His Reluctant Luna novel Chapter 2

"Mark!" 

I cried out as I ran towards him. He was finally back from Germany, and I could not wait to get into his arms. He had told me not to receive him at the airport, but I could not help it. His blue eyes sparkled as he engulfed me in his muscular arms. At his 6" 1 he towered over my 5" 4 slim body. 

"I missed you," I gushed as he kissed me on my cheeks.

"Me too, so how was your trip?" I asked as he picked up his bag, and we made it out from the airport.

"Boring, and hectic, I wish dad stopped sending me to these trips." He grumbled.

Mark is the heir of one of the Biggest Architecture firms. Hence, he was groomed to inherit it by his Lord of something father. He comes from an old family of Barons. With his blue eyes, dark hair, and well-toned body, he is one of the most eligible bachelors of London. I have no idea why he fell for me. When I had asked him, he said he liked my gentleness and delicate features, which were quite ironic. I could rip him apart in minutes if I wanted to. Of course, he does not know that, and I have no plans of revealing it to him......not yet.

"Did you drive?" He asked.

I nodded mischievously. That is another of our private jokes. I am an extremely fast driver. Thanks to my wolf instincts, I am used to driving rash. I never make any mistakes, but it freaks out most of my human friends, including Mark. So, I am forced to drive slow just to keep them comfortable.

"Don't worry, I won't kill you," I grinned at him.

He shook his head and loaded his bag in the car boot.

"So, what are you doing this Saturday?" He asked as he settled down on the passenger side.

"Nothing as of now," I replied as we drove out of the driveway.

"Cool! I am taking you somewhere." He spoke.

"Where?"

"It's a surprise," he gave me his boyish grin.

I laughed along.

On Saturday morning, as planned, Mark picked me up from my flat. It was a sunny day, one of the last ones before the advent of winters. We drove to this park, with no other person in sight. At that moment, it felt like we were the only people there.

I could see crystal clear waters beyond the horizon. The trees swaying in the cool ocean breeze. Mark held my hand, and we turned towards the right, where we walked through an archway of roses. 

Upon crossing the archway, I came upon the most beautiful sight I had ever seen.

A white gazebo!

It was surrounded by my favourite flowers. I smiled at it because this scene was so beautiful. 

"What is all this Mark?" I asked.

"Come on," he took my hand, and we walked inside the gazebo.

"Do you like it?" He asked.

"Who wouldn't, but why?" I asked puzzled.

"Oh!! Look over there!!" He suddenly blurted out.

I turned but did not see anything. "I don't see anything."

"Then turn around, and you will see something shining."

Confused, I turned back to Mark. He was now on one knee and holding the most gorgeous ring I had ever seen. I was shocked was an understatement. My wolf shook her head in disapproval. Mark was just a distraction and a bed warmer for her. She only wanted her mate. Ignoring my wolf, I covered my mouth in surprise. He took my shaking hand and looked deep into my hazel eyes that were filled with confusion rather than joyful tears.