C5 Chapter 5 Starting all over

Part 1 Remembering everything

Luka's POV

I opened my eyes to see Mei's beautiful face sound asleep on the chair next to my bed. She had her head close to my arm, resting it at the corner of the bed. I lifted my hand to my head still feeling the faint pain. I felt like I was betrayed by my mother. But I knew she tried to keep me safe. That was her intention. I sighed and sat down on the bed waking up Mei as soon as I moved up. She inhaled strongly as she lifted her head and when she was fully awake she looked at me.

"Nice bedroom," she said smiling.

I smiled back but I said nothing.

"Are you ok Luka?" She asked looking at me.

I nodded and looked straight opposite my bed. There was my favorite photo with my dad as we held a trophy that belonged to his favorite soccer team. My eyes filled with tears as I now remembered everything. My dad's great memories came back. We used to run the hills and mountains together and trained the pack every morning before breakfast. My mother was human but dad fell in love with her after losing his mate during a fight between vampires and wolves. It took him a while to heal but then he met my mother whilst he was jogging. She was sitting down on a bench with her long brown hair moving softly with the wind. She was looking at the sea quietly when she was interrupted by my dad.

"Hi. Sorry to interrupt. By any chance are you a local?" He asked trying to start a conversation.

She smiled and nodded.

"I am trying to find a place called peppermint. Do you know where it is?" He asked with a cheeky grin.

That was the first time they walked together and they kept on chatting till they reached the bar.

"Thank you, miss...." he stopped and waited for her to give him her name.

"Korine," she said holding her arms out for a handshake.

The next day he was jogging again in the hopes of finding her in the same spot and sure enough, she was there waving at him from far away. They married after a year and I was born nine months after their wedding.

I went downstairs to the kitchen where I found my mother cooking breakfast for everyone.

"Morning," she said.

I didn't say anything still pissed off. She placed an empty plate in front of me then turned to get the pan off the cooker.

"Good morning miss Garries," Mei said whilst pulling the chair next to me to sit down.

"Good morning sweetie," my mum said looking at her.

I could tell Mei motioned with her eyes as if to tell mum something. I looked up and watched mum placing a plate in front of Mei.

"Son. I am truly sorry for making you suffer. I cannot express how disappointed I am of myself. I never understood enough how important it was for you to take Gerald's place. All I wanted was to keep you safe. My baby."

She grabbed hold of my face sobbing but I turned my head to stop her from doing so.

"No," I snapped, "you always knew how important it was. You just denied it. Remember what I have promised to my dad before he passed?" I asked staring straight into her eyes, "I was supposed to take his place and do my best for my people, my pack."

She looked down at the pan and placed it on the table and left the kitchen.

"She has been through a lot. I can see it in her eyes Luka. Please do not be too harsh on her."

I looked at Mei with sadness in my eyes.

"She took away my dignity," I said pointing my index finger at mum. "I promised him I will protect every wolf and werewolf. He passed away right after I promised. That promise I gave him was ruined by my mother."

I started crying knowing how much I missed my father and how much my mother has wronged me and my dad. "I cannot just forgive her like that. You know what? I just can't stay here."

I stood up and went upstairs to pack my clothes.

"We are leaving," I told Mei as I flew down the stairs, "Let's go."

I opened the exit door loudly enough for my mum to hear it as it struck the wall behind it. My mother rushed outside behind me begging and sobbing.

"Please son, don't leave me here alone. I love you, son, please I beg of you, forgive me, oh, what have I done," she yelled out sliding down on her knees.

It was too late for her as Mei and I were already in the car driving away.

Mei's POV

Luka would not forgive his mother even after trying to convince him multiple times. It has been weeks since the day he left his mother crying outside their home.

"Look, Luka, I know that she betrayed you but she could have never understood. she is not like us and you know that."

I stared at him trying to see if he would reply.

"Tomorrow I start searching for my pack. We need them back. We need to take back what we have lost," he said standing straight in front of me.

He growled deeply and his eyes turned red. I growled back to acknowledge his wish as he was not just my mate, but my alpha and king.

Going back on the first day I laid eyes on Luka, the day I bit him we have never spoken about it but I believe that my bite triggered his wolf back from a deep sleep. The spell was lifted as soon as my wolf sensed that our mate was Luka and the wolf within him.

"So you said you remembered everything last time when you collapsed. Do you remember your wolf's original name?" I asked smiling at him.

"Yes. I named him after my favorite actor Tom. The guy that played in the series Lucifer. I find him to be strong and smart both physically and mentally."

I opened my eyes wide.

"I love that guy too. He is awesome," I said enthusiastically.

"You should keep his original name."

He stared at my eyes for a while then looked back down at the plate and grabbed a spoonful of spaghetti.

"So, Simba it is," he said with a grin.

I smiled with my bright eyes shimmering at him. "Nala and Simba," I said testing it out.

"We need to prepare for tonight," Luka told me as he held his fingers gently between mine still sitting down on the table with the empty plate in front of us.

I nodded and smiled, "Can't wait! It has been a long time since we last had a gather up at our packhouse. I was about fifteen I think."

He scratched his head and looked back at me.

"Will they recognize me?" He asked with a concerned voice.

"Oh yes, they will as soon as you show them your eyes. Listen. I know what you are thinking. Just explain to them that you were under a spell and that your wolf was in a deep sleep and that you have lost your memory. Surely they will understand," he nodded but I could tell he was worried.

"Let's hope so," he concluded, then took the plates from the table and turned to wash the dishes.

"No no mi amor" I told him seductively as I turned him around to face me, "we celebrate your return now, we wash the dishes later," I tiptoed to reach his lips holding my arms around his waist.

"Aahh what you do to me," he said with a sexy inside growl.

He picked me up like a bride and walked to my bedroom. He leaned me down softly and looked at me with his dazzling grey eyes.

"Why am I so lucky to have you as my mate?" He said with a serious look in his eyes.

My heart started to race as I was already imagining him on top of me n***d exposing his six-pack and all his wonderful and artistic tattoos. He took my red dress off seductively then he removed his shirt and trousers.

"Ah you are so handsome," I said looking at his whole body and I could feel that my eyes turned yellow as soon as I saw him like that.

He started kissing my soft spots.

"Yes, Luka. This is all yours," I said seductively. "You can take it all."

A shiver ran down my spine as he hit my n*****s. I moaned with pleasure and I felt my waist curve sideways. He growled softly and his eyes turned red.

"I love you," I said for the first time.

He looked up at my eyes and grinned.

"I love you too my beauty queen," he said with a raspy voice.

I closed my eyes as I felt his hard manhood getting into me with a strong force. I moaned and moaned louder and louder whilst he thrust his partner into me. I lifted my left arm holding on to my bedsheets. I could hear him growl within his throat softly as he was feeling as much pleasure as I was. I opened my eyes to look at him.

"Oh oh you. Are. So. Goood," I said barely managing to speak. "Give me. More" I moaned.

The more I showed him how much I was enjoying it the more I felt his manhood harden and thrusting stronger in me. He let it out right before he c****d, letting it flow out all on my belly. I looked at him with a grin as I picked a bit of it on my index finger and licked it seductively. He growled softly grabbing my legs to pull me closer to him.

"Ah, you sexy thing. I feel like you are not done yet, are you?" He said kissing me hard. I looked at him with seductive eyes and shook my head. We spent all afternoon in bed enjoying our time together.

Part2 Gathering the pack

Luka's POV

I have just come out of the shower so I was still dripping wet. Mei gazed at me biting her lip.

"What?" I asked breaking the silence. She shrugged her shoulders and smiled, still gazing at my whole body.

"I thought dry you were sexy, but when wet, you make me feel like I am watching the doors of heaven. Oh Goodness. You make me melt," I chuckled and started to dry myself up.

"Sorry to cut your fun short but I need to start preparing because I don't want to be late."

I wiped my toes and placed the wet towel in the washing bin. I glanced at Mei as she made a sad-looking face but still on the playful side.

After dressing up we decided to choose our evening clothes too so not to waste time later on.

"Come on. Which one?" I asked lifting two pairs of trousers.

"Black jeans," she said pointing out at the one on the right.

"And which shirt?" I grabbed the two shirts that were laying on the bed.

"That one," she smiled pointing at the white shirt. "And what about me? The red or the blue dress?" She asked.

I looked at both dresses intently. The very long blue dress had a v neck going down below the chest. Half of the backside was made of lace and the rest of it was all silk. The red dress started from the shoulders and was a tight fit but then opened up falling softly over her long legs. It had some pleats on the side that shortened that part exposing her left leg that spoke sexy.

"Considering that you might be a good asset to getting the pack back in order, I think the red dress would be a wiser choice to pick," I winked at her as she smiled.

I drove Mei's car to the packhouse which was just a few minutes away from her small house. As soon as we reached its grounds my thoughts shifted back into the past.

I once lived there with my family. We occasionally used to travel to the human territory for a few short stays so mum would be able to visit her side of her family, but when papa passed away my mother chose for both of us to permanently live next to her family in the hopes to start over and to make sure I will never remember my past after she bought that f****n potion from that damned witch.

I locked the car and started walking towards the six floors high and very wide, beautiful building. I stopped just outside where there was once a large garden that gave you that relaxing sensation. It was always smelling of fresh flowers and the light breeze was all I ever wanted to feel after some hard training with the pack.

"Do you remember how beautiful this was?" I asked Mei.

She nodded as she leaned down noticing a pink rose that was covered by a bunch of other weeds. She inhaled its scent, putting her face as close to it as possible, gently pulling it forward.

"Mother loved these roses. It reminded me of her," she said as her eyes suggested that she was in deep thought.

She looked up at me with a vibrant look.

"We will bring everything back to life Lulu," she said standing straight. "Nothing will stop me from bringing everything back to life" she repeated with assuring eyes. I sighed as I stared at the mess around me.

I remembered there was a pathway to the dungeons outside. Its doors were somewhere around the garden but now it was hidden by the large plants that covered every inch of the location. I started walking towards the spot where I was convinced I should find the door. As I reached the spot I pushed away the plants revealing it. It was a huge metal door that had a large wolf's face at its centre. I glanced at Mei before breaking its lock which did a very loud sound that echoed in the dungeons.

"Gentlemen first just this once," she said teasingly.

I smiled at her joke then took my first few steps down the dirty stairs.

"Ugh, smells like rotten eggs down here."

I almost gagged as the scent was too strong. This place was closed for years and did not have any good ventilation.

"Is there any light?" She asked peeping at the entrance, still not willing to come down yet.

"Let's see."

I switched the phone on pressing the torch and looked around for a switch.

"Yep. Here it is."

The click of the switch echoed and the lights turned on revealing all the spider webs and dirt.

"Now are you convinced to join me down here?" I asked.

"Maybe. Hmm. Fine," she answered not finding any other excuse.

I heard her fast pace coming closer to me until I spotted her rushing.

"I never liked coming in here as a kid. Remember the hide and seek game we used to play as pups? I accidentally got locked into one of the cells here and spent the whole night howling trying to get someone's attention. Back then there were no prisoners and so no guards were needed. The next day dad came to get me out saying he spent all night wondering where I was but he never thought he would find me here," Mei explained.

I giggled and gave her a bear hug.

"If you ever get lost, this is the first place I will start my search for you. Rest assured," I teased.

We both laughed as our voiced echoed throughout the whole dungeons. A few bats got startled and started flying around feeling restless flopping their wings on top of us. We stood there quietly for a second until they settled back down.

"Let's go a little bit forward Mei."

We walked slowly looking at every cell.

"I hope we won't need to use them, but we should still keep it clean and guard it. It needs a lot of work for sure," I said gazing at a paper that was crunched into a ball on the floor.

I picked it up and unfolded it.

"This is my dad's handwriting! How did it end up here?" I wondered.

"Dear sir Alpha Mathews,

I hereby advise keeping your pack closed within your fortified walls. The attack on the south wolf pack has brought them to their knees. I worry that any of us are next in line and surely we would suffer fatal deaths on our beloved pack members. Our children will be mostly in danger and I am not willing to sacrifice their innocence.

Should you need any assistance let me know. I am willing to help the best I can.

Offering my best regards,

Alpha Gerald

I folded the letter and placed it in my pockets. I closed my eyes thinking about the past.

"I remember this event. I was a few years old and no one was allowed to go out."

I looked down at Mei as she nodded and leaned in for a hug.

"I remember it too. It was not an easy time back then," she looked down on the floor watching her eyes fill up with tears.

"You are so lucky to find your father's handwriting you know. I have nothing left to remind me of my parents," she said.

I looked at her wearing a sad face.

"Shall we go back up? There is nothing left to see here," I suggested feeling like she was about to drown in her sorrows.

I hate watching her feel sad. The last time we spoke of them, she cried hard as she never had the time to dwell. She nodded and we started to head back upstairs in the fresh air.

"Are you ready to go in after all these years?" She asked as we were both facing the packhouse's large main wooden door.

I looked at the key that I have always kept around my neck and pressed it tightly in my hand.

"It has been years since these keys have been of use. The last time I looked at this door I was a few inches shorter."

I looked at Mei and watched her beautiful lips form into a smile.

"I'm glad we are doing this together," I told her.

"The pleasure is mine," she said bowing down teasing to ease my nervousness.

"I am almost ready. Just, give me a second," I announced nodding with a grin.

I stared at the door for a bit, then when I felt ready I pushed the keys into the keyhole, took a deep breath in before turning it to unlock the door.