CHAPTER 6: WE'LL FINALLY HAVE A LUNA
EVERLY: That night, Kaelan took me to the room he’d prepared for me in the main house. I stopped on the threshold, as I admired the splendor before me. The room was very large and could not be compared with any room I've ever been in. The bed was king-size, and I wondered how I could sleep in that bed alone. The fabric of the sheet looks softer than clouds and I liked how the floor-to-ceiling windows opened onto a private balcony. The room was cozy and warm, and I fell in love with it instantly. “Oh this room is beautiful. It feels like a dream,” I said, standing in the doorway. “You deserve a space where you feel comfortable.” He took my hand gently. “I don't go about bringing random people home.” I found myself stepping closer. “Why are you doing this, Alpha? Why do you care so much?” He hesitated, then focused his gaze on me. “I think the Moon Goddess brought us together for a reason.” I took a deep breath. I could not deny the sincerity in his voice, and for the first time in months, I felt something other than despair. “Goodnight, Everly,” he said, his voice soft. “Goodnight Alpha,” I whispered, watching as he walked away. I walked around the room, taking in every detail of this classic furnishing. Just then, there was a soft knock at the door. “Come in,” I said softly. One of Kaelan's maids walked in with a tray laden with food that smelled delicious. As the delicious aroma filled my nose, my stomach growled, reminding me that I had not eaten all day. “Hi,” she said. “My name is Maria. I've been assigned by the Alpha to attend to you. If you need my services, don't hesitate to ask.” “Nice to meet you, Maria. I'm Everly and thanks for your kindness.” I responded with a warm smile. I wanted to start ravaging the meal but Maria remained in my room and that made me a little nervous. She scanned my face, looking a little enthusiastic. “We are all happy that you are here. At least we'll finally have a Luna. The Alpha king has been searching for his second chance mate for so long.” Second chance mate, so what happened to the first one? And where the hell did Maria get the idea that I was going to be their Luna? Kaelan just rescued me from some rogues and was kind enough to offer me a place of abode. That was all. “You are getting it all wrong, Maria. I'm just the Alpha’s guest.” She took a long look at me and nodded. “Okay, miss. I'm always available whenever you need me.” As soon as she left, I dug into the meal and savoured every bite. I ate to my fill and set the empty dishes in one corner of the room. I didn't know my way around here and wondered if Maria would return to take the dirty dishes away. I was already in the hot shower, halfway through bathing when I heard another knock at the door. I assumed it was Maria that came back for the dirty dishes. I had locked the door before I entered the bathroom. Since I was new and wanted to make a good impression, I came out of the bathroom to open the door for her. It wouldn't be nice to keep her waiting for long. I had a white short towel wrapped around my chest as I headed towards the door. Without asking who it was, I unlocked the door and froze on the spot. “Alpha!” I cried in shock as Kaelan and I stared at each other face to face. For a minute, I couldn't utter another word. He stared from my chest down to my feet and back to my face. I blushed profusely and tried to handle the edges of the towel tightly. But to my utter dismay, it slipped and came undone. I gasped, totally embarrassed. I wished the ground would open and swallow me up. I quickly took the towel and struggled to cover my nakedness. Kaelan sensed my unease and withdrew his gaze. “I came to inform you that I would be leaving early tomorrow morning for a meeting with the Werewolf Council.” I simply nodded, not knowing what to say. The situation was awkward and I expected him to leave immediately but he stepped closer to me and whispered in a sexy voice. “You are beautiful, Everly, more beautiful than any woman I've ever set my eyes on” I blushed all shades of red and tried not to meet his gaze which now focused on my lips. Was he thinking of kissing me? A shiver ran down my body and he probably noticed it. “Go back to the shower before you catch a cold.” With that, he turned and left.EPILOGUE It was the full moon and the gentle breeze stirred the trees, making the palace look very alluring.Crescent Moon has been peaceful for so many months now. This was a hard-earned peace. The occupants of this pack and palace had gone through years of struggle, sacrifice and resilience.Kaelan stood on the balcony of his chambers, and surveyed the vast territory he now ruled. The once-fractured packs of the country were now unified under his reign, and Crescent Moon had become a beacon of progress. He had built industries that now flourished, and provided security and wealth, while the werewolf college he had also recently built ensured that future generations were educated in both the ways of the world and the sacred traditions of their kind.He heard the soft giggle of his toddler and turned to see Everly standing in the doorway. Her eyes were filled with warmth as she carried her son, Maxine in her arms.Maxine was now a vibrant toddler with wild curls and eyes as deep and
CHAPTER 159: THE HEIR IS HERE EVERLY:When Kaelan returned in the evening and learnt about the Carter incident, he became very angry with me.“I told you not to leave our chambers. What did you go to the clinic for?”“I'm sorry, Kaelan. I only wanted to comfort the boy.” I explained.“And what did you get in return, huh? You almost had yourself killed with my pup in your womb.”“Oh, this is all about protecting your pup,” I said calmly.“Don't get me more upset than I already am,. Everly,” he said coldly and stormed out of our room.A moment later, I heard him yelling at someone downstairs and when I looked through the balcony, I saw him yelling at Owen. He told him he was incompetent and couldn't handle a simple task of protecting the Luna.Owen was on his knees begging.I wanted to go downstairs to explain things further but I knew it would make him even more furious. So I held my breath and wished he could calm down. He did calm down eventually but things never remained the same
CHAPTER 158: DUNCAN IS DEAD EVERLY:When we left the clinic, Kaelan decided to go to the library to check things out. He was going through some reports when Owen knocked.“Come in,” he responded impatiently.Owen walked in with hesitant steps. “Alpha, Duncan request an audience with you.”Kaelan closed the file in his desk and turned to him. “Is this some kind of a joke? Do you really think I'm jobless? You should know the rules, Owen. I don't go about entertaining wolves from the dungeon.”Owen bowed. “I'm sorry, Alpha.” And then left the room.We spent a few more minutes in the library and then went upstairs. From this moment onward, Kaelan became clingy. He never let me out of his sight. It has been weeks since the rogues abducted me from the market and almost killed me but I still had nightmares. Kaelan was worried and decided that we should seek the help of a certain witch. But I didn't want to go.I couldn't visit a witch with a pup in my womb. Kaelan decided to go alone. I
CHAPTER 157: ARTIFICIAL FINGERS?EVERLY Viktor let go of my hand when we stepped out of the cell where the rogues had kept me. The building was hidden in a remote forest and I wondered how Viktor was able to locate this place.“I didn't come alone,” he said as if he read my mind. “There are ten Lycans out there, destroying the rogues.”He led me through a hidden path and I saw a car in the distance, waiting.“You brought a car.” I was pleasantly surprised.“Yes, I know you can't shift because of the pregnancy and walking more than twenty miles back to Crescent Moon would be dangerous for you and the pup.”I was impressed with Viktor's thoughtfulness. Who would've thought that the werewolf’s greatest villain had such a good side.I got into the car as soon as we got there and Bennett drove the car away.Beauty was at the gate of the car, pacing. She knew Viktor and the Lycans had gone to rescue and she was obviously anxious. I told Bennett to stop so I could go down. Beauty ran into
CHAPTER 156: YOU TOOK A BLADE FOR ME EVERLY:Kaelan had been gone for three days.The palace felt empty without him, and each second, I looked forward to his return. It doesn't even matter that Beauty was always in my room, keeping me company.To distract myself, I decided to go shopping with Beauty. “I need some fresh air,” I told her that morning. “And I'm yet to buy baby stroller. Maybe I will see the one I like in the market today.”She grinned. “Sure. Can I come with you?”“Of course,.you can. Kaelan will be mad if he finds out I went to the market alone,” I told her.“Then we need to take some guards,” Beauty suggested. “Just for protection.”I nodded. “Okay. Two or three guards will do.”Beauty went downstairs and informed Owen that we needed three guards to escort us to the market. He made them available immediately.I told the guards to wait in the car when we arrived at the market. I didn't want what happened the last time Beauty and I came to the market to repeat itself ag
CHAPTER 155: YOU'RE WELCOME, BABEEVERLY:I felt so furious hearing Kaelan talk about my past in that manner. I don't know if it's the pregnancy hormones but I get easily annoyed these days.I didn't make a fuss. I simply left him in the kitchen and retreated to my room. I always did that whenever Kaelan annoyed me.“Luna, I'm sorry,” he said as he entered my room, a few minutes later, looking worried. “I didn't mean to hurt your feelings.”“You don't always mean to hurt me but you always do,” I replied dryly.I was busy knitting a cap for my unborn pup. Kaelan wrapped his arms around my shoulders and buried his head in my neck.“Don't be annoyed, my Luna.”I didn't utter another word.The silence between us grew awkward.“I'm planning on going for a short business trip.” he whispered.I dropped the pins and turned to him. “Oh I get it. You're fed up with me and now you want to abandon me with your pup in my womb.”Kaelan withdrew his arms from my shoulders and gazed into my eyes. “Ho