The Perfect Luna novel Chapter 26

“What is wrong?” Gideon could feel that something happened to her, “Riannon?”

“My wolf!” She practically gasped for air, “It just spoke to me! Just for a second… but she was there!”

“What?” He was kneeling before her in seconds, trying to contain his own excitement,“Are you sure?”

This was all he wanted. This was all he needed. If Onyx was back, she would recognise him and it would solve all problems. They would be able to just be together!

“Yes,” she mumbled, “It is just a faint whisper, but it was her. Plus, it wasn’t the first time. She did the same the other day.”

“What did she say?” He took her hands in his and for the first time, the driver had to make a sharp turn for real, almost making him fall to her feet. Not that he minded that.

Riannon stumbled. Wouldn’t it be too much sharing? Especially considering everything that he had just told her? She didn’t want to give him false hope or…

“It’s fine,” it was as if he read her mind again, “I am sorry I asked. It’s none of my business.”

It was his business, of course, but he did not want to push her.

He let go of her hands and returned to his seat. Yet a happy grin was plastered all over his face. It was impossible to contain it this time.

They arrived at their destination quite soon and just by looking out of the window Ria

knew that she was in a whole new world.

Their pack, The Silver River, was considered one of the richest. But what she saw at the Lycan’s realm was far beyond her even most bold expectations. The houses were way bigger and more luxurious. There were fountains and elaborate sculptures everywhere and beautifully trimmed gardens seemed never-ending. What surrounded her now seemed affluent and screamed that lycans were the elite of shifter’s world.

She saw warriors training; she saw children playing, couples strolling around and holding hands. It was a happy place. Not at all how she imagined it. Before she met Gideon, he thought of Lycans as super-strong and majestic creatures… But cold and arrogant. It was strange to see them do all the things that people in her pack were doing.

“Ready?” He asked her as he opened the door and for a second there, she thought that he was afraid to see her reaction.

He got out first and offered her his hand which she accepted. As soon as she was out, around them seemed to stop what they were doing to look at her. This was way more attention than she anticipated but she knew how to handle it well.

“Your pack is beautiful,” she praised the place and Gideon’s smile grew even wider.

“I am happy that you like it,” he said, wishing to add that this was going to be her home soon. But yet again, he had to suppress the urge not to overwhelm her. He noticed people watching them too and let out a growl to let them know that they were better to mind their own business. And they all snapped out of it, getting back to what they were doing.

“You are finally here!” Reid walked out and stretched his arms as if to give Riannon a hug, but yet another growl from his king made him put those hands back.

“Beta Reid,” Ria greeted him, “Nice to see you again.”

“Likewise, Luna,” he said, winking at his friend. He was supposed to say Luna Thorn. Because she wasn’t actually his Luna. But even though Ria gave him a questioning glance, he did not add his last name. “I’ll take your luggage, Luna,” the Beta took her bag from the driver’s hands.

“Thank you,” she gave him a soft smile.

“No problem,” he chuckled, “Hmm. And it smells nice too.”

Gideon couldn’t control Mars anymore and another growl left his chest. It was probably another joke of Reid’s but even the thought of him looking at Ria that way made his blood boil.

“Easy there, my king,” his Beta winked at him, “I am just being polite.”

They walked just a few feet towards a mansion… No, a mansion wasn’t the correct word here. It was a palace. A modern and extremely beautiful palace.

As always, Gideon opened the door for her and give her way. And she tried her best not to gasp as the white marble of the interior almost blinded her. The design was minimalistic, but you could feel class in it and Riannon loved it instantly.

“Is that her?” She heard a cheerful voice and saw a young girl running down the stairs, followed by a guy who seemed just a few years older than her. The girl was a very cute brunette with wavy hair reaching her shoulders and resembled Gideon a lot.