The Blood Moon

SCOTT POV

"Did you just imprinted on her??", I asked as I knitted my brows in disbelief. On the other hand, Roman breathe heavily as he come back to reality.

"Wha..", he couldn't even break his gaze at my Luna. He looked at her like how I did, and it's painstakingly obnoxious to witness firsthand that someone wants her as much as I do.

How could this possibly be??

Then, I thought of what Alva said. Diana is unique. I officially loathe Alva Woodsworth for ruining the natural order of the moon goddess' precept of the imprint. And now, I'm worried with how I would enjoy the full moon as how she regarded it to me.

I rushed to Diana before Roman could get to her. Thinking of the possibilities of what he'll do to Diana once he touches her after the imprint, I strongly forbid his presence near my Luna. My heart beat so loud from extreme agitation and rage.

This can't be.

I wonder if Diana imprinted back. Looking at her eyes smiling for me, it felt like she didn't. Holding her hand firmly, I dragged her deep in the woods without looking back - away from the crowd, away from the wolves, away from Roman Brooke. Everyone scattered as they go for the wilderness, making me and my Luna disappear easily from Roman's senses.

There's this sudden heat that I feel under my skin. Despite the strong winds hushing in the midair, my blood running through my veins seem to simmer. I snorted, feeling my head starting to split in half. Not realizing I'm squeezing Diana's hand too much on my chest.

"Is something wrong?", she said as she clasp my hand with both of her hands. "You're very warm than usual", she added as she tuck her hair behind her ear.

"Nothing, Luna", kissing her temple to assure her nothing's wrong. But admittedly, I'm anxious. Too anxious that I feel my entire body being pricked by pins and needles.

"Shouldn't we head to where everybody else is going?", pointing to the direction where most wolves go. The winds whirled making the tall trees sway, and the leaves swish heavily.

"It's better where were going", I replied as we walk further hand in hand to the woods. And with much difficulty, I groaned and breathe shakily. Is this still anxiety?

"The moon will be completely full in a few minutes.. I wish I could shapeshift too", looking at her moonphase watch as we reach the largest banyan tree in the wilderness.

"We'll find out how we can bring out the wolf in you, Luna", I replied. Then, we stood under the banyan tree as we waited for the full moon to own the sky.

I noticed her look around. "What is this place?", she asked.

"This is where my dad was found burned to death, I always go here when I moonbath", I said with a trembling and raspy voice.

She closed her eyes, put her hands together and mumbled something. Then she looked at me with a beaming smile. "Thank you for taking me to this place. I know how important this place is for you. However, no matter how much I wanted you to honor the site where your father died.. maybe next time, we can go some place where we can make new happy memories.", she said without blinking. "I wouldn't want to see my boyfriend get haunted by his pasts", she added.

Facing my Luna, I knelt down and hugged her waist tightly as she wrap her arms around my neck. I can feel the tension coming from my core, making my fingers and toes curl.

"What's the matter?", she lifted my chin looking up to her, then she lowered her body kissing me passionately. "Even your breath is warm. Do you have a fever?", she placed her palm on my forehead.

"I thought, I'm lucky enough to have finally receive the gift of imprint. But then, I've never been scared on the thought of losing you, or with you being taken away from me.", I deeply sighed biting my lower lip. "I'm crazily, madly, falling deeply in love with you Diana. And I will do whatever it takes, for you to be mine until the end of time", I said as I bury my face in her abdomen.

"I'm not going anywhere. With you, I'm all in Scott", I felt Diana kiss my head as she caress my nape.

The imprint is supposed to give the wolf clan no uncertainty when it comes to getting a mate. But here I am, struggling with my fears that my Luna can be easily taken away from me. An Alpha like Roman who is as equally strong and devoted to a Luna is not any less of a wolf than I am.

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Even when the night skies were cloudy, the moon didn't cease to impress on the most awaited night for the wolves. Diffused throughout the woods, the wolves howl for the moon begging to come out soon.

Scott distanced himself from his fragile Luna, to avoid hurting her when he shapeshifts. Astounded with the king of the stellar sky, Diana looked up to see the moon at it's fullest. She squinted her eyes seeing the moon gradually Illuminate a reddish tinge color as if tainted with blood.

When she looked around, she saw the wolves glow like an orb receiving the blessing of the full moon. At that moment, she turned around to see Scott but he was nowhere to be found. She shouted his name but he never answered. "Where could he be?", she uttered.

She walked ahead with her arms folded, trying to see where Scott might be as she continously shouted for his name. Her face get kissed by the wind, and she bravely walked through the woods until she felt a raindrop peck on her cheek.

Diana covered her head with her hands and hid under a large tree. Scott would never dare to leave her. In fact, Diana is worried something might have happened to him. She slowly walked uphill looking for her man, until the rain started to pour heavily. Then she noticed a couple of men approaching, who seemed like burning in the rain.

"Diana? What are you doing here??", Her eyes glistened in relief to see Sebastian in a time of need.

"I'm actually looking for Scott. He was with me a moment ago, then he disappeared. Would you help me find him?", Diana asked.

"Of course. So, it's true he imprinted on you?", Sebastian asked again. "By the way, this is Damon. Our younger brother", he added.

"Hi", she greeted Damon. "Yes, that's what he said. Where are you going, anyway?", she replied.

"Tonight is the Blood Moon. We do not bask under the full moon too long when it's tainted with blood", Damon said.

"What do you mean?", Diana asked.

"The blood moon brings bad omen. It rained too, so we can barely get anything from the moon", Sebastian said.

Sebastian and Damon walked with Diana as they look for the Alpha. When they reached a junction, a pair of men jumped right in front of them startling the Luna.

"Found you", Roman said as he walk closer to his Luna.