No Longer Be your Luna (Jane and Xander) novel Chapter 5

Chapter 5: Surprise, Surprise.

*Jane*

I woke up with a splitting headache. “Ugh…” I grunted at the ray of sunlight spilling into the room. I forced my eyes open, I was in

my living room.

How did I even get home? The drive was a total blur. I

remembered nothing. I pushed myself up with a groan, steadying

myself against the headboard. I managed a glance out the

window where I spotted Xander’s Rolls Royce parked in the

driveway, without a scratch.

Thank the moon goddess. At least I hadn’t ruined his precious car.

I muttered as I tasted the bile rising up in my throat. My mouth.

tasted like something nasty had crawled up and died inside.

I staggered to my feet, pausing for a moment until the room stopped spinning. I desperately needed to shower. So I gripped the

banister and made my way to the master bedroom one step at a

time.

I froze when I opened the door. Xander’s head snapped up. Beside

him, Mia’s blonde hair spilled across my pillow (MY PILLOW) her

naked body tangled with his beneath sheets I’d picked out. I could

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feel my wolf erupt in anger, clawing at my insides.

I screamed.

Mia let out a scream and fell off him, struggling to cover herself.

But even as she did so, I could see the triumph in her eyes.

“What the fuck Jane!” Xander barked in annoyance. “Haven’t

you heard of knocking?”

I wanted to tell him this was my bed, my bedroom. I’d never

knocked on any door in this house before, but what was the

point? So, instead, I said, “I just needed to get something.”

“Oh, honey. “I looked up to see Mia looking at me with false.

sympathy, her head tilted as if she was speaking to a child. “All

your things were moved to the guest room.” She emphasized

‘guest‘ like I was some unwelcome visitor. “I took care of it

yesterday.”

“How thoughtful,” I hissed.

Xander didn’t even look at me. “Close the door on your way out.”

Inodded stiffly. My wolf paced, teeth bared. If I stay in this

hallway one more second, my wolf would take over me and riped that bitch apart. I turned to leave, struggling to keep my anger in check. Good job, Jane.

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When I finally opened the guest room door, I froze. My clothes.

Ters left open and

were scattered across the floor, dresser

emptied. My books had been dumped in a careless pile, family

photos tossed aside like trash. Mia hadn’t ‘moved‘ my things. She‘

d ransacked them.

I ignored everything and dragged myself to the bathroom. I was

too exhausted to deal with that situation. It would have to wait.

But the moment I was safe in the shower and the hot water

touched my skin, I let go.

The sound of the water was like white noise, drowning out my

unwanted sobs. I won’t cry for Xander. I won’t cry for Mia.

After the therapeutic shower, I wandered into the kitchen.

“Melina?”

“Morning Luna, hope you sleep well?” Melina glaced at me.

“Like a baby” I lied, “I’m starving”

“Food will be ready soon, please take a seat.”

My stomach growled in anticipation of what was to come. But when I sat at the counter, Melina placed a plate in front of me with nothing but a few lettuce leaves.

I stared at the sad arrangement, wondering if it was some kind of

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joke. “What is this?”

Melina’s eyes darted nervously toward the doorway before she

leaned closer. “I’m sorry, Luna Jane. Beta Mia instructed that we‘

re only to have low–have calorie options from now on.”

So that was what we were doing now? Resorting to intimidation

Designed is a pretty strong word for whatever Melina had served me. Melina’s eyes flickered to mine as she silently placed identical plates of lettuce in front of the happy couple.

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that tick in his jaw was disgust. He stabbed at a ;eaf and chewed with visible effort. “Mmm.” The word was strained. “Delicious.” But his eyes swept through the kitchen, as if he was looking for

“I’ve been thinking,” I began. All three faces turned toward me.

“About last night and everything. I know you’ve made me feel…

uncomfortable.” I looked directly at Xander. “But you know

what? You’re not worth it.”

Xander galced at me warily, sensing something’s off.

“You’re my alpha, my husband. Everyone has the right to fulfill

their own wishes. Even if those wishes seem… meaningless to

others.” I took a deep breath. “So, I’ve decided to fully embrace

our new arrangement. This house is certainly big enough for all

of us.”

Xander shifted uncomfortably. He studied me quietly. I wasn’t

surprised. After all these years, he could tell when I was talking

nonsense,

Mia clapped her hands in excitement, practically bouncing in her seat. “Oh, Jane! I’m so glad you’re being reasonable about this.” She reached across the table to squeeze my hand, which I subtly moved away to adjust my napkin.

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“Absolutely,” she continued. “It’s the twenty–first century after all. The era of being bound to just one mate is so outdated.” She turned to Xander for confirmation. “Werewolves could have

more than one mate. It’s our nature.”

I smiled. They had no idea what was coming for them. “You’re

right, Mia.” I widened my smile. “Which is why I’ve also gotten

myself a boyfriend.”

The kitchen fell silent. Xander froze, his fork suspended halfway

to his mouth, a piece of lettuce dangling in the air. “Boyfriend?”

Mia’s eyes widened.

I leaned back in my chair, savoring the moment like it was the

hearty breakfast I’d desperately needed. “That’s right dear.” I

picked up a lettuce leaf with my fingers and bit into it. “I think

that’s fair, don’t you? If you want to explore…” I fixed my gaze on

Xander. “Then so do I.”