Semua Bab THE LUNA HE NEVER WANTED: Bab 31 - Bab 40

~KAEL~“What do you mean you lost her?” I growled, getting off my seat.The warrior’s face remained bowed. “Alpha, we almost succeeded, but a man suddenly appeared and fought us off.”I clenched my jaw. Unable to hold back, I stepped forward and slapped him hard across the face. He stumbled backward, but stopped, keeping his face bowed.But that didn’t reduce my rage. I turned to the others. “Just one man? And you couldn’t fight him off? Do you think this is a joke?”None of them spoke, until Mitch stepped forward. “Alpha, if I may. I believe the man they speak of is none other than the Alpha of Blackthorn Pack himself.”Before I could respond, Olaine sneered. “Why would the Alpha of Blackthorn stain his hands over that good-for-nothing. You must be making it up.”I turned back to Mitch, who had a serious face of his own. “How are you so sure it was the Alpha of Blackthorn?” I asked carefully.“Alpha, when we captured her, we hadn’t the Blackthorn territory, and the man who attacked u

~VAELOR~The hall was still ringing with shock when I said it.“We are engaged to be married.”Even as the words settled into the heavy air, I could feel her gaze burning into the side of my face. It was sharp. Questioning. Furious.But I did not look at her.Instead, I tightened my hold on her hand—just slightly.Sending a silent warning for her to play along, else the might discover the lies.Her fingers tensed in mine. For a second, I thought she would pull away and shatter everything I had just done. My wolf braced for it.But she didn’t.The Council members exchanged looks. One of them stepped forward, adjusting the silver crest on his robe.“Is this true, Luna Vixen?” he asked carefully.She inhaled slowly. I felt it, the rise of her chest beside me. I finally turned to look at her.Her face was calm.Too calm.“Yes,” she said. “It is true.”Kael’s restraint snapped.“This is absurd!” he roared, stepping forward. “You think you can parade her in front of me and rewrite the laws?

~VAELOR~Maria’s voice was still echoing in the silence when I stepped in. Pack members were already gathered nearby, listening to whatever was going on.“…everyone knows my family has supported this pack for years—”The moment I entered, the room fell silent.Good.My gaze swept the place once before settling on the two women at its center.Vixen saw me first, and whispered something to Maria, who suddenly went stiff.Maria turned to look at me, her eyes glistening with unshed tears.And Vixen…Vixen stood across from her, perfectly still.Calm.Too calm.Most people would have looked shaken after being confronted the way Maria had just confronted her.But Vixen simply stood there with her chin slightly raised, her expression composed.Like a queen tolerating noise from a court jester.My wolf stirred in quiet approval.“Alpha,” Maria said quickly, turning toward me. “I’m glad you’re here. I was just explaining to her that—”“I heard enough.”My voice cut through hers easily.Maria f

~VIXEN~I tried. Hell, I tried too hard to stay calm, to slow the pounding of my heart.He pulled me even closer, my back pressing into his. I slammed my eyes shut, for I couldn’t tell what I might do if I didn’t sleep now.Vaelor brought his face close to my neck, his lips lightly pressed against it, his breath fanning it.So much for not touching me.But yet, all I felt was an indescribable feeling of pleasure, I wanted so badly to turn around, to wrap my arms around him too, to breath in his intoxicating scent… to kiss him.I bit down hard on my lower lip. I can’t kiss him, I won’t.Not again.“Are you asleep?” he whispered gently cutting through the haze.I didn’t respond, didn’t even move. I couldn’t trust myself right now.Vaelor moved again, for a moment I would have sworn I felt his bulge pressing on my ass.I took a deep breath, but that was a wrong move. I subconsciously moved my butt backwards, brushing against his bulge.He growled… a sound that sent ripples through my che

~VIXEN~The door had barely closed behind Vaelor before I fell back on the bed.The sound seemed louder than it should have been, echoing through the quiet room, before silence descended, surrounding me like thick fog.For several seconds, I lay there, unmoving. I was half sitting, half lying on the bed, my back pressed again the pillows and my fingers unconsciously resting against my lips as I replayed the kiss.My heart was still beating too fast.Even now.Even after he had walked out.I slowly dragged in a breath and stared up at the ceiling.What in the Goddess’s name had just happened?I could still feel the warmth of his body lingering on the sheets, and the memory replayed itself whether I wanted it or not—the warmth of his arms when he had pulled me closer. The way his voice had dropped when he said he was done pretending.My cheeks burned.I pressed the back of my hand to my mouth as if that might erase the lingering sensation of his kiss.“This is ridiculous,” I muttered to