All Chapters of The cheated Luna returns.: Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

Rhyder's POV."What's that one called, daddy?""That's Cassiopeia, Tate.""And that one?""Orion.""And that one over there?""That's the one they call the Big Dipper."Tate giggled - the sound filled the otherwise silent night. It was a perfectly clear night with every star visible for miles.We were lying shoulder to shoulder on the soft forest ground next to the dying fire - its embers shooting up into the velvet sky like tiny red sparks.Tate was pointing up at all the constellations that he could see, asking me to name every one."That's a funny name, daddy."I shrugged, reaching my arms above my head and folding my hands together to support it."Yeah... I suppose it is.""Why is it called that?""I'm not sure. But my father told me that it's a bear being persued by three hunters. He was told the same by his father and his father before him... it was an easy way for the elders to teach young men, such as yourself, to identify the stars."Tate studied the bowl and the handle form

Grace's POV.Rhyder gently pulled me between the trees, looking over his shoulder every now and again, smiling at me like no time had passed between us at all.As the warmth of his hand wrapped around mine made my skin tingle, I was transported back to a time when this was a usual occurance: Rhyder leading me to some secret spot that he had discovered so that we could be alone - away from prying eyes and imposing ears.Excitement mixed with nervousness and sent a million butterflies fluttering around my stomach.My pulse raced, my breath became a little hitched, and my legs felt like jelly.I had no idea why I felt the way that I did.Maybe it was the way he held onto my hand, like he never wanted to let it go again.Maybe it was the way he kept looking at me, like he wanted to make sure that I was still there.Or maybe it was the smile that still clung to his lips - the smile he usually reserved only for me. A smile that echoed in the deepest, most vulnerable parts of my soul. A smil

Rhyder's POV. Alexis stared at us as we walked back toward the pack house. I could feel her eyes burning into the back of my head - could practically feel her rage pulsing out in our direction. A moment later, she was gone. She disappeared throught the trees at the far side of the forest, taking her anger with her. It almost felt like the forest let out a breath as soon as she was gone. Like it too was relieved to be rid of her. I focused my attention on Grace. Her face was glowing. She was smiling, holding onto my arm with both hands.A second later she let go and walked a few steps ahead. She clapped her hands together and twirled around a few times."That was exhilarating! I can't believe that I waited this long to put her back in her place."I followed close behind, watching her with a smile on my face.It felt good to be with Grace again - to see her smiling and happy again.I missed everything about her so much: the sound of her laughter, the sparkle in her green eyes, the

Grace's POV."Will you do it this time, mommy? Will you? Please, please, pleeease?"Tate's eyes sparkled as bright as the stars in black sky above.He looked up at me with great expectation and hope."Hmmm... well...."I pretended to consider his request. I touched my finger to my chin and tilted my head to one side.His eyes grew big as saucers when my lips twitched in to a smile. I shrugged."Of course I will, baby.""Yay!"He wrapped his arms around my waist and squeezed me as tight as he could."Thank you, mommy! Thank you so much!"I hugged him back and kissed the top of his head.He stepped back suddenly and looked at me with a mixture of geniune curiosity and innocence."Is your wolf as cool and as big as daddy's?"Rhyder stepped in with a smug smirk on his stupidly handsome face."Not a chance, Tate..."He leaned down so that he could look Tate in the eye and rested one of his large hands on his little shoulder."I'm an Alpha. So, that means that I get to be the biggest, stron

Grace's POV."Mommy! Mommy, wake up!"The bed moved up and down in time with Tate's rythm as he shook me.I opened my eyes to his grinning face and bouncing curls.Warm sunlight streamed in through the lace curtains, casting playful patterns across the floor and every other surface that it touched.I rubbed the sleep from my eyes and pushed myself upright using my elbows."Good morning, baby. What's all the fuss about?"I couldn't remember the last time that I had slept so deeply - so peacefully. Knowing that Tate and Rhyder were right next to me. Knowing that I could simply reach out my hand and touch both of them. Knowing that we were together as a family.It felt like a dream - a precious dream.I almost felt a little disappointed to be woken up."Daddy and I cooked you breakfast. It was all his idea. He said that it would be nice to surprise you with something nice..."I turned my head and noticed Rhyder standing at the edge of the bed holding a tray in his hands.He looked bett