Chapter Twelve - Raina +15 BONUS Chapter Twelve - Raina "How does one accidently catch a clothes dryer on fire ? " I'm not at all embarrassed to admit that I full blown cackled at that . Head thrown back , uninhibited laughter escaped me and there was nothing I could do to stop it . " I don't even want to know how you came upon that information but I swear it was an accident . I didn't know you had to clean out the lint filter so I just kept throwing load after load of clothes in it to dry without emptying the lint and after so many it just caught on fire . " The sound of Xander's laugh amazed me . It was deep and rich like dark chocolate and caressed my skin like silk . It was beautiful and I wanted to revel in its sound . He looked breathtaking at that moment - so young and carefree . " Thank the Goddess there's a housekeeper to do the laundry . I don't want you anywhere near the washer and dryer . " " Hey , I learned my lesson after that . It's been a while since I've caught an appliance on fire . " He cocked a brow . " You mean to tell me there was more than one ? " " I may have put aluminum foil in the microwave the first time I used it . " I could feel myself blushing . I really was a terrible omega but to be fair , the Royal Palace had a ton of servants so doing laundry and cooking wasn't something I was used to when I first arrived at the Silver Moon Pack . How the hell was I supposed to know you have to clean out the lint filter and you couldn't put metal in a microwave ? 1 He shook his head , laughter still rumbling in his chest . " I was right . Having you in my pack is definitely going to be interesting . " I felt myself yawn and his expression softened . " Why don't you take a nap ? We've still got a few more hours before we're there . " As much as I enjoyed talking to him , I really was tired . My lack of sleep from last night was definitely catching up to me . I leaned my head against the window and let the soothing scent of Xander lull me to sleep , praying to the Goddess I didn't have any nightmares . I was awoken who knows how many hours later to the sound of Xander's voice . From his tone , he didn't sound happy . " Yes we are almost home , you can stop calling my phone every five seconds now . " While I've heard him angry , this was the first time hearing him annoyed . Let's just say I'm glad it wasn't me who he was talking to like that . His voice took on an exasperated tone and I wondered who was on the other line . Surely he wouldn't talk to his mother like that . The voice on the other end of the phone sounded shrill and I could tell it was a woman's . A stab of pain made its way to my chest . Who was this woman and what did she mean to him ? " It is none of your business why I stayed overnight Kimberly . Remember your place and don't forget it . " 1/3 Chapter Twelve- Raina +15 BONUS Definitely not his mother . Xander hung up the phone without another word and looked over to me , surprised to find me awake . " I'm sorry . I hope I didn't wake you . " I shook my head and sat up . " It's okay . It sounds like we're almost there anyway . " My voice came out colder than I intended but I couldn't help it . No regular pack member would be calling and nagging him about when he'd be home so this woman obviously meant something to him . With how annoyed he sounded , I'd have to guess an ex - girlfriend . I know Xander having a past shouldn't upset me but for some reason , it did . What if this woman was actually his current girlfriend ? If that was the case , then why even bring me to live in his pack ? I don't think I could stick around and watch him be with someone else , even when I couldn't have him . Goddess that sounded so selfish . " He's ours , " came Weathers snarl . " No one else's . " I scoffed at her . " Welcome back to the land of the living . " " Sorry but I had to give you the silent treatment for a while . " Cue my eye roll . " Plus , I've been coming up with a plan . " " Oh ? " Now I was intrigued . " And what have you come up with ? " " We'll talk when we're alone later . " I was glad she said that because Xander started talking to me again . " We're about fifteen minutes out . I had my Gamma's mate set up a room for you . Tomorrow after showing you around we can go get you some clothes . " Wait , what? " I brought clothes , why would I go buy some ? " Xander hit me with a pointed look . " Raina , you have a tiny duffle bag worth of clothes and that's it . You're going to need a lot more than that and you're going to need clothes to train in . You're not working in a pack house anymore , you can wear whatever you want now . " " Okay you make a good point . I'm sure I have enough money to get a couple outfits and some necessities . " I looked down at my ratty tennis shoes . " Maybe a new pair of shoes too . " While I was technically very wealthy , I couldn't touch that money . I haven't in the last ten years for a reason as I'm sure Arrick has found a way to watch the accounts . I had some money saved up from working in the pack house - hopefully enough to get me what I needed . " Don't worry about money . Your shopping will be on me so please get any and everything you could want or need . " 2/3 Chapter Twelve- Raina +15 BONUS I whipped my head around to stare at him , completely taken aback . " No you don't need to do that . I have enough saved up from working . I can handle a couple outfits . " " Save your money . Trust me , I have more than enough funds to cover a shopping trip . It won't even make a dent so don't worry about it . " I wasn't surprised to hear Xander had money . I didn't know what type of business he had but I'm sure whatever it was left him more than comfortable . While I hadn't seen the inside of his pack yet , I can only imagine how nice it was . " Then I will pay you back . You can give me some kind of job and I'll work for it . " " I actually do have something I could use your help with , not that I'm going to accept you paying me back but I think it's something you would be good at . We can discuss it more tomorrow after you've rested . " I was interested to find out what he had in store for me but I could wait until tomorrow . Right now I was too focused on the two iron gates we just pulled up to . Darren , the shaved headed warrior driving the vehicle , rolled down his window to talk to one of the guards manning the gate . Once the guard realized who was in the car , he stepped aside and the gates began to open . Driving by them , I was able to get a better look . They were beautiful . The obsidian gates were intricately crafted and had designs of the forest with wolves running through the trees . At the top of each gate stood a crescent moon surrounded by stars . Why did that symbol look so familiar ? " What is the name of your pack ? " " The Crescent Moon Pack . " You've got to me fucking kidding me . I've just entered my mothers birth pack . Which also happened to only be two hours away from the Royal Pack Chapter Thirteen - Raina