Filed to story: Rylee the Orphan Luna Novel
***Lexie’s
P.O.V.***
As promised, it didn’t take long for Svetlana to prepare the counteractive potion that we needed to move forward with our plan. Jackson had no choice but to take it since it was either that or Nina would reject him and tell his daughters what he had done. Personally, I thought it was a little much getting Nina involved, but Richard was right about one thing-she would never forgive Jackson for betraying the pack and their family the way he had. Jackson gulped down the potion, and immediately, it started to take effect. Question after question, Jackson spilled the beans about where he had come from and where everyone was being held. He even told us which cell everyone was being kept in. Imagine our surprise when he revealed they never actually left the Silver Lake Territory. That gaping hole in the ground that Wyatt’s trackers saw was just an illusion created by the dark witch Morgan.
“Hmmm… I was wondering why my senses kept telling me they were there. But I thought it was a mistake,” Svetlana said. “That sniveling little toad. She thinks she can outsmart me!?”
“Take your revenge when we get there, Svetlana,” Wyatt told her, trying to keep her temper in check.
“Oh, believe me. I will,” she responded while tightening her fists. All of a sudden, Richard put his hands over them, and she visibly relaxed instantly.
“You will get your chance. We all will. Eric has terrorized us long enough. This was the last straw,” he assured Svetlana, never taking his eyes off her.
“Chad, get your men together. Richard, please reach out to the other Alphas and see if they’re willing to join the fight to rescue their pack members,” Wyatt instructed them. They both nodded. “Svetlana, let’s go.”
“What?” she hesitated, clearly saddened by the fact that she had to leave. “I mean, yes, let us go and plan.”
“Oh, please,” Lanie muttered. “We already know that you and Richard like each other. Richard, is she your second chance or your new chosen?” Lanie asked.
“Lanie!” Chad scolded her.
“What?” I couldn’t stop the giggle that came out of my mouth.
“I mean, Richard, Lanie has a point. You and Svetlana are pretty obvious,” I told him. They looked at each other, and Richard just smiled.
“She’s my new chosen. I fell for her when she came to collect the samples. I saw her at the gate, and her unique beauty caught my eye.”
“Just a heads up, Richard, but Selene isn’t a big fan of Svetlana’s,” Wyatt interjected.
“And I honestly could care less what the moon goddess thinks. She had her chance. I had four years with Hailey before the moon goddess took her from me, and she wouldn’t give me the decency of a second chance. Who I decide to choose as my mate is none of her concern. Besides, I’m going to be an Elder. Having a powerful witch on our council will ensure that no one ever infringes upon our region again.”
“You want to add Svetlana to the council of werewolves?!” Wyatt shouted in disbelief. “Yes.”
“And Jonah is okay with this?” Chad asked, sounding a little unsure.
“It was Jonah’s idea, actually. Of course, this was after I had told him that I wanted to take Svetlana as my chosen. Besides, if William can have the most powerful light witch as a mate, then why can’t I have the most powerful dark witch as mine?” All of our mouths dropped to the floor. Richard, the man I thought would never break the rules and lived by noble principles, actually wanted to be mated to a dark witch.
“Okay… I mean, if that’s what you want. I guess we support you,” Chad said as he rubbed the back of his neck.
“Chad, I know that this may be a delicate subject for you, given what Svetlana was originally planning to do with Killian. But she told me that she would have brought him back to you the moment she found out that he wasn’t actually of ranked blood. And I believe her,” Richard sympathized with him while still holding his ground. Chad looked at the two of them and seemed to be deep in thought. Lanie took his hand and smiled up at him. He nodded his head and smiled as well.
“I believe her too. Congratulations, Richard. I am truly happy for you.” As soon as Chad gave in and said those words, Richard spun Svetlana, dipped her, and kissed her. Lanie, J, and I cheered for them while the guys howled. When they broke their kiss, Svetlana looked to be in a daze.
“Richard, we will see you soon. Come now, Svetlana,” Wyatt said and gently pulled her. Richard watched them like a hawk with a smile on his face the whole time.
“Do skoroy vstrechi, lyubimyy,” Richard told her, making her blush even redder than she already was. Wyatt and the others disappeared in an instant, and all that remained was our pack.
“What did you say to her?” I asked.
“See you soon, darling.”
“Awwww…” Lanie and I smiled.
“Um, Richard,” Brent got his attention.
“What is it?”
“We have a situation,” he said and awkwardly pointed down while averting his eyes. Naturally, we all looked to where Brent was pointing with curiosity.
“OH, GOD!” I shouted and covered my eyes.
“EWWW!” Lanie and J both cried.
“Richard! Come on, old man!” Maverick complained.
“What!? All of you young ones act as if older werewolves don’t have s*x!” Richard shouted back.
“COME ON!!!” we all yelled and quickly ran out of the room, leaving Richard laughing behind us. Lanie, J, and I ran ahead of the guys, and we giggled the entire time. Despite all the stress our pack has gone through, it was so gratifying to see J coming out of her shell over the last few months.
“So, J,” I started to say while looking behind us to make sure that Maverick wasn’t listening. “How are things with Mav going?” She glanced back at him as well and then smiled sweetly.
“Things are going great. He has been so patient with me and Zahara, and she’s really starting to take to this whole mate thing.”
“What about you?” Lanie asked.
“I am too. Zahara is still a little overprotective, but Arkhos seems to be breaking down her walls too.”
“So, you two do let your wolves speak to each other?” I continued.
“We do. Used to be that Arkhos would have to beg before Zahara would say yes, but now, she seems to be one asking him to come out.”
“So, does that mean you two are going to fully mate soon?” Lanie asked.
