Chasing His Kickass Luna Back

Abby

I had just turned eighteen, and I wasn't expecting the words that my father had uttered.

"Abby," he had said, “we found your fated mate. You'll be marrying him in the spring.”

The emotions that had passed through my mind at that time had ranged from excitement to fury. Finding my fated mate was one thing, but being married so soon? And why?

“He's from a good family,” my father had said. “You'll be happy, I promise. He's going to be an Alpha someday, I'm sure of it.”

But I was having none of it. When I met Karl, despite his handsome appearance and charming demeanor, I was furious. Our parents left us alone in the garden to get to know each other, but I just folded my arms and refused to even look his way.

Until he spoke, that is.

“Hey,” he said, his voice dropping to a conspiratorial tone. “Wanna go for a run?"

I hesitated, finally meeting his gaze. “What?”

“I said,” he repeated, “wanna go for a run?” As he spoke, he jerked his head toward the tree line, where the forest began.

“In our wolf forms?” I asked, furrowing my brow. Karl nodded.

I hesitated for a moment, unsure if it was a good idea. But when I glanced over and saw that our parents had long since disappeared, I knew we could get away with it; and I couldn't deny the safety and warmth I felt beneath Karl's brown-eyed gaze.

"Okay," I replied, a hint of excitement and nervousness in my voice.

We made our way to the tree line, and once we were out of sight, we shifted.

My fur was a beautiful, pristine white, while Karl's was a vibrant shade of red. We stood there for a moment, taking in the sight of each other in our wolf forms. The connection between us felt electric, as if our souls were speaking a language only we could understand.

Karl approached me with a playful nudge, and I reciprocated. We circled each other, getting closer and closer until our noses met. Our scents filled the air, sweet and intoxicating, and it filled us both with exhilaration.

With a shared glance, we took off, our powerful legs carrying us effortlessly through the forest. Snow sprayed up around us as we raced through the trees, weaving and dodging with grace and precision.

The sheer exhilaration of it all made my heart race, and I couldn't help but let out joyous yips of excitement.

Eventually, we came upon a breathtaking sight—a frozen creek that glistened in the winter sunlight. The ice sparkled like diamonds, creating a mesmerizing glow.

Karl and I shifted back into our human forms, our bodies tingling with residual energy from our run. I couldn't tear my eyes away from the enchanting scene in front of us. It was like something out of a fairy tale.

But before I could say anything, I felt a hand under my chin. I turned to see Karl staring down at me, his fingers brushing my cheek.

Our eyes locked, and in that moment, time seemed to stand still. The world around us faded away, leaving only the two of us, our souls laid bare.

And then, he leaned in, his lips meeting mine in a soft, sweet kiss.

It was our first kiss, and it was more magical than I could have ever imagined. Our lips moved together with a tender urgency, and I felt our souls intertwine in a way that words could never express.

When we finally pulled away, we were both breathless, our breaths creating white mist in the air. We gazed into each other's eyes, and at that moment, I knew.

Karl and I were truly fated.

It feels like hours have passed, and I'm still trapped in this frigid car, surrounded by the relentless snowstorm

The chill has seeped into my bones, making every minute feel like an eternity. I keep holding out hope that someone will arrive, and I keep myself warm by intermittently turning the car on in short bursts to keep myself from freezing to death.

But then, as I'm just starting to warm up for what feels like the millionth time, the car goes dark and quiet.

The battery just died

"God dammit!” I screech, slamming my freezing hands on the steering wheel. “Fuck you, fuck this, and fuck me!”