Semua Bab Beasts of the Moon : Bab 51 - Bab 60

Erianna.The crowd finally disperses. But I continue to stare at my brother in shock. I don’t spare that imposter a glance. I only glare at my elder brother. Finally he turns to me and his look grows guarded. While he quietly shields this caregiver imposter girl. Imposter because I am sure she’s no hybrid and only lied to my brother with some fake tests reports to get married to him. Slowly, I cross to stand before them. My gaze never leaving hers. “You phony!” I bite. “You just couldn’t stop yourself, could you? Come into this beautiful home and saw luxury. And just when my brother grew desperate, how convenient of you to have being around…”“Erianna!” Gerald cuts in. “What?!” I fire hotly at him. “This girl has had you wrapped around her little fingers since she first got here. Why can’t you see the truth?” I fire at him. He glares hotly at me and I match his glare with my own. “Erianna…”“No mum. Gerald has to open his eyes to see that this girl is nothing as she seems to be.”

Gerald.Ephraim turns to me slowly, his gaze narrowed.“You’re one to act smug.” He begins, strolling toward me. His steps are deliberate, his face half-covered in that eye patch, making him look more ominous than usual.“I’m not here for a social call, Alpha.” His tone is taut, heavy with rage and irritation.Good. We’re even on that score.I close the distance and loom over him. “You come to my home at this time of day, Herewit, you’d better have a damned reason.”His frown deepens. “You think you’ve won, don’t you? It’s so convenient for you, your little pet turning out to be a readied hybrid. And then the pack just happens to demand you take a mate again.”My insides quiver with amusement, but I keep my face neutral.“You manipulated us into making that demand. And now, look at you, you’ve got your Luna. How perfect is that for you?”A smile tugs at my mouth. I stroll around him and stop at my desk, rifling through my papers.“I didn’t manipulate anyone, Ephraim. If anyone’s guil

Ephraim.We’re driving now, following Phil’s scent to his home. The one Erianna said he’d be returning to, after he told her so in the elevator. She’s pulled taut beside me, shock radiating off her. But there’s something else under it, something that sings to me, her inner rage. Betrayal. I can taste the tension in the air.The memory from a few minutes ago flashes back. I’d just stepped out of the ladies’ room, where I’d fucked one of the hotel receptionists, when I spotted Erianna and Phil. I stayed in the shadows so he wouldn’t see me. I watched her then, saw the devotion in her eyes, thought maybe she was fine being just his side chic. But now I know better.The shock on her face when I told her the truth, it was like I’d slapped her.‘If you don’t believe me,’ I’d said smugly, “we can track his scent. Follow him.” I baited her. I wanted her to see the fool she was dealing with. Maybe I also wanted her to see that I’m a serious male. Maybe I was trying to charm her. I’ve always

Luke.I watch Primrose leave the room. God, I love that woman. I really do. And I can’t wait for her to bear me many cubs.But I couldn’t tell her Gerald’s truth. How he’s fallen for her, and how he’s afraid. No pack member wants to know their Alpha is afraid. It’s not a truth that sits well over a drink.I drop onto the bed, shut my eyes for just a second, when my phone vibrates in my pocket. I groan and check the screen.My mole from the Ministry of Identity.I answer. “Hey.”“Hey, Luke.” His tone is urgent.“What’s up?” I yawn, my body still protesting all my movement.“I just found out Terrence is taking a vacation during the time you’re supposed to have your appointment with him.”I frown and sit upright. “What? I have an appointment with him. He can’t just up and leave.”“Yes. Says he’s been having health issues and needs a few days off work.”“I’m not letting that motherfucker disappear with my information. I’m coming in now. We’re going to his house the second I land in New Yo

Gerald.I watch my wife, surrounded by pack members cheering loudly for the decision she just made about Agnes Herewit. A decision I’ve tried and failed to achieve for three years, ever since Iris rejected me.Pride swells inside me. She didn’t need to deliberate. She simply acted. A true Luna, despite her humanness. I remember the countless times I approached the pack elders with the idea of reintegrating Agnes.‘You cannot be serious about allowing that woman to take part in pack affairs after what her wayward daughter did to you, Alpha?’ One elder had sneered months ago.My gaze had narrowed in fury at his reference to Iris as wayward.‘Agnes is one of us. She remains one of us. Whatever her daughter did is no fault of hers.’But I got nowhere. It was like I had been talking to bricks. Now, I stand here watching my mother and my wife embrace Agnes, welcoming her back. Iris’s eyes find me and my heart stills. She’s a vision in a flowing red maxi gown, silver hair spilling over her