The Luna's Hidden Destiny

(Tristan)

I looked over towards the passenger seat, glancing at Sadie as she stared out of the window. Her eyes were wide and full of excitement. I know Mila has never been to the city but neither has Sadie and I can’t wait to be the one to take her. The past two days have been nothing but incredible..it blows my f*****g mind how happy and optimistic I am being..truly.

As soon as I told her to give me a chance, to give us a chance she has finally opened up to me. We haven’t been intimate yet but I feel like a damn love-sick teenager. Just the subtle touches or looks she gives me alone are enough to drive me f*****g insane.

I know I can’t push this though, I have to tread carefully. From what I suspect Sadie had never been close to anyone like this. Just one brush of my hand against hers and her face burns the most beautiful shade of pink I have ever seen.

I reached over, grabbing her hand as I interlaced our fingers, making her look at me with surprise. I could feel Blake and Lottie’s eyes burning into me from here..of course, they wanted to ride with us but I made the conscious decision to ignore them completely.

‘Are you excited?’

I asked Sadie through our link, making her nod her head nervously.

For f***s sake, why was she so damn cute. This side of Sadie was so sweet and innocent. I was still getting used to it. The Sadie I had come to know these past two months was tough and never reacted beyond simple interactions with Mila and the rest of the group..but this..this was the version of her only I get to see.

‘Yeah, thank you for driving us.’

She smiled at me sweetly, her full lips curving as I couldn’t help but stare at them longingly.

‘Eyes on the road lover boy.’

Blake linked me teasingly and I sent him a few choice words as I focused back on the road once more.

Mila and Rowan were in the car in front of us. Rowan wanted to spend alone time with her this whole trip considering he had to scrap the plan for Paris..which Mila still wasn’t aware of.

I thought Laura almost spilled the secret last night at dinner but luckily Mila didn’t pick up on it. With this rogue issue, it’s postponed until the threat is handled. At least this way we are only a few hours away if something happens at Black Stone. Vincent seems to have it all under control though for now.

“Sadie you’re going to love this place, I hope you packed your swimsuit because they have this awesome indoor water park with slides and stuff.” Blake informed her excitedly as I glanced over at my mate, stifling a laugh from her bored expression.

‘I’m here to watch over Mila.’ She said into our group link firmly, causing Blake to frown.

‘Well, what if our Luna goes down the slide? Don’t you have to follow her?’

He added with a cocky grin, making Sadie turn around and glare at him. Finally..there is someone on my side! She really is a gift sent by the goddess herself.

“You are such a kid at heart teddy bear, I love it.” My sister cooed and I tried my hardest not to gag. I hated how they talked so sweetly and had damn pet names.. I can’t imagine Sadie and I ever doing that.

I let out a sign, Sadie’s touch alone calming me as I continued to drive us toward Jacksonville while Lottie droned on about some type of gossip with her friends.

‘I have one I haven’t asked yet.’

I linked to Sadie, causing her eyes to drift over to mine and meet my gaze.

‘Okay, it is your turn again.’

She responded through our link. We have been playing a game where we ask each other questions to get to know one another. I was surprised when she came up with it the other night when we were in our separate rooms talking through our link.

‘What is your favorite flower?’

I asked curiously, seeing her lips twitch into a smile.

‘Sunflower. I remember my mom used to grow them.’

She responded, her words full of love and a twinge of heartache she tried to push away.

When Sadie finally opened up to me and told me her story..I didn’t sleep the rest of the night. I was so angry and frustrated..what that man did to my mate and her family..it was pure f*****g evil. The fact that Rowan killed him still doesn’t give me solace because I wish I could rip his heart out with my bare hands, over and over again.

Sadie was just a small child, but old enough to remember everything that happened. She had a baby sister, one born right around the same time as Mila. Her parents knew Marcus was up to something and tried to flee. I can’t even think of the rest..it makes me blind with rage..the only thing that amazes me about the story was how Sadie survived. How a small child could live after that and how the right people found her and cared for her. Sadly they too were killed later on by rogues..Sadie has not lived an easy life but I swear with everything in me I will make this girl feel like a damn princess. I will show her what it’s like to live a life full of happiness and love.

I just can’t tell anyone about how I really feel..especially Blake, he will never let me live it down.

I quickly made a mental note to buy Sadie sunflowers the first chance I get.

‘My turn.’

She linked happily, breaking me out of my thoughts as I nodded my head, waiting for her question.

‘Have you ever been in love before?’

Her question completely threw me off guard as I swear I almost swerved off the road, causing me to overcompensate and jerk back as Blake and Lottie yelled out in the back.

“Jesus Tristan! What the hell!” My sister shouted, sitting back up straight.

I could see Sadie’s big eyes staring at me innocently as I cleared my throat and gripped the steering wheel tighter.

‘I..uhh no I haven’t.’

I responded, glancing at her once more as her brows adorably furrowed together.

‘So you are a virgin?’

She suddenly quipped and that’s when the choking started..Holy shit..what the hell was up with these questions?! Why did she sound so innocent too? I know she probably doesn’t have much experience with this, but this made it seem like she was naive about the whole thing in general. How can this woman know how to kill someone a hundred different ways and yet she is innocent enough to think you have to be in love to sleep with someone?

‘Well..no..I’m not.’

I responded nervously, my eyes darting to her once more. She nodded her head, seeming deep in thought as she looked out the window again.

‘Does that..does it make you upset?’

I blurted into our link, suddenly feeling guilty for all those times I slept with another woman.

‘No..I just..’

She began, looking down at her hands that were now wringing together nervously.

‘You can tell me.’

I whispered, reaching out and gripping her hand once more, squeezing it in a comforting way.

‘I don’t have any experience.’

She said flat out, not beating around the bush any longer and I smiled gently, glancing into her beautiful eyes once more.

‘That’s okay, whenever you are ready, we will be in this together. No pressure, but just know..I want that more than anything..I mean..I am excited to reach that part of our relationship..when the time comes.’

I stumbled over my words, making me want to slap my hand to my face as I grappled with these new emotions. Why the hell was I so nervous? Were my palms actually sweating right now?

‘You good bro? Looking a little red in the face up there.’

Blake linked, making me shoot daggers through the review mirror at him.

‘Thank you Tristan..for being patient. I know I’m not exactly the easiest mate to have.’

She began and I needed to stop her right there..I refused to have my Princess..I mean Sadie..F**k! I refused to have SADIE think lesser of herself..no way in hell would I allow it.

‘Sadie, you are perfect in every damn way to me..the moon goddess doesn’t make mistakes and I know in my heart you were made just for me..every part of you.’

I said boldly, knowing I was stepping over a line we haven’t quite crossed yet. I was giving her positive affirmations and making it clear I thought she was perfect for me.

I could see her swallow hard out of the corner of my eyes. The smile that filled her face was enough to make butterflies explode in my stomach and start my heart racing uncontrollably.

‘I am glad she made you for me too.’

She whispered, not only admitting this to me but admitting it to herself for the first time.

‘I am all yours, every part of me and I will be no matter what.’

The words slipped out of me while my wolf wagged his tail silently in the back of my mind.

The smile on her face said enough..that’s when I knew that we were making progress more and more every day..who knows, maybe by the end of this trip Sadie will really be mine..in every damn way possible.