Duncan found us right in front of the shop, with all the things neatly packed in a big paper bag. Rosie ran to him, and he got her in his arms, but I could tell something was off.“I will tell you later,” he told me through our link before I could ask anything.“Moira got me a whole lot of amazing stuff, and we even met a nice lady who draws pictures for books, and I got pencils just like hers,” Rosie informed him happily. “There was a really rude sales lady who said I was too small for these, but Moira told her ‘My girl is getting whatever she wants’ and she even told her she would tell the manager.”“Really?” he raised his eyebrow at me.“It was just an overzealous sales clerk,” I shrugged. “I didn’t actually talk to her boss.”“I think she is more preoccupied with you calling her your girl,” he said through our link as he put Rosie down and got her hand.I was surprised for a minute because I wasn’t even thinking when I said that and never thought my words would mean so much to her
By the time we got home, the packhouse was full of people and bustle. We woke Rosie, and she walked by my side sleepily, but she forgot it all the moment we stepped inside.“Granny” she screamed happily and ran to a small, white-haired woman, hugging her tight. She was Abigail, Noah’s mom, and the only grandparent Rosie ever had. They simply adored each other.She lived down in the village in a lovely little house with a big garden. Both Rosie and Liv would spend a weekend with her every now and then, and that was how I met her for the first time. Duncan went to fetch the girls, and I tagged along. It was only a brief visit, but she accepted me immediately.She was a petite woman who seemed fragile, but I knew better already. She had bright blue eyes, and even though she was only 43, almost completely white hair. Noah said it grayed in less than a week after they lost his father.“Did you have fun, my angel?” she asked, caressing Rosie’s face.“Yes! Moira got me beautiful pencils and
“What happened?” I moaned, trying to focus in the dark room. Duncan jumped from the bed like a bee stung him and scared the hell out of me. It was 2 am, I managed to read the clock.“Another attack,” he groaned, pulling up his jeans. “They got through the patrol.”“Shit,” I jumped from the bed, too.I quickly dressed and ran after Duncan. I caught up to him in the main hall and grabbed his arm.“Tell me.”“Caleb got injured. They are taking him to the clinic,” he said as we headed there together now.When we arrived, the patrol was already there, with a quite bloody Caleb sitting on a chair.“Alpha, Luna,” they all bowed politely as we stepped in. Duncan studied them for a minute, and I did the same. They all seemed fine, except for the one Caleb who was in an awful shape. Who, if I’m not mistaken, wasn’t even on patrol duty tonight.“Explain,” Duncan ordered in a voice that made the members of the patrol flinch.“I’m sorry, Alpha,” one man stepped forward. He was the leader of this u
I woke up alone in the bed, and it took me a minute to collect myself. It was half-past eight, so Duncan was probably in his office already. I dragged myself to the bathroom and opened the hot water, meeting my not too pretty reflection in the mirror.I felt as bad as I looked. I was sleepy and tired, and my stomach was already upset even though I haven’t eaten a thing yet. And that nausea made me remember what I almost forgot after everything that happened.I stopped the shower and went back to our room. I found my purse abandoned in the corner and dug up the two small boxes I hid there yesterday. Since Duncan left, it was as good a time as any, I thought, studying the instructions.I went back to the bathroom, and did everything as written, then stepped into the shower. The few minutes it took the test to show result would have been an eternity to wait, so I thought I would wash up in the meantime.The hot water always helped me relax, but now my hand was shaking as I reached for th
I spent most of my day in my office, only leaving to have lunch with Marissa and the girls. I dutifully went through my schedule and managed to contact Alpha Jonah too. He promised to come up to the packhouse tomorrow, and would help me with my research.I also visited Bianca after lunch, and she seemed to be much better.“I’m not sure if I’m brave enough,” she sighed as we sat in her room. “He is so kind and sweet and I can’t seem to deny him, but somewhere deep inside, I’m still afraid.”“It’s only natural,” I tried to comfort her. “Your first mate betrayed your trust and love, and it must be hard to trust again. We understand it, Bianca,” I squeezed her hand.She told me all the things they have been talking about, and how she was so drawn to him. Their bond really seemed strong, and she admitted that after getting to know him a little, she wouldn’t be able to reject him.She may be afraid still, but I believed they would be fine. As far as I knew him, Caleb was a quiet and patient
Monday arrived, and so did my promised visitor. I stopped at the bottom of the stairs I just ran down on, and swiftly adjusted my clothes and my hair.I had a terrible morning, spending most of it leaning over the toilet, getting rid of the breakfast I hadn’t even eaten, so by now I could only hope to look decent. I took a deep breath and stepped into the library.“Alpha Jonah,” I called respectfully, and the old man turned to me.“Moira Conners,” he said solemnly. “I’m happy to see you again, dear,” he smiled.“You remember me,” I awed, returning his friendly smile.We only met twice, several years before, so I wasn’t sure if he would remember me. When I called him yesterday, I introduced myself as Duncan’s mate, and he didn’t seem to realize, but now I could tell from his eyes that he actually remembered me.“Of course I do,” his smile widened. “How could I forget a young lady who beat me so shamefully?”I blushed a little at that. Alpha Jonah was a devoted chess player, and an exce
If having a pack of rogues, led by a madman and supported by a power-hungry witch at our borders wasn’t enough, we had Bianca’s case and my Luna ceremony coming up, too. I didn’t have time to get bored, that was for sure.Today would be the day of Bianca’s hearing, so we were expecting both the King with some council members and Alpha D’Angeli and even knowing the truth was on our side, we were counting on some nasty stuff today.When the King sent word to us with the date of the hearing, we held a fast little ceremony and Duncan officially accepted Bianca into the pack. They haven’t marked each other with Caleb yet, but this way, we could protect her if needed. I was standing on a small stool in my new white dress, letting Emma and Louise, a seamstress, put needles everywhere when I got the link.“Luna, the Silver Moon is here,” one of the patrols reported.I had a quick look at the clock and rolled my eyes. They were too early, and I would have bet they meant trouble. The king and
Like on most occasions, we ended up in Duncan’s office. He gave his chair to the King and stood by his side like Noah usually did beside him. In front of the desk sat Bianca and Nico, the Beta of the Silver Moon. His Alpha was still unconscious, locked up in the basement, just like their other men.“Doctor?” I linked our pack doctor as everyone settled in the room.“Yes, Luna,” he answered immediately.“How is Caleb?”Bianca stayed by his side till the operation ended, and the doctor removed the bullet. He told her that Caleb should be fine now, but I wanted to know if that really was the case, or if he just didn’t want to frighten Bianca even more.“His condition is quite severe, but his life is not in danger anymore,” he said calmly, and I settled into my usual armchair in the corner. “Even though it was quite close to his heart, the bullet only hit muscles, and I removed it without complications. What I’m concerned about is the silver that got into his bloodstream.”“What can be do