Semua Bab The Alpha's Stolen Luna: Bab 71 - Bab 80

“You’re going to keep this from Sutton?” Jaden asked. “How is that going to work, Lucas? He’s a pack Beta. Even if he doesn’t come after her now, she’s going to find out. It’s going to be a lot better if she hears it from you.”“I know that,” I replied. “I will tell her. Just not now. Not when she’s made so much progress. We can protect her from this for a little while longer.”“I’m not disagreeing,” Jaden replied. “It just doesn’t sit right with me.”I pinched the bridge of my nose. Pushing back my anger and frustration.“You think it’s any different for me?” I said. “If I had the choice I’d kill the bastard myself. And enjoy every second of it. Long before Sutton ever found out. Hell, if the opportunity arises, I’ll be glad to do just that.”“And how the hell would that end up happening?” Max interjected.“Why do you think Hunter is here?” I replied, looking toward the fourth party in the room. He leaned quietly against the wall. Never a man of many words. “I have a job for you.”“Y

It had been a week since we announced our mateship to the pack. Sutton seemed to be adjusting well. She was learning everything she could about the packhouse and its inner workings. I made sure Elise would make herself available for Sutton whenever she wanted. I think after the incident with Motty, Elise was nervous about keeping her job. She didn’t need to be. Even Sutton has since agreed she is the right woman for the role.Still, it was a good thing that Sutton was being active. I know she was still anxious about the pack accepting her. It wasn’t in her to take my word that she didn’t need to be. It also kept her distracted. I’d been focused on the Dawn Stalker mission since the announcement. It was more important than ever to get ears inside the pack. There was another attempt to cross our borders. So I suspected Anders more than suspected she was here now. But I still didn’t have enough information to determine if he knew she was with me. I would have expected him to contact me

I dropped my silverware on my plate. Looking at Lucas nervously as he broke the news that we would be meeting some of the other Alphas next week over dinner.“I’m not sure I’m ready for something so… formal,” I said. “I still don’t know how to handle the formalities here.”“Don’t overthink it, princess,” he told me. “All you have to do is be your normal charming self. Besides, you should be a part of the discussion. You may be able to provide us with information about Alpha Anders we don’t have. This does impact you, as well.”I chewed my lip as I fiddled with my fork.“Okay,” she agreed. “I guess I can manage. And if I’m honest… I’d miss you too much if you left.”Lucas smirked. Leaning over, he grabbed the bottom of my chair and yanked me toward him. My gasp was silenced by his hand gripping beneath my chin. He moved incredibly close. His lips a hair’s breadth away.“Baby, I wouldn’t be going anywhere if you said no,” he told me before his mouth hit mine.He deepened the kiss almost

I escorted Sutton off the private plane at the Silverstreak airfield the day before the official opening of the conclave. It was customary to arrive early to exchange pleasantries and general updates as well as introduce possible topics to the hosting pack. In this instance, the attention would likely be on Sutton. She insisted that Motty come along with us and I felt it was a good idea. There may be times when having someone familiar would be a welcome distraction. These events could easily become tedious.We were met on the tarmac by Beta Octin.“Good afternoon, Alpha Lucas. Beta Jaden,” he greeted. He turned to Sutton. “This must be Luna Sutton and your assistant. Martha, I believe?”“And you are Beta Octin, correct?” Sutton replied, extending a hand.His eyebrows raised in surprise as he grinned. He took her hand with an amused chuckle.“I guess there’s no need for formal introductions,” he said. “It’s a pleasure to meet you, Luna. If you all would follow me, we have a vehicle rea

It felt like the earth had been pulled out from under me. If I hadn’t already been sitting, I was sure I would have collapsed. My mind reeled as I questioned what I’d just heard. Nova inched into my consciousness.“That’s not possible,” I insisted. “I saw him… He had to be… You told me he had to be dead.”“I know,” Lucas rushed. “And I believed that. But he somehow survived.”I pulled my hand from his grasp, rushing off the lounge. I needed some space. I needed my head to stop spinning. I needed this to not be happening. My hand covered my stomach as it churned, making me feel sick. Lucas sat there, watching me.‘Sutton…’ Nova spoke gently. I pushed her back. I don’t know why but I didn’t want her to witness this.“How are you so calm about this?” I demanded. “He’s coming for me. He’ll kill me.”“He’s not going to fucking touch you,” Lucas growled, shooting to his feet. “I can assure you, I am not as calm as you think. I want to rip his damn throat out. I said if I ever had the chance