From Rejected Mate to Luna (Julia White) novel Chapter 89

Chapter 89

“Dex,” I whispered, “take Marco and Lena. Create a distraction at the

point we discussed. The rest will follow my signal.”

The three rogues disappeared into the underbrush. Minutes later,

howls and snarls erupted from the perimeter. I watched with cold

calculation as two Spring Valley warriors responded, only to be

ambushed by Dex’s group.

Alarms echoed through the trees, followed by shouts and running

feet. I nodded to the remaining rogues. “Now. Remember–maximum

chaos.”

As they charged forward, I slipped away, using the distraction to

penetrate deeper into Spring Valley territory. My heart raced with

anticipation as I moved silently toward where I believed the

community center would be.

It’s working, Shadow exulted. We’re inside.

I froze suddenly, catching a new scent. Alpha and Beta–Matthew and

James–approaching rapidly. I pressed myself against a large pine,

controlling my breathing as they passed less than thirty yards away.

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Through the trees, I watched Matthew barking orders, directing his warriors toward the breach. James followed a step behind, his

expression grim but determined.

Too strong together, Shadow warned. We can’t face both.

I agreed. Even with my growing power, challenging an established

Alpha and his Beta simultaneously would be suicide. I needed to wait,

to find Julia and escape before-

James stopped suddenly, his head tilting as if listening. I observed

with predatory focus as the Beta’s expression shifted from

determination to distraction.

A mindlink, I realized. He received a message.

I watched James turn to Matthew, saying something I couldn’t hear,

but his body language told everything–tension, concern, divided

attention. His hand unconsciously moved to touch his mate mark.

His pregnant mate, Shadow growled. She needs him.

This was the opportunity I needed. I gestured to two of the rogues

who had followed me.

“The Alpha,” I whispered. “Draw him away.”

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The rogues nodded eagerly, too stupid to realize they were being

sacrificed. They moved away, deliberately making enough noise to

attract Matthew’s attention.

As Matthew turned toward the new threat, I shifted fluidly into my

wolf form. With frightening speed, I launched myself toward the

distracted Beta.

James sensed the attack a second too late. My powerful jaws clamped

around his shoulder, driving him to the ground. Blood filled my

mouth as my teeth tore through muscle and sinew, the hot metallic

taste fueling my rage.

James fought back ferociously, managing to slam an elbow into my ribs, but I twisted and struck again, this time tearing at his throat.

A furious roar erupted from behind me. I released my victim and spun to see Matthew charging toward me, his human form abandoned for a

massive silver–gray wolf twice my size.

RUN! Shadow screamed in my mind.

I didn’t hesitate. I’d seen enough to know that Matthew’s Alpha power

far exceeded my own growing strength. I bolted into the forest,

abandoning my rogue allies without a second thought.

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Behind me, Matthew’s anguished howl pierced the night. I pushed

myself harder, ignoring the cuts from branches and thorns as I fled

through the dense underbrush.

Failure, I seethed internally. But not complete failure.

I’d confirmed Julia was here–I could sense her presence in the

territory. And I’d struck a devastating blow against the Spring Valley

leadership.

I finally stopped when I reached a rocky outcropping several miles away, my sides heaving from exertion. From this vantage point, I could see the lights of Spring Valley in the distance, emergency

vehicles moving along the roads.

As I licked my wounds, what struck me most powerfully was the memory of Matthew’s face when he saw James injured–the raw fear and desperate rage in the Alpha’s eyes.

There, Shadow whispered, a new strategy forming in our shared consciousness. That’s the weakness.

I nodded slowly, understanding blossoming like a poisonous flower. Attacking an Alpha directly was nearly impossible, but hurting those an Alpha cared about? That was a much more effective path.

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Next time, I thought, my mind already formulating a new plan, I’ll

choose a more vulnerable target.

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