Skr
“You did WHAT?!” Daisy looks like she is about to beat us both. We just told her that Lucas murdered
Aron, who most likely came to the mansion to discuss peace.
“I fried him,” Lucas tells his mom with a frown. We are standing in the Alpha office, but Xavier is the
one sitting in the chair with Daisy in hisp.
He ki*ses the shoulder of his mate. “Calm down. You know what Aron did to Skr, don’t you?”
“No, I don’t!” Daisy growls. “I’m not a mind–reader like you lot and I’m tired of being out in the dark. And
yes, I realize Aron was an asshole, but killing him will just make Alpha Max even madder.”
“We can handle him,” Lucas says. “Aron needed to die because that bastard was a pedophile, mom.
He…he sexually abused the little girls at the pack’s orphanage.”
Daisy’s eyes widen before she studies me in silence. When I shoot her a hesitant smile, anger ticks
against her jaw. “I should have murdered that bastard myself!”
Xavier holds his mate steady by hugging her to him. “Schh, my love, he is gone. There’s no need to get
so upset.”
“HE TOUCHED MY FUTURE DAUGHTER–IN-LAW!”
“I know, I know,” Xavier says, trying to calm Daisy down by stroking his demon tail over her leg in
soothing patterns. It seems to work as she slumps against his chest.
“Why are there so many creeps, Xavier?” Daisy asks her husband while rubbing her c*eek against his
broad chest.
He chuckles. “I don’t know, but our son did a great job avenging his mate,” his odd–colored eyes meet
mine. “Are you ready to be Luna yet? I know we are in the middle of a war, but I feel like the pack
could use some good news, and a spontaneous Luna ceremony and some good food might raise
people’s fighting spirit.”
Lucasughs. “You want us to party in the eternal darkness?”
Xavier shrugs. “I don’t see why that’s a problem. We could have a fire show or something. Maybe even
have some fireworks. I can assure you that your pack would appreciate it. They have been fighting
demons and all kinds of monsters for hours without proper training. Your pack is loyal, my son.
Showing some appreciation would be wise.”
Lucas considers the old Alpha’s words. I can hear the cogwheels turning, and then he looks at me with
those vulnerable and soft eyes that make me feel like a living, breathing marshmallow.
“Would you…would you even want to be my Luna?” he asks in a low tone. “We just marked each
other, and yes, I know it’s early, but-”
“I’m ready,” I interrupt him and ce my hand on his chest, rubbing it with a smile. “I want to be with
you, and I know you need a _una.”
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“Or you could be a second Alpha,” Xavier suggests.
“No,” I respond before Lucas can. “I don’t want to be another Alpha. I’m happy being second in
command,” a grimace works over my face. “That way, my future husband can handle all the annoying
paperwork andints.
Lucas narrows his eyes at me. “Oh, so that’s how it is? You just want to sit back and enjoy the
privileges of being Luna, but let me handle all the dirty work.”
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I shrug. “Is that a problem with you, Alpha?”
Lucas chuckles. “No. Not really.”
“In that case, yes. I n on being azy Luna. Maybe I’ll asionally help with decision–making,
though. Only when I feel like it, of
course.” I tease.
All three members of the Reeves family chuckle. I nervously scratch my head while they do, wondering
if I went too far with my joke. They seem to be taking it well, though. There’s no judgment here.
“Look at her,” Xavier beams at Daisy, who still has an angry expression on her face from the earlier
conversation. “She’s already ying her role perfectly. Skr will be a great Luna.”
Daisy finally cracks a smile, a genuine one that crinkles the corners of her eyes. “Indeed, Xavier. It
looks like our son has chosen
well.”
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Lucas chuckles. “I think it was Skr who chose me…”
“We know, son,” Xavier deadpans. “But we are trying to give you some credit here.”
“Well, in that case,” Lucas grins, brushing my red hair back from my face. “Then I definitely have
chosen well.” His gaze is tender as if he can’t help but get lost in my eyes. The sincerity of the moment
swells within the room, momentarily pushing away the harsh realities of war that linger just outside the
mansion walls.
“Very well,” Xavier clears his throat. “If Skr is ready to be Luna, then I suppose your mother
and I have a Luna ceremony to n for tomorrow morning. You two just enjoy the evening. We will
prepare everything you need.”
With that, the old Alpha gets up from the chair with Daisy still in his arms. She looks tired, and I don’t
me her. Fighting demons all day and all night is taking its toll on all of us.
Xavier leaves the room after giving us a final nod, his tail flicking in an almost casual manner. Daisy
rests her head against his shoulder, her eyes fluttering closed as she lets out a sigh. The door closes
behind them with a soft click, leaving Lucas and me alone
in therge, ornately decorated room.
Lucas turns towards me, his hand sliding up to cup my ch*ek. I close my eyes, melting into him as I
take in the feeling of his rough palm against my skin. “You’re sure about this?” His voice is quiet, filled
with concern and an undercurrent of persistent worry.
I open my eyes, meeting his steady, piercing gaze. “More than anything,” I reply, my voice steady.
He searches my eyes, looking for any sign of hesitation but finding none.
is shoulders slump in relief. “I couldn’t have asked for a better mate. You’re perfect, and you’re going to
make one hell of a Luna.”
I grin. “I know I am.”
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My confidence makes him growl in need, and then he pulls me closer, wrapping his arms around me in
a tight embrace. “Stop being so damn f*cking cute,” he mutters.
“Never.” I nestle into his chest, content in the warmth he provides against the chill seeping from the
walls.
For a moment, we are lost in each other, our mutual fears and uncertainties fading into the background
as we savor this rare moment of peace.
Tomorrow, the ceremony will be held, and tomorrow, Alpha Max will probably avenge Aron. But for now,
I n on just hugging my mate and future husband.
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