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The Hybrid Luna 61
SHADOW It was kindly awkward lying down with my husband in bed and doing nothing but stare at the ceiling. He was only in his boxers, while I was in his baggy shirt. I felt suddenly nervous as the room fell into silence. I couldn’t read his mind anymore, which was a bummer, so I could not find out what he thought unless I asked him. In this case, it was not going to happen. “Your heartbeat is rising, baby. What’s on your mind?” he finally talked, but he didn’t move. I had to tell him the truth. “I feel awkward with your silence.” “Hmm.” He chuckled, finally facing me. He lifted his hand to touch my cheek. “Why is that?” “I don’t know. The last time we were in bed.” I shrugged. I couldn’t finish my words. My cheeks heated. “Shit.” I sat on the bed. Deep inside, I still hoped that Raven was still out there waiting to be found, but I should get to this person with anxiety and vulnerability and accept that she was forever gone. “It’s fine. I was way over my head, thinking that we
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CALIFF“So you two made up?” Zack sniffed the air.I looked over my shoulder. “Why are you here?”“Believe me, I’m worried about Shadow’s father. Have you heard anything from Italy?” He slumped his ass on the couch.“No. Zarah will call if Sebastien is in trouble.”“Where’s Shadow?”“She’ll be here shortly.”The door swung open. Her gaze shifted from me to Zack. “Hey, Zack.”“Luna.”“Am I still a Luna?” she specifically asked me, showing her unmarked neck before coming to kiss me on the lips.“Of course, you’re my mate and my wife.”“Okay. So, is the band getting back together now?” She sat across Zack and sighed with furrow, taking out her phone.“What’s wrong?”“My father is not answering my call.”“He would let you know if something went south in Italy. And he has lycan warriors and human security details to keep him safe.”“Yeah. I hope so.” She put her phone back in her pocket and turned to Zack. “So why are you here?”“He’s worried about Sebastien.”“Huh. Really?” She looked at
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SHADOW “Shut the fuck up!” Horrified, I yelped and gaped at him. My heart was in my throat as Califf’s voice thundered in the entire house. Thankfully, my father was fast enough to come between them before he could snap Zack’s neck. “Enough! Both of you!” My eyes narrowed at them. “We shouldn’t be fighting with one another. We should be looking for the bad guys. And this is what those hunters want, breaking us, tearing us apart because together, we’re stronger than them, but look at the both of you. They will win, Califf, Zack. And if you keep doing this, I’m out. I’ll go find them myself.” “You should have told him,” my father stated. “What does he mean, Cal?” Everlee asked, confused. “Who killed those men?” Calder shifted his gaze to each one of us. “Did I kill those men?” I wanted to break it to him, but I felt like it should come from his brother. When Califf’s face filled with guilt, Calder looked horrified. “Oh, my God,” he kept repeating those words as he walked away.
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CALIFF “I’m not comfortable with you joining us. Let me take care of this. Just wait for us here.” “No, Califf. I’m coming with you. I may not be as strong as you and don’t have enhanced senses, but I could help.” “Let her go,” her father said, giving his daughter a gun. “Take this.” She smiled at Sebastien. “Thanks, father.” “Just stay by his side and don’t get distracted.” He then looked at me. “Take care of her.” “I’ll be fine, father.” “With my life.” I still didn’t like it, but we just got back together, and I didn’t want to make her look incapable in front of everyone. I knew she could take care of herself, and she learned how to fight before I met her, but she was my Luna. “Are you guys ready?” I turned to Zarah. “Yes.” “I don’t wanna be a hassle, Califf, and that’s why I did a short course because, at times like this, you could use a lot of help.” “I know, baby.” I kissed the top of her head. “I trust you.” We joined Calder and Everlee. “Why do you have a gun?” I
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SHADOW “Oh no!” I ran towards Zack as he lay down on the floor naked, whining in pain. He was shot. “You’re gonna be okay. I will take care of you.” “I can’t heal properly with a bullet inside me.” “I know.” I grabbed the shredded clothes on the floor, balled it, pressed it against the wound on his left thigh, and then tied it tightly. “Fuck!” He winced in pain. “A warning next time?” “No more next time. You will not be getting shot again.” “Alessandro?” Everlee called him, slapping his face to wake up, but he was knocked down cold. “Guys, I think the bullet that shot him is silver. It has a nasty wound. The poison is spreading.” “The portal will be open soon. We only have a minute,” Calder said as he duck-taped his uncle’s mouth and then proceeded to the hands and legs. He took off his clothes for possible trackers. Kain was wearing nothing but his boxers. “I’ll take care of the boxes,” said Everlee. “Cal, carry Alessandro. Babe—” “I know. I got this piece of shit. I couldn’
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CALIFF “You’re a werecat.” I stood before him. He was locked up inside the cell. The bars were thick enough that it would take time for him to cut it through with his claws. “Yes.” He finally woke up, and his bite— a werewolf bite, and my claws left nasty scars on his skin. “So what’s your beef with my kind?” “Claire,” Sebastien replied from the concrete stairs. “Elder Aciano’s wife.” I turned to him. “Why her?” “You’re asking the wrong question, Alpha Califf. He and Claire had a brief relationship.” Sebastien came down with an old photo in his hand. I almost chuckled, reminding myself of Shadow’s speculation. “A Lycan Alpha King. It’s almost an honor meeting you.” For a moment, I thought I saw an awe and fear in his eyes as he looked at Sebastien. “Unbelievable. So, this is all about you being rejected for Aciano.” I scoffed. “Killing my kind for your revenge plot of mending a broken heart.” “Oh, no.” A smug smile appeared on his lips. “You got it all wrong. I’m not the big
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CALIFF“Yes,” Shadow said proudly. “You didn’t know? You killed my wolf for nothing, dumbass?”Kain’s eyes widened. His posture stiffened.“And you knew this?” Calder came to me.“Yes. Shadow forgave our father and healed him, so I don’t think it’s worth telling you when it’s all over and forgiven.”“Why? Why did you forgive him?” he asked Shadow. The truth confused him even more.“Because I love your brother, we all deserve a second chance. And watching your brother mourn for his father’s loss because I let my anger win, I couldn’t forgive myself. And I didn’t regret what I did. I may have paid the price for healing him, but it’s worth it.”“Who’s the mastermind, Kain?”“I’ll help you kill him and his men.” His offer was tempting, considering he was one of them, but it could be a part of his plan.“Not gonna happen. You won’t even make it out of this cell. Alessandro will kill you.” Shadow’s warning didn’t even affect him.“You know the reason why I didn’t use silver bullets.” Shit.
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SHADOW “You’re not actually considering everything he said. We could be walking to a trap.” “This is a desperate time, Zack. If you have an idea how to end this, now is the time to share it with the class.” Califf was frustrated, and Aciano’s betrayal took a hard blow to him and his leadership. “I’m sorry, Alpha. I’m not questioning your decision. It’s him that I don’t trust.” Zack pointed at Kain, who just joined us in the living room. He already changed into a shirt and jeans, which my father had loaned him. Zarah even treated his wound. “I have a pretty bad feeling about this.” “I know. I feel unnerved, too, but Waylon and Eleanor are not answering their phones, and it will take minutes before the guys can get to their house. The problem with SOS to the pack members is that they will cause panic and might as well inform those loyal to Aciano and Claire.” “At least the guys are already informed.” “Let’s do this.” My father stood across the table before Kain. “I ordered my men
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