CHLOE
We stayed in that lakeside meadow the rest of the night until morning caught up with us.
Needless to say, we made love about ten times more.
What can I say? We couldn't get enough of each other.
Aaron and I have made it our personal task to make up for all the time we lost last year. And boy, did we exaggerate.
We even switched it up and had Rhea and Cronnos try it out, finally giving them a chance to be together as companions.
When we were completely satisfied with each other, it was already dawn, but we still hugged each other, not wanting the moment to end.
But unfortunately. Aaron had his duty as Alpha.
"Damn it. There they go again,” he complained as he felt the others trying to reach him through the mind link, but he had put up a block.
“Maybe you should take it off the block and see what they want. What if it’s something important?”
I told him worried that the pack might be in trouble since
ChloeI blinked twice, looking at his stunned face.Facing him, I asked, "What did you say?" unsure if I had heard correctly."I said you'd make a great Luna," he replied nervously, scratching the back of his head."No," I cut him off. "What did you call me?"I saw him get nervous, glancing at our feet and scratching the back of his head. "Uh... Rory," he answered timidly, as if he had just committed a serious crime."It's the first time you've called me by my nickname," I whispered, more to myself than to him."Actually, I've wanted to call you that since I heard Max do it," he said. "But I won't if you don't like it.""No... please, don't stop calling me Rory. I love the sound of it coming from your voice," I confessed, and I swear, his face lit up like the Fourth of July."Rory... You're mine. Rory," he said before pecking my lips. "I'm yours, just as you are mine... Wolfie," I said between kisses. His body rumbled with laughter."What's so funny?" I asked, amused by his sweet laug
She said as she reached out to Sierra, who took it hesitantly.She must be wondering why my godmother would be a witch and why we are familiar with one, given the recent circumstances."Tell me, dear. Did the alpha mutt tell you how he and my dear goddaughter started their relationship?" Eleanor asked."Eleanor... No," I warned her as Aaron released a threatening growl. My anger matched Aaron's because of her inappropriate conversation topic."Oh, I... heard something, but it's hard to believe seeing the way Alpha Gagliardi takes care of his mate," Sierra innocently replied, walking straight into her trap."Well, you'd be surprised to know—"I didn't let Eleanor finish. I created a gust of wind to fly through a pile of dry leaves and land right on her face."Oh my... Eleanor, are you okay? Where did this sudden wind come from? Come on, let me take you inside and clean you up," I said as I grabbed her arms and guided her into the pack house.I winked at Aaron, who laughed at what I did
"Aaron." I smiled. Relieved. "I thought you weren't going to show up.""Sorry, baby. Got caught up with something. You look stunning," he replied as he tucked a strand of hair behind my ear and then leaned in to kiss my lips. I was almost distracted by it when I saw Eleanor standing at the back door, arms crossed over her chest, disapprovingly watching us.Why was she so agitated and irritated with everything lately? I thought she wanted me to accept Aaron as my mate. Wait, were they together?"Now entering. Alpha Aaron Fortier Gagliardi and our future Luna, Chloe Craton." Our names were announced, and Aaron pulled me by the arm to follow him onto the stage. I was so distracted by Eleanor that I had forgotten I was about to face the entire pack as their future Luna for the first time. Nerves took over me immediately as everyone applauded and cheered when my name was announced, and my legs felt like they would give way any moment.Don't stumble now, Rory, Rhea chuckled, making me take
Snarling, baring my teeth at Wendell. "You want to fight, Wendell?" I snarled. We lunged into battle, teeth bared and claws unsheathed. Wendell was strong and fast, but I was fierce and determined. We attacked each other, exchanging blows and strikes.Rhea's power surged through me, and I used it to my advantage. I leaped at Wendell, knocking him down. He growled and tried to bite me, but I was too quick. As we fought, I noticed Wendell's brother lurking in the shadows. Seizing the opportunity, I attacked him, bringing him down.I pinned him, my sharp claws digging into his flesh. "Cancel your spells, Wendell," I snarled. "Or your brother dies." Wendell hesitated for a moment, then relented. The dark shroud of gas dissipated, and I threw his brother to our men.Aaron looked at me sideways, but the battle was complete now, and he couldn't come to help even if he wanted. "Rory," he shouted. "Stay calm!" I couldn't. I stood at the forefront of the battle, my heart pounding with fear and
"You must learn who you are first, Chloe. Because you are special. You are my own blood and bone and have a great destiny ahead."A shiver ran down my spine. "What destiny?" Selene smiled. "To rule with love, Chloe. Love is the key to everything. It's the only thing that can transcend all boundaries, all planes of existence." I was intrigued. "But how can I find true love?" Selene stroked my cheek. Her fingers were like silk threads. "You have already done that, Chloe. You just haven't realized it yet. Think about the people around you. Think about the ways you would protect and cherish them."Aaron. Ema. Montana. All the people who stayed and perished, solely for love of me. Just because they wanted me to see the light and live in it. I felt warmth spreading through my body. "Thank you, Selene. But what about my powers? I haven't mastered all of them yet." Selene nodded. "Your powers are part of you, Chloe. They are a gift from me, and you must learn to use them wisely. But remember,
I took a step forward, my fangs bared. "You will talk," I said, my voice low and threatening. "Or we'll have to resort to other methods."Alastor's eyes widened in fear as Max grabbed his injured hand. "We can always wash your wounds with saltwater," Max threatened. "Or perhaps let some of the other wolves here do as they please with you."Alastor shuddered in pain as Max tightened his grip. "Okay, okay," he finally yielded. "I'll talk."I took a step forward, eager to hear what Alastor had to say. "Tell us everything you know," I commanded."Wendell has been working with human hunters and witches," Alastor said, his voice low and trembling. "They are planning to exterminate the entire wolf race. He's hiding in Fairbanks, in a small underground laboratory. He's working on a serum that will make the wolf race weak and vulnerable."My blood boiled with anger as I listened to Alastor. "We need to stop him," I said to Max. "I'll talk to Chloe."As Max left to gather the backpack, I turned
She was all alchemy, magic flying at the tips of her fingers, her touch was fire and soul. I pulled her close and kissed her back, letting my tongue dance against hers. Our hands rose to embrace each other, mine firmly entwined around her waist. She sighed my name. Before I realized it, I laid her down on the ground, and my lips were on her nose, eyes closed, forehead and neck, traveling up to the delightful curves of her chest."I love you," I murmured against her neck, lovingly licking the place where I marked her as mine. "I love you today, tomorrow, and in a thousand other universes.""Well, isn't that touching?" The mature and melodious voice sounded as if someone had stabbed a knife into a stone. I gritted my teeth and sat up.Chloe seemed visibly disturbed. "Eleanor! I thought you had retired for the night."She looked from her to me, disapproval and a strange gleam in her eyes. "Yes, but the night was so beautiful that I felt like a walk was in order."Why did she always have
"So, you might want to return this baby to where she belongs." I sighed, exhausted. "What's wrong with these hunters, Kala? How can they separate children from their homes?"Her voice trembled as she replied, "Heartless, that's what they are."I nodded. I had more business to take care of. — "I'll trust you to ensure she gets home safely. Do you know where Eleanor is?""I saw her heading towards the northern edge of the forest, Alpha. She seemed determined to walk by moonlight. She's funny."I growled in frustration. The last thing I wanted to do was wander through the forest now. I wanted to be with Chloe. Cronnos suffered for her, and so did I. But I needed this to happen too. Because what if this was the antidote? What if this could help bring the witches' collective to our side? It would be a significant victory against Wendell.I looked at my clothes. Sure enough, I had the baby's hair on my shirt. Well, the final ingredient, ready.So, I gathered the ingredients and headed to th