Mag-log inChapter 200: The Veiled LunaVivienne POVLance returned with a long black veil that covered the lower half of my face and fell softly over my shoulders. It was plain, without jewels or unnecessary decoration, which was perfect because I wasnât trying to impress anyone. I only wanted enough concealment to stop the visitors from recognizing me too quickly and enough fabric between my mouth and the room to hide the insults I might whisper when they started speaking nonsense.I tied it securely behind my head, adjusted the folds and looked at Lance. âCan you still tell when Iâm angry?âHe studied me carefully, then his gaze moved to my eyes.âYes.âI frowned. âThat was not the answer I wanted.ââYour eyes are very expressive, My Luna.ââThey express murder?ââSometimes.âIvy laughed inside my head. âThe cloth is covering the wrong part.ââIâm starting to regret waking you up.ââYouâd be dead without me.ââDetails.âLance opened the heavy doors, and I took one slow breath before stepping
Vivienne POVI had only wanted a quiet walk.That was all.No meetings, reports, elders or tense conversations about Zach, my empire or the tiny pup currently turning every person around me into an overprotective lunatic. Just fresh air, a slow path through the pack and maybe ten peaceful minutes where nobody asked what I had eaten, whether I felt dizzy or why I had been standing for longer than five seconds. Apparently, that was too much to ask.I was halfway through one of the quieter paths behind the main residence when hurried footsteps sounded behind me. I sensed Beta Lance before he called out, but I still turned when his voice reached me, only to find the man rushing toward me with an expression that already told me I was about to inherit someone elseâs problem.âMy Luna.âHe stopped several feet away and bowed.Then he kept bowing.I stared.He was bent so low that for one ridiculous second, I wondered if he had dropped something in the grass and was too embarrassed to admit i
Vivienne POVI had only wanted a quiet walk.That was all.No meetings, reports, elders or tense conversations about Zach, my empire or the tiny pup currently turning every person around me into an overprotective lunatic. Just fresh air, a slow path through the pack and maybe ten peaceful minutes where nobody asked what I had eaten, whether I felt dizzy or why I had been standing for longer than five seconds. Apparently, that was too much to ask.I was halfway through one of the quieter paths behind the main residence when hurried footsteps sounded behind me. I sensed Beta Lance before he called out, but I still turned when his voice reached me, only to find the man rushing toward me with an expression that already told me I was about to inherit someone elseâs problem.âMy Luna.âHe stopped several feet away and bowed.Then he kept bowing.I stared.He was bent so low that for one ridiculous second, I wondered if he had dropped something in the grass and was too embarrassed to admit i
Vivienne POVI had only wanted a quiet walk.That was all.No meetings, reports, elders or tense conversations about Zach, my empire or the tiny pup currently turning every person around me into an overprotective lunatic. Just fresh air, a slow path through the pack and maybe ten peaceful minutes where nobody asked what I had eaten, whether I felt dizzy or why I had been standing for longer than five seconds. Apparently, that was too much to ask.I was halfway through one of the quieter paths behind the main residence when hurried footsteps sounded behind me. I sensed Beta Lance before he called out, but I still turned when his voice reached me, only to find the man rushing toward me with an expression that already told me I was about to inherit someone elseâs problem.âMy Luna.âHe stopped several feet away and bowed.Then he kept bowing.I stared.He was bent so low that for one ridiculous second, I wondered if he had dropped something in the grass and was too embarrassed to admit i
Vivienne POVI had only wanted a quiet walk.That was all.No meetings, reports, elders or tense conversations about Zach, my empire or the tiny pup currently turning every person around me into an overprotective lunatic. Just fresh air, a slow path through the pack and maybe ten peaceful minutes where nobody asked what I had eaten, whether I felt dizzy or why I had been standing for longer than five seconds. Apparently, that was too much to ask.I was halfway through one of the quieter paths behind the main residence when hurried footsteps sounded behind me. I sensed Beta Lance before he called out, but I still turned when his voice reached me, only to find the man rushing toward me with an expression that already told me I was about to inherit someone elseâs problem.âMy Luna.âHe stopped several feet away and bowed.Then he kept bowing.I stared.He was bent so low that for one ridiculous second, I wondered if he had dropped something in the grass and was too embarrassed to admit i
Vivienne pov. The twins worked quickly. Mayaâs magic moved through my chest, cooling the burning in my throat, while Mara focused on my stomach and the faint pulse of the pup. I closed my eyes, too exhausted to resist when Kaneâs hand found mine. Asher sat near my head, brushing damp hair away from my face, while Ryker remained at my other side with his palm against my shoulder. Dante stood close, silent and rigid, every part of him waiting for the twins to speak.âThe pup?â Kane finally asked.Mara didnât answer immediately, and his grip on my hand tightened.âThe pup is still there,â she said at last. âThe pulse is frightened and the motherâs distress affected it, but itâs holding.âAll four men exhaled at once and I could feel the relief through the bond and I kinda feel guilty for making them worry too much and I feel stupid for endangering my baby.I opened my eyes. âAnd me?âMaya gave me an angry look that was softened by tears. âYou pushed your body too far. The coughing came







