The Heartless Alpha’s Beloved Luna (Avery and Gideon) novel Chapter 48

Chapter 48

When my wolf hadn’t manifested when I became an adult, it had been recommended that I drink peppermint tea in copious amounts, to try and clear any toxins that might be effecting our bond.

It hadn’t worked for me, but maybe it could work for Gideon.

I had just planted some plants in my garden. If the wolf ate them, maybe it could help?

“To the garden!” I snapped my fingers at the idea and turned and took off running. To my relief, Gideon’s wolf followed me, loping alongside easily.

We skidded down the garden path and through the gate. I led Gideon’s wolf over to the patch of dark green leaves.

“Eat this.” I said, pointing. The wolf looked at me and whined.

“I think it can help, if Gideon ate something bad. You might throw up, but it should be ok.”

The wolf lowered its head towards the plant. Instead of eating it, it buried its muzzle in the leaves and inhaled deeply. The scent of peppermint filled the air.

Breath after breath, the wolf took. Then he turned towards me.

I flinched and covered my face as he sneezed mightily right in my face.

“Gross!”

When I opened my eyes, Gideon was standing where the wolf had been.

“Gideon!” I exclaimed, “Oh thank goodness you’re back. I was so worried!”

He looked pale, but otherwise himself.

“Avery.” His voice was stern and commanding. “Get the doctor.”

I swallowed and nodded but didn’t leave.

“Are you… are you okay?” I asked.

“Go!” Gideon snapped.

I turned and ran.

Thankfully, Hudson, Gideon’s brother and the pack doctor was not hard to find in the Gala. He was surrounded by ladies at the bar, who were all laughing at some story he was telling. I only heard the end of it as I dashed up.

“…so then he said, ‘If you didn’t want me to drink it, don’t put in it a glass!””

I interrupted the peals of laughter and grabbed Hudson’s arm.

“Gideon needs you.” I whispered in his ear. Concern crossed his face and he quickly excused himself to follow me.

“Do I need my kit?”

“I don’t know yet.” I said, honestly. “He’s in the garden.”

Gideon was pacing along the fence when we arrived.

“Stay there, Avery.” He warned me back as I approached, so I stood at the gate while Hudson rushed to his brother’s side. They talked in low voices, then Hudson left. As he passed by me, his face was grim.

“What’s going on?” I asked, but he just pushed past.

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I turned to look at Gideon, but he had his arms crossed and was staring at me.

“Gideon, you’re scaring me.” I said, softly.

Still, he didn’t respond. He just paced.

A few minutes later, Hudson returned. He nodded to his brother.

“They were in floral arrangements on six of the tables. The ones nearest the dance floor.” He reported, “I’m having them removed now.”

I looked between the two brothers with confusion.

“Can someone please explain what’s going on?” I said finally, feeling the panic rising in my voice, “Please.”

Gideon walked up the path towards me and grabbed my arm, pulling me along behind him as we headed back towards the Gala. Still, he said nothing to me.

His face from where I marched at his side was set in stern lines. He seemed angry.

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