Dead Luna – Chapter 83

Alexander’s POV

I realize, naturally, that the goddess is right. Everything that was wrong with Amelia’s mate bond was a direct consequence of my mistake in rejecting and abandoning Juliette. If I had not, Amelia would have grown up understanding who and what she was, and there would have been no misunderstandings between her and Leonard. And I would not have been stuck in a loveless mate bond for so many years, lonely, and with no heirs.

I never wanted to be like my father, ruthless and unfeeling, love of power being his driving motivation. And here I was, acting no differently than he had done, demanding obedience of my heir in taking a chosen mate for political purposes. But if it results in no heir at all, and the Emerald Kingdom should become unsteady and fall as a result, then I have failed my father (May he rot in peace), my people, and myself.

ven considered it.

sorts of things, but I cannot command her to love me or to respect me. That is something I will have to earn. And so far I have failed miserably at that.

ittle pack medical clinic. A small contemporary concrete building with no more than 10 beds, a small operating theatre, and a laboratory with only minimal equipment.

have done this to my only child.

pack doctor I find this little clinic has neither the equipment nor the expertise to make it. His only chance is a blood transfusion, of pure Lycan blood. It will make Leonard immune to the venom, plus give him extra power of healing.

I. I realize the entire situation is my fault, but the she wolfs antics are far from helpful. It’s unfortunate, but I had to order her removal from the building, screaming and cursing at me the whole way.

ty bed. I pray that I will get through this with some small measure of dignity left. Then I order the doctor to begin. And I watch, feeling faint, as the doctor begins to prep my arm for the transfusion.

s looking pale and devoid of life already. But the heart monitor continues to slowly beep as his heart pumps 30 beats per minute.

ew minute reprieve to try and calm myself while we waited.

it to Alfred, who along with Glen is carrying in the heavy stone slate of the kingdom, embedded with an enchanted emerald. Then I have Alfred cut my hand, as well as Leonard’s.

at my squeamish aversion to blood.

face?

headed. “Is henceforth declared my son-in-law as well as heir apparent to my title, to all my lands, my wealth, and my subjects. So help me Moon Goddess!”

immediately.

e Leonard, now my heir to my entire kingdom. And then I pass out as I feel the tiny prick of the needle being inserted deep into my vein.

ished for some time, and the doctor is now busy monitoring his patient for progress.

. I hop off the bed I was laying on, and get people organized to push Leonard outside as well, still in his hospital bed. If thi

, then lay down on the empty bed. I pray that I will get through this with some small measure of dignity left. Then I order the doctor to begin. And I watch, feeling faint, as the doctor begins to prep my arm for the transfusion.

jacket and shirt. We had been apart for less than a full day, yet we had missed Alex terribly.

erald. What in the world is Alex doing?

fear and panic that this might not work. He is taking an awful risk in doing this. If Leo never wakes up enough to agree to the oath, Alex will continue to bleed. And he will already be depleted of a couple pints for the transfusion as it is. Either they both live, or if Leo dies, then Alex could potentially bleed to death. Stupid!

o happen. The heart monitor is showing some improvement, as Leo’s heart beat has gone up to 55 beats per minute. The doctor stops the t

way. She agrees softly, out loud, but Amelia doesn’t go anywhere. She continues to watch Leo, hoping that he will awaken soon. And so do I.

and announces that they should move Leo outdoors just in case he should start to shift. Everyone is suddenly rushing out of doors. And Amelia asks me to unzip her dress, as she doesn’t want it ruined.

ur over the entirety of her body.

d amazing she is. And she truly is!

more than 15 minutes for her, a lot of that time spent in agony. But the results are incredible! Her Lycan Ambrosia is quite a majestic creature to behold! I turn to Alex to ask what he thinks of his daughter, and I’m surprised to see that he is not by my side as I had thought. Instead I