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Chapter 62: Power Play
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My Ex's Uncle Claims Me as His Luna Chapter 63: Unexpected Recognition
Samuel’s POVI watched Mason’s display with disdain. His warriors were impressive—I couldn’t deny that—but the entire demonstration reeked of desperation. Only a man insecure in his position would resort to such blatant intimidation tactics.Beside me, Layla stood rigidly, her fingers gripping her champagne glass tightly. I placed a reassuring hand at the small of her back, leaning close to her ear.“Relax,” I murmured. “It’s just theatrics.”“Expensive theatrics,” she replied softly. “Where did he get the funding for all this?”Before I could answer, the banquet hall doors opened again. The pregnant Abigail entered on her father’s arm, her elegant blue gown flowing around her swollen belly. Alpha Oakshadow walked proudly beside his daughter, his silver-streaked beard neatly trimmed for the occasion.Mason immediately abandoned his warriors, hurrying across the room with an ingratiating smile plastered across his face.“Alpha Oakshadow!” he exclaimed loudly. “And my beautiful wife! I’m
My Ex's Uncle Claims Me as His Luna Chapter 62: Power Play
Mason’s POVI watched Layla from across the banquet hall, her green dress swirling around her long legs as she walked toward my uncle. The silver snake patterns seemed to slither across the fabric when she turned.Samuel had spared no expense, clearly.Jealousy burned in my gut. She should have been at my side tonight, wearing my colors, supporting my campaign. Instead, she stood by my uncle, drawing admiring glances from every male wolf in attendance.I grabbed a glass of wine from a passing server, downing half of it in one swallow. The alcohol did nothing to dull the sharp edge of envy slicing through me.“Quite the statement your uncle’s making,” commented Alpha Richard from the Eastern Territories, appearing at my elbow. “Bringing your Beta as his companion.”“Political theater,” I replied dismissively. “Samuel always did have a flair for the dramatic.”“Is that all it is?” Richard asked, clearly unconvinced. “The way they look at each other suggests otherwise.”I crushed that obs
My Ex's Uncle Claims Me as His Luna Chapter 61: Mother Knows Best
Layla’s POVMom opened her mouth to press further when her eyes caught on something over my shoulder. Her expression shifted suddenly as she touched the fabric of my dress. “This is beautiful.”The abrupt change of topic threw me completely, but I wasn’t about to complain, so I smiled. “It’s beautiful, isn’t it?”“Yes, it is,” she replied, examining the expensive material. “The cut is perfect for you. Green always was your color. How much did it cost?”I smoothed my hands over the silky fabric, remembering Samuel’s face when he’d handed me the gift box. “I…I borrowed it.”“Did you? It looks brand new.”Before I could argue further, she squared her shoulders. “I’m going hunting tomorrow morning. You need fresh deer meat—the tenderest cuts, not the grocery store nonsense.”“That’s not necessary—”“It absolutely is,” she insisted. “I’ll go to the deep hunting grounds at dawn. The deer there feed on special herbs that strengthen wolf blood. And I’ll gather wild mountain ginseng while I’m o
My Ex's Uncle Claims Me as His Luna Chapter 60: The Banquet
Layla’s POVI entered Mason’s main pack house banquet hall on Samuel’s arm, keenly aware of every eye that turned our way. The fabric hugged my curves perfectly, as if tailored specifically for my body. It probably was.My emerald green dress drew eyes from every corner. The snake patterns sewn into the fabric stood out against the dark room.“Everyone’s staring,” I whispered to Samuel.“Because you look magnificent,” he replied simply.Groups of elegantly dressed wolves parted as we moved through the crowd. Female wolves huddled together, their hushed comments reaching my ears easily.“That’s his nanny?” a blonde wolf in a red dress asked her companion. “I should have applied for that position.”“Lucky girl,” another muttered. “Imagine having an Alpha like that bring you as his date.”“She’s just his employee,” a third sneered. “Don’t read too much into it.”Samuel’s hand pressed reassuringly against my lower back, guiding me deeper into the room. “Ignore them,” he murmured. “Pack pol
My Ex's Uncle Claims Me as His Luna Chapter 59: Recovery and Revelations
Layla’s POVI woke up slowly, my body feeling like it weighed a thousand pounds. Sunlight streamed through unfamiliar curtains, momentarily confusing me until I remembered—I was in Samuel’s house, in the guest room.Images from the previous night flooded back: Barbara’s betrayal, the wolfsbane poison, Samuel’s burned hands.Pushing myself to a sitting position took more effort than it should have. The lingering effects of the poison made every muscle ache.As my vision cleared fully, I noticed I wasn’t alone in the room.Annie sat quietly in her wheelchair beside my bed, her small hands folded in her lap. Her big, round eyes never left my face, watching with an intensity that surprised me.“Annie?” I croaked, my voice still rough.Her face lit up instantly. She wheeled closer, then practically launched herself from the chair onto the bed beside me. Her thin arms wrapped around my neck as she buried her face against my shoulder, her body shaking with sobs.“I thought you were gonna die!
My Ex's Uncle Claims Me as His Luna Chapter 58: Healing Touch
Samuel’s POVI burst through the mansion doors, Moonvine clutched in my bloody hands. Dr. Mercer jumped up from beside Layla’s bed when I entered her room, his eyes widening at my appearance.“You actually got it,” he said disbelievingly, taking the plants from my grasp.I didn’t waste time responding, moving instead to Layla’s side. Her condition had deteriorated—her breathing now came in short, irregular gasps, and the black blood had spread to stain her pillow.Dr. Mercer worked quickly, crushing the Moonvine into a small mortar. The purple leaves released a thick, luminescent juice that he collected in a small glass vial. He added several drops from other bottles, swirling the mixture until it turned a bright silver color.“Hold her head up,” he instructed.I slid my arm beneath Layla’s neck, gently lifting her. Dr. Mercer carefully parted her lips and let the silver liquid drip into her mouth. For several seconds, nothing happened.Then her body stiffened violently. Her back arche
My Ex's Uncle Claims Me as His Luna Chapter 57: The Descent
Samuel’s POVMy car skidded to a halt at the edge of the forest clearing. I jumped out, not bothering to close the door behind me. The Moonlight Well stood in the center of the clearing, moonlight reflecting off its ancient stone rim.No fence surrounded it—no wolf would willingly approach the silver-lined depths.The forest around me remained eerily silent, as if holding its breath. I approached the well, my footsteps crunching on fallen leaves. Looking down, I saw nothing but darkness. The depths seemed to go on endlessly, swallowing even my enhanced vision.A thick rope hung from a rusted metal hook—left by humans who occasionally came to make wishes or drop coins. I tested it, yanking hard. It held firm.Taking a deep breath, I removed my shirt and shoes, keeping only my pants. The fewer clothes to restrict movement, the better. I wrapped my hands in thin strips torn from my shirt—pathetic protection against silver, but better than nothing.I grabbed the rope and swung my legs over
My Ex's Uncle Claims Me as His Luna Chapter 56: Two Hours
Samuel’s POVI ran toward Layla’s room, my lungs burning from exertion. The hallway seemed endless as my feet pounded against the marble floor. When I reached her door, I didn’t bother knocking—I pushed it open with enough force to make it crash against the wall.“Layla!” I called out, rushing to her bedside.The sight froze my blood. Layla lay motionless on the bed, her skin ghostly white against the dark sheets. Thin trails of blackened blood leaked from the corners of her mouth, unmistakable signs of wolfsbane poisoning. Her chest barely moved with shallow breaths.“Jack!” I roared, my voice shaking the walls. “Get in here now!”My Beta appeared at the doorway seconds later, his eyes widening at the scene before him.“Barbara poisoned her,” I snarled, checking Layla’s pulse. It fluttered weakly beneath my fingers. “She’s escaping as we speak. Find her. Bring her back.”Jack’s face hardened. “Yes, Alpha.”“And send for Dr. Mercer,” I ordered sharply. “Tell him it’s wolfsbane poisonin
My Ex's Uncle Claims Me as His Luna Chapter 55: Green Truth
Samuel’s POV“Dad?” Annie asked after a moment of silence. “I’m thirsty.”I nodded, grateful for the simple request after our heavy conversation. “I’ll get you some water.”“Thanks,” she mumbled, already looking sleepy again.I stood up from beside her bed and walked toward the kitchen, my mind still processing Annie’s surprising maturity about her mother’s absence. The hallway stretched dark and silent before me, the mansion quiet at this late hour.The kitchen was empty when I entered it. I flipped on a small light over the sink, keeping it dim to avoid disturbing anyone nearby. As I reached for a glass from the cabinet, something unusual in the trash can beside the counter caught my eye.Dark, strange-looking food remains drew my attention immediately.I filled Annie’s water glass first, placing it on a small tray, then looked closer at the trash. What appeared to be leftover soup—Annie’s dinner from earlier—had oddly blackened edges around the bowl that didn’t look like normal food
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