All Chapters of The Alpha’s Treaty, Now His Luna: Chapter 101 - Chapter 110

PENIELFor the rest of the day, the pack was on high alert. Warriors patrolled the halls. The lock on our bedroom door was replaced with a heavier, more complex one. The mood in the pack was tense, like a wire stretched tight.I tried to go about my duties, but my mind kept circling back to the elegant handwriting, the perfect rose. I'd been so distracted that I broke some dishes while cleaning and the maids had to politely push me out before I broke anymore.That evening, after a tense, quiet dinner, I retreated to the small library. I needed to think, away from the worried glances of Preya and away from Luciano’s watchful eye. Slowly, I walked to the shelf, picking up a book which I could see at a glance was about the Moongoddess.I settled back into one of the armchairs close to the fireplace, and flipped the book open, not to read, just to have something to fiddle with my hands.The fire crackled in the hearth, the wood crackling softly. But I was so lost in thought that I didn't

JULIEI felt it when the figure approached from the shadows, their scent while unrecognizable was distinct. “It’s done.”I didn’t turn around, keeping my eyes on the distant lights of the Crimson Peak territory. “Good. What of Luciano? What does he plan to do? Were you able to find out?”“Not in detail,” they responded, voice raspy. “But I can say, he’s distracted. The Luna’s little meetings are causing tension. The warriors are on edge, Luciano…”“Luciano?” I cut in, whirling to face them. “You will address him respectfully.”They paused, then gave a short bow. “I apologize. The Alpha has them patrolling with very little shift changes and they’re run ragged. Also, there is talk of a traitor within, but no suspect has yet been declared. And lastly… The Alpha is spending more time with his mate… that’s all.” They bowed again, a little too deep, a little too slow. A deliberate jab.I snarled. They had said that purposely, to mock me. “Is that all?”“That is all,” they replied, their ton

PENIELThe walk to the ravine was longer than I expected. Luciano came with us, but true to his word, he hung back, following us at a distance, enough to give me privacy with my thoughts but kept me in his sight. Rhea walked beside me, trodding determinedly om the path. I tool a deep breath, inhaling the forest air and slowly letting it out. I did that two more times.“Nervous?” Rhea asked, without looking at me.“A little,” I admitted. My stomach twisted into a bundle of knots. “What if I can't shift again? What if I shift and there's nothing… special about me anymore?”“It’s never just you,” Rhea said. “Your wolf is always there. You just have to stop thinking of her as something separate. She’s not a tool you pull out. She’s you. And you're her.”She turned to me, “Also, there's no wolf that isn't special. The Moongoddess saw something in us and blessed us with her spirit.”I opened my mouth but she cut in, “Sure there are people who use that blessing for bad,” she shrugged. “But

LUCIANOI stared down at my mate, watching her sleep. Peniel was curled on her side, her back pressed against my chest, one hand tucked under her cheek. Flour still dusted her dark hair, and a smudge of berry juice stained her lips. In the moonlight, she looked like a Goddess.I didn’t wipe it away. It was a mark of today, of a perfect, simple day.Something I didn't know was still possible. Watching her run as her wolf, seeing the fear finally leave her eyes, replaced by pure joy… it was a gift I didn’t deserve.Then the pups and their terrible cake. I couldn't remember that last time I had laughed like that in years. I smiled down at her.That's what she did, brought joy back into my soulless life.She made a soft sound in her sleep and burrowed deeper into my side. My arm tightening around her waist in response. ‘Mine.’ I thought.It was a fact, as simple as breathing. She was my heart, sleeping in my arms. And I would burn the world to keep her safe.A soft knock at the door shat

LUCIANOI didn’t move. I braced my hands on the chair, head bowed, listening to the roaring in my ears. The joy of the day was a distant memory, crushed under the weight of duty and danger.The door opened again and Rhea slipped in, closing it softly.“How much did you hear?” I asked, my voice hollow.“Enough.” She came to stand before me. “You have no choice. You have to go.”“I know.”“I will stay with her. Every second. So will Preya. We won't let her out of our sight.”I knew they wouldn’t. But it still wasn’t enough.“Silas,” I said.“Yes, Alpha.”“Triple the patrols. Effective now. No one enters or leaves without my direct authorization. I want a guard on Peniel and her mother at all times. Rotating shifts, warriors you trust with your life.”“Understood.”“And Silas?” I turned to look at him. “If anything happens to her while I’m gone, there will be no place in this world for you to hide.”He didn’t flinch. He met my gaze. “Understood, Alpha.”“One week,” I whispered, the enorm