Lahat ng Kabanata ng Luna of the Menae: Kabanata 71 - Kabanata 80

Milo throws Saint onto the floor and tackles him. He leans back and brings his fist down. Saint throws his arm up to block him, but he isn’t fast enough and Milo lands a punch on Saint’s face. The sickly crunch of Saint’s nose breaking makes my stomach churn, but the sight of the blood that sprays out makes me feel like I might pass out. I try to fight the darkness creeping into my peripheral vision. “Stop!” I hear myself say it, but I don’t remember actually saying it. My mouth feels numb, my fingers and arms are ice cold. I try to take a breath, but come up short. I feel like I’m looking out of someone else’s eyes as I watch them. When Milo raises his arm a second time, Saint is ready. He takes advantage of Milo’s change in balance and slams the heel of his hand into the right side of Milo’s chest, knocking the wind out of him. The blow forces Milo to fall to the side, allowing Saint to overtake him and roll on top. Saint extends his claws into Milo’s shoulders and lifts him up t

“Hi everyone. Thanks for coming on short notice. Saint, you’re Alpha. Do you mind me leading this meeting?” I set my binder down at the conference table and stand next to Saint. “I’ve seen that look in your eyes before, Kas.” Saint looks at me with a sly grin. “I wouldn’t dare try to stop you.” “Thank you, sweetheart.” I turn toward the crowded room. “There is a lot to go over. First things first, Doctor Khe, it’s a pleasure to meet you and welcome to our pack.” “Thank you, Luna Iokaste. You can call me Maisy or Sy.” The beautiful woman bows her head. “We’re looking forward to being of service to Blood River.” “Alright, Sy, please call me Kas. Second, Arrow, we will heavily focus this meeting on your mother, Aphrodite.” I lean on my cane and glare at him. “I need to know right here and right now, where your loyalties lie, because she won’t be regarded in a positive light. If there’s any doubt in my mind that you intend to protect her, you will be dismissed.” “Luna Kas, for the sa

Once most of the people in the room are dismissed, I turn to Sy and Arrow. “I have two questions. Now that you know everything that’s happened, how quickly can we get Bronx out of the Beyond? He’s not safe there. Also, what do we do about Milo?”“For Milo Stone, Delilah and I can create a potion to keep his head clear while the Goddess Psyche can figure out a more permanent solution for him.” Lady Camille nods her head slowly. “Delilah has told me there is a corner of the greenhouse dedicated to herbs and spices she needs, so it should be easy enough to create in two days’ time.” “Alright, Reggie, who has Codi since Milo has been in the hospital?” I open my binder and start taking notes, so I don’t forget any details of everything we’ve just discussed.“She is staying with Ashley and me.” Reggie puts his hands on his hips and smiles. “She’s been a good helper with Katie.”“Great. What have the doctors said? Can he go home yet?”“Should be this afternoon, yeah.” Ashley reads something

“Bronx, all we’re saying is you need to be careful. Kas is going to be happy to see you, but this whole thing with Aphrodite could be dangerous.” Reggie tries to keep up while I take the stairs two at a time.“I’ll be careful. I just need to see her. Just once.” I get to the fifth floor and look down at my clothes. I’m wearing a blue and white striped polo shirt with green gym shorts and brown leather loafers.“Saint. What the fuck? You’ve watched me get dressed every day for over thirteen years.” I rub my hands over my face. “I look like an asshole. I can’t go see Kas like this.”“First of all, you are an asshole, so congratulations, you’re dressing the part.” He growls at me. “Second, I’m a colorblind wolf. Just be glad you’re wearing shoes and a shirt. Next, you’re going to be mad that I let you get your musk back.”“Musk?” I instinctively sniff the air, then grab the front of my shirt and smell. The stench instantly makes me gag and my eyes water. I hold my fist to my mouth to sto

“Hey Kas.” I knock on her suite door and open it. Diane is in the armchair feeding Dre. Maya is sleeping in the bouncer seat Mom insisted we needed. I notice Diane is using her foot to keep it moving. “She’s freshening up. She should be ready any minute.” Diane mindlinks so she won’t wake Maya up. I go over and sit on the loveseat and watch her. “How do you do it, Diane?” I lean forward and take Dre from her arms to give her a break. “You are here all day with our kids, then you go home to two of your own.” “I don’t know. It just… doesn’t bother me.” She smiles. “Honestly, I always assumed I would never have any of my own children, Alpha. I had dated men before I came to Blood River, but I had no serious relationships. I assumed I didn’t have a mate, and I wouldn’t have a baby. Then I met Carly, and I knew I would never have children unless we adopted. Then when we both felt sick, I thought we had food poisoning. Who would have ever known we were both pregnant at the same time?”