Greyson led Gena to the Alpha's office, a quiet place where she would be safe. Lucy was already there waiting, having heard the rumors from the patrol wolves. Her eyes lit up when she saw Gena's hand around Greyson's arm. She jumped up from the chair and scurried towards the pair.
"I'm so happy you're here!" Lucy grinned, bouncing up and down in front of her brother.
"Lucy, relax." Greyson shook his head, sounding annoyed with his sister.
"You're Lucy?" Gena asked.
"That's me!" Lucy said,
"It's nice to meet you." Gena offered Lucy her hand who shoved it away and hugged her instead. Gena stiffened, not used to people wanting to touch her.
"Sorry about her, she's overexcited." Greyson mumbled in Gena's ear, gently removing her from Lucy's grip.
"Oh, I'm sorry, don't you like hugs?" Lucy's expression suddenly looked concerned.
"Just not used to them, is all. Most people don't want to be near me." Gena shrugged.
"That's silly." Lucy snorted.
"Dracula has really given us a bad rap." Gena made a joke, but her tone and expression remained unchanged. Lucy and Greyson exchanged a look, like they were trying to decide if she was being serious or not.
"Wait, is Dracula real?" Lucy gasped. Gena couldn't help but laugh,
"No, I was joking." She said, and Lucy and Greyson relaxed then.
Greyson was looking intently at his mate, having heard her laugh for the very first time. He was enthralled by it. Like her scent, it drew him in like a bee to honey. Gena looked startled when she noticed his attention, shaking her head at him in question. His expression changed to a cocky smile and mischievous eyes as he winked at her.
"Are you staying here, now?" Lucy asked.
"No, we're going to go away for a while." Greyson replied. Lucy frowned,
"Go away?" She sounded upset.
"We need some time to ourselves, Lucy, without the pressure from the pack or the vampire kingdom. Not everyone is as understanding as you." Greyson tried to make his voice sound soft, but really, he was just annoyed with his little sister's questions.
"Not forever though." It wasn't a question, Lucy's voice was stern and almost threatening.
"Just for now." Greyson's answer was vague.
The door opened and Luna Evie walked in, gliding gracefully across the office. She grinned at Greyson happily and then at Gena.
"I'm sorry about your welcome, Gena." Evie said,
"It's okay." Gena shrugged.
"It's not okay and it won't happen again." Evie's voice was stern.
"Evie," Greyson sighed, looking at his Luna, "Did Noah tell you what's going on?"
"He did and I offer you my full support, Grey, you know that." Evie laid her hand gently on Greyson's arm.
"I don't want to abandon you." Greyson frowned and Evie quickly shook her head,
"You're not abandoning us. I'll only be mad at you if you drop off the face of the Earth and forget to check in." Evie said with a smirk.
"I wouldn't dream of it, Luna." Greyson chuckled. Evie dropped her hand from his arm and turned towards Gena,
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The Beta and his Mate
FantasyYou've read the iconic love stories of the Alphas and Lunas of the packs of the four corners, now learn about the Betas who support them. Beta Greyson Landry of Blood Moon and Beta Ethan of Crescent Moon were there long before the Alphas found their...