Filed to story: Luna Graced Book by KristiferAnn Thorne
Why are you shocked, son? This is all in the books youve been readingwhat happens when a mate is rejected, from an alpha down to an omegahavent you been studying? Or have you been too busy lying and sneaking around? His father shook his head.
Im going to have to teach you a lesson, Carson.
And its going to be a painful one.
CARSON
Carson was exhausted.
Hed been fighting his restraints for days, but there didnt seem to be any relief in sight.
Though his pain had to be nothing compared to what Abby was going through.
Hed never been in love with her, not even once they found out they were mates.
But he wasnt given a choice in the matter, not if he wanted to be the pack alpha.
When he was with Taylor, it was like someone opened a jar of lightning inside of his body.
He couldnt fight how he felt, even though he knew it was wrong.
His parents and the pack expected him to be ashamed hed hurt Abby, and of course he felt bad for her, but he also couldnt deny his heart.
He loved Taylor and their unborn pup.
And mated to another or not, he was going to be with her.
And be a father to their pup.
His father hadnt come around again, but his mother visited regularly.
And today, shed allowed him to video chat with Taylor.
His heart had swelled with love when he saw that flat belly which would soon grow round with his pup.
Being able to see the woman he loved had soothed him, but not enough.
Abbys agony continued to torment him through the pack link.
If she was going to die, it felt like she was taking him with her.
Wearily, he leaned his head against the wall of the cell.
Mom…is anyone helping Abby? Yes, the pack doctor is giving her sedatives.
The herbs werent working.
How much longer will she be in pain? For the heat? A few more days.
For everything else? The rest of her life.
He groaned.
He felt bad,he did , but… Im in love with Taylor, Mom.
Everyone can say its wrong, but I feel things I never felt with Abby.
I know Im mated to her, but it just didnt feel right.
His mothers eyes filled with tears.
Why didnt you come to us? Because I didnt know anything was wrong until I brushed against Taylor by accident one day and felt the tingles that Abby talked about having withme .
Before that, I just thought my feelings were different because Im an alpha, andwere different.
His moms eyes went wide.
Moon Goddess! Ive never heard of anything like this.
Mates are meant to want only each other.
I know, Carson croaked, his voice shaky.
But Idont want to be with her.
I cant love someone else and be mated to Abby.
But as long as shes in pain, I will be too.
What do we do? How do we stop the pain? Youll have to reject each other.
Well have her reject you first so you carry the brunt of the pain.
He nodded.
Is there anything else I can do? I dont know.
Accept your punishment? Your father is very serious about keeping you away from your unborn pup and Taylor.
His lips curled back in a vicious snarl, and he strained against the cuffs holding him to the wall as his inner alpha power rose.
He willnot keep me from my future mate or pup! he roared, then took in a few deep breaths to calm himself.
My wolf is surging.
I cant control him much longer.
Youhave to control him, Carson, or youll find yourself banished.
Her eyes filled with tears, but she dashed them away.
Im doing what I can to protect you, but youve done significant damage to this family and this pack.
His mother shook her head, and she looked so sad, he wanted to cry along with her.
He would never forgive himself for hurting everyone.
But he would also never be able to forgive himself if he didnt follow his heart and be with Taylor.
There didnt seem to be any good way to resolve this.
As Carson watched his mother walk away, he smelled Abbys heat on the breeze, and his wolf fought to come forward to claim his mate.
But it was thewrong mate, damn it.
Abby would have made a good companion and a fine mate, the perfect luna to his alpha.
If hed never experienced the elation he felt with Taylor, he wouldve been satisfied.
Now both of them were doomed to suffer.
ALPHA EDWARD Edward sat beside his mate and waited quietly for his most loyal warriors to come through the door, having invited Abigails parents to a private meeting.
The first thing hed done after visiting his sons cell three days ago was order the pack to stay in their homes while he figured out how to handle Carsons mess.
But Abigails heat was over and hed just lifted the restriction.
Shed been allowed out of her cell, but she was still in great pain, and her wolf had to remain sedated so she wouldnt kill Taylor and the unborn pup.
Carson remained in custody, his wolf closer to the surface than ever.
He refused to accept his punishment and stay away from Taylor and was still fighting to free himself no matter what it took.
Soon Edward would have to address the pack about the situation, but he needed to tend to some business before he called a pack-wide meeting.
In the meantime, hed ordered all respect be shown to Warriors Michael and Fiona.
And especially their daughter.
Everyone knew and loved Abby.
Shed been their future luna.
The pack didnt want to shun her; they wanted to shun Carson.
Not only had he hurt his mate, he hadnt been taking his alpha training seriously.
And the pack certainly didnt hold Taylor in high regard.
Shed willingly been with Carson, even knowing he was mated and marked.
When Michael and Fiona entered, Edward and Hazel both offered the lightest bow of their heads.
Please, sit.
Edward stood and gestured to the chairs.
I have news.
He waited until everyone was seated and poured a drink.
My heart is heavy.
As a father, as an alpha…as a mate and friend.
Our hearts are heavy as well, Michael said.
Im angry, Edward.
And not about her title.
This is about the pain shes in.
This is about the life shes been condemned to by your son and his…whatever she is.
I understand, and Im working on an appropriate punishment for him.
He hasnt taken any of this seriously.
Not his bond, not his mate, not his duties as a future alpha.
He will be punished, and it will be painful.
He may have alpha blood, but he hasnt earned the title.
Michael bowed his head, but his voice shook when he said, I cannot serve him.
Edward sighed.
I ask that you not make any decisions right now while were all angry.
Yes, Alpha.
Both women stayed quiet, but Edward noticed they watched the interaction between their mates intently.
All of them were devastated for the sameand differentreasons.
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