The Sickened Luna's Last Chance novel Chapter 45

Chapter 45

+25 BONUS

Chapter 45

“Well.” Alpha John slapped his knees and stood. Now that that’s settled, I suppose we should go_”

“Actually,” Alexander said, “we’re not finished.

John and Helen exchanged glances. Alexander took a deep breath. “As you know, there was a leak regarding a contract between myself and Ella.”

“Yes, we saw,” Helen said with a shake of her head. “How awful. A breach of privacy!”

“Indeed,” Alexander agreed, eyes darkening. “And according to a witness, an older couple came to the news agency to leak the information. Oddly enough, the couple allegedly sounded just like you two.”

The temperature in the room seemed to drop ten degrees. Alpha John’s face hardened, while Luna Helen’s hand flew to the pearl necklace at her throat.

“Are you accusing us of something, Alpha Alexander?” Alpha John asked softly. There was something dangerous in that low, gravelly voice.

“I’m simply stating what was reported to me.

“Well, the report is wrong,” Luna Helen snapped her high voice rising another octave. “We would never betray you like that. Moonshine has been allied with Ashclaw for generations. Our families have been friends since before you were born. Why would we jeopardize that relationship over gossip?”

“And let us not forget,” John added, “that you and our daughter have been friends since childhood. We’ve always supported you.”

Alexander’s jaw feathered. “I had to ask. Surely you understand the position I’m currently in.”

John huffed. “Well, we can’t blame you, but you know us, Alex. We would never do anything to hurt you, Ashclaw, or your reputation.”

“And for goodness’ sake, I changed your diapers when you were young!” Helen clicked her tongue. “Alex, dear, you mustn’t blame us for this. We’ll gladly help you find out who leaked that information, but we can assure you, it wasn’ us.”

Alexander dropped his gaze to his hands, which were clasped in his lap. I had to admit, it was hard even for me to picture the proper Alpha and Luna of Moonshine sneaking into a tabloid office to spread gossip. They’d always been stickers for rules and protocol, and their pack was closely allied with Ashclaw.

I couldn’t imagine them being the ones to leak the contract. They never liked me very much, but had never done anything outwardly cruel, and would definitely never try to hurt Alexander. He was basically like the son they never had.

4/3

Finally, Alexander nodded. “Very well. Thank you for your honesty.”

“Was there anything else you wanted to discuss? John asked.

Alexander hesitated, then shook his head. “No. You may go.”

We all stood as they prepared to leave. None of them looked at me as they passed, although I could feel their hatred radiating off of them.

“Well,” I said once the door closed behind them, ‘that went about as well as I expected.”

Alexander shot me a look. “What’s that supposed to mean?”

“Just that Sophia gets away with attempted murder with nothing but a slap on the wrist. Again.”

“She apologized, Ella. And her parents will punish her.”

“Oh, well, in that case, all is forgiven,” I said sarcastically. “I’m sure she’s very sorry she failed to kill me. And I’m sure her doting parents will actually punish her and not take her out for ice cream after.”

Alexander sighed and pinched the bridge of his nose. “Look, she said it was just supposed to be a prank-”

“Alexander, you can’t possibly believe it was just a ‘prank’. She deliberately lured a rogue to a public event because she was jealous. The very same day she pushed me out of a hayloft. What will it take for you to realize-”

“Enough,” he cut me off. “It’s been dealt with.”

I bit my tongue, knowing there was no point in arguing. Clearly, the one time he had taken my side was just a fluke. Alexander would always defend Sophia, no matter what she did. All I could do was hope she didn’t try to hurt me again for the rest of my time here.

And then, once I was free…

I inhaled deeply, imagining the scent of the salty ocean and fresh pastries and good wine. Yes, the first place I would travel to would be the southern coast. I held onto that dream for a moment, letting it calm me.

Opening my eyes again, I asked, “And are we sure her parents weren’t involved in the contract

leak?”

“They have no reason to do that,” Alexander said firmly. “Our packs are allies. They’ve always supported me. And I’ve looked into it thoroughly. I found no evidence pointing to them; I suspect it was someone unrelated. You know how gossip spreads; perhaps one of the staff saw the contract and told someone else.”

I nodded, knowing he was right about that one thing, at least. Sophia may have been the devil

2/3

Chapter 45

+25 BCNUS

incarnate, but her parents weren’t bad people. They were just wrapped around their spoiled daughter’s little finger. “Well. If that’s all,” I said, turning to leave, “I have things to do.”

“Actually,” Alexander called after me, “put on something more practical.”

I stopped, looking back at him with a frown. “What? Why?”

“We have to go out today as a ‘loving couple’,” he said. “So you’ll be accompanying me as I perform my duties.”

Today’s Bonus Offer

GET IT NOW