All Chapters of BLOODLINE OF THE MOON : Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

JAKE'S POV “Jake? Alpha Jake! Are you okay?” Selene had been calling out my name but all I heard was muffled echoes until she snapped her fingers in my face. “Huh?” I blinked myself back to reality. I turned, refocusing my gaze on Selene whose brows were furrowed with concern.“Are you okay? You look like you just saw a ghost” She asked. Her tone was etched with concern before crashing back into her seat.“Tell me, there is a mistake somewhere. Lyra cannot be pregnant. How is that possible?” I asked, fear gripping me tight like a bear hug.I'm sure that was the most stupid question to ask, but somehow I wanted to hear ‘it was a Joke’. “What do you mean by, How?” Selene shot back at me with a side-eye look. “Don't be ridiculous, Jake. This is not rocket science, You both are adults.” She retorted. Her voice was laced with humor.“You don't have to rub it in. I know but why does it have to be now?” I felt a knot in my stomach.I still have a clear memory of the fateful day Alisha's

JAKE’S POVOne of the most frustrating feelings in the world has to be sitting back and watching a disastrous event draw nearer by the day yet, you are powerless to stop it. I said to myself in a whisper. I sat under a shade by the infirmary, staring into what used to be a blissful view for me. The soft breeze of the afternoon, caused the trees to dance around, carrying a fresh scent of leafy nature.The news of Lyra’s pregnancy was supposed to have been a thing of Joy, but considering the timing, I wish I hadn’t touched her. Suddenly, I inhaled a scent. It was Mum's scent trailing into my nostrils. I turned around to see her walking towards the infirmary.“Hey, mom!” I waved towards her so she could spot me. She flashed a soft smile at me as she walked toward me.“What are you doing out here, son? And, why do you look disturbed” She asked with concern etched in her tone and face. “I was heading to the infirmary to check on your Luna before you called out to me.”I hesitated at firs

LYRA’S POV“I don't know exactly what is wrong with Jake,” I yelled. “One moment he's nice, the next, he treats me like a piece of furniture decorating the house,” I busted out in anger.“You have every right to feel this way, Lyra. But what can I possibly say? I'm facing the same problem with my husband. He has been distant from me and that is so unlike him.” Lisa said. I don't know if those words were meant to comfort me, but they did nothing to calm my mind. If this was how other mates suffer in their union, maybe the moon goddess would have considered making me a loner, other than pairing me with a nut head. I paced up and down the room, sneering in anger.“I overheard my husband talking about a new pack ruled by a vicious Alpha, Leo and he is threatening to take over our territory. I think they are engrossed with handling the threat,” she suggested in a low tone.I flinched at the mention of that name. “Leo?” I asked. My tone was laced with a bit of curiosity.My brother, Leo,

JAKE'S POVMy words hung heavy in the chamber and hearts of everyone seated around the neatly polished conference table. The murmurs and gasps still simmered within. I could feel the disappointed looks and the disbelief etched into their expressions as they tried to suck in my words. Even my most loyal advisors seemed shaken, Damon especially. He still hadn’t lifted his head.I sat patiently waiting for them all to kick against my decision because I knew it was inevitable in this situation. But, what they didn’t understand was, I wasn’t doing this out of cruelty. I'm doing this to keep Lyra safe. I am very sure they do not know what it feels like to have blood in your hands and I'm not willing to go down that lane.I bit down on my inner lip, trying to get myself ready to hear several angry tongues lash out at me."I think you are joking, Your Grace, because you can't be serious," Elder Gregor finally spoke, his voice laced with disbelief. He was the oldest member of the council, his

LYRA’S POV“Oh, Thank goodness you’re here!” I overheard Tessa talking to Lisa from behind my door. It’s been three days now since my encounter with Jake and I haven’t stepped out to feel the sunlight. I wasn’t ready to have the eyes of the pack members on me and obviously the crazy gossips that would be flying around. Just yesterday, I overheard some maids talking about me from the laundry cot which was just behind my window. I was clothed in shame. How can I stand the faces of everyone who had thought so highly of me. But on the brighter side, I’m still Luna. I can’t let Jake’s flimsy attitude get the better of me. I should have gotten used to it by now.“Please open the door, Lyra!” Lisa pleaded, followed by her incessant knocks on the door.“Please go away, Lisa. I don’t want to talk to anyone. You all should let me be, Please.” I echoed back to her, sliding down to the hard floor with my back leaning against the door.“Just let me in, please. I promise not to talk. I just want