All Chapters of Return of the Moon Weaver: Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

Nadia's POVI repeated Kaleb's question, but the words felt foreign in my mouth.I stood in the shadow of the High Council building, the morning sun stinging my eyes."Kaleb, that's ridiculous. He's spent weeks acting like I'm a ghost in his own house. He wants his 'True Mate' back, or at least he wants to keep his promise to her. Why would he stall?""Because Lucian doesn't miss appointments, Nadia," Kaleb insisted over the phone. "And he certainly doesn't let 'emergency meetings' happen on such an important day. Just keep your eyes open, okay? I'm here if you need me.""OK," I said, though my stomach felt like it was full of cold lead. "I'll talk to you later."I hung up and stared at the heavy doors of the Council.Kaleb was wrong. He had to be. Lucian didn't want me; he was just a busy Alpha with a pack to run.When I finally got back to the villa that evening, I met Lucian in the foyer. He looked weary, but his eyes were sharp and defensive."What happened this morning?" I asked,

Nadia's POVTania leaned in close, her voice a mere whisper. "The pup is OK, but you must be more cautious from now on."I nodded, letting out a sigh of relief.A while later, Lucian returned.He reached out, trying to brush a stray lock of hair from my forehead.I flinched before he could make contact, my heart hammering against my ribs. His hand froze in mid-air, a stark image of rejection, before he slowly let it drop.Lucian gripped his hands into fists at his sides, then turned to adjust the incline of my hospital bed. He picked up a bowl of steaming soup. "You need to get something in your stomach, Nadia.""Not now," I said, my voice barely a whisper."What do you want, then? Name it, and I'll have it brought here immediately.""I don't want anything. Can you just leave?""Nadia..." He lowered his voice, the usual Alpha authority replaced by a desperate, soft plea. "About last night... I wasn't thinking. I didn't know why I lost control. I promise it will never happen again. You

"Abbie, you don't need to stay here all day."Lucian's voice was flat, his expression unreadable as he lay in the hospital bed."Nothing is more important than you," Abbie replied, her eyes fixed on him. "You ended up like this because of me. There's no way I'm leaving your side when you need someone to look after you."To Abbie, seeing him like this was a bittersweet victory. The car accident he'd gotten into while searching for her was terrifying, but it proved he cared. Yet, a shadow seemed to hang over him that she couldn't quite brush away."Nadia hasn't shown up at the hospital. Is she mad at me? I'll apologize to her. I just don't want your grandfather to find out and blame you. I'll go explain everything to her myself.""It's OK," Lucian muttered. "I won't let him find out about it. I'm tired, Abbie. You should go home."Before Abbie could argue, a knock sounded at the door.Julian walked in."Wow, Alpha Lucian," Julian drawled, eyeing the bandages. "Getting all beat up to sav

Lucian knew his movements would tear the stitches, yet he did it anyway.Nadia's eyes grew red.Lucian wanted to say something, but she had already turned toward the door."I'm getting the nurse," she threw over her shoulder before walking out."Nadia?" he called out softly.She didn't respond."Nadia, I want some water.""Then, wait until the nurse comes to give you your meds. I wouldn't want you to rip your stitches open again just to take a sip."Lucian frowned, studying her. She rarely lost her temper. She had never been like this. These recent arguments weren't just "disagreements" anymore; this was a genuine fire.Hours passed, and the sky turned dark.Neither Julian nor Abbie had returned, and Andrew was nowhere to be seen.Was she supposed to stay the night?Her stomach chose that exact moment to growl."Nadia," Lucian's voice drifted over. "Are you hungry?"Silence."I am not," she said stubbornly.A faint, soft smile touched Lucian's lips, though his voice remained steady."

Abbie turned to Lucian, nodding slightly. "Yeah, I was going to grab lunch with Lucian, but since you guys already have plans, I guess I'll...""Why don't you join us?" the Bloodmoon representative chimed in."Would that be okay, Lucian? I wouldn't want to intrude.""Go if you want," he said flatly."Great! I'll come along then." Abbie beamed and tucked herself close to Lucian, then spared a glance for Nadia. "Oh, Nadia, you're here too."Nadia didn't want to engage, but with the crowd watching, she managed a hollow, "Yeah."As they headed to the car, Nadia reached for the rear door, but Abbie slipped in front of her. "Thanks, Nadia!" she chirped, sliding into the back seat. She shot Nadia a smirk that only she could see.Abbie waved Lucian over. "Hurry up, Lucian!"Lucian settled into the back with Abbie, leaving Nadia to take the front passenger seat."Nadia, why are you sitting up there?" Abbie asked, her voice dripping with mock concern. "It feels so... distant.""Haven't you hear