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Castel Moonvale POV

“Hey Castel Moonvale, why are you still here at this Moontrail Station with the other Moonhaven Travelers?”

I jump up because Cedric Nightfang is right there.

“The sun is going down and my work at the Alpha Dominion Tower is done.”

“I can take you in my ride if you want a lift to your place.”

“Okay, thank you, that is very great.”

We do not talk while we walk through the dark Shadowfang Passage. It feels weird and I do not know what to say to a big alpha lord. He opens the door for me and lets me get in first. He is a very nice alpha. He walks to the driver side and I take a big breath.

“Do you still stay with your pack family?”

“No, I have a small spot now at Amara’s Moonwood Cottage.”

“Are you living there all by your own self?”

“I have some Moon Pack Companions because the pack resources for a nice spot are too high for a young moon wolf.”

“I get that,” he says, and he drives the ride out of the dark passage and onto the paths of the Moonhaven Territory. “Do you have a big plan for tonight? The moon is out.”

“No, I am just going to sit on my chair and look at a book.”

“How is your pack family? I do not see them for a long time.”

“They are fine, just getting older.”

“We all get older,” he says, and he makes a little laugh.

It gets quiet again. I need to say something to him.

“How is Kieran Nightfang doing?”

“He is doing good at the training school. He gets good marks and has fun.”

“That is good.”

I want to ask if he has a new mate candidate, but I am too scared to say it.

“Oh, Cedric Nightfang, we went past the path to my cottage.”

“Oh, I have to turn around this block. And hey, you must call me Cedric now. You are a big boy now, Castel.”

“Cedric,” I say, and my tongue feels funny because he was always Mr. Evans to me before. “That is strange to say.”

“You will get used to it, Castel.”

He smiles and we both laugh loud.

“I want to know if you want to eat some meat with me at the Silvermoon Feast Hall. I will pay for it. You have no plans and I want a friend tonight. What do you say?”

“That sounds very great, Cedric.”

I say his name again so I can get used to it. I am twenty-one years old now. I am a grown man, not a little pup anymore. And tonight I am going to eat with a super handsome alpha lord.

Cedric Nightfang POV

“Follow me to the table,” the Luna Hall Attendant says.

Castel walks in front of me and I cannot stop looking at his body. He moves like a strong, handsome young wolf. I used to tell my old pack friends that looking at a good body is the best part of being an alpha. Helena Frostmoon never looked this good.

My skin feels hot and my wolf is waking up inside me. It has been a long time since I felt this way. I was fine being alone after I left Helena Frostmoon at the Nightfang Residence. I liked having my freedom.

But now I want more because of Castel. It is all because of his green eyes. It might be bad because he is way younger than me, but I want him so much. He was with my son before, but he is a grown man now. There is nothing wrong with this. I will be a good alpha tonight, and then I will go home to my Alpha Chamber and think about him alone.

We go to the Hidden Moon Meeting Seat in the back of the hall. It is very private and I like that. The Silvermoon Feast Hall has good meat.

I get some strong drink and a big steak, and Castel gets some chicken and greens. We start to feel good and talk more.

“So Cedric,” Castel says, “does Kieran Nightfang have a new mate candidate?”

“Not that I know,” I tell him. “He had a boy after you, but he blew it again. I do not know what happened with you two, but I would do anything to make you happy. Kieran only thinks about himself, and I know it was not your fault. I do not blame you for leaving him.”

“Is that what he told you? I did not leave him, he left me.”

“Then my son is a bigger fool than I thought.”

“He is a big fool for sure,” Castel says, and then he looks like he is sorry he said it.

“I said it first,” I tell him, and we laugh together. “Kieran is a good wolf, but he lost a great thing with you.”

Castel puts his hand across the wood and touches my hand.

“Thank you for saying that,” he says.

My body goes crazy just from his touch. I squeeze his small hand and look deep into his eyes. I wish I was twenty years younger, but I am an old alpha. I tell myself to stop acting wild.