All Chapters of Alpha's Detective Luna: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

VALERIEWe made small talk to catch up and figured she was still the same person she was ten years ago. I, however, am the opposite of who I was. While she was outgoing, funky, and friendly, I was considered 'the freak'. I didn't talk much, unless spoken to. I don't hang out or go to parties like most do to live the most of their teenage years. Instead, I was buried in books that had everything to do with detectives and whatnot. Despite the title I was never really bullied, having known as the adopted daughter of the Alpha. That didn't stop them from despising me, though. I guess it only ever stopped after I have proven myself as a warrior and the second when I became Evan's chosen mate, then, Luna.I shift in my seat uncomfortably, unable to ignore the nervous glances everybody keeps throwing at me. My eyes shift to Raven who seems oblivious of the others as she bites off a mouthful of her donut."Don't you think everyone is acting weird?" I ask."What, that everyone's nervous around

EVANI blink several times and realize I am frozen staring into the air, dumbfounded. I have no idea when she left, or how long I have been standing here in a daze.Her words echo in my mind like a tunnel, and I get caught up in a loop where I hear her words over and over."Mate," the soft, angelic voice invades my brain and I snap out of it. My eyes falling onto emerald gems that seems to sparkle as they stare at me, almost like she can see deep into my soul.I turn my body to face her, feeling the bond pulse with her close proximity. This time I really take in her features.Her curly blonde hair falls elegantly on her shoulders down her slim waist. She has small, naturally pouty lips and eyelashes the color of snow, which is odd. Her eyebrows are the same, shaped perfectly. Freckles scattered beautifully around her eyes and cheekbones, which makes them stand out most in the light. She looks almost fairy-like, but I am more than positive she is a werewolf. Besides, it is impossible f

VALERIE“What the f... ow!” Zayne winces as I pinched him hard on the arm before he could utter another word.“Language.” I scold, and he pouts before looking back at the multiple bruises on Valerian’s body. His pout falls into a frown. When his fingers graze one of them Valerian flinches, and my heart sinks.Zayne casts a look at me.“Do you think she…?” he asks, looking toward the door connected to Lily’s room.I shake my head.“No. Lily couldn’t have done this. She has been with us ever since he was born, and I know her character. She is not one to harm children.” I say in her defense, and Zayne sighs.“These bruises weren’t inflicted physically, and I’m afraid just going to the doctor wouldn’t cut it. I believe there is something more.” Zayne says before looking at me, telling me what I already know.“I figured that too. That is why I called you here. Besides, there is no one in that hospital I could trust.” I say as I recall the changes that were made since Raven left that hospit

TWENTY-SEVENValerieTHREE HOURS EARLIERIt took Priya about two hours to keep healing my son. He is sleeping now, unlike the past hour when he had been writhing in pain. It puts me at ease although I have no idea what Priya is doing at this moment. Zayne held me close but I managed to keep my distance. I am not exactly sure if faes are also territorial like wolves. So I won’t know if she is alright with me being so close to Zayne. Even though in my eyes he is like my dad, she probably wouldn’t see it in that way. So I chose the safe route and had been keeping him at arm’s length.“Are you kidding me?” Zayne speaks up, and it makes my eyes shoot to him in surprise.“What?” I eyebrow him.“Are you trying to distance yourself from me, princess?” he asks, accusingly, and the blood drains from my face when I realize I have been found out. Too soon I might add.I sigh and scratch the back of my neck awkwardly. I guess it’s too late to deny it now.“Well, yeah. I am just being careful since

TWENTY-NINEEvanI headed for the pack house just after I stormed out. I couldn’t contain the anger I feel. Not with Zayne giving me a disgusted look and ignoring my demands. He is my beta, for goddess’ sake. I can’t even control him. Malek growled at the thought that he may feel superior to me for being his nephew. Is that why he went after Valerie? The thought riles me up more and I speed up, driving like a madman in my own lands. The cars either pull over to the side or change lanes for me to pass first like they would an ambulance, but I shrug and drive through.Pulling over the pack house, I put the gear in Park and jump out of it before storming through the doors.“Alpha Evan.”I shoot my eyes to the older man and Alpha of the Fire Breather Pack. Sh*t. And my mate is with him, too. Why haven’t I scented her? I thought and realized my mind was full of thoughts of Valerie. Those marks. They were black and blue as if someone had put those to hurt her. But then rage boils inside me