Luciana's POVGetting ready didn't take them much time at all. It was easier this time because she only had one child to prepare instead of two. Keita, in particular, was filled with excitement to finally leave the house and go somewhere. Luciana had made a decision to keep Keita at home after his special abilities started to show.Instead of sending him to school where he could potentially cause some trouble both for himself and other kids, she chose to homeschool him.Alister had told her to keep everything a secret for now. It wouldn't be good if the rest of the pack found out about Keita's abilities. Rumors and gossip spread quickly, and it was possible that other werewolves or packs might come searching for Keita. Luciana knew that even the council, the authority figure of their kind, could unexpectedly arrive at their doorstep the very next day if they learned about Keita's powers. It was a risky situation that had to be handled with caution.Ophelia's house was conveniently
Luciana's POVLuciana's morning started off on a rough note, and honestly, the whole day was turning into quite a mess. She held onto a silent hope, praying that the remaining hours of the evening would be drama-free, just a moment of peace to catch her breath. All she craved was a chance to rest and unwind from the constant external pressures that seemed to be piling up. The nagging absence of the letter from Alpha Reed weighed heavily on her mind, adding to her unease.With a gentle touch, she arranged the fresh fruits into a bowl, her hands moving thoughtfully as she carefully carried it out of the kitchen and into the welcoming embrace of the backyard.Even though her heart wasn't entirely in it, she summoned a smile, a façade to fit in with the cheerful atmosphere that surrounded her.The gathering in the backyard exuded happiness, and the soft, hushed conversations that floated in the air were like a refreshing breeze, momentarily easing her worries. Setting the bowl down on
Luciana’s POVLuciana always knew that she had a choice. One that involved running away. The first few months in the Blackmoon pack had been a tense one. She would always have anxiety attacks and wondered how long it would be before Reed showed up there to take her.She had always had the option to run away, if or when he showed up, but that option was thrown off the window the moment the moon goddess had decided to give her a second chance mate. Running away wasn't an option anymore, a truth she had come to accept.Luciana let out a sigh, her fingers combing through her hair in a gesture of frustration. Uncertainty gripped her. How much did Wilson know? She needed to be cautious. Lying to the man who was like a father to her mate was not going to do her any good. It wasn't a smart move."I didn't want Alister to see it," she explained carefully."Why?" Wilson's question was sharp, demanding a direct response.She blinked rapidly, fighting back the moisture that threatened to pool
Alister's POVAlister tossed and turned throughout the night, sleep eluded him. So, when his phone made a soft beep, bearing a message from Elijah asking to see him, Alister was already in the process of climbing out of his bed. He cast a fleeting glance at Luciana, who lay in peaceful slumber. It was a good thing that she could at least sleep well that night, because whatever was bothering her had to be huge.As he tiptoed out of the room, Alister's mind wandered back to the previous day. The moment he had entered the kitchen and witnessed the glass slipping from Luciana's grasp, a surge of fear had gripped him.He had feared that her distress might have spiraled into a darker place, where self-harm seemed like a desperate escape. With a sigh, Alister descended the stairs. It wasn’t too early to leave the house, but whatever Elijah wanted to discuss with him had to be very important if the dude was waking him up this early.Alister gently unlocked the door, his movements deliberate
Luciana's POV“ That’s wrong Omar… you missed one step” Luciana said, looking at the pitiful face of Omar as he tried to make sense of what he was doing wrong.Currently, Luciana was teaching the boys at home, something she hadn't done in a while. Earlier that morning, she had woken up to find Alister's side of the bed cold, meaning he had left while she was still asleep. Most likely, he was busy organizing things for the upcoming visit of another Alpha from a different pack. Luciana realized she hadn't even asked about which Alpha was visiting; she had been so focused on resting after the exhausting day she had the previous day. Alister had mentioned the visit, but her tired mind hadn't bothered to process the information or ask any further."I'm pretty sure I'm doing it right," Omar's soft voice interrupted her thoughts.Luciana rolled her eyes playfully Omar. Really, it was becoming difficult to teach Omar, especially when the boy literally knew things that were way advanced for
Alister’s POVAlister was aware of the time Luciana slipped out of the line of the welcoming party, but he didn’t bother to go after her, mainly because Alpha Reed was already walking towards him and it would be way disrespectful for him to suddenly leave.He didn’t know why she had left suddenly, even without notifying him. It only helped fuel how pissed off he was at her actions.Because she had hidden the invitation letter, they now had to entertain Alpha Reed, and she wasn’t even there.He noticed the look that Elijah have him but shook his head, turning to Ophelia, who also had a shocked expression on her face. He wasn't the only one who was worried.Ophelia must have understood the look he had sent her because she nodded and discreetly sneaked out of the group.Alister released a sigh as he turned back to his guests from the Blue Moon Pack. Why were they so many? he thought. He counted quickly in his head, and there were about fifteen Werewolves from the Blue Moon pack.Damn! H
Luciana’s POVThis cannot be happening.But it was happening. And as much as Luciana didn’t want to see Alpha Reed or have him near her pack and family, he was already there. Her worse nightmare was becoming a reality.She knew that Alister was going to be disappointed in her for leaving the welcome party line; hell, he was already disappointed in her if the cold shoulders he was giving her were anything to go by.She hated the fact that her secret was tearing a hole and creating a wedge between her and her mate. She hated the fact that she had to run whenever she heard the name Alpha Reed.Why should she be the one running? Why wasn’t he the one running? He had rejected her and almost killed her. He should be the one running, but here she was, running away from him again.It felt surreal that Alpha Reed, the same alpha who had rejected her after using her, was now with her second-chance mate in the pack, discussing whatever he was there for.A thought occurred to her, and she
Elijah’s POVElijah had heard everything that Alpha Reed had told Alister. After all, he had been standing right there, even though both Alpha's didn't notice his presence.Ordering around a group of Werewolves who had a different Beta was not an easy task. After he had stopped Alpha Reed’s entourage from following their alpha, he had sent them all to the waiting lobby and told someone to serve them refreshments.They had not obeyed him easily. Some had tried to follow after their Alpha, while the others kept asking him questions about the pack that they had no business knowing.Either the pack members of the Blue Moon Pack were nosy or they were inquisitive by nature. Elijah suspected the former, judging by the way they had acted when they arrived.By the time he was done controlling the stubborn bunch, he had left them their in the waiting lobby with Matt and had made his way to Alister’s office. On his way, Megan blocked him."Is anything wrong with the Luna? I saw her running int