Moonbound: The Alpha's Claim Novels & Stories

"She is for the Alpha. Put her down and walk away." MoonBlood looked at the guards for a long moment. He was bending slightly to look at them like they were ants. I felt my stomach turn. If he could disregard Gamma guards that way, who was I for him to consider? "The Alpha," he said slowly, like he was tasting the word. His voice vibrated the air, even more scary than his physique. I felt my bladder get so full, I almost let it escape, but I managed to squeeze like a kegel; I wasn’t going to die a humiliating death.

There was weight in it. I moved a little closer, just enough to hear clearly, staying out of sight. “…the Alpha has made his decision.” My fingers tightened around what I was holding. Another voice followed. “The marking will happen soon. Lucia will become Luna.” I didn’t move. I just stood there. Listening. Letting the words settle inside me. “The pack needs stability. This is the best choice.” No one argued. That was what made it real. It was already decided. Not something to discuss.

I wasn’t sure what to say. Damien squeezed my hand and looked at me. In a moment of sheer vulnerability, I reached out to him through our mind link, “I don’t know who I am.” “Who do you feel like you are?” “I don’t know. I was Alpha in Waiting of Iceclaw. I am your betrothed and mate. I am, maybe, the Moon Goddess’ heiress and promised princess?” I questioned touching the glittering moonstone that was warm and beginning to glow as we traveled North. It’s like it knew it was going home at long last.

Then, I spoke, my voice amplified and distorted by the mask. “Hunters,” I began, my tone commanding and cold. “The time is nearing when the balance of power will shift. The Lunar Alpha has awakened. She is young, inexperienced, and vulnerable. This is our opportunity.” A murmur rippled through the crowd, but I raised my hand sharply, silencing them.

“You look totally pissed off.” “Of course I’m pissed off.” He gestured to the vehicle behind him. “My motor home is full of a number of wolves, and I’ll have to deal with them for the next five hours.” Royd, Lreta, Kate, Susan, Jean, Jesse, Bracken, and Zander had all decided they would prefer to travel in the luxury of the motor home rather than any of the other vehicles. “Thank God I’ll have you to keep me calm. You have to sit up front with me or I’ll lose it.” “How did you cope with being an Alpha for so long when you don’t like having lots of people around you?” asked Tala, genuinely flabbergasted.

“He overheard the maids talking about it once. He said you were loyal to him and the pack. He wouldn’t want to hear otherwise and said if they talked about it again, he will have them all fired.” I swallowed hard, a lump forming in my throat. “Even after everything… he still defended me?” Mina nodded. “Always. That’s why I don’t understand why people keep doubting you, Luna. The Alpha believes in you completely.” I sank into the nearest chair, my mind reeling. “This is… too much.” Mina stepped closer, her voice gentle. “Luna, don’t let their words get to you. The Alpha trusts you. That’s all that matters, isn’t it?”

I wish I could have a mind link right now. “On the outskirts of the Moonlord territory,” I began, “there is a barren stretch of land. Looks like nothing but a dry, unclaimed, worthless piece of land that no one pays attention. But it’s not. Alpha Juno and Hector use it to launch rogue attacks on other packs.” Vespara’s eyes sharpened. She was listening now.

“ Give him to me, you can go and see the Alpha and his Luna, I will write down the description just in case you want to go the rogue pack.” “Rogue? Rogue pack!? Alpha Victor is a rogue!” Moon’s eyes widened in realization. “What will you call him?” Zell sat by her, looking lovingly at her son. “You named him already.” Moon suddenly turned shy, her eyes shaky as she patted her baby to sleep. “Liam? But what if the Alpha asks?” Zell asked, all pores already opening to produce sweat. “I will need to be alone for the moment.” *** Moon had sneaked into the rogue pack without the knowledge of Zell after she made him spill the direction. Abandoning her baby boy to have an audience with Alpha, she

“I said I’m not yours!” The Moon’s light stuttered. For one terrifying second— It went dark. Every wolf froze. Every Alpha faltered. The night held its breath. Then the Moon relit—not whole, not obedient—but dimmer, fractured… and listening. Nyxara collapsed against Kaelion, shaking violently. “I didn’t mean to—” Kaelion held her, voice raw. “You did exactly what you needed to.” Starbound’s Alpha dropped to one knee. So did Ironclaw.

Gennady asked. “The moon wants this,” Alpha Ares pointed to the well which was full of white moon light. It was glowing intensely. “We cannot question the will of moon,” Alpha Ares said. “Can you ask at least?” Gennady said. “I can’t…at least not now,” Alpha said as he looked at Maverick, his face showing sadness watching Maverick suffer in his dreams. “Let’s go…We’ve got a pack to run,” Alpha said. “But…” “Enough! , move now,” Alpha said with finality, Gennady sensing defeat didn’t press the issue and both men left the dungeon.