Dead Luna – Chapter 72
Amelia’s POV
I feel really bad about what I had done to Jackson, especially after the things he told me while in that drunken state about how he wished he’d never become my gamma, and he had compared himself to Leo. It made my heart hurt to know how much I’ve been unfair to them both. I never meant to hurt either of them, but I guess I sometimes do. I suppose even a princess isn’t perfect all the time.
I should have realized that Prince William was using underhanded tactics to get me to accept him as my mate, especially once he stated that my father wanted it, and had apparently told him to do whatever it takes to convince me! Not having grown up around the Royal court or any other Lycans, I just wasn’t aware of these powers of persuasion that they had. No wonder mom wanted me to grow up far away from all that, as well as wanting me to be happily mated on my own terms before anyone knew about me.
h me since that night, although he did mention that he appreciated the care I had taken of him while in his inebriated state. Well, it was the least I could do since he had helped me on numerous occasions before.
right. But as long as I don’t let slip any sensitive information around Glen, and he continues to be helpful and protective of me, I see no reason to dismiss him. Besides, Jackson is hardly in a position to throw stones, since he had been Derricks informant during that week I spent in Winter Moon, albeit under alphas orders. And even if I did make Glen leave, my father the Lycan king would
es becoming leaner and stronger, and Im feeling changes in the way I move. I stand taller, and move more gracefully, which makes me feel more confident in everything that I do.
, something could be arranged to get Leo out of the running for my choice of mates. Permanently. I just have to hope that Moon Goddess is looking out for him for me, keeping him safe.
e forest surrounding Mt.St. Helens. It was the very last pack that I needed to visit, and once I was done here I would be heading back to Bull Run, to prepare for the mating ball.
less) to all the packs I had visited. Here, the guards at the gate seem suspicious of our purpose here. I inform them that Luna Caroline is expecting us, but then they demand to inspect the car, and do a pat down of all 3 of us like we are criminals smuggling in contraband.
the guards doing the pat down on me was taking the opportunity to cop a feel, even going so far as to pinch my n*****s, as well
rward and tells me this guy is single. But not for long, we agree immediately.
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take the she wolf. Thank you, miss.”
er. “I’ve warned him that feeling up all the unmarked females would get him in serious trouble eventually!”
d guests here, and expected.”
ore rogue attacks here lately than usual, and with the Luna currently being pregnant with the Alphas heir, everyone is being a bit paranoid. There was an attempt to abduct her just less than a week ago, and the culprit had planned to knock her out with a combination of morphine and wolfsbane. Luckily she was very well protected, but the culprits nearly got away with the Alphas own sister!”
t sound similar to what happened to me on the way to Satus Pass, but the wolfsbane could have caused serious harm to the unborn pup. I thank Ron for his time, and he directs us to the pack house
ncluding iced tea, small bite sized sandwiches, scones, and fresh berries. While we eat, the Alpha and Luna explain the current situation in more detail,
lves to sell to various prostitution rings. The rest of the gang of rogues have moved on to Idaho and Nevada.”
“They’ve managed to abduct two of our she wolves,” Luna Caroline says emotio
and wishes for the safe return of the young she wolves.
finitely can’t afford to send any of our guards or warriors away at this time, and at least a dozen of them are single!”
t pack I needed to visit. I will put their mates on the bus heading back here the next morning!”
rying at the same time, and she hugs me in gratitude. Being nearly 3 months pregnant, it didn’t take much to make her extra emotional right now from all the hormones. I was just glad to be able to ease her burden in whatever small way that I could. Stress would be bad for her as well as for the pup.
es. So we make a sign up sheet and leave it on a bulletin board available for everyone to select a time that best suits them. Barring any unforeseen issues, I should have everyone’s appoi