A Luna for the Lycan King novel Chapter 46

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Chapter 46

“I knew it!” Lyle snorted, wagging his finger at me. “I knew you were hiding something!”

“How did you know? I don’t think even Darren knew.” Lyle and I were sitting out on the balcony drinking our coffee. Darren had to take care of official business early this morning and had been busy the last few hours. When I came out of my room, Lyle was there, waiting for me. I guess he had become my default babysitter.

“Darren is the one intimate with you, but you and I have been spending a lot of time together. I’m picking up on those subtle changes of yours. I know what’s normal and what isn’t.”

“Are you saying you know me better than Ren?” I listened as he chuckled.

“Not at all. But I’m not head–over–heels swoony in love with you to believe every honeyed word from your lips. In other words, I’m not drinking what you’re serving.” He winked at me as he sipped on his coffee. “Dare must be so excited. Honestly, I’m surprised he’s okay with you still joining in the fight. I mean … you remember the conversation when we first met you. He has changed so much… and for the good.”

“I don’t think he is necessarily happy with me still fighting, but he understands. We both feel the same way. An all–consuming obsession that leaves little room for anything else. We have a

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fierce possessiveness that no one can penetrate. Our world revolves around the other, and nothing else seems to matter in the grand scheme of things. I might be completely infatuated with him.”

“Might be?” Lyle laughed and I couldn’t help but laugh with him. Yeah, there was no might about it. “So how are you feeling? I mean… about being pregnant right now. Are you anxious?”

My eyes flashed to his. “At first I was, but I think it was about not telling Darren and fighting anyway. After I told him, I felt better. I’m strong, and Darren is strong … I have to think that our child also has that strength. And that we will all make it through this war just fine. There is something bothering me, though… something else.” I sighed, seeing that I had piqued his interest. I couldn’t go back now, but it was something I didn’t want to discuss with Darren. I didn’t want him getting the wrong idea. “Well … it’s about Alfred.”

“The shit stain? What about him?” He was studying me now. He leaned forward, resting his hands on his knees.

“Something about all of this just doesn’t make any sense. The more time that has passed, the more logical I can think about it. Before Ivy showed up, there was no way he had any involvement with the vampires. I’m certain of it. I handled the finances. How did Ivy suck him in so fast? Did he know what she was doing? Or was he a pawn to get money from? Ivy has been seen, but Alfred hasn’t. It makes me wonder about that whole relationsh.,.”

“I see.” I could see his eyes analyzing mine. His brows were knitted in deep thought.

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“No matter what… it’s only Darren for me, even if Ivy did something to him to control his mind, I have fallen way too deep for your brother. 1-1 can’t live without him. Ren is my entire heart, and without him, I wouldn’t want to go on. I can live and thrive without Alfred, though.” I giggled.

“Well, I’m glad to hear that.”

I glanced up to see Darren standing there. “Did you know he was there?” I looked at Lyle, who smirked with a shrug.

“You think Alfred may be controlled?” Darren walked up to me.

“I don’t know. But I think the situation is weird. If they were in this together, then why are they not seen together? Why hasn’t Alfred been seen since? And I know Alfred wasn’t supporting the vampires before, so what changed? And there was another thing… back when Ivy stabbed me-” I listened as Darren growled. “He didn’t look like he wanted to leave, but it was like he didn’t have a choice. Almost like something took over. I’m reflecting back on it now, and maybe I’m just reaching. Hoping that I wasn’t with a complete monster and was blind to it.”

“If we find out he was being controlled, are you sure that doesn’t change anything?” Darren asked, and I began to giggle.

“Sorry, I don’t mean to laugh at your genuine concern, but not a chance. I never loved Alfred … it was a business re‘ ionship. He wanted my face and heritage and I needed help. I don’t miss him

not after at all. Not to mention I could never go back to that knowing what sex is like with you.”

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“La la la la. Virgin cars here.” Lyle lifted his fingers to cover his head.

Darren placed his arms on my waist, lifting me to my feet. “My beautiful mate, I want you to understand that the mere thought of you returning to him fills me with a white–hot rage. If you even entertained the thought of returning to him, I would not hesitate to end his life. I would ruthlessly end his life, disguising his death as a casualty of war, and feel no flicker of guilt or regret. My obsession for you runs deep and dangerous, a flame that cannot be extinguished. You are mine.” He tilted my chin up, claiming my lips, igniting pleasure through my body. His possessive words turned me on. I’m sick, right? It makes me so hot. If it is wrong, then I’m down for a twisted love.

“My grand baby!” I jolted at the voice, turning away from Darren in shock as Winifred and Milo came running toward us.

“You told mom?” Lyle leaned back in his chair, shaking his head. “Good luck, Issy.”

Winifred grabbed my hands with a big smile and happy eyes. “I’m so excited. I’ve always wanted to be a grandmother. My sons have made me wait so long.”

“Darren told us all about everything. There is no record of what happened that we can find. It must be erased or h ́ ́ ́en, but guess it’s all going to work out. And now the lycan queen will be blessed. You know what this means?! You will have a blessed child. This means your child has an amazing destiny already waiting for them.”

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“I don’t really care about any of that. The whole Wasing don’t even know what it means. All I want is to be due to live my life with Ren and in peace. Already the peace part to geting wrecked, so I fail to see the blessing,” I morted. Make ten time they can ask me how I’d like to be blessed intelead of giving me mystery meat and telling me I like it. “Maybe after this war, things will be quieter for us.

“Well, while the men are off fighting, we will prepare for the little one. We can have fun decorating the nursery and planning the shower and

“I mean we would have to do that later on, not right away.” I smiled as Winifred’s confused eyes looked at me. “The going to Lyionette to fight alongside Ren.”

Her mouth parted and she let go of my hands. I felt Darren’s chest against my back as Winifred glanced from Milo to Darren “You aren’t seriously allowing this… right?

“I’m not happy, but she has the right to fight by my side. She wants to protect me just like I want to protect her.”

“And what battle experience does she have? You have been trained to fight in battle your entire life. What training does she have besides tiffs with rogues?”

“She will be perfectly safe because I won’t be leaving her side.” Darren’s arm slid around my waist. “And like you said, she is a blessed lycan. Maybe we won’t see this blessing unless she’s in battle.”

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“Your mate and heir… you are risking the entire family line!” Winifred’s voice quivered with quiet anger.

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“Careful.” Darren let out an icy growl as his familiar dark aura began to creep out of him. “I won’t tolerate ANYONE having that type of tone with my mate. This is our decision, not yours.”

“But queens don’t fight in the wars. It has never happened, and.

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“And things are changing. Ally and I are changing things. Including getting rid of the Waiting Ladies. There will no longer be Waiting Ladies or Gentlemen. Instead, we will be encouraging finding your fated mate no matter how long it takes.”

Winifred’s eyes widened as she gasped. She reached out her hand to grasp at Milo.