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Chapter 10

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Ella

What the hell was wrong with me? The man had just saved us from execution, and here I was, ogling him like some desperate teenager. I pressed my palms against my burning cheeks, trying to get myself under control.

The door swung open again without warning, making me jump.

"I forgot to mention," Liam said, his massive frame filling the doorway, "there are clothes in the closet. Choose whatever you like." His eyes flickered to the connecting door. "And don't open this door again without knocking."

I nodded, mortified. "Won't happen again."

"Good." He paused. "You haven't eaten. I'll have food sent up. Make sure Jackson eats something when he wakes."

"Sure," I said, eager for him to leave before my face caught fire.

With a final nod, he disappeared again, leaving me alone.

I sank onto the edge of the bed, exhaling slowly. What a day. My husband had tried to execute us, a stranger had claimed us as his woman and his kid, and I'd seen said stranger naked. All things considered,
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    EllaI yanked open the bedroom door and peered into the hallway. Empty. The corridor stretched in both directions, lined with identical doors. Which way should I go? "Jackson!" I called out, my voice bouncing off the walls. No response. My bare feet slapped against the cold marble as I jogged down the hallway. I had to find him. What if he was lost? What if someone had hurt him? What if— No. I couldn't think like that. I needed to be logical. I stopped, forcing myself to take a deep breath. Think, Ella. Where would he go? I didn't even know where to start looking for Jackson. Liam. He would know. He probably had people watching us anyway. I approached what I hoped was his door and knocked frantically, not caring if I woke him. My son was missing. No answer. I knocked again, harder this time. "What's wrong?" I spun around so fast that I nearly lost my balance. Liam stood a few feet away, already dressed in dark jeans and a fitted black t-shirt that clung to his chest like it

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  • His Stolen Luna   Chapter 12

    EllaI wrapped the robe tighter around myself. "Look, thank you for saving us. I'm grateful, truly. But I'm not sure what I can give you in return. If you want information about my pack, first, I don't think you need me for that, and second, I'm not putting innocent people in danger. You said you'd spare them." He raised an eyebrow. "Are you sure they're innocent?" "What's that supposed to mean?" "They were going to let you die, Ella. You and your son. None of them spoke up for you when you were wronged." The truth of his words stung, but I shook my head. "They just don't know the truth. They believe what Marcus and Ava told them." "And that makes it okay?" His voice hardened. "They were ready to watch your execution without question." "Not everyone," I argued, though my conviction wavered. "Some of them looked horrified." "But did any of them try to stop it?" He stepped closer, his presence overwhelming. "Did anyone stand up for you?" I looked away, unable to answer because w

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  • His Stolen Luna   Chapter 13

    MarcusI stared at the empty space where my wife—no, that traitorous bitch—had stood just moments ago. The ceremonial blade still clutched in my hand, its edge stained with her blood. My blood boiled as I watched Liam Blackwood's sleek car disappear down the road, taking Ella and Jackson with him. My son. No, not my son. Never was. The crowd around me buzzed with whispers and shocked exclamations. I could feel their eyes on me, judging, questioning. The mighty Alpha Marcus Hawthorne, made a fool in front of his entire pack. "Alpha?" Ava approached cautiously, her perfect face etched with concern. "What should we do now?" What should we do? I wanted to laugh. What could we do? The Lycan King himself had just walked into my territory, claimed my wife and son as his own, and walked out without a scratch. I'd been emasculated in front of everyone who mattered. "Clear the area," I growled. The crowd dispersed slowly, too slowly for my liking. Their whispers grew louder as they walk

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  • His Stolen Luna   Chapter 1

    EllaI wiped the sweat from my brow, carefully tying off the last stitch on the young soldier's forearm. The training accident had left him with a nasty gash, but nothing life-threatening. "There. Try not to punch any more trees during combat practice," I said, applying a final dab of herbal salve. The young soldier winced. "It wasn't my fault. Riley dodged at the last second." "Mmhmm. And I suppose the tree jumped right in front of your fist?" I raised an eyebrow, packing away my supplies. "Something like that." He flexed his arm cautiously. "Thanks, Luna. You're a miracle worker." "Just doing my job. Keep it clean and come back tomorrow so I can check it." As the young soldier left, Mia poked her head in. "Got a minute? The new recruits are struggling with basic first aid." I glanced at the clock and sighed. It was already 3:30. "I can give you thirty minutes, and then I really need to go." Those thirty minutes turned into ninety. By the time I finished, it was past

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  • His Stolen Luna   Chapter 2

    EllaMy hands froze in mid air. The kitchen fell into an eerie silence. I turned to Jackson, my gaze sharp. He shifted uncomfortably, his lips pressing together like he had just realized he said something he shouldn't have. "What did you just say?" My voice was calm, too calm, but my fingers curled tightly against the counter. Jackson shook his head quickly. "Nothing." "Jackson," I put down what I was holding and faced him fully. "What do you mean by that?" He fidgeted with his fingers, refusing to meet my eyes. "Nothing," he muttered. "I just meant… Ava was supposed to pick me up anyway." "Why was that?" "Dad told me she was picking me up this morning," Jackson muttered. So that was it..Marcus had deliberately arranged for Ava to pick up our son without bothering to inform me. The same Ava who'd been giving me those pitying looks for years. The same Ava whose family had practically written a petition against our union. When Marcus and I first got together, the whispers had

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  • His Stolen Luna   Chapter 3

    EllaI held the shirt up to the light, staring at the stain until my vision blurred with tears. My fingers trembled as I traced the outline of someone else's lips on my husband's clothes. The vibrant red lipstick mocked me, bright as a fresh wound against the crisp white fabric. "No," I whispered, dropping the shirt like it had burned me. "No, no, no." All the late nights, the distant looks, the perfume, and now this undeniable proof that Marcus was sharing himself with someone else. My chest tightened until I could barely breathe. Jackson peeked around the laundry room door. "Mommy? Are you okay?" I quickly wiped my eyes. "Yes, baby. Mommy's fine. Just... found a stain that might not come out." "Can I have a snack?" "Of course." I forced a smile and followed him to the kitchen, the image of that lipstick stain branded into my mind. After settling Jackson with apple slices and peanut butter, I paced the kitchen, my thoughts racing. I'd been patient. I'd been understanding. I'd

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  • His Stolen Luna   Chapter 4

    EllaThe room erupted in gasps and murmurs. I felt the floor tilt beneath me. "That's bullshit," I whispered, reaching for the paper. "That's absolutely bullshit!" Ava handed the test results to Marcus, whose face had gone ashen. "I'm sorry you had to find out this way, Marcus. But when I noticed certain... inconsistencies in Jackson's development, I felt obligated to investigate." "Inconsistencies? What inconsistencies?" I demanded. "My son is perfectly normal!" "Is he, though?" Ava tilted her head. "He doesn't look much like Marcus, does he? And his abilities are below what we'd expect from an Alpha's offspring." I looked around the room, expecting to see outrage on everyone's faces at this ridiculous accusation. Instead, I saw doubt. Suspicion. Some were even nodding along with Ava's words. "This is absurd," I said, crossing my arms and letting out a small laugh. "Ava, if you're making things up because you couldn't end up with Marcus, that has nothing to do with my son. How s

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  • His Stolen Luna   Chapter 5

    EllaThe betrayal burned worse than any physical wound I'd ever treated. My own husband chose ancient magic over years of trust over me. I couldn't believe what I was hearing. After everything we'd been through, after all our years together, he was willing to doubt me, to doubt Jackson, based on Ava's word and some mysterious box? "Fine," I snapped, crossing my arms. "But Jackson stays out of this. You can test me instead." "That's not how it works," Ava said, already opening the box. Inside, nestled in dark velvet, was a clear crystal about the size of my palm. It caught the light strangely, seeming to bend rather than reflect it. "We need both potential father and child." "Then we wait until Jackson is here," I insisted. As if on cue, the office door opened again. I turned to see my neighbor standing there, looking uncomfortable, with Jackson's small hand in hers. "I'm sorry," she said. "He was so upset that you left without saying goodbye. He insisted on coming to find you."

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    MarcusI stared at the empty space where my wife—no, that traitorous bitch—had stood just moments ago. The ceremonial blade still clutched in my hand, its edge stained with her blood. My blood boiled as I watched Liam Blackwood's sleek car disappear down the road, taking Ella and Jackson with him. My son. No, not my son. Never was. The crowd around me buzzed with whispers and shocked exclamations. I could feel their eyes on me, judging, questioning. The mighty Alpha Marcus Hawthorne, made a fool in front of his entire pack. "Alpha?" Ava approached cautiously, her perfect face etched with concern. "What should we do now?" What should we do? I wanted to laugh. What could we do? The Lycan King himself had just walked into my territory, claimed my wife and son as his own, and walked out without a scratch. I'd been emasculated in front of everyone who mattered. "Clear the area," I growled. The crowd dispersed slowly, too slowly for my liking. Their whispers grew louder as they walk

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    EllaI wrapped the robe tighter around myself. "Look, thank you for saving us. I'm grateful, truly. But I'm not sure what I can give you in return. If you want information about my pack, first, I don't think you need me for that, and second, I'm not putting innocent people in danger. You said you'd spare them." He raised an eyebrow. "Are you sure they're innocent?" "What's that supposed to mean?" "They were going to let you die, Ella. You and your son. None of them spoke up for you when you were wronged." The truth of his words stung, but I shook my head. "They just don't know the truth. They believe what Marcus and Ava told them." "And that makes it okay?" His voice hardened. "They were ready to watch your execution without question." "Not everyone," I argued, though my conviction wavered. "Some of them looked horrified." "But did any of them try to stop it?" He stepped closer, his presence overwhelming. "Did anyone stand up for you?" I looked away, unable to answer because w

  • His Stolen Luna   Chapter 11

    EllaI yanked open the bedroom door and peered into the hallway. Empty. The corridor stretched in both directions, lined with identical doors. Which way should I go? "Jackson!" I called out, my voice bouncing off the walls. No response. My bare feet slapped against the cold marble as I jogged down the hallway. I had to find him. What if he was lost? What if someone had hurt him? What if— No. I couldn't think like that. I needed to be logical. I stopped, forcing myself to take a deep breath. Think, Ella. Where would he go? I didn't even know where to start looking for Jackson. Liam. He would know. He probably had people watching us anyway. I approached what I hoped was his door and knocked frantically, not caring if I woke him. My son was missing. No answer. I knocked again, harder this time. "What's wrong?" I spun around so fast that I nearly lost my balance. Liam stood a few feet away, already dressed in dark jeans and a fitted black t-shirt that clung to his chest like it

  • His Stolen Luna   Chapter 10

    EllaWhat the hell was wrong with me? The man had just saved us from execution, and here I was, ogling him like some desperate teenager. I pressed my palms against my burning cheeks, trying to get myself under control. The door swung open again without warning, making me jump. "I forgot to mention," Liam said, his massive frame filling the doorway, "there are clothes in the closet. Choose whatever you like." His eyes flickered to the connecting door. "And don't open this door again without knocking." I nodded, mortified. "Won't happen again." "Good." He paused. "You haven't eaten. I'll have food sent up. Make sure Jackson eats something when he wakes." "Sure," I said, eager for him to leave before my face caught fire. With a final nod, he disappeared again, leaving me alone. I sank onto the edge of the bed, exhaling slowly. What a day. My husband had tried to execute us, a stranger had claimed us as his woman and his kid, and I'd seen said stranger naked. All things considered,

  • His Stolen Luna   Chapter 9

    EllaThe question hung between us, heavy with implications I wasn't ready to consider. I snuck another glance at him through the rearview mirror and found his eyes already watching me. I quickly looked away, heart hammering."You can relax," he said, his voice gentler now. "I'm not going to hurt either of you."Right. Because murderous tyrants always announce their peaceful intentions. Very reassuring."Where are you taking us?" I asked, proud that my voice remained steady."Somewhere safe."Oh, helpful. Super specific. Thanks for clearing that up.Jackson shifted slightly in his seat, and I noticed he'd been listening intently to our exchange."Look," I said, lowering my voice. "I appreciate the dramatic rescue back there, but I think we deserve to know what's going on. Why did you come for us? What do you want?""We'll talk when we arrive," he said simply. "It's not a conversation for the road."Great. More mysteries. Just what I needed.I sighed and turned to look out the window. T

  • His Stolen Luna   Chapter 8

    EllaMarcus's breathing grew ragged against my ear. I sensed him weighing his options as the blade at my throat trembled slightly."She's not worth dying for," Ava hissed. "None of us are! Just let them go!"For once, I agreed with her, though for different reasons. I just wanted this nightmare to end. I wanted Jackson safe.The blade at my throat meant nothing compared to seeing my son's face crumple with fear. His small body trembled in the guard's grip, and I'd trade my life a thousand times to see him smile again."Three," Liam's voice thundered as he counted."Two.""Fine!" Marcus roared, suddenly shoving me forward. I stumbled, falling face-first into the dirt. "Take the lying piece of trash! And the boy, too!"The guard holding Jackson released him with such force that my son stumbled forward, nearly falling himself.I pushed myself up onto my knees, spitting dirt from my mouth. "Jackson, come here, baby."He didn't move.Marcus stalked toward me, his face contorted with rage.

  • His Stolen Luna   Chapter 7

    EllaMy woman and kid? My head snapped up at the thunderous voice that cut through the crowd's jeering. Standing at the edge of the gathering was the tallest and most intimidating man I had ever seen. His shoulders were broad enough to block out the sun, and his face, chiseled as if carved from granite by an artist with a grudge, was set in a dangerous scowl. "I heard that you have my woman and kid?" he repeated, each word deliberate as he stalked forward. The crowd parted like water before him, people stumbling over each other to get out of his way. Even on my knees, I could feel the power radiating off him in waves. Marcus's hand tightened on the ceremonial blade. "Liam Blackwood," he spat the name like it was poison. "You have some nerve showing up here." "No …" My head was spinning. What the hell was going on right now? Why was the enemy Alpha repeating the same accusation Ava made? Why was he even here in the first place? "Release them," Liam demanded, his voice deceptively

  • His Stolen Luna   Chapter 6

    EllaHis words hurt more than the slap. In all our years together, he had never thrown my status in my face like that. Never made me feel less than his equal. At that moment, I saw the truth. Whatever Ava had done to frame me, she had merely exposed what was already there: Marcus's true feelings about me, buried beneath years of pretense. "This whole thing - it's a setup, isn't it?" I looked between Marcus and Ava, searching their faces. "You two planned this together, didn't you?" Marcus's jaw tightened, but something flickered in his eyes. Guilt? Fear? "You wanted me gone." I laughed, but it came out hollow. "All those late nights at the office, the secret meetings, the way you kept me in the dark about hiring her - it wasn't just about work, was it?" "You're delusional," Ava snapped. "Am I?" I turned to Marcus. "How dumb am I to fall into your lies all these years to love you and trust you, and not see through the fact that you just wanted a convenient omega to warm your bed

  • His Stolen Luna   Chapter 5

    EllaThe betrayal burned worse than any physical wound I'd ever treated. My own husband chose ancient magic over years of trust over me. I couldn't believe what I was hearing. After everything we'd been through, after all our years together, he was willing to doubt me, to doubt Jackson, based on Ava's word and some mysterious box? "Fine," I snapped, crossing my arms. "But Jackson stays out of this. You can test me instead." "That's not how it works," Ava said, already opening the box. Inside, nestled in dark velvet, was a clear crystal about the size of my palm. It caught the light strangely, seeming to bend rather than reflect it. "We need both potential father and child." "Then we wait until Jackson is here," I insisted. As if on cue, the office door opened again. I turned to see my neighbor standing there, looking uncomfortable, with Jackson's small hand in hers. "I'm sorry," she said. "He was so upset that you left without saying goodbye. He insisted on coming to find you."

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