His Reluctant Luna novel Chapter 72

Alice -

Our time ended much too quickly. I loved every minute of it. We hunted, explored, and fucked to our heart's content. I was sad when it was time to leave.

I realized that this was the most amount of time Lucian and I had ever spent together, alone. We blended so well it surprised me. We didn't have anything like a honeymoon or even much of a real date. Our relationship just materialized into existence out of thin air, but it did feel solid.

As we drove back towards home. I contemplated our relationship and life. Lucian seemed lost in his thoughts. It was a comfortable silence between us.

We reached the pack land in the late evening. I yawned and stretched my body, I badly needed some rest.

"Go in and get some rest? I have some work to catch up on." Lucian spoke while taking out our luggage.

"I am not tired. Let's meet the pack. Katherine and I need to talk." I pressed my lips in a grimace.

Lucian chuckled.

"Come on! I am sure she gave you that drug in a good faith. Don't be hard on her. She is more excited about our pups than us."

"I know, but I don't fancy conceiving babies in the middle of a highway in a broad daylight!" I retorted.

"It wasn't so bad," he laughed, pulling me towards him and grabbing my waist.

"No, it was...great, but I still want to have 'the talk' about personal boundaries," I replied.

We were walking happily towards the packhouse when suddenly Lucian came to a screeching halt. I followed suit and watched him. He was eyeing the surrounding ground suspiciously. His ears twitched in a warning. I tried to understand what was upsetting him. It was just us in the middle of an empty clearing.

"Something's wrong?" I asked.

"Yes, I am going to the infirmary. Damon just contacted me. You can proceed to the packhouse. I will join you once I am done." He walked off quickly without a backward glance, I stood there momentarily, contemplating if I should follow him. I decided to let him be. If he had not invited me, I better not intrude. We worked as a team, but we also respected each other's space and authority. Lucian never interfered in the issues regarding women, kids, or the daily running of the pack unless asked to intervene. That was under my domain.

I never interfered in the security, or other business-related decisions, that was mostly Lucian's concern. He was good at it.

"Madam Luna! It's so good to see you." Rain gushed, as I entered the dining hall.

I was soon surrounded by Katherine, Rain, and a bevvy of adoring youngsters.

"I had a good trip, thanks for taking care of the pack in my absence." I smiled, at Katherine and Rain.

"We love to serve you, Alice, I hope you had a good time and made strong pups," Rain grinned, making me snort.

"Thanks, Rain, we tried our best." I grinned back at her.

"Speaking of pups, what exactly did you give me, Katherine? It wasn't a calming tea." I raised my eyebrow, trying to look stern.

She fumbled a little.

"Sorry Alice, it's a popular fertility herb, many wolves take it during the heat to increase their chances of conception."

"That's fine, just that you should have told me. I nearly assaulted Lucian in the middle of a highway!" I mumbled, earning a giant round of giggles.

"Can we get the details?" Rain asked, grinning.

"NO!" I warned, leading to another round of giggles.

"Rain!" Katherine admonished her again, as usual.

"Anyway, I hope we get Alpha pups soon. " Rain said, sniffing me.

"I don't smell anything yet," she said, wrinkling her nose in concentration.

I had no idea how soon after conception my scent would change, but it could not be within a few hours of doing it.