I was doomed! Behold my arch-enemy in flesh! Right next to me! ... I wonder what she will be thinking, seeing me with another man. This will just further cement her claims that I am a whore, thereby unsuitable for her son. And nothing I can say now will change her mind.
"Luna Betty." I also bowed my head, showing my respect. I may have been physically present, but my mind was working on ways in which I would be able to get out of this mess. A bead of sweat rolled down from my face to the tile. I couldn’t tell if it was the heat or if it was due to nervousness. Or probably both.
"Harry!" she replied in an overly cheerful manner, and I was quite certain she did it to spite me. "What brought you here?"
"I came to visit Gamgam."
"That is so sweet of you. I hope she is doing well. I should go and see her whenever I have the chance." She continued in that sickening voice. OK, this woman is good. She got me to believe for a second that she was actually nice.
"Meanwhile, this is my friend Isabel. She is new to the pack, so I am showing her around." He gestured to me when he noticed that her eyes were on me. Watching, silently judging me.
"I see. Well, I will be on my way now." She straight up ignored my existence and left. We both bowed our heads as she took her leave. Her shoes echoed across the room as they came into contact with the tiles. Harry gave me a what the hell is going on look, but honestly, I didn’t know what to make of her attitude. But one thing was sure. She was ignoring me.
I know I should be sad and probably angry that my mate’s mother doesn’t acknowledge my presence. But it was nothing of the sort. Instead, I was relieved. It was better she ignored me than I tried to explain what was going on. I wasn’t ready to exchange words with her, so it was simply good riddance.
I heaved a sigh of relief as we finally came out of the door, happy that my day wasn’t entirely ruined and I was able to achieve something. Well, I didn’t exactly get the job, but I have faith that I will.
Then it hit me.
FIRE. Molten fire ran over me, spreading to every part of my body. I paused momentarily, sweat pouring out of me in buckets. I sucked in a deep breath, trying to relieve the pain, but it didn’t help one bit. I was in great pain. I try to take another step forward, hoping it will relieve the pain. But I stumbled, almost falling on the floor as my body collapsed to the ground.
Then, suddenly, it was calm. Everything just ceased as if nothing had happened.
"Isabel?" Harry called from above me, his eyes wide in confusion. His eyebrows were creased with worry. He extended his hands to assist me in getting up from the floor. "Are you fine?"
"Uhm, yes, I am." His eyes were still on me, looking at me in disbelief, trying to figure out what was going on. "Let us go ba-"
I could barely get my last statement out before I arched my back in pain, as another wave ran through my body. Worse than before. The heat tore at me, burning fiercely from the inside out. Sweat was forming on my forehead as the waves got worse with time.
A groan escaped me as a wave of pain passed through me. The pain was like fire burning my legs. It was almost nauseating. My breath was coming out of my pants as my throat became so dry. Thirsty. I was thirsty and hungry. A yearning for something or someone. I could feel my body emitting pheromones.
"Isabel?" Harry called out. He reached out to help me up. I didn't even realize that I was back on the floor. His nose flares as the alluring scent of a female on heat hits him. His brown eyes bled into gold as his wolf tried to take over.
I WAS IN HEAT.
Heat: a burden imposed by the moon goddess on man to punish us. It was just a means to get them to reproduce. It is a period of insatiable sexual urges that can only be cured when you engage in sexual intercourse. It usually lasts between 3 and 5 days.
Fuck! Why was it coming now? I wasn’t ready to complete the mating bong, nor was I ready to have sex with Richard. If it were only sexual desire, that would be OK. There are ways to reduce sexual urges without necessarily having sex. But no, it comes with pain, a horrible blinding pain that can only be relieved when in contact with your mate.
The moon goddess is truly a bitch. A crippling pain courses through my body as another wave passes through me. It seems like she heard me. Fuck you, moon goddess!
"Shit! Isabel, you are in heat." No kidding, Sherlock. Harry stood at a distance from me, not wanting to rile his wolf and mount me. He plugged his nose with his fingers, trying to block out the scent. His eyes constantly change from brown to gold. A fight between man and wolf.
"What should I do? Where is your mate? Should I call him?" The panic was evident in his voice.
"No no no no." I chanted like a broken record. The last person I need now is Richard. I don’t care if I have to fight this thing by myself, I am not mating with Richard. At least not now.
"What the hell do you mean by no?! You need your mate at this moment." He tried to reason with me. But I was determined not to have anything to do with him.
Shit! I arched my back as another pain traveled through my body. I could feel liquid gathering in my nether region. I rubbed my thighs together, trying to relieve it, but it didn’t help one bit.
"Fuck! Isabel! You have to let me call your mate, or at least someone. Your heat is beginning to affect me. I am afraid if I stay longer with you, I won’t be able to control myself." He called out, distancing himself further from me. He looked like he would bolt at any moment.
"Just call Jessi; she will know what to do."
"Jessi?" He called out in a loud voice, "What has Jessi got to do with this? Is she your mate?" His eyebrows were raised so high that they could touch the sky. He momentarily forgot himself and removed his hand from his nose. It is crazy what heat can do to people around us. The change was instant. His nose flared as the scent of my arousal filled him; his eyes were now black.
He slapped himself on the face so hard. And with great restraint, he clamped his hands over his nose, his eyes glossing over for a bit. "Jessi is on her way here." He must have noticed my confusion because he tapped his temples, signaling that he had sent her a mind link. I had totally forgotten we could do that.
Before long, a black Honda came to a halt in front of us, just barely hitting me. The door opened with such force that it would have broken from the hinges. Out came Jessi, running to my side to help me up.
"Thank you for the help, Harry. But I am sorry, you couldn’t be able to ride with us. Your wolf is already struggling to hold it in. So, I wonder what will happen if you are in close range."
"I understand. Please take care of her." He gritted his teeth, barely holding it together. She led me to the car and ushered me into the back seat, getting me comfortable. In the process, her hands brushed my neck.
"Ahh!" a throaty moan came out of me as her hand touched the place that was going to hold my mark. During heat, it is one of the most sensitive parts. Merely touching it would elicit a wave of pleasure.
"Shit! I am so sorry, Bella. I tried to get a hold of Richard, but it wasn’t possible. And I tried to link him, but his mind is blocked." She babbled.
"Just drive!"
"Yes, Luna." She hurried to the driver's seat and got in, driving like a mad person. I wriggled in my seat as I tried to get comfortable. My clothes were already becoming too restrictive. Each bump on the way makes the materials rub against my nipples. My skin burns wherever my clothes make contact. We made it to the pack house in record time and Jessi flew out, opening my door to help me out. It was a surprise we didn’t have an accident.
"What the hell is going on?" a familiar voice barked. It was Jesse.
"Thank fuck, Jesse! Please assist me and bring her up. And try to get to Richard! "
"What exactly is going on-she's in heat!" He exclaimed as they helped me out of the car. "Where the hell is Richard then?"
"Don’t you think if I had known, I WOULDN’T ASK YOU?" Another moan escaped me as they grabbed me, helping me inside.
We began to notice young unmated men coming at us with full force, unable to resist the sweet scent of an unmated female. Shit! I was doomed. Panic began to set in as there was no way we could pass.
"Jessi, I don’t think I can hold it for long. I still get affected by heat, and Isabel smells delightful."
DOUBLE SHIT!