Filed to story: Luna Graced Book by KristiferAnn Thorne
How doyou feel? Same as you.
A second-chance mate was never even a thought in my mind.
But Im humbled the Moon Goddess has chosen to bless me.
And the pack.
She lowered her eyes.
I didnt mean to minimize that with my answer, Alpha.
I wasnt sure if you wanted to speak of it.
Look at me, Abby.
He waited for her eyes to meet his again.
Im sorry for the way I behaved.
I didnt understand why I was feeling so out of control.
She reached up and touched his cheek.
We have a chance to start over… But does this mean Im no longer dying? He sure hoped so, and he sent up a silent prayer to the Moon Goddess that it should be true.
Well have to ask the Oracle how this all works.
A graced luna is so rare.
You, Abby, are so rare.
She ducked her head briefly before meeting his eyes again, and he could smell the blood rushing to her cheeks.
But the smile that followed sent splinters of dazzling sunlight through every part of him.
Im glad for the second chance, Alpha.
He scented the doctor coming, and growled while moving out of the bed.
When the knock came, he jerked the door open.
Alpha! the man cried out in surprise before bowing his head.
Dont touch her! He saw a nurse duck behind the front desk, then heard Abby say, Alpha…please let the doctor in.
Rumbling a warning, Roman moved aside and stood over the trembling man while he checked the machines.
Alpha, he needs to examine me, and youre crowding him.
Abby let out a calming purr until he stepped back.
Im going to check her eyes now, Alpha.
Roman growled but kept still as he watched Abby.
The doctor continued to tell him what he was going to do before he did it.
I think we can release you, Abigail.
Alpha, she should take it easy for a couple of days.
As soon as the doctor unhooked Abby from the machines, Roman gathered her into his arms.
He needed to get her out of here as soon as possible.
He needed to get herhome .
ABIGAIL
Abby didnt protest when Romanwho felt as solid as a walking brick wallcarried her to his house instead of hers.
They needed to talk, and if they truly were second-chance mates, then he was going to be protective.
When they arrived, their warrior escort quietly took their positions around the alphas private residence, and Roman took her inside and set her down on a large couch.
He sniffed the air for threats, then shifted uncomfortably and cleared his throat.
What can I get you? Was the huge alphanervous ? Tea, please.
Bells calming tea sound okay? he asked from the kitchen as he put the kettle on.
Thank you, Alpha.
She smiled at him, and his wolf started to purr.
He walked back to her and looked her in the eye.
She blushed, but held his gaze.
Thank you,mate .
He gave her a lopsided grin and blushed himself.
Heblushed ! She shook her head and smiled.
Roman left her just long enough to finish the tea.
After he brought her a cup, he grabbed a beer and sat across from her in a large armchair.
The Oracle says we are to trust the Moon Goddess.
Yes, Alpha.
He growled.
Roman… She laughed softly and rolled her eyes.
He rested his forearms on his thighs and leaned forward.
But how do you feel about all of this, Abby? Weve been gifted to each other, but you do have a choice.
Youre a good man, a good alpha.
She took a sip of her tea.
Strong…protective of your pack.
You have been kind to me.
Plus, youre a beautiful man.
I wont deny that I find you attractive.
She smiled when she heard his wolf purr.
I would be proud to have you as a mate.
But you have a choice as well, Roman.
ROMAN Roman sighed and rubbed his forehead.
The Oracle can be cryptic, Abby, so it took me some time to sort things out.
When she said you were dying because your mate hadnt accepted you, I thought she was talking about Carson.
But I understand now.
He looked up to meet her eyes.
I am the mate she was talking about.
~I~ am the mate that needed to accept you.
And I do, Abby.
I choose to accept you as my mate.
Im sorry I yelled at you about showering.
And humming.
Its just…we have a connection even when the link is closed.
I bit you on the wrist like everyone else, but this link goes beyond that.
You can hear me, even when I turn it off? Yes.
I have both heard and felt your grief.
He wasnt apologizing for listening, he was expressing sorrow for her pain.
She stiffened.
I dont want you to accept me just because you feel sorry for me.
Abby… He sighed.
Accepting you as my mate will save your life, but thats not the only reason I want you.
I saw you fight.
Youre strong.
Beautiful.
And I saw how capable you are when you helped Bell in the kitchen.
He chuckled.
Its been a long time since our pack house ran so efficiently.
Youll make a perfect luna, and I was stupid not to see it right away.
I was too caught up in the past.
His voice cracked, but he kept going.
He needed to make her understand.
I feel sorry for you becauseI care .
I dont like to see anyone in my pack hurt, but I especially dont want to see my mate hurt.
If you think Im like that arrogant young pup and cant see the gift in front of me, then we need to talk, because Im not going to give you up.
Abby nodded, but she had a worried crease between her brows.
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