Dead Luna – Chapter 40
Leo’s POV
Amelia was excited to go home to Winter Moon, which was a 3+ hour drive. If one could fly between Bull Run and Winter Moon, the two territories honestly weren’t all that far apart, but the Columbia River was a major obstacle. We either had to drive to Portland or Hood River in order to use one of the few bridges that crosses the mighty river, before heading North to Winter Moon, which was not very far from the infamous active volcano, Mt. St. Helens.
My Beta drove, and Amelia called shotgun so she could choose the radio station. I was alone in the back seat, to my disappointment. I had many things I wished to say to her. I wanted to hold her hand, and spend what little time I could trying to win her heart as one her potential mates.
stened as Amelia sang along to the radio. Each song seemingly designed to remind me just how unworthy I was. One song was about a girl who could buy herself flowers and write her own name in the sand. In the next song, the girl is saying she doesn’
ng about a girl killing her ex boyfriend, and then killing his new girlf
f for a little while, please? I’d like a na
thing, Alpha,” Beta Raghuram sa
perience beyond working closely with Alpha Derrick Lyons, as well as no expectation of ever being an Alpha. So this was all very strange and new to me. Uncharted waters, as it were. I only hope I don’t screw up too badly!
and blue eyes. I’m sure I’d get used to Kitty in time, with the help of the mate bond. But Amelia will always have a large piece of my heart. I will always regret her.
at Winter Moon. Amelia rushed off to see her mom without even a glance back, too excited to see her after all this time. Meanwhile my
on and Rick present.
They greet me, looking rather unc
l have things to do for Moon Goddess?”
uld look after Amelia for about 3 weeks, and be her bodyguard.”
Gamma duties here, don’t be,” Derrick says kindl
oon, as well. Effective immediately.”
at?” Derrick asks
as alpha of Bull Run!”
cement, then the room erupted in sounds of amazement, questions, and congratulations. Everyone eager to find out how this all came about.
behavior, how he had tricked me into leaving the room, and how I managed to get back in by hopp
k asks, looking serious.
upset at the time,” I answered. “But I believe she will be fine. And s
his shoes, I would want to do the same.
olves can be, so I’d feel better if she had someone trustworthy to look after her, you know?”
and. He wouldn’t like it if something happened to her, either.”
ta Rick says in disgust. “As usual.”
asing each other as we used to do. But things could never really be quite the same. Even without the mantle of Alpha being thrust upon me, I had changed too much in the l