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Luna of the Menae Chapter 123
“I knew you were smart. I didn’t know you were a kataraménos [damned] genius, Iokaste.” Hephaestus leans back in his chair and chuckles. I look over and see his dark eyes twinkle at my plan.“So you can make it happen?” I smirk at the compliment. “She broke our deal. So now there’s nothing stopping us from going on the offensive.”“Hmm. Yes, is this what you’re thinking?” He pulls a small shiny metal top out of his pocket and spins it on the table. A spotlight emanates from the toy, creating a 3-D screen. We all watch in awe as Heph reaches into the beam of light, creating bright lines with his fingers, bending and manipulating them until he has a sketch of what I described to the team.“Heph, that is exactly what I had in mind.” My eyes light up at the realistic diagram.“I’ll need to go do some… uh… maintenance… to make it happen, but yes.” He muses with his thick Greek accent. “In the meantime, you work on your fighting skills. Do you prefer a long sword or Claymore?”“Arnie? You’r
Luna of the Menae Chapter 124
“So, Kas, before we get to the fun stuff, do you mind if we discuss some more serious things?” Dolly Driscoll shuffles her notecards, but she and I discussed the questions she was going to ask before the show started.“Of course, Dolly.” I fold my hands on my lap and smile.“When I spoke to you over the phone last year, you opened up and told us you grew up in a pretty dangerous environment and that was a big part of what inspired you to create the Goddess Foundation. Can you tell us a little more about what growing up was like for you?”“So, um, growing up was weird, to say the least. My adoptive parents were verbally and physically abusive. I won’t get into those details, but they forced me to live in an unheated room in the unfinished basement that was the size of a small jail cell. When I was sixteen, they pulled me out of school to become the family cook and housekeeper. So, basically, I was an indentured servant.”“Didn’t you know that was wrong? It’s not normal for people to tr
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“Kas Mason hit up a local fitness center this morning in hot pink leggings and a matching sports bra. It’s so exciting to see her hopping around L.A. on her promotional tour. She fits in really well here.” The blonde gossip reporter gives the camera a big fake smile. “So true, Casey. Everyone who’s encountered her has had nothing but good things to say. According to patrons at the gym, she stayed low key and was no nonsense, getting in a full workout with no fuss. They also claimed that they noticed her limping, but she didn’t use her cane in the gym, and her security guard was also her personal trainer.” The man next to her has an olive skin tone like Bronx, but his teeth are unnaturally white. “Apparently, Kas knows her way around the free weights. She bench pressed almost two hundred pounds with ease. Who knew our beloved Kas was such a powerhouse?” “That’s impressive for such a petite woman, Mark. An inside source tells us Bronx was busy with business meetings and didn’t have ti
Luna of the Menae Chapter 126
“Kas, we have a few surprises for you today. I hope that’s okay?” Ramona Bright, the celebrity chef turned daytime television host, hops on her toes next to me. Her audience claps and cheers at her excitement.“Um, I guess?” I look at the production man next to the camera. Butterflies rage inside my stomach. We hadn’t discussed what I would do other than helping Ramona make a recipe while we talked about the magazine article and Goddess Foundation. The man motions for me to look at the audience and smile.I force a smile and look for something to calm the anxiety. Bronx is sitting in the front row with Diane and the twins. I can already see Maya getting fussy, but Diane is tempting her with gummy fruit snacks. Dre seems to be content looking around at the clapping people as long as Bronx is holding him.“Only pleasant surprises around here, honey.” She laughs and clears her throat. “So, we all know you’re here to talk about your new charity and the article coming out in the September
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In the morning, Psyche, Eros, and Hedone stop by our suite to eat breakfast with us. Bronx is distracted with Reggie, Milo, and Tyree, making sure security meets their stringent requirements for us to attend the concert. Eros offers to help them and wanders to the desk on the other side of the room.“Kas, would you and your girl gang like to come to my club after the concert?” Hedone gives part of her biscuit to Maya.“We’re going OUT! No boys allowed. Girls only.” Lex jumps around in my mind. “If you don’t wear a sexy dress, I’m gonna kill you, Kas.”“A nightclub?” I look at her skeptically.“Mmm hmm. Don’t let my appearance fool you, Kas. I only look young and beautiful. I’m thousands of years older than you. It’s just, you know… Goddess of Pleasure and Enjoyment. I kinda won the genetic lottery.” She leans her chin on her hand and scrunches her nose. “So I own a bunch of clubs. We have a lot of non-human clientele. L.A. and Miami are my biggest money makers. Now Tyree’s mate is hel
Luna of the Menae Chapter 128
I wish I could tell you that things have been exciting the last few months, but they haven't. Aphrodite has been so under the radar that even Hephaestus is suspicious. Bronx and I had a private meeting with him when we got home from our media tour to regroup. Heph has a plan, but insists it’s better for us to be oblivious to the details.Other than the frequent interruptions of him and me having an intimate relationship, things have been quiet. I'm almost embarrassed to say how many times Milo or Reggie has walked in us before things get really good. It doesn’t matter where we are, Aphrodite knows and she puts a kibosh on it. When I say quiet, that doesn't include the flurry of activity that envelops the packhouse. Winter Solstice is everyone's favorite time of year. Ashley gore overboard as usual with decorating and events for the pack to attend. When the PR team advises Bronx and me to be more active on social media, I put Marybeth in charge and she thrives. She gets the best cand
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Bronx sits on the ground next to the bed and puts his hand under my leg, gently swinging it back up so I will lie back down.“No need to get up, Baby. I just got done with my therapy session.” He takes my hand, kissing it softly then holding it on the side of his face. He looks deep into my eyes, as if he’s trying to find permission within himself for something. “Kas, I’ve just been thinking. I- I don’t know… I just need to talk, I guess. There’s stuff I don’t want to talk about in front of the Doc. I don’t want you to think I’m making excuses. I… I want you to understand where my mind has been the past couple years, cause I think that’s the only way you and I will really be able to move forward.”“Okay, what’s on your mind, Sweetheart?” I watch him as he works through his thoughts.Bronx seems to go through a gamut of emotions before he shakes his head, then lets my hand go so he can rub his face. He sighs heavily and looks at me, as if he’s ready to speak, but opens his mouth and cl
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Bronx’s POV“Henri, thank you so much for doing this. Kas has training right now. She’ll stop to say hello after you’re settled into your suite.” I shake my friend’s hand when he arrives at the front steps of the packhouse. His mate, Sofia, and personal guard, Francis, stand with him. Sofia kisses my cheeks and hugs me. Francis gives a polite nod, but keeps his hands behind his back, still at attention.I’ve known Henri for years. I met him when I was in the military and consider him a mentor. He was an Alpha Regent for his pack in France before his son took over and they voted Henri into a position on the Elder Council. He was the one who recommended sending Kas to Lady Camille’s coven. He even married Kas and I. It’s only appropriate for him to perform the ceremony for us to officially become chosen mates.“How could I not?! You’re damn lucky the Council didn’t have you executed when they found out what you did to Kas. I can’t believe they didn’t strip you of your Regent status.” He
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