Chapter 9: A quiet walk home

Tyler looks at her as they walk.

"You'd make a good Luna," he tells her.

"I don't know about that," she tells him.

"I do. You're smart. You care about your pack. You are kind."

"A good Luna wouldn't run from-"

"A good Luna gets everyone to safety and is the last line of defense for those that are more vulnerable."

"Doesn't matter, though. I'm sure when you find your mate., You'll have the best Luna."

"You never know. It could be you. And a lot of alphas choose a mate. One they know will be a strong Luna."

She looks at him and can tell he is absolutely serious.

"Tyler…"

"Just…you know, think about it."

"You would be a great Luna," Nova tells her. "But our mate will love us. It is worth the wait."

"You don't think it could be him?"

"You will always have your friends. A bond is a bond, mate or not. Forged in time or by the goddess, it is still a gift."

"I hope you're right."

"Anyone that cannot see the value in those bonds is not worth keeping. Respect is for more than just the Alpha