Filed to story: Luna Graced Book by KristiferAnn Thorne
It felt like they were standing in their own golden bubble, enveloped by a shared euphoria.
He wrapped her in his arms, and another surge of power pulsed out from where they stood on the platform.
She studied his eyes.
How doyou feel, Alpha? Howdid he feel? His wolf was very close to the surface, and the raw power flowing through him was unlike anything hed ever experienced.
This was a different level of alpha, and he was trying to embrace it.
He felt extremely protective over her and the pack, and his wolf felt stronger than ever.
But he also felt like thered been a massive shift in the wolf world.
It was a little unsettling.
Hed need his luna to keep him grounded.
Im here, Alpha.
A vague unease crept deep inside his bones, but he shook his head, allowing the euphoria to push it away.
*** Once the pups had been put to bed with warriors to guard their houses, Walters moonshine came out, and the ensuing celebration went on until the sun started to rise.
Laughing and howling mixed in the cool, misty morning.
A final run had been organized as the end to the celebration.
Roman smiled down at his mate.
Are you ready, Luna? Abby returned his smile.
I was born ready, Alpha.
They both disrobed in the trees, then shifted.
*** Romans massive wolf paced and chuffed with his head held high as he waited for his mate.
He saw her green eyes before he saw her wolf emerge from the shadows of the trees.
Her coal-black fur shone in the dawn, and he let out an appreciative growl as she approached.
He nudged her with his massive head, then tugged on her ear, and they took off with the pack, running free.
ALPHA EDWARD Edward had been meeting with his son when the night sky lit up.
Carson shot up from the kitchen table, eyes wild.
What wasthat ? They both ran outside.
The sky was glowing gold for as far as the eye could see, and when it dimmed, a shower of stars and meteors followed.
Both men growled, feeling a shift in nature and a ripple of threat.
The warrior guards in their wolf forms growled as well, and a few whined, unsure what they were sensing.
ALPHA EDWARD Edwards cell phone rang, pulling his attention from the sky.
His warriors were already on the move, shifting back into human form and dressing in combat gear.
He nodded in approval.
A feeling of danger and an unknown threat had swept through them all, and it was smart to take precautions.
Alpha Edward Oru, he snapped into his phone.
Alpha, this is Ronald Harbo of Neutral Region Two.
I apologize for the late call, but were witnessing something here weve never seen before.
I hesitate to declare it an emergency, but we arent sure whats happening.
Can you advise? Edward occasionally gave counsel to the leader of the neutral territory between packs Oru and Luko, sometimes even meeting the passive wolf at his restaurant.
He knew immediately why he was calling.
Were aware and are watching it now.
Its…very serene.
Are you feeling that? Serenity is not what were picking up, Edward snapped.
You dont have the senses an alpha has, but theres been some kind of massive shift in the natural order.
He was aware of the rumorsPack Oru was falling apart; Alpha Edward was a greedy, two-faced alpha who always had an ulterior motivebut he didnt appreciate the doubt in Ronalds tone.
Or what it implied.
Edward was now their last resort for information.
But only because Alpha Luko scared the shit out of everyone.
Ill call Alpha Luko and see if hes picking up anything.
Um… He could feel Ronalds nerves through the phone.
We believe its coming from his pack lands, but…we were leery of reaching out to him.
Edward and Carson exchanged looks.
Dread filled the silence between them.
Ill call you back, Ronald, Edward barked into the phone.
Edward felt a low-key threat through the pack link, and the warriors started shifting in response.
Suddenly, Carson opened his mouth in a silent scream, his eyes rolling back in his head.
Carson! Edward growled, his nails and canines extending in response to the wave.
But his son was already on the ground, claws gripping the earth as his back arched.
A fierce roar tore from his chest, accompanied by a burst of alpha energy that knocked several warriors off their feet.
LUNA HAZEL Hazel stood at her front door, looking on in alarm as her husband and son shifted along with the rest of the guards.
Shed followed them out when the sky had lit up, and had been enjoying the golden light show until A sense of dread flooded her bones when the phone rang in the house.
She hurried inside to answer it.
This is Luna Hazel.
Luna, its Taylor.
Im sorry to bother you, but Im worried.
Stay inside.
Close up the house.
No one knows whats happening, but both the alpha and Carson are shifting.
Ill come sit with you as soon as I can.
She hung up and went to the window, watching as her mates and sons two gigantic wolves took off, followed by a large group of warriors.
She reached out to Edward, but he didnt respond.
Then she felt the pack link lock down; no communication allowed.
The sense of threat and panic cut off abruptly, along with everything else.
Hazel quickly packed a few things in her bag and asked her group of escorts to take her to Carsons house.
Carson wouldnt want Taylor to leave, so Hazel thought it best to go to her.
The drive was quick with the pack lands so quiet.
With the link locked down, everyone knew to stay in their homes behind reinforced doors and thick walls.
And windows with bars that could be secured from the inside.
Hazel felt much safer once Taylor let her inside.
After the last of her fierce protectors left to guard the outside, Hazel put the extra braces on the door, then let out a breath and went into the kitchen, where Taylor was sitting at the table, eyes wide.
Why dont I make us something to eat? Relax, were safe.
Hazel wasnt sure who she was trying to convince more, herself or Taylor.
She tried nudging Edward through their private link again, but she was blocked.
ALPHA EDWARD Edward and Carson and a large group of their best warriors ran to the border, keeping an eye on the pulsing sky.
Edward pushed himself to the limit, doing his best to hide his weakness and pain from the others.
But his son wasnt fooled.
He was modulating his own pace to make Edwards lack of speed less noticeable.
When they arrived, he sent Beta Jacob and a smaller group of warriors on a small scouting mission along the border fence.
What do you think? Carson asked him as they stood side by side, watching the sky.
I think we have a fucking problem.
That is definitely coming from Lukos land.
And the lack of contact from the Canavers is a huge indication that somethings going on.
Carson straightened up to his full height and puffed out his chest.
I think we should stay here for the next couple of days and send a scouting group into the part of the neutral region that butts up against Pack Lukos western border.
Thats thinking like an alpha.
Im proud of you, son.
Its a good idea.
He gestured to the sky.
Now tell me your thoughts about this.
That light was a blessing from the Moon Goddess for a graced luna.
Edward snapped his head toward his son.
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