Filed to story: Luna Graced Book by KristiferAnn Thorne
He knew in his soul that thered been a shift in the wolf worldand his pack was not in the Moon Goddesss favor.
But that didnt mean he wanted to be right.
How do you know this? Ive been studying.
Carson flashed him a wicked, shark-toothed grin.
Just like you suggested.
CARSON Several large trucks pulled up with the tents and provisions.
Theyd been following the group on an access road.
Smiling to himself, Carson watched his father go up to the first truck and give the driver some instructions.
It wasnt often he got one over on his dad.
Hed been studying graced lunas in secret, gearing up for Abigails return.
So he knew what must be causing this golden glow and the pulses of power.
A ceremony of some kind, though he couldnt remember exactly what it was for.
Hed never been much of a scholar, but he recalled reading that the Moon Goddess would bathe the lands in a golden light upon a graced luna doing…something .
His wolf suddenly surged forward; all this thinking about graced lunas was making himpissed .
His need to get Abigail overwhelmed Carson, and he started to shift.
Carson! Pull in your wolf.
Now! he heard his father bark, followed by a vicious warning growl.
Carson fell to all fours, battling with his wolf.
It was minutes before he was able to stand, but he successfully took control.
He rounded on his father, eyes glowing red.
Get Michael and Fiona back here.Now.
His father raised his hands.
Ill give them a deadline, thirty days.
I have to play nice.
Once we get them here, we can lock them down.
Call them, or I will, Carson snapped.
His father pulled out his phone.
It went straight to voicemail.
Michael, Fiona, he said into the microphone.
I hope youre enjoying your time with Abigail.
Id like you to return as soon as possible so Carson doesnt slip back with his training.
Im formally requesting a call back.
Carson nodded.
All he cared about was getting Abigail, his true mate, back, and having her parents under his control was an important first step.
Abby belonged to him, and nothing was going to stop him from getting her back.
Not even if it took a war.
ROMAN
Roman was having trouble sleeping.
After the ceremony, he and Abby had napped until early afternoon, then feasted all evening before falling back into bed.
But he didnt think too much sleep was the problem.
His wolf was anxious.
Something was coming, and he wasnt sure what it was.
He hesitated to leave Abby while she slept, but it was bothering him so much he decided to seek counsel.
So he kissed the top of her head and slipped out of bed.
As he stalked silently through the house, he linked the warriors outside to stand down; he was going to see the Oracle.
When he arrived, she was already waiting for him, her door open and lanterns lit on her porch.
I expected you sooner, she said when he ducked through the door.
Roman snorted.
I didnt want to leave Abby.
He sat down across from the Oracle.
There was already a cup of tea waiting for him in the spot.
He recognized the smell of Bells calming blend.
The Oracle took a sip from her own cup.
Her heat is coming.
I wondered.
My wolf has been on edge.
Your wolf is preparing forwar , Roman.
He narrowed his eyes and growled, low and dangerous.
Hes coming for her.
You must start training any and all.
I felt it.
He jumped to his feet and started pacing.
Last night, during our ceremony.
I could feel the shift.
He needed to talk to Abbys parents immediately.
As did the nation.
He halted, then turned toward the Oracle.
Can you see anything? I see many things, Roman, she said, holding his eyes with her violet gaze.
The Moon Goddess will protect her children.
He knew he wasnt going to get anything more out of her.
She wasnt a fortune teller or a psychicher gift of sight was fleeting, revealing only snapshots.
She had to interpret what she saw.
Her heat… He rubbed his forehead and groaned.
I feel such an intense connection with her already.
All will be fine.
A graced luna is the most vulnerable when she has her heat, but the Moon Goddess will protect the two of you.
Thank you, Oracle, he said, glancing at the door.
He needed to let his wolf out.
And he needed to talk to Logan and Rye.
She chuckled and shook her head.
Go, Alpha.
*** It was hours before he returned home from the western border.
The sun was just starting to come up when he stepped onto his back deck.
He glanced over his shoulder and narrowed his eyes.
Hed have scouts there by nightfall.
Carson would be coming from that direction.
ABIGAIL Abby felt Roman when he came back from his run.
She wasnt surprised hed left.
Hed been restless since the ceremony.
She, on the other hand, had been feeling calm, almost serenedespite the massive appetite shed woken up with.
Clearly her body was fueling up for something.
Scenting her mates approach, she flipped the pancakes she was making and poured him a cup of coffee.
ROMAN Roman could smell pancakes and strong coffee when he opened the door.
He was starvingand filthyfrom his run.
Luna, smells good.
Abby smiled at him.
Go shower, Alpha.
Itll be ready when you get out.
Ill be out in a few.
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