Filed to story: Luna Graced Book by KristiferAnn Thorne
When he wakes, hell be confused and lash out.
We must prepare ourselves for his war of many sides.
Logan paused to take in her words.
And the graced luna? Graced.
At her curt answer, he bowed.
Thank you, Oracle, for your service.
Smart boy.
Smiling, she watched him turn and head toward his home, where his mate waited with his dinner.
Cooking, especially baking, used to be Maras thing.
When she accepted Logan as her second-chance mate, she warned him she rarely had a monthly bleed.
So when she got pregnant two years ago, they were both over the moon.
But Mara lost the pups and fell into a deep depression.
She hadnt cooked since.
Until today.
The Oracle closed her eyes, replaying the flashes the Moon Goddess had given her.
Many changes were coming, and she needed to prepare for when the alpha woke up.
Roman would go to war with his own mind first, so she was going to rest while she could.
Shed been preparing ever since shed been blessed with the knowledge that Abigail Canaver of Pack Oru was a graced luna.
She curled up in her own bed, and the Moon Goddess blessed her with another vision.
One that she would have to keep to herself.
TWO DAYS LATER ROMAN Roman rumbled out a louder purr and pulled the soft bundle he was holding closer to him, pressing his nose against the base of a warm neck.Mmm.
Soft hair tickled his nose, and he burrowed his face deeper.
His wolf stretched and whined, then curled back up.
Both were drifting off when Roman felt an answering purr coming from the warmth he was clinging to.
Warm skin.
Soft hair.
Abby! He flew out of bed with a fierce growl.
ABIGAIL Abby scrambled off the bed and whipped her head back and forth, her eyes glowing.
A large alpha crouched in the corner with his own glowing eyes, a warning rumble coming from his chest.
She didnt know where she was or why she was in a room with a half-naked, pissed-off alpha, but she cast her eyes down and bared her neck.
She started to shake, and her wolf let out a low whimper.
Im sorry, Alpha.
I dont know whats going on, she whispered.
He roared at her and yanked open the door.
LOGAN Logan was outside the Oracles house speaking with Rye and the warriors, and enjoying the afternoon sunshine, when the alpha burst out the front door and shifted midair, then ran into the woods, leaving only his shredded boxers behind.
He and Rye took off after him, weaving in and out of the trees as they gave chase, but Romans huge wolf was just too fast for them.
Then Logan realized where he was going.
The burial grounds.
Of course.
Waking up next to the graced luna had no doubt stirred up some long-buried feelings.
He signaled to Rye to pull up, then linked the warriors, telling them to give the alpha some space.
He assured the pack the alpha was fine, and that no one was to blame for his fury.
ROMAN Romans wolf raced to the burial grounds, enormous paws digging up the earth.
His beasts power was surging so fiercely, it took several commands before Roman was able to return to human form.
Panting, he tore a handful of wildflowers from the ground as he stalked, naked and sweating, toward the graves where his mate and pup were buried.
He sank to his knees in front of them and let the flowers fall.
Pounding his fists against his thighs, he lifted his face to the sky and both he and his wolf howled their grief.
It was the first time since Remis death that he had shared a bed with another female, and the guilt shredded him.
He felt like he was betraying Remi and the baby.
What was happening to him? The Oracle said it was not his place to understand what was happening, not yet at least, but hehad to.
He couldnt go on this way, feeling drawn to protect Abby while also honoring the memory of his murdered mate and pup.
Another howl tore out of him.
He pounded the earth until his hands ached.
His wolf demanded control, but he fought it.
He needed to be in control of himself.
They stayed until the sun began to set.
The link had been quiet the entire time, and he was thankful for the respect of his pack as they allowed him to mourn in peace.
But it was time for him to check in.
Thank you, Logan.
My deepest apologies.
None necessary, Alpha.
On my way.
Roman nodded to himself and sighed.
If there was anything this pack understood, it was grief.
Abby? Nervous but safe.
A fresh wave of guilt assailed him, so strong that it rippled through the link.
It wasnt Abbys fault hed crawled into bed with her.
Hed been unable to stop himself.
He needed to see the Oracle, but he couldnt go back over to her house right now.
He had to check on the pack first.
Logan arrived with clothes and bottled water, and Roman nodded his gratitude as he took them.
He drained the bottle and dressed quickly, his stomach churning with hunger.
His mind had finally gone quiet, but guilt had settled deep into his bones.
I need to train, he said hoarsely.
Yes, sir, tomorrow morning.
Lets get you some food.
He clasped his betas shoulder.
I dont know whats coming, Logan, but we need to be ready for it.
ABIGAIL Nothing shed been trained for made sense any longer.
By wolf law, she should have been abandoned.
Yet this pack seemed determined to not only take her in but make her a part of it.
After shed woken up in the alphas arms, disoriented and afraid, a brisk but kind old woman with a headful of gray braids had introduced herself as the Oraclemuch to Abbys shockand Bell had cooked her a meal.
Then the two women, escorted by several warriors, had given her a brief tour of the pack before taking her to this small house and telling her it was her own.
Shed loved it at first sight.
It was bright and cheerful, with a front porch and a beautiful view of the woods and the mountains in the distance.
I dont deserve this beauty or comfort, she mumbled, putting her hand over her scar.
And I dont understand the ways of your pack.
According to wolf law, Im not even sure I rate basic necessities.
Tears blurred her vision as she met two pairs of sympathetic, glowing eyes.
You need to settle in, the Oracle said.
Well help you if you need it, but in the meantime, make this your home.
Thank you, Oracle.
Bell smiled.
The alpha said you liked tea.
I was a healer and still know herbs.
I left regular tea in your cupboards for you, but also some of my own blend.
Its labeled.
Really? Thank you.
A cup of tea sounds good.
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