Rise Of A Shattered Luna (Natalie) by Kave Derry novel Chapter 218

Chapter 218 The Summons

Natalie’s POV

The sun was beginning to dip below the horizon, casting honey–colored streaks across the manicured lawn of the villa

I sat on the plush outdoor sofa, watching Susie and Sean.

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They were finally laughing again, their small paws scrambling over the grass as they chased a mechanical toy Baron had produced from somewhere.

The sight of them made the hollow ache in my chest settle into a dull throb.

Baron was sitting beside me, his long legs stretched out.

Every time Susie tumbled, he was there with reassurance.

Chris was standing near the patio doors, a rare smile tugging at his lips.

saw him holding up his phone, filming the scene to send to my father, Waylon.

knew that back in the North, my parents were likely vibrating with a mixture of fury and relief.

Ruby had already called three times, her voice thick with unshed tears, her wolf howling in the background at the thought of her laughter being targeted.

When the video call from Ruby finally came through, I kept my tone cool.

wasn’t ready to let the Stone family fully into my heart, not yet.

But as I watched the kids press their faces against the screen, chirping to their grandmother about the big bad cars and how Daday Baron saved them.

could feel my wolf howl in pain, feeling like a terrible mother.

Tell Baron about me… I want to meet him.‘ she rambled.

Baron noticed the change in my mood.

He simply watched with those predatory golden eyes.

The family was in the middle of this lively, heartwarming moment when my phone suddenly rang

glanced down at the screen, expecting another check in from the North or perhaps a business inquiry regarding my latest transcription.

I froze.

My breath caught in my throat.

“What is it?” Baron asked.

He was by my side in an instant.

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Chapter 218 The Summons

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It’s Loretta calling,” I whispered.

The number was etched into my brain, a relic of a five–year life I had tried to bury.

During my time with Jensen, Loretta had only come a few times.

She was the former Luna, a woman of immense power and terrifying reputation, yet she had rarely interfered in our relationship.

She hadn’t lived with us, hadn’t dictated my movements, and hadn’t demanded the subservience most Alphas‘ mothers expected.

In my memory, Loretta had been a decent elder.

She was the only one in the family who hadn’t treated me like a stray.

On holidays, she would send elegant, thoughtful gifts that had belonged to her own mother.

nother.

After the Summers family had cast me out like trash, Loretta had been the only elder who showed me consistent, quiet kindness.

For a moment, I didn’t know whether to answer.

My wolf was pacing, conflicted.

ensen had broken my soul, but Loretta… she hadn’t been the one to hold the knife.

Jaron’s eyes narrowed, “what? Has this person treated you well?”

Yes,” I said, looking at the vibrating phone. “Over the past five years, she’s shown me a lot of care. She was the only one who saw ne as more than just a scribe.”

was someone who remembered kindness.

t was my greatest strength and my most dangerous weakness.

didn’t want it to poison my view of the woman who had once called me daughter over tea.

Jaron saw the conflict in my eyes.

de let out a low sigh.

Then answer it. Might as well see what the Matriarch wants. Ignoring a summons from a former Luna only invites more trouble

let out a small, breathless laugh at his tone.

He looked so grumpy, his brows furrowed in a way that made him look like a sulking beast “Don’t look like some abandoned attic wife, Baron; it’s just a call from an elder.”

‘Oh,” he replied, his voice flat, but he moved back just enough to give me space

I shook my head, took a deep breath, and swiped to answer. I put the phone to my ear, my voice steadying “Laima”

The moment Loretta heard my voice, she didn’t waste time with pleasantries

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