Tatum's POV:
I pull into my garage and I try to lay my wandering mind to rest. I swiftly carry Luna inside and place her in my bed. I search my room for something she can wear and run across one of my old tee shirts that is now too small for me. I lift her slightly and unzip her dress pulling it off carefully. I'm just about to put my tee shirt on her when I see several scars and almost healed bruises across her chest, abdomen, and upper thighs. I inhale sharply and stumble backwards at the realization of what her words actually meant.
I approach the bed again and gently touch a scar and watch it disappear under my fingers as a dull pain radiates through the tips of my fingers. He has beaten her and from the looks and feel of it he had been doing it for a while. I begin to touch every wound and scar I can see, vanishing them in the blink of an eye. Occasionall
Tatum's POV:I had awoken at the first light of dawn as the soft light flickers through the brown and beige curtains hanging over the glass double doors in my room. Luna was still sleeping and seemed more at ease now and her back was facing me. I gently remove my arm out from under her and get out of bed. I move quietly around the room grabbing a pair of jeans and a black tee shirt before getting dressed and heading into the living room. I sit down on the couch and start scrolling through my phone and begin reading a few messages that have come through when I hear the sudden downpour of rain hitting the tin roof and a faint vibrating. I look towards the sound and see Luna's phone where I laid it last night on the brown end table next to me. I grab it and glance at the screen. I see several missed calls and messages from Samael and a few other numbers listed as Seth and Paul. I click the home button
Tatum's POV:I'm lying on the bed listening to the sound of the shower as the smell of my shampoo mixed with Luna’s scent begins filling up the room. Feeling myself slowly begin to lose control I get up and go into the living room to wait for her. I'm sitting on the couch reading the local paper when Luna emerges from the bedroom. She's dressed in a pair of dark denim skinny jeans and a dark brown off the shoulder sweater. Her black hair was straight and hung loosely over her fair shoulders."That's a neat trick." I say as I close my paper laying it to the side."I could say the same thing to you." Luna replies as she looks down at the floor."Well I guess we need to get this day started." I say as I stand
Tatum's POV:I feel her body tense then relax and lean into me and my wolf growls in satisfaction. I open the passenger door and hold her hand as she gets in. I go to the driver's side of the car and take one last look out at the water before getting in. It's late afternoon and the already grey sky is getting dark."So out of curiosity where did you get this car? Is it something you just snapped your fingers and made appear?" I ask Luna as I steal a glance at her."No!"She says with a laugh."It was my dad's. When I came back I found some keys in his old office and when I went to the garage it was just sitting there. My father loved sports cars. He was always tinkering with something and on the weekends we'd go to the races."She replies with a distant smile.
Luna's POV:Tatum had already driven away by the time I started to get back into my car. Oh I need Jack's number! I suddenly remembered. I quickly turned off my car and ran inside the bar. Jack was surprised but happy to see me. Apparently Tatum had told him I wasn't feeling well. I told him my old phone had fallen in the street the night before shattering the screen and they were unable to save it or my number. We exchanged numbers again and I walked outside. As soon as I walked out the door I spotted Tatum down the street several yards away. His back is to me but there is no mistaking him. There was a young brunette clinging to his arm as they walked away. I felt a pain in my chest as my wolf whined pitifully and it began to feel like my heart was being ripped from my chest. I ran to my car as fast as I could, not wanting to be seen and hurried b
Luna's POV:I'm standing next to Tatum's bed looking at the shirt he's laid out for me. It's a soft grey color and thicker than the last one. I pick the shirt up and bury my face in it inhaling the masculine scent that lies within it. I hurry and dry myself off snapping my fingers to make a pair of underwear appear before slipping the soft cotton shirt over my body. I snap my fingers again and my wet hair is instantly groomed and dried in its natural wavy style. I placed the towel in the same hamper I put everything into last time then walked over to the double glass doors. The curtains were wide open and I looked out at the rain soaked world then I slowly looked up at the sky. The large pale moon was full and darted in and out of the clouds as it drew me in. I feel as if I'm in a trance when the sound of Tatum's voice snaps me back.
Luna's POV:Tatum flops down on his bed letting out another long sigh."I swear that girl is like a hurricane." Tatum says as he rubs his forehead.I take a seat next to him on the big bed making sure to keep some space between us."Um, if you need me to go with you tomorrow instead I will." I say quietly."It's fine. You two can go tomorrow and get what you need for the Christmas party." Tatum replies as he looks over to me.I look back at the bedroom door and lower my head. Thoughts of earlier start to race through my mind and I feel Tatum's warm hand gently stroke my back."We need to get some rest. We will both have a busy day tomo
Luna's POV:I'm sitting on the passenger side next to Tatum as he heads towards the park. Once we arrive Tatum makes sure Kali and I are safely in the car before pulling away. Kali and I decide to go get breakfast before heading to the local dress shops. The first two dress shops were a bust and didn't have anything that really stood out to us. We were browsing in the third store when Kali walked up to me with an arm full of dresses."Ok I found a few that I think might look good on you!"Kali says as she pushes me to the dressing room.The first dress she gives me to try on is light blue and knee length. I opened the door and Kali made a face."I don't know if I should wear a short dress. I was thinking maybe something floor length since this is going to be a
Luna's POV:It was late afternoon by the time Kali and I were finished shopping and getting manicures and pedicures. Once finished we settle on a place to eat and go inside and sit down."Are you sure you have everything you need?"Kali asks."Yes! I think three large bags of clothes and one bag of toiletries are plenty enough!"I exclaim as I look at the bags beside our table with a confused look.Kali laughs a little then takes a sip of her drink."So, you and my brother seem to get along well."Kali says with a smile."Don't be silly. He's just helping me with all the things that went on while I was in the states after I graduated." I reply with a small sigh.
Luna's POV: It feels like it's been months since I’ve had a normal life with my friends and future family and now I am eagerly awaiting the moment they decide if my training will continue here in Purgatory or if Angel can continue my training back home. Angel suddenly appears in the small room with a happy smile. “Good news!” She says happily as I stand from my chair. “The council has agreed that you have gone above and beyond what they expected you to do in your time here and they are going to allow me to train you at home from now on. They are also thinking of extending an offer to take a seat among them here in the future.” She replies and I am stunned into silence. “Why?” I finally manage to ask. “You are a remarkabl
Tatum's POV:"Come in." I say flatly."Hey, I came to check on you." Kali says quietly."I'm fine Kali." I replied.I could feel Kali staring at my back as I finished gathering my things."If there's something you want to say, say it." I reply."Can I catch a ride with you?" Kali says in a hushed voice that catches my attention.I turn to look at her and I can see from the way she's looking at me that there's something she needs to tell me away from others."Let's go." I say as I head out the door and down to the parking garage.Once in the car
Luna's POV:“Tatum we can’t.” I say between heavy breaths as I feel his hot tongue playfully flipping one of my nipples.I feel Tatum slide his hand inside my pants and begin to caress my most sensitive spot sending a shockwave of pleasure through me.“Are you telling me you want me to stop.” He says in a seductive voice as he slides his fingers inside of me.I gasp in pleasure and I am unable to resist or deny him. Tatum uses his free hand to unbutton his pants sliding them off to reveal he was as excited as I was. Tatum pushes me back on the desk and removes my pants then allows his mouth to travel up my thighs to my core before making his way to my breasts. In one swift movement Tatum pushes himself inside of me and I cry out with pleasur
Luna's POV:“What are you suggesting?” I ask as I cross my legs and look at Robert with a serious expression.“You come with me back to purgatory. We do a mind sweep, start Samael and Russels trial and teach you how to use and control your powers.” He replies.“Out of the question.” Drew replies.“Our wedding is in a week. You are not taking my mate.” Tatum replies.“It seems we are at an impasse, what do you suggest we do?” Robert asks everyone in the room.“What if we allowed her to remain in this realm but I bring her to purgatory for a portion of the day for training and trial.” Angel suggests.
Tatum's POV:I hear Drew and Amelia sigh just before nodding their heads in agreement.“Fine. We will meet with the council but Amelia and myself will be in attendance. I will make no exceptions on this.” Drew says sternly.I nod my head at him in agreement and then he vanished just as he had appeared.“You two should get some rest. Tomorrow will be a busy day.” Amelia says just before turning to leave the room closing the door behind her.“Tatum, I’m sorry.” Luna says in almost a whisper.“Why are you sorry? You didn’t do anything wrong and we will make the council see that tomorrow.” I reply.
Tatum’s POV:I was sitting on the sofa a full arms length from Luna. She had allowed me to sit first and had I known she was going to sit so far away I would have insisted she sit first. I didn’t like feeling like there was a wedge or gap between us and my wolf growled in agreement.“Well let's start from the beginning shall we?” Amelia says with a smile shaking me from my thoughts.“When you and your sister were threatened something awakened in Luna. She is capable of many things and has many abilities and what you witnessed are just a few of them. First well start with the fire ability.” She begins.“I’ve already seen the fire she possesses multiple times. It’s fueled by anger and rage.” I respond.
Luna's POV:“You’ve heard your queen. Release him.” Drew says with a nod.“If any of you ever hurt my mate or our families I will hunt you down and kill you myself.” I say with a snarl as my eyes begin to return to normal.The demons immediately release Tatum and I run up to him and embrace him as his strength begins to return.“You shouldn’t be here.” Drew says from behind me.“I wouldn’t be if you hadn't taken my mate.” Tatum snarls at Drew from over my shoulder.“Your kind does not belong here.” He replies.“His kind? You mean my kind?” I say a
Luna's POV:A bright light shines in my face and I slowly open my eyes. I see nothing but white around me and I slowly begin to sit up. My head is pounding and my body aches as I begin to try and recall what happened."It's good to see that you're finally awake my queen." I hear a man's voice say to me.I look up to see a strange man standing in front of me."Where am I?" I ask in confusion as I place my hand to my head."You're in the underworld my queen." The man replies."What?" I say shocked as my head pounds harder."Take it easy your majesty." He says as she comes to sit beside me."T
Tatum’s POV:"We must take the girl." I heard one of the men say."What, take her, why?" I ask as I pull Luna's body closer into me."Son we have to take her. You of all people know the code." My mother says gently."But she was protecting us!" I shout."Mother, they were going to kill us! She risked her life!" Kali said as she came out from behind me."Even if she did you know there are procedures we have to follow before we can allow her to return." My mother replies."Screw your damn procedures! You could have lost both your children tonight if it wasn't for her!" Kali shouts as tears stream down her face.