Chapter Twenty Two

(Lena's POV)

Nat's wet blonde hair lay over his emerald green eyes; the injury Damien had inflicted on him was already healing, leaving only bruises. Nat could be seen as beautiful by any other person who didn't know who he truly was. My first thought was to back away, but I couldn't; I was the Luna.

"You shouldn't be here, Luna."

"How could you do this to your own mate?"

"It is none of your business; she is a bitch and should be punished."

"I will not allow it."

"What would you do about this?" he asked, advancing on me.

"Stay away, Gamma."

"Or what?" he asked again.

"Damien would have your head, and you know it."

"I doubt he knows you are here. I could give you just a taste of what disrespectful bitches like you have to suffer; obviously Damien is growing weak."

"Let her go," I growled, surprised that my voice sounded bold even if I was feeling the exact opposite.

To my surprise, Nat walked to Aurora, setting her loose. She dropped to the ground with a whimper, and I held my tears in