?" I asked Ares. "It would be fun if you did." "No!" He rudely said, I didn’t take it the wrong way, it’s Ares, he always acts like he has bipolar. One of these days, I’m going to ask him if he is. I headed outside where Luca stood beside the car.. I haven’t been outside for a while. When he asked me last night what would make me forgive him, I knew it would be my only chance to leave the house, and I took it. "Staring is considered rude, Luca." I grinned. "I can stare at what is mine." His, it felt unsettling and scary. I didn’t ask what he meant by that. I don’t have to put both of us in an awkward situation about our relationship. I like what we are doing, and not labeling it made me feel more comfortable, and I feel I am very close to making him answer all of my questions. My gaze catches the cottage house Luca told me about last night; he was able to open up to me a little. He told me how he would spend much of his childhood there. He never said anything more than that, and I didn’t push him. I made my way further into the woods when my eyes met a lake. "We can go fishin'," Luca said. "That’s a good idea, I know I can catch more fish than you." I bragged. That is something I was proud of. I always went to finish with my mother when I was little. We made money from the fish we sold, and we were able to have fun while doing it. "We will see about that, Ollie." Luca smiled. He is meant to be a fearful Alpha and not this. Why is he good for me? What did I mean to him? "Ollie," I asked. "It’s a new nickname we are working on." He said, and I chuckled. The last time someone gave me a nickname was a long time ago, even Conrad never gave me a nickname he w, as more comfortable calling my name. I can’t believe I would be racing with the alpha. I know he would be a lot faster than I am. I had the lowest rank as a werewolf. No one was willing to teach me much because they believed an omega could never amount to any greater good, but Luca believed in me. I missed my wolf. I haven’t changed since I got married to Conrad. I never felt the need to; Conrad made sure I didn’t. He was ashamed of my wolf, ashamed of people knowing a beta married an omega. "Don’t be nervous. Take out a breath and let her out." He whispered against my ear, and I smiled. "I can do this," I said. "Look at me," Luca said, his hand placed on my chin, tilting my head. My eyes fixated on his. His eyes were on mine, and I felt this feeling, am I using him as a rebound, an escape from my true reality, while hiding under the disguise of a stupid plan I am making? "Luc, what are you doing?." I asked. There was something about his eyes that captivated me, his blue eyes that held so much power and strength. Hehe could make the world obey him with just a stare. I see why he was chosen to be the alpha among his brothers. He saw potential in other people. He saw an Omega as I could do good. "Thank you." I smiled, our faces were close to each other, I felt his palm against my waist, we were inches away from each other. The heat radiated through my body. My eyes left his and focused on his lips. It felt like the world would come to a stop when his lips pressed against mine; it felt like a dozen butterflies escaped from my body. My lips froze for a minute before moving in sync with his. His tongue swept against my lips, leaving his mark on mine; our tongues danced together. I didn’t expect our first kiss to be this way. I always saw Luca to be rough, but he was gentle. He kissed me like I was an egg about to break. He treated me with respect; his hand never left my body, which gave a form of warmth. Fuck I can’t feel for him, I can’t fall for the man that I should be scared of, even though I know nothing about him. When he pulled his lips away from mine, I came to the harsh realization, I am using him as an escape from the pain Conrad inflicted on me. "Now you are ready," Luca whispered against my lips, and I smiled. I felt guilty for enjoying the kiss, a thought flickered through my mind. I don’t want to know as the woman who let the alpha into her pants, "What are you thinking about?" "Nothing, I’m ready." I smiled. A wave of heat radiated through my skin, and I felt my skin slowly changing into fur; my bones cracked. My knees touched the ground as I changed, and soon I could no longer feel my skin; it was replaced with white fur. My paws lay perfectly on the ground. Luca was shocked to see my fur, it was un-usual for an omega to have a white fur, I am unique just like my mother would always tell me, I remember growing up my clan thought I was a Luna because of my fur but after a throughly evaluation, it was known I could never be a Luna, I didn’t have what it takes. "A white fur," Luca said. "Change." My wolf replied. I watched as Luca changed into a bigger wolf than mine. He was a black one, just like I expected him to be. His blue eyes made him known wherever he went. He was known for these eyes and for his power. "There is no way I could outrun him." My wolf said. Luca and I had a good run; I never felt more alive. It felt more like myself having her out in the open. I suppressed my wolf for a long time; I thought I wouldn’t be able to recognize her. She is m, and no one could change that. We spent half of the day by the lake, having a snack and a conversation. Mostly spoke about his wolf. He told me about his past work, how he took over some small clans around the area. He spoke with so much pride and joy. "Do you think I could be leaving the house whenever I want?" I asked. "No." He replied. "I mean, it’s not safe." "No one knows me." I lived a quiet life with Conrad; he never showed me off to anyone. I only attended a few events with him, and since he didn’t let me work, I didn’t have many friends. I never spoke to anyone, not even my neighbors. "You have no idea how quickly words go around?" Luca said. "What do you mean?" I asked. "It’s not safe, can you just trust me? I will explain everything when it’s time." I didn’t push him to speak anymore. I would hate for us to fight because of this, especially when I am getting close to having him spill everything. I smiled at him and continued to eat. "It’s time to fish., I suggested. "We could go swimming," Luca suggested. "The water is freezing," I mumbled. "A wolf has a natural heat in their body." He said, and I rolled my eyes. I didn’t want to go for a swim, mostly because I didn’t come with a swimsuit, and I don’t want to swim in my lingerie, it would be weird. "No swimming, maybe next time." I smiled. After a couple of hours, Luca had an important meeting, and he kissed me before leaving. I could not ignore the stares I got from all the guards when it happened. I headed back into my room in shame. I didn’t realize it when I fell asleep, but I woke up past midnight to have a snack, and I tiptoed downstairs to the kitchen. Thank goodness there was spaghetti in the fridge. I quickly heated it and chopped up vegetables to make it fresh. "Spaghetti at midnight." I hear a voice, I knew who it was. I felt his hand around me, nuzzling against my neck. "I got hungry, did I wake you?" I asked. "I never slept," Luca said. I wanted to ask why, but I didn’t. I don’t want him thinking I am trying to intrude on his life after one kiss. He brushes his lips against my cheek and says beside me. "There is still more remaining." I smiled. "I’m not hungry, I could watch you eat." He suggested that it would be weird. I got a bit comfortable letting him watch me after eating. Luca took me back upstairs. "Maybe we can watch a movie, I said sheepishly. I didn’t want him to leave, and I didn’t want to come off strong by asking him to stay with me. I would hate to make him uncomfortable. "It’s okay if you don’t want to." "I would have loved to." He smiled. I was proud of my room; everything was arranged perfectly. I turned on the TV to start the movie, and Luca and I got comfortable on my bed. It took about twenty minutes before he fell asleep on my bed. He looked peaceful. I didn’t wake him up; I let him sleep beside me. I need to figure out what I am doing. Luca’s POV My eyes flicked open, my senses tensed when I realized I wasn’t in my room, the first thing that came to my mind was that someone had kidnapped me, that can’t be possible with all the guards around. My gaze studies the room until my eyes meet Olivia. I felt a wave of calmness run through my spine, and a form of ease flickered through my mind. When she suggested a movie last night, I didn’t expect I would fall asleep in my room. There was nothing I wanted more than waking up next to her. I thought of that the moment I saw her, but I didn’t want to scare her awa,y not y, et at least. My hands caress her hair, my lips find it’s place on her forehead, laying a kiss on it. She is perfection. The moment soon came to an end when I heard a knock on her door. "What do you want?.? I asked. "I figured I would find you here. We have a problem," Ares said. I can’t go a day without dealing with the throne.