AvaI felt my blood run cold at the fortune teller’s words. How could she possibly know that my father was dead? Or about the True Luna prophecy?With my heart racing, I stood up abruptly, nearly knocking over my chair in the process.“Thank you, but I think we’re done here,” I said, my fingers trem
She shook her head. “No, but what came after does. People’s pets started vanishing without a trace. People started hearing wailing down by the cliffs. And some folks even began to claim that they would see figures tapping on their windows at night.”Chris raised an eyebrow. “Figures?”The barista sh
AvaAs we returned to the motel, I let out a sigh of relief when I saw our security team gathered around the vehicles, their engines rumbling in the mist. One of them waved as we approached.“Good news, Alpha Chris, Luna Ava,” he called out. “The mechanic got here faster than expected. All three car
He chuckled softly, but his expression quickly turned serious. “It’s okay to be scared, Ava. This place is creepy as hell. But I’m always with you.” He held his arm out for me. “Shall we?”Nodding, I took his arm and pressed myself a little closer against his side. The house was creepy, that was all
AvaFabian led us to a small sitting room, where he prepared a few servings of tea with shaky hands. As we settled into the plush armchairs, I couldn’t help but notice the thick cobwebs that hung from the corners of the ceilings and the musty scent of old fabric that hadn’t been aired out in some ti
I tried to keep my skepticism in check, but it was difficult. Ghosts weren’t real, after all. There had to be a logical explanation for all of this. But Chris, meanwhile, just appeared understanding.Chris cleared his throat, glancing at me. “Fabian, we were wondering about Moonshine’s artifact. The
AvaAs evening settled in, Chris and I made our way downstairs, our stomachs grumbling in anticipation of dinner. However, as we descended the grand staircase, an acrid smell hit our noses.“Is something burning?” I asked, wrinkling my nose against the sudden stench.Chris nodded, his brow furrowed.
“I hope you’re not wasting your finest bottle on us,” I purred as Fabian poured us another round.Fabian shot me an amused glance. “You’re the first company I’ve had in almost two months now. It’s only fitting.”Back upstairs, we settled in to enjoy our collaborative meal. The food was surprisingly
Chris shook his head, rolling his eyes. “Unbelievable,” he hissed as I smirked with satisfaction.The trip to the clinic went by a lot faster on wheels than on foot. Chris remained glued to my side, his hair falling into his eyes as he repeatedly checked on me. I simply smiled in the backseat, and w
Epilogue — Part IIAvaAs the balloon hit me square in the face, I stumbled back, nearly losing my balance. Chris’s strong arm caught me, steadying me as a chorus of “Surprise!” filled the air.Our living room had been transformed, covered with balloons and streamers in shades of blue and silver. A
Her imprisonment in New Moon was coming to an end, and soon she would be returning to Moonstone on parole. The thought filled me with a mixture of apprehension and hope, as it did all of us.But that was not coming for another month.As the Elders filed out, I leaned back in my chair, unable to keep
Before I could comment, the Elders finally filed in, their usual robes swishing around them as they moved. Fatima was now the Eldest since Elise was gone, and so she took the end of the table opposite Chris.Claire hobbled in after her; she had been leaning on a cane lately due to a sudden onset of
Epilogue — Part IAvaMy hand rested on my belly as I waddled through the doors, half-ignoring Chris’s presence. He sighed, letting the door fall shut behind me.“What’s wrong?” he asked, following me to the circular council table in the center of the room.“Nothing.”That was a lie.It was my 40th
For a moment, Chris was silent, his gaze intense as he searched my face. Then, without warning, he dropped to his knees, burying his face in my skirt. His arms wrapped around my waist, holding me close.“Goddess, I can’t wait to marry you,” he murmured, his voice muffled by the fabric.I smiled, run
AvaI found Chris on a balcony overlooking the golden sunset of New Moon mountain. The sky was ablaze with vibrant oranges and pinks, casting a warm glow over the snow-capped peaks. The crisp mountain air carried the scent of pine and distant earth from far below, the scent of autumn.Back in Moonst
“As you should, Alpha Edward,” Chris said, clasping the Alpha’s forearm. “As you should.”It was heartwarming to see how everyone seemed to be thriving. The bonds between the packs were stronger than ever, and there was a palpable sense of hope in the air.Finally, it was time for the meeting to beg
AvaGolden sunlight streamed through the enormous windows, shafts of warmth spreading across the large meeting hall. A fire crackled merrily in the hearth, and a long oak table had been placed at the center of the room. Soft piano music played from a human-made record player in the corner, and counc