Filed to story: Luna Graced Book by KristiferAnn Thorne
Sassy woman.
He kissed her under the jaw.
Ill be out in a few minutes.
ABIGAIL Abby eyed Romans gigantic frame as he stalked across the large bedroom and into the bathroom, admiring his broad shoulders, tapered back, and the tribal tattoos on his muscular arms.
She began to pull out clean lounge pants and T-shirts for them both, but paused when she heard the shower start.
Hed looked good in that towel, and she imagined he looked even better without it… Blushing, she laid their clothes out on the bed, and as she did, her eyes fell on her phone.
She picked it up and frowned, realizing she still hadnt heard from her parents.
She texted them quickly again, then took the phone into the kitchen, where she found some steaks in the refrigerator and set to work prepping them.
After searching the kitchen, she found some potatoes and popped them into the oven to bake.
She checked her phone again.
Still no answer.
Her heart twisted.
Were her parents ignoring her? Or worse, had something happened to them? ROMAN As Roman dressed in the clothes Abby had set out for him, he noticed a bit of black lace peeking out from beneath her own pile of clothes.
He grinned.
The sooner they saw the Oracle, the better.
The smell of raw beef drifted toward him, and his stomach rumbled as he made his way into the kitchen.
She was still wearing a towel.
He let out a low whistle.
I like your idea of an apron.
It had been many years since hed let himself evenlook at another woman, but he could feel his blood pumping to all the right places.
And he could smell a hint of her own arousalurged on by his.
ABIGAIL Alpha! Abby scolded as heat rose to her cheeks.
His appraisal excited her but also made her feel shy.
She knew being mates meant theyd share more than a few kisses, and she couldnt stop imagining his big, naked body pressed to hers.
I am very much appreciating the view, and Im not going to deny it.
He leaned against the pantry cabinets and crossed his arms.
Thank you for setting out my clothes.
Abby chewed on her lip, trying to suppress a nervous laugh.
Youre welcome.
Im just going to go take a quick shower while the potatoes bake.
Roman took a step toward her and she jumped, dancing around the island and out of his reach.
She could still hear him laughing as she shut and locked the bathroom door.
She buried her face in her towel and let loose a stream of anxious giggles.
As she turned on the water, she was reminded of the other times shed been in the shower.
Maybe she should engage in some more light teasing? But then she remembered the passionate glow in his gaze and decided against it.
Teasing the alpha would only get her into troubleeven if it was the good kindand she wasnt quite ready for that.
A shiver tickled her as she felt him nudging through the link, trying to connect with her.
But she ignored him.
Hed be able to feel her nervousnessand her desire.
She finished as quickly as she could and got out.
ROMAN When Abby emerged from the master bedroom, Roman was on the phone with the Oracle, a beer in his hand.
He winked, then sniffed the air to see if shed put on the black lace.
Aha! He flashed his eyes at her, then rumbled in happiness at her blush when she realized what he was responding to.
Thank you, Oracle, he said, his eyes still on Abby.
Well see you in a bit.
He ended the call.
Everything okay? Abby started fussing around in the kitchen.
I asked if we could see her after dinner.
Im a little nervous about what she has to say.
She looked at her phone, which was sitting on the counter.
Alpha…I havent heard from my parents.
Would you please try calling them? Absolutely.
Lets call them now.
He pulled out his own phone and tapped the contact for her dad, who picked up on the first ring.
Alpha Luko! Is everything okay? We havent been able to get ahold of Abby.
Shes right here, Warrior Michael.
Ill put you on speaker.
Abby rushed over, drying her hands on a dishtowel, and sat down on the couch next to him.
Dad! Are you and Mom okay? Ive been worried.
Roman grumbled.
He hadnt realized Abby was worried.
He reached out with his free arm and pulled her into him.
Were okaybut worried about you.
Your number was saying it wasnt accepting calls.
Ive been texting you and Mom since I got here! I wonder if theyve blocked your number on the pack phones, Michael growled.
Roman was pissed.
What the fuck was Pack Oru up to, keeping her from talking to her parents? Well get Abby a new number so you can get in touch with her directly, but Ill give you the lines to the pack house and my office as well.
Dont hesitate to call me.
And please, accept my apologies, Warrior Michael.
I should have realized something was wrong.
No apologies necessary, Alpha Roman.
But we have a lot to talk about.
Privately.
That certainly piqued his interest.
Lets plan to talk after youre done catching up with Abby.
Id like to speak with you and Warrior Fiona together.
Yes, Alpha.
He handed Abby his phone and kissed the side of her head, then grabbed the steaks and went out to the back deck to start the grill.
The steaks were just about done when she appeared at the sliding glass doors, waving at him to come in.
He checked the steaks, then slid the thick slabs of meat onto a platter and brought them inside.
I really do like it here, he heard her say to her parents.
And I think you will too.
The lands are beautiful.
And…I have Alpha Roman here now.
She handed him the phone and busied herself with setting the table and putting out the rest of the food.
He put it back on speaker.
Warriors Fiona and Michael, he said, keeping his gaze on Abby.
I, Alpha Roman Luko, formally request your blessing and permission to mark your daughter, Abigail, and take her as my second-chance mate.
Abby gasped, and the plate in her hands fell to the floor with a clatter.
ABIGAIL
Abby was embarrassed by her reaction.
But she hadnt been expecting him to ask her parentsor to be so formal about it.
She clapped a hand over her mouth to hold back her nervous giggles.
She picked up the plate shed dropped, grateful it hadnt broken, and Roman shook his head and gave her a playfully stern look.
Her heart flipped, as it always did when he looked at her.
Electricity crackled in the air between them.
Is everything all right? she heard her dad ask through the phone.
II dropped a plate, Dad.
I was just surprised.
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