Moon By Maxinejiji Novels & Stories

I closed my eyes and a peaceful silence and warmth settled in my chest, in his, in hers. Maybe it was imagination. Maybe it was magic. But I knew what it meant. The Moon Goddess was with us still. And this time, it wasn’t a curse. It was grace. Max kissed the top of my head, his voice barely a breath. “My mate. My Luna. My everything.” I turned to look at him, smiling softly I said. “Yes and you are mine.” And for the first time in a long time… the night was not filled with shadows.

The moon Goddess's gift was a profound blessing, one that filled me with hope for our future. I bowed my head in gratitude to the moon Goddess, overwhelmed by her generosity. "Thank you," I whispered, my voice filled with emotion. The moon Goddess smiled, her presence radiating warmth and love. "Go now, Max," she said. "Take care of Lia and your family. Your love is a beacon of light in this world, and I have no doubt that you will continue to shine brightly." With those words, the moon Goddess ascended back into the sky, leaving behind a sense of wonder and hope. I held Lia close, my heart filled with love and gratitude for the miracle we had witnessed.

Max speaks as he hugs them and begins to usher me out. ‘I will see you tomorrow at 9 am for your check-up Alpha Eve’, Dr Marshall mind-links me and smiles. I will have to thank her for being so discreet. “It will happen for us as the Moon Goddess intends, my love,” Max whispers as he walks behind me with his arms around my waist. “But what if I never feel your pups growing inside me?” I ask him. “Any pups we have will be ours. Have faith in the Moon Goddess, my love. Our love can conquer anything,” he whispers in my ear.

I just laughed and shook my head at them. Everyone introduced themselves to my siblings, saving the Moon Goddess for last. When it was finally her turn, she stood, “I am Selene, the Moon Goddess. Linden, Max, I know you are very aware of who I am. I want you two to know that you will be blessed for the rest of your life, as long as you be sure to stay on the path that I have set for you.” Linden smiled at her, “Thank you. I know I don’t want to live any other way. I was raised knowing that your way is always the best way to live.” Max smiled, “Same here. I wouldn’t want to live outside your good graces.”

There was no one to interrupt their intimacy—to the blue night, rising tide, or even someone peeking in on their activities. Max knew that, but he let that person enjoy their game with suppressed rage. Max was now the winner. Ivory drooped weakly in his arms after serving and making love to him all night. The blue moon is one of the sources of the wolf's power, and that's what Max is using for tonight so that he can get pleasure from the woman he's admired since he first met her and control everything, even if it might only be for a moment. Who knows, that moment could be forever.

But even after all that, still no mark appeared, I guess I'm not meant for greatness after all. “It is not about being worthy, for that child, I know you are. It is the will of the Moon Goddess. We don’t get to choose, and we don’t get to question her” Elder Maxine said smoothly. Her old voice was crackly but still soothing. “I don’t understand, she hasn’t blessed us with a daughter for over two hundred years. What is she waiting for?” I complained. I know I shouldn’t, it's not my place to question the will of the All Mother. Maybe there won’t be another, maybe none of us are worthy anymore. But if I'm wrong, what could she be waiting for?

“She was telling you a mild form of the truth. Moon runs the largest crime syndicate in Arizona and New Mexico.” I’m not sure what to say. Out of the smoke and into the fire is the thought that comes to mind. But maybe, just maybe they can save my niece. Mak was truly angry at the Crows for treating Kiley the way they did. Moon’s organization might be deadly, but I have trouble believing they’re worse than Fox and his gang. Most likely that’s my naïveté speaking. Dreading the answer, I ask anyway. “Who are you to Moon?”

**The Silent Treatment** Elder Thorne stood beneath the ethereal glow of the moonlight, his heart swelling with both reverence and awe as he faced the moon goddess, a divine figure of unmatched beauty and power. Her silvery robes flowed around her like a celestial waterfall, shimmering gently as the soft breeze rustled the leaves overhead. The moon's radiant light poured forth, illuminating the sacred glade where he had ventured, his spirit filled with hope and purpose, seeking the moon goddess's wisdom to guide Caden, the young alpha, in his quest for a suitable luna.

With trembling hands, she pushed it open, causing a slight creak to pierce the silence of the night. The moon cast an eerie glow on the world below, its pale light dancing on the rustic backyard. Luna peered into the darkness, her thoughts still consumed by the ghostly presence of her mother. She longed for the comfort only her touch could bring, the warmth of her embrace in times of fear and uncertainty.

*** — Anne, do you want to hear a story? When the world was young, and the herds were still in their most primitive state, a lone wolf devoted himself to singing to the Goddess Moon with passion. The wolf, whose fur shone under the silver light of the moon, sang with a passion and devotion that resonated in the deepest corners of the night. His howls were an ode to the beauty and mystery of the night, an expression of love and admiration for the Goddess who illuminated the nighttime sky.