Chapter 17 ARIANNA "The maids tell me that you've been buried here in the library since evening after you left your room. Is there something you're looking for? Perhaps I can help you search for it." Sergios voice breaks through my thoughts and I sigh as I face palm myself. I was searching for something but I wasn't exactly sure what I was. From the woman's scent and energy, I was particularly she wasn't a wolf or a witch. If she was neither of the two, then what the hell was she playing with my head like that. "You don't need to worry." I calmly said and went back to digging through the library looking for what I don't even know about. I just had a strong feeling that once I saw what I was looking for, I was going to know somehow. "Arianna." He called and I wanted to throw a book at his face for disrupting me. Can't he see that I'm confused and shattered, this woman—whoever she is had messed up my brain so bad. "What is it?" I question and thought I know that my voice might se
ARIANNA "If there's something you want Elena, just state it already. I really have no time neither am in the mood to have anything to do with you right now." I loosen the band that held my hair high up in a long pony tail and walk to seat on the chair right in front of my bed side table. "Aww, you look like you want to pass out. I'm not so sorry." I wasn't sure the best way to reply her that I wouldn't sound like I was hurt because that wasn't the vibe I wanted to go with. I wanted to make sure she eventually thinks that I actually don't give a shit about anything. "I'll be outside your door, just in case you need anything," She had a coy smile on her face as she strode out. Halting somewhere near the door, she turned, "After all, I'm obliged to 'help and protect' you." She stated drawing air apostrophes with her hands as a smirk crossed her lips. A smirk that I felt like punching back in. "I need you to do something." I said sharply as she twisted the door knob. "What do you ne
ARIANNA "That's not possible. There's no way my prints would have been on her neck, I didn't even make any attempt to touch her." I protested staring back and forth between them but their looks were the same. That resigned look that made me seem like I was lying. "I'm not lying. Let me see he reports from the werewolves forensic." I demanded and the doctor removed the gloves from his hands and stared at me. "It's only once in a while that we are obliged t search for prints. we don't normally do that s when we do, we try our best to run the check over and over again until we are sure of our result." "Your prints were all over her neck, Luna Arianna." His expression remained fixated on me as he glared at me with a sullen look while Sergio made no attempt to say anything about it. "That can't be possible. I'm sure you all have this twisted." I yelled but no one said a word. "Sergio, you have to believe me. I could never try to strangle her." I turned to Sergio and he only let out
ARIANNA I chuckled when I saw her switch into that pity mood and sniffed while clearing her throat. Preparations for all the lies she would tell, how cute. "I was in the room with the Luna when she suddenly said I should accompany her for a stroll." She began and just at the first sentence I was almost losing it. "Accompany?" I yelled out loud and the elders swerved their eyes to my direction in a warning glance. Though I figured none of them would shout me down since I'm practically their Luna. "Let her finish." The head of the council stated and I gulped down a glass of water that was laying in front of me before shrugging my shoulders and tilting my head to the side. "I am her personal guard so I'm entitled to follow her around wherever she goes. The Luna then told me that she forgot something and I should wait for her on her spot and that was exactly what I did." I chuckled tilting the corner of my lips into a smile so wide, it could be considered maniacal. "Luna, interruptio
SERGIO I had personally told the Elders to make Arianna sit opposite I and Elena so I could get a full glimpse of her face as that would help me stay sane in this kind of situation. If it were up to me, my Luna wouldn't be caught dead in a meeting of questioning even if she killed someone but everyone especially the elders were looking for lopp holes and moments to declare me unfit for the position of ruling the pack and now, that was something i didn't want. Something felt off about this whole thing and evidences pointed at Arianna as the culprit that wanted to choke Elena to death so I couldn't even stand by the side of my Luna which was very frustrating for me. "Alpha Sergio. We're waiting for your last statement before we decide on what to do. Your Luna just threatened Elena with death so it's clear that she indeed tried choking Elena. She has admitted it." The head of the council said and I gritted my teeth looking up from my seat. Arianna was not even trying to make this ea
Chapter 22 SERGIO "I'm sorry what did you say?" I needed to be sure I was hearing properly and it wasn't just my ears playing with me. "Alpha Sergio, you heard me." She stated firmly and if I thought she was pissed before then now, she's enraged. She only uses the Alpha title on me when she's upset or something more than that. "Where did you hear that?" I decided to tread carefully because I have no idea what was running through her mind at that moment. Arianna seemed like a pretty chill person with a dormant wolf but I was the only one that knew what her anger truly looked like. "Don't try to play with your words and answer me. Elena was your first mate, was she not?" She gestured violently with her hands like she was about to fling the glass vase on the table and I shifted backwards instinctively. "Can you calm down first so we can talk about this? You don't look like you want to tell me anything at all neither do you want to hear from me." I said in calm voice and she blinke
ARIANNA I felt really bad lying to Sergio but when you think of it, it is the fastest route to get myself out of that conversation. How exactly was I supposed to explain to him that I was seeing things, hearing things and even getting prophecies? As if that wasn't already unbelievable, I would then tell him that perhaps this things I've been seeing might have a hand in what was choking Elena so it's technically me. "Can I hug you?" He asked softly and I spread my arms wide as he wrapped his strong arms around my waist and breathed into my skin. "I want you to know that no matter what, I'm here for you." He muttered softly and I nodded as I closed my eyes to immense myself in the hug. After few minutes, he detached from my body and then tucked the loose strands of hair on my face behind my ears. "Go back to your room. I'll deal with the rest of this." I smiled at the sound of that before obliging. On the way to my room, I just couldn't stop thinking, Sergio was like water; freezi
ARIANNA “What the hell are you doing with your hands all over my Luna, you punk?” That was the next thing I heard before a loud thud and the sound of bodies colliding into the wall followed after. “Easy there. That's no good way to treat a guest.” Alaric chuckled as he placed his hands on Sergio's fist while they glared daggers at each other like they would really end each other's life. “Punk, you got a Luna and you didn't even bother to tell me about her? That's not so nice. I promise to have my payback moment.” Alaric kept rambling on while Sergio's hands remained tight against his neck. “That doesn't answer my question as to why your hands were on her.” Sergio repeated and i just licked my lips still trying to process what was going on. “I'm sorry, she was falling and someone had to catch her. You weren't there to catch her and I figure that you wouldn't have been so happy if you find out that your mate got wounded when I was nearby.” He stated before Sergio slowly released me.
Author’s NoteAs I write these final words and close the chapter on Chasing His Stunning Luna, my heart feels both full and unbearably heavy. This book has been a journey—one that I poured my soul into, one that became a part of me in ways I never imagined. The characters, their struggles, their triumphs, their love—they were not just words on a page but living, breathing parts of my heart. And now, having to say goodbye to them feels like losing dear friends.This story was not just a tale of love, redemption, and strength—it was my anchor during some of the toughest days of my life. While crafting Arianna and Sergio’s world, I faced personal battles of my own, struggling with health difficulties that made writing a challenge.Updates were a hassle to do, writing was a hassle. I thought of abandoning this book, I thought of just giving up as I was so exhausted but a lot of you readers stood by me and supported me. There were days I could barely focus, days when I questioned whether
The sun hung high in the sky, its golden rays casting a warm glow over the training grounds. The sound of fists meeting flesh, the rhythmic thuds of bodies hitting the ground, and the sharp bark of commands filled the air.Arianna stood at the center of it all, her presence commanding, radiating both power and grace. She was no longer the hesitant Luna of the past but a leader who had fully embraced her role. Clad in a fitted black training suit that accentuated her toned physique, her golden-brown hair was tied into a thick braid that cascaded down her back, strands sticking to her sweat-dampened skin as she moved with fluid precision."Again!" she called out, her voice firm yet encouraging. "I want strength in every move! No hesitations!"The Gammas followed her command without question, executing a series of swift, lethal movements as they sparred in pairs. Arianna walked among them, correcting stances, blocking sloppy punches, and offering sharp critiques where needed. Her golden
ARIANNAIf I was able to curse in my wolf form, I would curse at this point!Sergio stood to his feet immediately and I looked over at the battlefield.It was chaos, the air thick with the scent of blood and burning wood. My chest heaved as I stood amidst the carnage, my gaze locked onto the massive wolf lying in a broken heap before me. Logan’s father.My body trembled from the force of my last attack. He had been aiming for Sergio—his massive frame crashing into my mate with the force of a hurricane. The sound of bones snapping echoed in my ears, and a cold rage settled deep inside me. Sergio groaned, but he was alive. My heart clenched at the sight of his battered body, but I couldn't allow myself to falter. Not now.The beast’s golden eyes flickered, his breath coming in short, labored pants. He was still alive, still trying to move. My glare bore into him, a silent promise that he would not leave this battlefield alive. He had hurt my mate. That alone sealed his fate.A sudden
ARINNA “Sergio,” I rasped, my voice a broken whisper, the name barely making it past my lips. He turned sharply, his dark eyes locking onto mine, immediately scanning me for injuries I think as I stood from the floor. “Baby?” I stopped short, my pulse drumming in my ears. I needed to say it, but the words felt like glass in my throat, sharp and impossible to swallow. I swallowed hard. “It’s Annika.” His brows drew together, his body tensing like a bowstring being pulled tight. “What about Annika?” His voice was rough, wary, as if he already knew but refused to believe it. I forced the words out before they could strangle me. “Silas has her. He brought her for us, I'm sure you can use her as bait. Sergio didn’t move. Didn’t speak. For a heartbeat, he was stone, silent and unreadable. Then, like a dam breaking, the realization slammed into him, and his entire body snapped taut. “What?” The word was a blade, sharp and deadly. I nodded, my breath coming fast. “He caught her. And
ARIANNA "We’re ready." The elder finally announced, his voice steady but grim as he turned to face me and I gulped. My heart was beating fast, really fast at this stage. Nothing can go wrong, I can't afford it. Dear goddess, if you're listening, please make this work. He motioned for the guards standing by the entrance. Two of them stepped forward, their heavy boots thudding against the cold stone floor. Their faces were set, but I could see the doubt lurking in their eyes. They had watched Sergio slip further and further away. They had seen me breaking apart with every breath he failed to take. And now, they were seeing my hope—the last shred of it—held in the elders calloused hands and whatever that potion is that he was holding. "Carefully." He instructed with a scrunched up face as they bent over him. The wound was still fresh yet it seemed like it was decaying and I thanked the moon goddess at least for the fact that he slipped into unconsciousness because the pai
ARIANNA I turned to Silas, my voice steady despite the tension coiling in my chest as my mind went back to the fact Sergio hadn't woken up yet. "You brought her here. You hide her. Somewhere no one will find her. Chain her up, make sure she can’t escape." Silas narrowed his eyes, nodding and then began scratching his head like he was shy of something. "Alright I'll do so." I turned to Mia for some back up but she just threw her hands up and leaned in to whisper. "He's thrilled and a little shy. To them, if someone ever gives a task, which means the person traits you. You could never understand their rules." She shrugged and I nodded in understanding. "What if she decides to be stubborn and thrash out or fight me? Can I hit her?" I almost bursted out in laughter but just let out a sharp breath. "Make sure she doesn’t get the chance. Just do it anyway you can before anyone sees her. We don’t need unnecessary attention." He nodded once and dragged Annika away into the, her muffle
ARIANNA. "Hello, ladies." We heard a voice call as we were running towards the kitchen and we halted, turning to see Silas. Ahh, Silas! That reminds me, I really wanted to talk to him. "Silas right?" I called stretching my hands out for a handshake and he took it gracefully, leaning forward to kiss it and I stared at Mia with a confused smile. "Formal greeting. Uncle Zed trained all of them, they all do it." That was true, from Sergio to Alaric and now Silas, they all did it. I might need to have a little backstory on uncle Zed but absolutely not now that my Brian is in jumbles. "Yeah, Silas. Mia, how are you doing?" She flipped her hair and held out her hands and he chuckled before taking it and planting a soft peck. "I have something that might interest the both of you." Mia giggled almost immediately grabbing my hand. "Sure, show us." I was confused, really confused on what would possibly interest me apart from the herbs at this point and he just motioned for us to
ARIANNA. He had slipped in and out of consciousness twice already and it wasn't even getting any funnier. The pack elders all stood roundabout him, chattering in low tones yet no productive effort had been made. They had actually tried to stop the blood from flowing out which was better but he was still far from being healthy and that's exactly what I wanted for him, I wanted him to be healthy. "So all your years of experience, none of you had seen this kind of wound?" I questioned and they shook their head I negativity and I moved to slam my fist into the wall but instead slammed it on Alaric's palm. He had our his hands just there in time and I swallowed. "Sergio will recover and I'm not ready to answer as any question as to why there are scars on your first." He stated and I sighed taking a deep breath as I tried to control myself. Deep inside of me, I was loosing my mind. I was loosing my fucking mind. "Some of the elders are still on their way though so rest assured
SERGIO Blood spurted for. the exact point where he had stabbed me and I fell to my knees as the wound was unable to heal. I glared at him while Elder Zed or would I say, Father as I've always called him stared at the both of us in horror. "What the hell, Logan? You never told me that you killed your mother and that now you'd kill your uncle top?" He sounded displeased but almost confused like he wasn't sure what he was supposed to do. "Say no fucking word." Logan instructed and I gagged for Uncle Zed's sake. "That's wolfsbane. It's not going to heal, the only reason why I'm still keeping you alive is the fact that I want you to see me claim your pack right from under your nose. Claim my daughter and her mother." Logan smirked but my vision suddenly became blurry and I was unsure of what to say. "Sergio, baby..." Arianna came running towards me and I had to use l ounce of energy I had left in me to mindlink her. *Don't. Don't come. I'm going to survive this, but what I'm