A thought occurred to me this morning while Noah was helping the pack train.

If my fath- Jacob were to come back and take me away I should be able to defend myself and my pack if need be. But the thing is, I have no experience in fighting.

None.

So since I'm the Luna of this pack and I may be in danger of my past coming to take me away, I figured I should be prepared.

If I was a normal pack member in my old pack, I would've started to train once I shifted which would've been around the age of 13.
But I wasn't a normal pack member therefore got no training.

With that thought in mind, I hopped off my bed and went to change. I changed into a pair of running shorts and a tank top then threw my hair up into a ponytail.

I skipped down the stairs and walked towards the pack house which was a five minute walk.
I arrived and waved in greeting to pack members I met along the way to the training grounds.

When I arrived all the pack members were paired up doing hand-to-hand combat. I looked around for Noah and began walking towards him when I spotted him.

"What are you doing here Lily? I thought you were asleep?" Noah frowned as he hugged me in greeting. I hugged him back and looked up at him.

"I want to train to fight" I told him.
"What?" He asked, shocked.

"I want to learn how to fight. I want to learn to defend myself. My whole life I've been abused and couldn't defend myself. Now I have the opportunity to learn and I want to. I also want to be able to fight for our pack and defend them in time of need" I told him as I looked towards our pack members who were fighting.

"I guess you have a point. I'll train you personally after this ok? You can watch for now to see how it's done" he smiled and wrapped his arm around my shoulder.
I nodded and smiled thankfully at him before turning my gaze back to the pack members.

Two hours later training finished and they all thanked Noah before heading into the pack house for something to eat.
"Now lets go and get you started" Noah announced and led me through the woods. I looked at him curiously wondering why we were going somewhere else to train.

We arrived at the clearing that he showed me a while ago. The clearing where he and his sister used to go together.

"First we're going to do a warm up. Run around the clearing ten times then do 20 sit-ups, 20 push ups and 30 jumping jacks" he ordered then gently pushed me to start running.

After finishing the laps I came back and did the other warm ups.

"Now stand in front of me and raise your fists" he instructed as he showed me what to do and I did what he said.

"I want you to punch me" he said and my jaw dropped open.
"I can't punch you!" I exclaimed.

"Don't worry, I can take it. Now punch me" he smiled. I groaned in reply but readied myself.
"I'm sorry" I said before concentrating on all my power and punching his stomach.

I gasped when he flew backwards and crashed into a tree.
"Noah!" I yelled and ran to him. He coughed as he crouched on the ground.

"I am so sorry. I had no idea that would happen or that I could even punch that hard" I apologised and checked his body for injuries.
"It's ok, they're healing" he soothed but let out a cough. I frowned and sat on the ground in front of him.

"That was one hell of a punch though" he chuckled and I laughed.

"I'm sorry" I apologised again. He shook his head and stood up.
"We'll just work on some defence moves then some fight strategies" he explained and helped me up from the ground.

And that's what we did until the sun set. He taught me different ways to defend myself and if I ever got into a tricky situation, how to get out of it.

"So I was thinking take-out for dinner" he suggested as he threw his arm around my shoulder. I nodded and stopped, turning around to face him.
I wrapped my arms around his neck and his found their way around my waist. I rested my forehead against his and brushed my lips over his.

He closed his eyes and leaned forward but I quickly pulled away and ran away laughing.
"You little tease. Just wait until I catch you" he yelled and I heard his footsteps close by.

I giggled and continued running home. I felt him grab my arm and pull me backwards.

"No!" I exclaimed as I tried getting away.
"I have you now little one" he laughed and threw me over his shoulder.
I laughed as I slapped his butt and he carried me home.

He walked us into the kitchen and called the local Chinese and ordered our dinner. After putting the phone down he threw me onto the living room couch and leaned over me.

"Hi there" I giggled as he smirked down at me.
"It's not nice to tease people little one. Now I think you owe me something" he tutted as he rested his forehead on mine.

"And what would that be?" I asked him innocently as I wrapped my arms around his neck. He didn't reply but instead leaned forward and put his soft lips on mine.

I smiled into the kiss and began playing with the hairs on the nape of his neck. One of his hands gripped my hip while the other trailed my side. He ran his tongue on my bottom lip and I happily opened my mouth to allow it dance with mine.

I moaned and tugged at his hair.

'This is very different' Tala teased.
'Oh hush Tala. He's our mate and I couldn't resist any longer. Besides I trust him and I know he won't hurt us' I replied then shut her out and focused on my mate.

He left my lips and trailed kisses from my cheek to my neck. I moved my head to the side to give him more access. I moaned when he reached the place where he'd leave him mark and felt him suck and nip at the area.

The sound of the doorbell broke us out of our moment and we both groaned. He placed one more kiss on my neck before standing up and walking to the door.
He came back with our dinner in hand.

I smiled and sat up on the couch. He handed me my food while he set his on the table and went to get forks and drinks.

I switched on the tv and put on a random movie.
"What did you put on?" He asked as he sat down and tucked me into his side.

"Spiderman" I shrugged and began eating my Chinese. He nodded and ate his food.

We spent the rest of the evening cuddled up on the couch watching random movies and talking.
"When do I have to go to the council with your dad?" I asked as he stood to turn the tv off.

"I'm not sure to be honest. I'll ask him tomorrow and let you know" he replied then picked me up in his arms and carried me upstairs.
"I can walk you know" I laughed.

"I know but I like holding you" he shrugged as a small smile formed on his lips. I kissed him then rested my head against his chest.

He set me down then I grabbed some fresh clothes from our closet and went to have a quick shower.
Once I finished my shower, I changed and brushed my teeth.

As I was putting my hair into a loose plait, I saw something on my neck.

"Noah King!" I yelled then stomped into the room. He looked up from the bed and frowned.
I got distracted by his shirtless chest for a minutes before snapping out of it.

"What's this?" I exclaimed as I pointed to my neck.
"A hickey" he shrugged.

"I know that but why is it there?" I asked as I glared at him. He put it in a very noticeable spot and it couldn't be covered by a shirt so it could be easily seen.

"You're not ready for marking and I'm perfectly fine with waiting until your ready. But that is a way of showing that your taken and your mine" he explained as he gazed at me with a very serious and intense expression.

I slowly nodded then went to lay beside him.
"You didn't have to do that. I know I'm yours Noah" I huffed but couldn't stop the small smile from forming on my lips.

"Well others may not and I'm just making sure they know not to mess with you because your mine" he replied and wrapped his arms around me as I rested my head on his chest.
"So possessive" I giggled then closed my eyes.

"Well you're mine and mine only. And may the Goddess help whoever tries to take you away from me"

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