Filed to story: Luna Graced Book by KristiferAnn Thorne
He was soon right behind her as she raced across the grassy field.
He nipped her tail, and she yelped then growled lightly, recognizing he was playing.
With a burst of speed, he passed by her, and she took off after him, nipping his tail in return.
ABIGAIL After running for several minutes, the alpha began to decrease the pace, and she matched him.
They were nearing pack lands; she could feel more wolves.
They slowed to a trot and eventually stopped by the edge of a wooded area.
A man and a woman stepped out of the trees, each carrying some clothes, as the other wolves began to arrive.
Abbys wolf whined and pressed her belly to the ground, but the alpha trotted off into the woods, followed by the man.
Then the woman turned and walked back into the woods in a different direction.
The warriors went into the woods as well.
When Alpha Roman came back a few minutes later, in human form and fully dressed, he looked at her and frowned.
Your wolf is beautiful, he said slowly.
Thank you for running with me.
She thumped her tail and exhaled a burst of air from her muzzle.
Shit! Im sorry, Abby, I didnt realize you were waiting for permission.
Go into the woods and shift.
Ryes mate, Bell, is waiting for you.
She has your clothes.
She chuffed her thanks before trotting into the woods and following Bells scent to where the woman waited for her.
Abby shifted quickly, already missing her wolf senses.
As a wolf, she could run, hunt, and be free of her memories of betrayal.
But in her human form, her heart ached.
Bell held out her clothes.
Thank you, Abby said quietly.
Bell gave her a solemn but kind smile and a nod.
Welcome to Pack Luko.
Abby felt a pang at her words.
Theywere pack members now, and that meant family.
A ~new~ family.
Abby just hoped the Moon Goddess was watching out for her and would help her adjust to this new life.
Ill give you a few minutes to finish up, Bell said and then left her there.
ROMAN His gamma greeted his mate as she came out of the woods, then turned to Roman.
Sir… Yes, Rye? Is she an alpha female? Roman paused before replying.
No, why? I can feel…I dont know, a power from her wolf.
We need to have a pack meeting after I see the Oracle.
Bell stepped forward and cleared her throat.
Welcome home, Alpha Roman.
Thank you, Bell.
I appreciate your help in getting our new pack members residence in order.
My pleasure, sir.
Yours is ready as well.
She paused.
If I may? Speak, Bell.
I feel her power too.
As soon as I saw her shift, I knew she was different.
It also appears that shes captured the attention of your warriors.
Bell pointed over his shoulder, and Roman turned.
Dressed in the clothes Bell had given her, Abby was standing at the edge of the woods looking out over the pack lands and the houses that dotted the hillside.
Numerous sets of eyes were on her.
He growled a warning for his men to stop staring, and they began to disperse.
Abby! he called out to her.
Come meet my gamma and his mate.
She bowed her head.
Yes, Alpha.
Both Rye and Bell raised their eyebrowsprobably expecting less poise from a rejected mate.
He chuckled.
They trained her to be a luna for seven years.
How old is she? Rye asked.
Twenty-one.
Just a baby, Bell murmured as Abby approached.
And she was rejected? More than that.
He stood up straight when Abby walked up, surprising them with his formality, but they followed his lead and both straightened as well.
Abby, this is my gamma, Rye, and his mate, Bell.
Yes, Alpha.
She greeted them with brief eye contact and repeated their names, then stepped back and lowered her head.
Abby…relax .
Yes, Alpha.
The cars are ready to take us the rest of the way home.
Bell will help you get settled in.
Yes, Alpha.
ABIGAIL As Abby followed the three of them to the car, pressure flared at the base of her skull, hitting so fast and so hard that she stumbled.
Then a surge of anger came roaring into her head, making her drop to her knees.
RETURN, ABIGAIL!
ABIGAIL
Abby gasped and clutched her head, covering her ears.
She was only vaguely aware of the warriors getting in a protective formation around her and Rye pushing Bell behind him.
Alpha Roman crouched in front of her and put his hands over hers.
Breathe, Abby, he said, looking into her eyes.
Block him.
Bring your warrior forward.
Let it go, just like you did in the restaurant.
She shook her head in his hands as Carsons voice ripped through her.
She couldnt! Shed been raised to love her ex-mate.
To honor and obey him.
Theyd been bound, and despite the rejection, part of that bond remained.
No matter how much she tried to fight it.
ROMAN You can do it, Abby.Release the warrior.
As he unleashed his alpha power, she shuddered under his hands.
Then, an even stronger burst of power came from her, a wave that knocked down several of his warriors and Bell.
Romans wolf growled a warningAbby was shifting under him.
He pushed his power over her.
Do not shift, Abby.
You control this, not him.
Her jaws were snapping, her claws had extended and were gripping the earth…but she didnt complete her shift.
He murmured comfortingly to her as Logan ran up to them.
Did you feel that? he heard his gamma say to his beta.
Mother Earth, what the fuck was that? And the alpha…did you feelhim ? We have some things we need to talk about, Logan said, and Roman glanced up just in time to see him and Rye share a look.
He knew they had a lot of questions.
So did he.
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