Filed to story: Luna Graced Book by KristiferAnn Thorne
He then glanced at the beta, who stood proudly with his head only slightly bowed.
He found it curiousthere was nothing to be proud of, for himor his daughter.
Come, Edward said to him, and Roman sniffed the air as he followed the somber group.
He could smell sorrow and…something else he couldnt quite place.
ALPHA EDWARD Edward led his entourage and their guests to a visitor wing used for freshening up after long journeysthere were beverages and snacks waiting, along with showers and bathroomsthen went to the meeting room to wait with the others.
He was pleased that Hazel had done as hed asked and kept quiet.
This was not a time to play hostess or throw a party.
There was no joy in this visit, and it was not a pack function.
Their pup had done great damage.
He knew shed been getting criticism for failing as a parent and luna.
And though no one would dare say it to his face, he was sure he was getting his fair share of the blame as well.
Edward drummed his fingers on the armrest of his chair.
Roman and his warriors were certainly taking their time in the visitor wing.
Keeping their hosts waiting this long was a sign of disrespect.
Edward took it quietly, but his wolf was grumbling by the time they heard multiple pairs of heavy boots stomping through the pack house.
ROMAN Thank you for your hospitality, Roman said, striding into Pack Orus meeting room with Logan beside him.
His warriors would remain in the hall outside the door with Edwards.
Im sure you understand that two days on the road requires more than a mere rinse.
I hope you find yourself refreshed.
Edward gestured to a seat across from him.
Roman sat, then leaned backhis large frame testing the ornate chairand glanced around the room.
All the usual suspects were there.
I do, as does my team.
He settled his gaze on his fellow alpha.
Edward already looked uncomfortable, and it was about to get a lot worse.
So tell me, Edward.
When do I get to meet the graced luna? As you know, very few have the privilege of being blessed and protected by the Moon Goddess herself.
What? Edward shot out of his chair.
Shes not…she cant… He shook his head.
There is no way.
Several growls broke out in the room, and the warrior couple were up out of their chairs as well.
Edward ordered everyone to remain calm.
Roman waited to continue until everyone had settled down.
She has fierce warrior blood in her veins, and she was mated to an alpha who comes from a very powerful pack.
Before her first shift and her first heat, she was being protected by the Moon Goddess until consummation.
Carson and Abigails combined power would have been unlike anything weve seen before.
How did he not feel this? Edward asked.
Roman leaned forward.
Clearly, he didnt take his alpha training or his role seriously.
He didnt focus on his future luna.
Had he started harnessing his true alpha power, he would have recognized her immediately.
But…he felt something with Taylor.
Hes a hormonal pup, with an added dose of alpha hormones.
He could have felt that with anyone.
Carson and Abigail had been kept apart for the sake of her virtue until the mates pact ceremony, correct? Michael growled.
My apologies, Michael.
Roman inclined his head.
I mean no harm or disrespect by discussing your daughters virtue.
But had they consummated the bond, the power would have been felt immediately.
There was a stunned silence, and Roman noted that the Oru beta no longer looked so proud.
It was finally dawning on the man that his daughter was destined for a life of shame.
And…the young lady carrying his pup…my grandpup? Edward could barely speak.
I should tell you now, Alpha Oru, that I have no desire to hold alliances with packs that dont value a mate bond.
We will not recognize her as luna, and neither am I inclined to recognize him as alpha.
But…how did you come by this knowledge, that Abigail is a graced luna? I knew as soon as I arrived and smelled her scent.
It wasnt the truth, but it was all they were going to get.
He would never reveal he had an Oracle in his pack.
Shed challenged the alpha of her former pack who wanted to start a war based on unfounded allegations, and when she alerted the other packs, she was shunned.
No one should ever be shunned for doing what was right.
The Oracle had found a home and proper respect in Pack Luko, and he would do everything within his power to protect her.
Roman leaned forward and looked intently at the warrior couple sitting to Edwards right.
I know it must be hard to believe, but I am absolutely certain that your daughter is a graced luna.
Fiona nodded slowly.
Ive heard of them.
I always thought they were more a myth than anything real, but Im not surprised.
Abigail has always been special.
A graced luna…, Michael said slowly.
We have to tell her.
No, Roman said quickly.
Not until I can make sure shes safe.
You saw how Carson tried to get to her.
She needs to be protected fromanyone he snarled at Edwardwho might try to use her gifts for their own gain.
She was meant to be mated to my son! Edward protested.
That means her gifts were meant for him.
And he rejected her, Roman said without a scrap of pity.
Which means he lost all rights to anything she might have offered him.
He turned to Abigails parents.
Warrior Fiona, Warrior Michael, I vow to protect your daughter.
Its an honor to have her in my pack, and she will be treated with the utmost respect and reverence.
Im sorry she didnt receive that here.
ALPHA EDWARD Edwards wolf was not happy about the accusation that Abby had not been properly taken care of, but deep down, Edward knew it was the truth.
If wed known Romans black eyes flashed gold as his gaze met Edwards.
Your son chose his path, and now he has to walk it.
Both of them bristled, but neither backed down.
Finally, Alpha Roman slightly inclined his head, and Edward accepted the respect.
He still had to deal with the mess his son had made, and for that, there was no easy answer.
But learning that Abby was a graced luna changedeverything
ABIGAIL
Abby wasnt nervous.
She wasnt upset or even angry, just empty.
And she hadnt shed a single tear since Alpha Edward held her in his arms.
After finishing her packing, shed styled her jet-black hair in loose waves and applied liner and mascara to enhance her emerald eyes.
She wasnt going to show her pack anything but strength on the outside.
Even though she was dead on the inside.
She was wearing a shoulder-baring black topone that showed the scar where Carsons mark had been and the top half of the crescent moon imprinted between her breastsand tight jeans.
Thigh-high black suede boots completed her look.
She caught Carsons scent as the warriors sent by Alpha Edward escorted her across pack property, but she held herself proudly and kept her head high.
As she passed by, she received nothing but well-wishes and bared necks from fellow pack members.
Their evident respect and love made her feel better, but she knew she couldnt stay.
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