The Lunas Second Chance Mate – Chapter 80
Olivera
Wolfsbane infused sugar in tea is the easiest way to deter a stubborn captive. I wanted to save it for the last minute, just so she wouldn’t use her mind-link any further with her mate while we found our way into the pack house. It’s a cavernous dwelling, on the edge of a daunting cliff, only accessible through a short, tunneling area under the heavy brush of the forest.
I packed a small batch of tea, something I normally sip on to blossom a tolerance to the plant, but instead I decided it was better used on the frustrating Luna, fighting me every step of the way and trembling in doing so. I’ve never seen such a petrified and yet stubborn woman in my entire life. Granted, most of the women I come across are extremely willing to be led away by the likes of me, but a captive and a courtesan are two different things.
oxins I forced down her throat a few hours ago. This pack house is new, more-so for defensive purposes, and it does
in in new clothes, a small set of blue shorts left behind from someone; I’m not sure who exactly, and a tight top that rides just over the sight of her bellybutton. Her scent is enticing, her outer splendor distracting.
ugh, and the willingness to piss me off; I may end up enjoying having to deal with this Luna.
he trail murky in traffic. “We’ve got word from scouts, the elders are staying with the Luna’s pack, holding down the palace while her mate is out hunting with his warriors.”
rprised the elders are willing to partake in this battle so selflessly and yet slaughter my kind of wolves for simply refusing to bow to a typical Alpha or Luna. I never wanted to be an Alpha, and this pack is extremely temporary, but I refuse to allow the stigma of free
ist in hate.
the cliffs, and to wait out as the opposing pack crosses over us without a second glance,” I say, watching the Luna the entire time, studying her reaction, so lagged and poisoned by the drug in her
s, her new surroundings, the window outside my room nothing but empty space of the sunrise, the downfall below at least a four-minute fall into deeper woods where the cliff of my packhouse sits unsuspecting.
—”
here you would know, sweetheart,” I purr, watching my words alone cross her body in a spasmic shiver. “Let’s skip the formality. Do me a favor, sweetheart; tell me abo
ht. “You took me to ask that?”
to benefit my rogues.”
ll—”
dy is weak, useless to herself right now, and the wolfsbane is obviously working just fine as she grows tired after only being conscious a few fleeting seconds.
pha of rogues, a title I do not enjoy but one I am respected by for the mere pu
ues…”
are at your precious palace now, overseeing your pack while your mate is scouting the woods and you think that doesn’t implicate you as o
goddess! I just want my mate!”
not in control here anymore, sweetheart. I am. And if you don’t understand that now, you will soon.”
re, falling sideways and passing out under the heavy
oans for her mate.
Alyson
eam, it wants me to stay asleep, and it taste like I’m liking metal blades and the iron sensation lingers on my tongue. At least I have my mind in this dark abyss, my memories straightening my nerves out to mere concerns while I drift in
very moment that led to my unlikely second life. I try to ignore the first chance I had, the rejection of a mate and the betrayal of a sister. Instead I look to Ryan, to the goodness of
scar on my face is ridden in shame, in humiliation, and I can’t stand the thought of baring that mark again.
, “No, don’t hurt me, please—”
voice respond.
ty like yours.”