Dead Luna – Chapter 65

Amelia’s POV

As I become aware of myself once more, I find myself once again lying upon the comfortable dark blue velvet chaise lounge. I sit up and look around the familiar room. Selene’s study, filled with shelves upon shelves of books that document our lives for the moon goddess so she can watch over us. I see Ambrosia asleep near my feet.

I’m concerned when she doesn’t immediately wake up and greet me with some silly or sassy remark. And I notice she is much larger than when I met her here before.

try shaking her awake. I feel a gentle hand on my shoulder.

uite some time before she awakes. It could easily put you behind schedule to finish all ten packs before the next full moon. But I know you’ll find ways to make up the t

nd immediately dragged into the woods. Thankfully they don’t take me far before Jackson and Glen rescue me. I see that 2 of the wolves are killed by Glen and Jackson, before they grab me and get me back to the car just before 7 more wolves show up.

shakes her head no.

her than another she wolf who would not have been as lucky. And now Alpha Thorn will be made aware

ow you’ve brought me here, because…”

u shift. She will no longer be able to visit me.”

to help her.

attracted to. Apparently they had been mates some time ago, and they both still retain some happy memories of that time. But then we switch topics to the reason I am here now.

u are having trouble deciding on which mate to choose.”

nd he doesn’t want to leave his pack for me? Or is unable to?”

st, and who will love you in return.” The goddess re

hat for some time.

e to choose from.” I say after a while.

d. The question is, are they also worthy of your heart?” She cautions me. “Only you have the power to decide.”

or have you decide for me.”

ange.”

ing she were here to cheer me up.

ter I removed the mate bond, he remains constant. I cannot remove the love from his heart. I can only create a bond to smooth things over for those who were destined to be together. It would be far better for

nard.

se of true love never did run smooth.” Selene reminds me with a sad smi

he sounds of a hospital room.

s closed. I could tell that it was dark outside, so it must be night. How many hours have I been unconscious?

ong, but I had grown accustomed to her presence and it was a little disconcerting for her to have completely disappeared on me like that.

remote device with a call button lying on a bedside table, so I press the button to see what happens.

s I continue to sleep here for the remainder of the night, since it was already 4 am anyway.

just a few more hours of sleep to what sounds like a wounded animal next to me. I open my eyes, to find Jackson bawling his eyes out. I’m not

the silent heart monitor.

d.

y.

audience.

ly sounds relieved. He runs his hands over his face.

exam to make sure I don’t have any long lasting effects of the drugs that were in my system. Other than Ambrosia being MIA, that is. I’m sure she will have all

him worry this morning. Then he is wrapping me in his arms, hugging me and kissed my forehead.

eason to be sorry. I’m the one who should apologize for not taking better care of you!”

at wasn’t your fault at all!” I try to explain. “Moon goddess explained that if it hadn’t been me, it would have been some other she wolf who wouldn’t have been as well protected as I am. So you and Glen actually saved at least two lives yesterday. I’ll bet Alpha Thorn is investigating the matter now, just like Selene said he would. Because I was the one taken, Alpha Thorn will probably be able to shut that operation down, saving countless li

on lo

while I’m on watch?”

an help someone, I help them. If I see someone in need, I try to get them what they need. If I see somebody sad or hurt, I can’t ignore them. And it’s qu

replies, and I know it’s the truth.

s at the pack house in 15 minutes, and I’m starved!