His Plump Mate (by Buchanan) novel Chapter 179

Chapter 179

Rebel POV

We are heading to the thicker, wooded area of the Eastern border. Our trackers are telling me that ever since they took the blood pact, their tracking abilities have been enhanced. Not only for locating people but scenting the ones who did the taking and for poisons or explosives. I was fascinated by the way they said it started happening gradually. At first, everything was enhanced and they couldn’t separate all the scents they were smelling. Like everything was hitting them all at once. Then as it settled, they were able to pick up on it quicker and more easily. A special ability developed that they didn’t have before was having the knowledge of exactly what poisons or herbs or potions were being used. Even if they don’t know how to treat it, they certainly know what it is and can tell someone.

It made me realize that Austin and I have been wrapped up in the threats, then pregnancy, then labor of our pups, and we haven’t put special notice on what our warriors have discovered about their abilities. When I find Austin, and 1 will find him, we are going to need to pay some special attention to the warriors and find out exactly what the Moon Goddess has blessed each one with. I don’t know if it will be useful in the future, but it will be good to know that we have that kind of advantage.

“Luna, I smell wood burning, mix with Alpha’s scent. I’m picking up another scent, but we are still too far away. We should head down the narrow path this way.” One of the trackers says, pointing to the right pathway.

“Excellent work.” I look at Renz and Jessup, “Let’s break into four groups. My guess is the wood burning is a house or cottage. I want one group on each side of the place. I need five warriors with me. We can attack from all sides, but Morgana is mine.” I finish, determined to kill that bitch with my own hands.

Renz and Jessup smile at me. “Austin was right when he would say you are smart and strategic. It’s a great plan. Renz and I will organize the warriors.”

I look to both of them, “Thank you for standing up with me and for finding your Alpha. I know this is an opportunity to appoint another Alpha and overthrow him. Your loyalty means everything to me, and I know it will to him too.”

Both Renz and Jessup look at each other and then tell me, “Luna, I don’t think you realize this, but neither of us want to be Alpha. Austin was born for it; we like our positions. Much simpler and not as much to do.” They finish with a smile.

I laugh, “Regardless, I appreciate both of you. No matter what, you are family to me.”

I’m not sure what they would have said, but at that moment, it didn’t matter. I start feeling a terrible pain ripping through my chest. “ARGH!” I scream out, clutching myself.

“LUNA!” Both Renz and Jessup called out and rushed to my side.

“What’s wrong?” Renz asks frantic.

“Are you hit?” Jessup asks nervously while trying to scan my body for injury.

“No. My chest felt like it exploded inside of me.” I said, my hands still shaky.

Another wave hits me, and I fall to my knees. “ARGGHH!” This pain feels worse than contractions. I didn’t even think that was possible. “What am I feeling? Where is this coming from?!”

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I’m angry. I can’t get sick right now. I am so close to finding Austin. This can’t be happening right now.

Renz and Jessup have a pained look on their faces as they look at each other. “You know what this is, don’t you? Tell me.”

Renz kneels down, “Austin loves you. You know that, right? He only has eyes for you, and he would never intentionally hurt you. Tell me you understand that, Luna.”

I’m getting a sickening feeling in my soul. I know Austin loves me. He would never leave me; he would never hurt our family. So, why do I feel like Renz is bracing me for heartache? “Yes, I know he loves me. He loves me and our pups. What does that have to do with anything? Don’t tell me he’s dead; he isn’t. I still feel our bond, Renz.” I say with tears in my eyes. Is that what he is bracing me for? That my mate, my love, my everything is dead? No! I refuse to accept that; I feel the mate bond. He’s alive.

“No, Luna. He’s not dead. What you are feeling is betrayal pains.” He says quietly.

Betrayal pains? This is what that feels like? This is what Cullen did to my mate?! Fury is starting to unlock inside of me. Austin wouldn’t betray me. I know he wouldn’t. Whatever is happening, I know he has no choice. He wouldn’t, right?

Another pain slices through me and now the fury is surfacing. “They are abusing my mate. Austin would never hurt me this way. He loves me too much. I want him found now!” I say snarling.

I get up. I have been through worse pain than this, and I am not letting anything get in the way of getting my mate back. That bitch Morgana is so going to die. I’ll rip her heart out myself.

We travel down the path and the trackers and everyone around me have backed away from me as I feel my aura come out in full force with fury. The tracker finally calls out, “Luna; the house is up ahead. But Luna…um…I smell an aphrodisiac.”

I look at Renz and Jessup. Clearly, they know I don’t understand. Renz finally broke the silence, “That’s a potion made to make a person want to have sex with a person. Usually, the first person that walks into the room.”

“No… no. Austin is too strong.” I say, but even I hear the weakness in my voice.

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