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#Chapter 80: An Unlikely Alliance
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Fake Vow, True Luna #Chapter 81: Promises Made, Boundaries Blurred
OliviaNathan and I spent the rest of the night in the hospital, neither of us sleeping for very long stretches of time between the humming of the lights and the beeping of the machines.It was early in the morning when Angela, with her jacket on and her purse slung over her shoulder, slipped back into my room.“Your shift is over?” I asked.Angela nodded. Then, after a pensive silence that seemed to stretch on forever, finally let out a sharp exhale. “I decided to do it,” she said, her voice wavering just slightly. “I forged the paternity test for you.”Both Nathan’s and my eyes widened as Angela walked over to Nathan and slipped something into his hands — a small, nondescript envelope, our ticket to a lie that had to be told.I watched as he held it carefully, as if it was the most precious thing in the world.“Thank you, Angela,” Nathan whispered.Angela nodded again in affirmation. “If it’s discovered that the paternity test was forged, you had better not—”“Of course,” Nathan int
Fake Vow, True Luna #Chapter 82: Confrontations and Consequences
NathanThe next day found me standing before the Alpha Council, the paternity results Angela had forged clutched tightly in my hand. My heart pounded against my rib cage like a war drum.“Here,” I said, holding up the little white envelope. “The paternity test results that you so sorely needed.”Alpha Mike’s face twisted up into a contemptuous sneer. “Let’s see it,” he said, holding out his hand.I handed over the envelope. Mike read it first, his thick eyebrows raising high on his forehead. Without a word, he handed it over to my father.I watched with bated breath, hoping that they wouldn’t notice that it was fake, as they all slowly passed it around and carefully scrutinized the contents.After what felt like an eternity, the Alphas and the Elders nodded, one by one.Their faces softened, some even murmured apologies.“Well,” Alpha Mike said, folding his hands in front of him on the table. “It seems that the baby is, in fact, yours.”The tension in my chest eased, a sigh of relief
Fake Vow, True Luna #Chapter 83: In the Shadows, a Monster Lurks
OliviaTime passed, the cold days of later winter slipping into the warmer, fragrant air of early spring. The buds on the trees burst open more and more with each passing day, slowly filling the sky with the color of pink and purple blossoms.The biting ocean air turned into a gentle, comforting breeze, and soon the memories of my anger and hatred toward my ex were replaced by a profound love for the little life growing inside of my belly, which rooted itself there like the daffodils that sprang up from the ground.Before I knew it, it had been almost two months since my last hospital visit. My life with Nathan fell into a steady routine, and our forbidden feelings for each other faded, although they lingered in my heart, dormant for now.It was a bit of a relief, though, to be able to look at him without feeling like I would vomit from the fluttering of my nerves.And it seemed as though we had finally slipped back into a comfortable friendship.Although whether that was caused simpl
Fake Vow, True Luna #Chapter 84: Of Unseen Dangers and Unspoken Feelings
OliviaI woke up early the next morning, the sun only just beginning to peek over the horizon.With a yawn, the events of the past night slowly began to flood back into my mind as I recollected why I wasn’t in my own bed. I looked over at Nathan's sleeping form, his chest rising and falling evenly, before carefully sliding out of the bed and retreating.After dressing myself, I stepped out into the quiet morning, the dewy grass tickling my bare feet as I walked around the backyard for some fresh air.Then, I saw them. Footprints, much larger than any mere animal’s, indented deeply into the soft grass. There was something strange about those footprints, too; there were only three. They were haphazard and out of rhythm, as though the creature that left them had been limping.My heart quickened as I followed them, my breath hitching in my throat when I suddenly spotted a tuft of dark fur caught on the low branches of a nearby shrub.Fingers trembling, I plucked it free and held it up to
Fake Vow, True Luna #Chapter 85: Shadows in the Night
OliviaOnce I stepped inside Angela’s house, it was like I’d walked into a whole different world.The air buzzed with chatter, whispers, and laughter as the women of our small town mingled and gossiped about everything under the sun.I found it overwhelming, but at the same time, oddly exciting.“Liv!” Angel’s voice called out. I glanced around, then smiled gently as I saw her squeezing her way through the throng toward me. She scurried up to me and hugged me tightly, then kissed me on both cheeks. “I’m so glad you came.”“I couldn’t miss it,” I said, managing a stiff smile as I looked around at the sea of faces, many of whom were staring at me.Angela, noticing my apprehension, put her arm around me. “Come on,” she said, squeezing me gently as she began to guide me away from the door. “Let’s get you some punch. I promise you’ll have a lot of fun.”A few minutes later, I found myself settling onto the couch as I clutched my glass of punch and listened to the swirling gossip around me.
Fake Vow, True Luna #Chapter 86: Encounter with the Three-Pawed Beast
OliviaMy heart skipped a beat. The sound seemed to come from behind me, off to the side in the bushes lining the street. A rustling in the underbrush, a low growl. At least, that was what it sounded like.My cheerful whistling ceased, fading away into a somber, out-of-key tune, and then into oblivion. I stopped dead in my tracks and strained my ears to listen, hoping and praying that it really was nothing, that it was just the wind or my ears playing tricks on me.Nothing.The night was silent again.Taking a deep breath, I chided myself for being so paranoid.“C’mon, Olivia,” I whispered to myself. “Grow up. You’re almost home.”I started walking again, picking up the pace a little. I was almost home; I could see our street sign standing up ahead at the corner, cast aglow in the amber tinge of the streetlights, a beacon of safety.Just a few more minutes and I would be walking in through the front door. Nathan might be upset with me, but he couldn’t be too upset, because I made it h
Fake Vow, True Luna #Chapter 87: Encounters & Distrust
Olivia“Alvin?” I called out, leaning forward to get a better look at the supposed monster in front of me. “Is that you?”In the quiet stretch between one breath and the next, my world changed. The creature — Alvin, I was sure — froze as though he’d been struck by lightning at the mention of his name.This was Alvin, my childhood friend. I was sure of it now. In fact, as I looked at him, he suddenly didn’t seem so large and beastly at all anymore. He was just a regular-sized werewolf with a missing paw and a sad look on his face.“Alvin,” I whispered, reaching out and taking a step forward. “It’s me. Olivia.”Alvin was frozen to his spot as I approached. I came dangerously close, so close that my outstretched fingers brushed against his wiry gray fur.But as I made contact with him, he suddenly lurched backward, putting distance between us once more. A growl rumbled in his throat, low and guttural, bristling with something that I didn’t understand.Suddenly, he turned around and leape
Fake Vow, True Luna #Chapter 88: Echoes of the Past
Olivia“An escort?” I asked, my voice rising an octave. “That’s not fair!”Nathan simply shrugged. “How is it not fair, Olivia? You keep putting yourself in danger. Honestly, it’s the least I could do. I could very easily use my Alpha abilities to keep you locked up here in this house if I wanted to, but I won’t do that to you.”I ground my teeth together angrily. “You can’t restrict my freedom,” I fired back, my tone matching the defiance sparking in my eyes. His words, his plan to curb my independence, had stirred up a storm inside of me.“You can't protect yourself,” Nathan retorted, his eyes fixed intently on me.An indignant laugh tore itself free from my throat.“What, did you forget that you always lost to me during Warrior Training back in the day?” I shot back. “You were a sore loser, too. Once, you cried when I beat you. Try now, and I’ll make you cry again. Then I’ll show you that I can take care of myself just fine, thank you very much.”As I spoke, my mind instantly wande
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Fake Vow, True Luna #Chapter 568: True Vows
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Fake Vow, True Luna #Chapter 567: True Luna
Olivia I looped my arm through Nathan’s as we stepped down from the podium, the applause from the crowd and the flashing of cameras having finally subsided after what felt like an eternity. “It’s over,” Nathan beamed, giving my arm a squeeze. “That wasn’t so bad.” I couldn’t help but grin back at him. “No, it wasn’t. You were great up there.” And he really had been great; the press conference had been an overwhelming success—any lingering doubts or trepidation we had harbored before had been utterly blown away by the sheer force of the crowd’s enthusiastic response. For so long, it had felt like we were fighting this battle alone, like the victims who had suffered under Dan’s horrific operation were little more than nameless, faceless casualties. But today, we had finally given them a voice. Their stories had reached the masses, had resonated and struck a chord with everyone who watched. Nathan had handled all of the questions that were thrown his way with poise and ease
Fake Vow, True Luna #Chapter 566: Vignettes
OliviaI rapped my knuckles lightly on the door to Nathan’s office. A moment later, his voice called out, “Come in.”Stepping into the room, I placed my hands on my hips upon seeing the scene in front of me: Nathan was standing in front of the mirror, his shirt still untucked and his tie loosened. His desk was a mess of papers and folders, and it was clear that he had been checking over his notes last-minute before the press conference.
Fake Vow, True Luna #Chapter 565: By Your Side
OliviaI wiped a bead of sweat from my brow, slowly turning to survey the progress that had been made in the park. The banners we had hung were a bold purple color, signifying our support of the women who had been affected by the trafficking ring.I couldn’t help but smile a bit as I looked at our progress. With the press conference today, followed by a festival to help raise funds for the shelter we were building, the park was bustling with activity as our pack members worked hard
Fake Vow, True Luna #Chapter 564: One Step
NathanI leaned back in my chair with a weary sigh, pinching the bridge of my nose in a futile attempt to stave off the encroaching headache. Spread out on my desk was an array of file folders, legal pads scrawled with notes, and printed transcripts—a minefield of information that would need to be carefully navigated on the day of the upcoming press conference.It had been two weeks since Dan and Montgomery’s bodies were found in the confinement pit, and it had been a dizzyin
Fake Vow, True Luna #Chapter 563: The End of an Era
OliviaMy hands shook uncontrollably as I stepped up to the edge of the pit, clutching the metal grating until my knuckles turned white. A thick, cloying stench wafted up from the darkness below—the unmistakable reek of death and decay.Despite the waves of nausea already roiling in my gut, I leaned forward for a closer look.
Fake Vow, True Luna #Chapter 562: The Rise & The Fall
OliviaThe air coming through the open windows smelled like the fresh sea breeze as we made our way from room to room, touring every nook and cranny of the newly completed cottage. It was perfect—cozy and quaint, while still boasting all the modern amenities one could want. But more than that, it was a sanctuary, a haven.A fresh start.
Fake Vow, True Luna #Chapter 561: Spring Air
OliviaThe sound of power tools outside streamed in through the window while I folded the laundry, a distant backdrop to my swirling thoughts. I had grown used to the sound, and actually kind of enjoyed it. It was a reminder that life went on, that our family was growing.It had been a couple of weeks since I had made the decision to take a temporary leave from work in order to really focus on my family—on rebuilding that long-severed bond with my mother—and I was glad I did.
Fake Vow, True Luna #Chapter 560: Rage
NathanI couldn’t stop the rage from simmering just beneath the surface as I made my way through the darkened forest toward the confinement pit. No one knew I was here—I was coming under the cover of night, my hair and face concealed by a hood.But I had to come. I couldn’t stop thinking about Dan and Montgomery, and I needed to see them.
