All Chapters of Luna Rising: Chapter 51 - Chapter 60

Duncan

Gideon

SerenTristan tipped his head back for a moment, closing his eyes. His throat worked as he swallowed. After a moment, he met my eyes, then Duncan's, then Gideon's. "I'm sorry, I just need to clarify. I'm having a little bit of trouble absorbing this, I guess. You want to place me in Princess Seren's personal guard, despite the fact that I'm a warrior for Blood Moon and have been quietly trying to subvert the authority of my Alpha in that pack by helping omegas escape and despite the fact that I came here with the team that was meant to retrieve the princess for Alpha James. I would join Crescent Moon Pack, protect Princess Seren, and all that you want from me is for me to be loyal to her and to assist in your attack on my current—former—on Blood Moon Pack?" "Yes, frankly, we could use your knowledge about the pack to add to our preparations for tomorrow's attack and about the rescue operation so that we can provide any aid that we can while we work to destroy this trafficking network.

DuncanAs Alpha, I’ve been present for almost all the first shifts in my pack since I took over leadership. It’s my duty to help wolves coming of age through the transition. Witnessing such a moment of profound connection between the wolf and the human spirits as they truly, finally become one by changing forms is always special. For most, this is the first moment where they fully sync with their wolf spirit. Seren and Kara are far beyond that point, though. They’ve been through so much already, and with Kara joining Seren at such a young age, they’ve had years to cement their bond together. I thought that would make things easier for this shift, but she’s still struggling. Watching her, knowing that she has to endure the pain and there is absolutely nothing that Conn or I could do about it, is simultaneously heartbreaking and breathtaking. I joined her family, comforting her where I could, touching her back, her arms, hoping the mate bond would help ease the pain. Each whimper she m

Kara