All Chapters of Alpha Son's Fated But Rejected Mate(A Cursed Luna): Chapter 71 - Chapter 80

  Under the radiant full moon, my inner wolf stirred with an eagerness to take flight. This was a welcomed change, a dream where I could experience the exhilarating sensation of running as my wolf self. Yielding to the beckoning call of my lupine nature, I seamlessly shifted forms. Before long, I found myself sprinting through the lush woods, leaving Wolf Bay behind. The air carried a sweet scent, and the earth felt refreshingly cool beneath my powerful paws. A resonant howl escaped my throat, echoing through the forest, and it was met with another in response. Amidst the moonlit wilderness, a dark gray wolf materialized beside me, and my heart swelled with elation at the sight of him. Ray's wolf and mine became an inseparable duo, running in perfect harmony, our strides synchronized effortlessly. It felt as though running with him was the most natural thing in the world. My wolf was in a state of complete serenity, every aspect of the experience feeling

 "Knock, knock," Billy's voice called out as he pulled back the tent flap. He didn't seem surprised to find all of us gathered. "Guess I need to stop sleeping, huh?""I didn't want to wake you," I said."Well, the gang's all here," Danielle chimed in."We're missing Malcom," I pointed out. "I want him to come with me. He deserves to use the spell as well.""We don't have enough for two," Tony mentioned."Well, I'll ask the witch for an IOU," I quipped."That's not how it works," Tony replied. "Malcom gets touch-ups on his masking spells every few months. He's safe."I didn't like the idea of breaking my claim while leaving Malcom vulnerable. I figured I could discuss it further after meeting the witch and understanding the spell's requirements. "But he's coming with us, right?""If he wants to," Tony said."I can go wake him," Danielle offered.Tony nodded. "Might as well get this started. Pack light.

 In my current state, my heart's evaluation wasn't a priority. I silently rose and made my way towards my sleeping bag. In my peripheral vision, I noticed the others stirring. Billy stretched and turned in my direction, asking, "You good?"I nodded, not quite ready to articulate my thoughts. Danielle, still half-asleep, groaned, "Five more minutes."Malcom chimed in, addressing Danielle with the title she would have had in a pack that respected her mark, saying, "You got this, protector.""Way to use my words against me," Danielle teased.Billy intervened, urging them to silence, "Stop your chatter; the others need some sleep."Tony, who had already retired to his sleeping bag, lay facing away from me. I hoped that he could find some rest after sharing his painful past.I settled into my sleeping bag, comforted by the hushed conversations of my friends. However, my slumber was short-lived.My senses jolted awake to a symp

My toes curled, and a shiver ran down my spine. Each moment I stood facing him brought me closer to breaking my willpower."I can't stop thinking about that night in the tent and how I ruined the best thing that's ever happened to me," he confessed."I regret handing you over to Wolf Bay. I wish I had taken care of your mate that night and made all the shifters who hurt you pay."I struggled to react. It was unjust. He was saying all the right things, and, damn, my primal instincts were screaming. Post-shift desires were intense."You made a choice," I responded, attempting to shift the conversation's direction. I had to maintain control. Hooking up with Tony was out of the question, right?"I'm willing to keep working on making amends until you forgive me," he offered."I'm not sure if that's possible," I admitted. He had sent me back to a place he knew would harm me. It wasn't right.He took a step closer, and I found myself frozen in place. I desired him, but I wasn't ready to abso

We were dangerously close, and I felt myself falling, unable to afford such a plunge. I had to put some distance between us. So, I blinked and gently withdrew from his embrace. This had to remain nothing more than what it was – a momentary escape. We were both trapped here, exposed and naked after our shift. Any pair of shifters in our situation would have done the same."That was quite something," I remarked."Yeah, it was," he concurred."Thanks for that," I confessed, "I needed the distraction.""Should I feel like an object right now? Just used for sex?" he teased."We both needed it, and we know it," I responded."I hope we can do it again sometime," he expressed."Maybe," I said, realizing that I wasn't as opposed to working things out with him as I had initially thought.Sex with Tony was uncomplicated, effortless, and amazing – everything I desired. But our relationship outside of the bedroom, or in this case, the cave floor, was perplexing and tangled.I gradually disengaged