Luna On The Run!

Alpha Gorgio’s POINT OF VIEWBelonging © NôvelDram/a.Org.

With Ariel in my arms, I stand at Eclipse Howl’s airstrip to receive the Council’s investigators.

Much to my regret, my father-in-law has withdrawn, feeling that his involvement would be a conflict of interest. Although he has pledged to remain neutral in Alpha Zane’s complaint, he fears that some will point the finger at him if the outcome is to the detriment of the plaintiff.

Three Alphas and an emissary from King Jasper have just landed in the kingdom’s private jet.

“Alphas, welcome to Eclipse Howl. We have been expecting you. I am Alpha Gorgio and this is my mate Ariel,” I say, greeting the group. We mostly know each other from the corridors but have never spoken face to face. They are not my friends and have no other relationship with me.

No problem, I know this case will turn out in my favor. My Luna is with me and that is all I want. To emphasize my point, I pull Ariel closer and bury my face in her neck, where my mark is. The gesture is not lost on the four and all I see is the Lycan chuckling. So the man has a sense of humor despite his stern face.

“Alpha Gorgio, Luna Ariel. Thank you for your hospitality,” the Lycan replies. “I am Sir Walter and the King is gravely considering this dilemma. Two mates for the Luna is not unusual, but never as complicated as this. I nod at the man.

“Let’s go to the packhouse. It’s cooler and easier to talk there. I’m sure you want to have this conversation in a comfortable setting.” I point to the waiting Rolls-Royce, with room for all six of us. Sir Walter sends Ariel in first before he and the others follow. I get in last and sit next to my mate.

The men stare curiously at Ariel. She is dressed in white ripped jeans, a loose shirt and a scarf. Her raven black hair contrasts with her outfit. Together with my brown-blonde head and dark burnt skin, we make a striking match.

“Luna Ariel, we are delighted that you are here to meet us. It shows that you are not forced to stay here in the pack. And with that, we can tick off one of the investigation points.” The Alphas nod in agreement with the Lycan’s words.

“Under no circumstances will Gorgio keep me here. Remember, I am a warrior myself, I was the best strategist in Blue Blood next to my sister Alexis. It would be very difficult to keep me here against my will, especially since Gorgio is my mate and I can harm him through the mate bond.”

Four heads bob in agreement and admiration. I swallow a lump in my throat. Ariel’s words sound like my worst nightmare. If Alpha Zane decides to go to war, it will be hard to keep Ariel out of it. She has already made it clear that she is willing to fight alongside me.

My only hope is that Alpha Zane will admit that his bond with Ariel is too weak to lay claim to her. She is mine, and I am so sure that our cub is already growing inside her. Not wanting to take any chances, I must do everything I can to avoid a war and get the Alpha off my back.

We finally reach the packhouse.

I escort our guests into the large conference room, where the servants have set out drinks and snacks. When I invite them to serve themselves, they don’t miss the opportunity.

“A liqueur for me, Gorgio. I could use one right now to lift my spirits”. I walk over to the drinks and pour her a glass of her much-loved Apple Juice. When I hand it to her, she stares at me in amazement.

“Have you run out of alcohol, love? Why did you bring Apple Juice instead?”

I put my arm around her neck and lean down to her ear. “You need the vitamins. We want a healthy pup, right?” She looks at me in surprise before starting to giggle.

“Ooohh Gorgio. It’s way too early. A glass of liqueur won’t hurt”. But I am determined and shake my head. I poured myself a glass of apple juice as well. Smiling, we emptied our glasses.

“When the lovebirds are ready, we can start the interview. The Alpha King wants this to be over soon so that peace can return to the werewolf community. All the packs are waiting for the result.”

I sit down at the head of the table with Ariel on my lap. The men sit on either side of me.

“Luna Ariel, we want you to confirm that Alpha Zane is also your mate,” Sir Walter begins. Ariel nods affirmatively. “Yes, he is my mate. I sensed him in his pack during the council meeting.”

“Then why did you leave without talking to him?”

“Because I have no intention of accepting him. I have sworn eternal loyalty to Gorgio and my word is sacred. Besides, the two of us are fine together, we don’t need a third wolf in our mating,” she replied again.

“Luna, you know it is the Moon Goddess who decides what you need. Just like she gave you Gorgio and you accepted him. Are you also taking Alpha Zane’s feelings into account?”

“I think the Moon Goddess had another plan with this triangle mating. But definitely not that the three of us would be in a mating bond. Her intention is different, we are to connect others around us”. The Lycan’s eyebrows rise.

“Why would she sacrifice Zane for that? The man feels left out and demands that you at least face him and talk to him. Is that too much to ask?”

“Not too much to ask, but unnecessary. The result remains the same. I will not mate with Alpha Zane, he can only get a rejection from me,” my woman declares emphatically.

Sir Walter sighs deeply.

“Luna, our job as a Council is to mediate. We understand your feelings. But you just confirmed that Zane is your mate too. At least meet him and talk things over. We will send warriors to ensure your safety. But at least the man has a right to closure.

“Not only warriors from the council but also from my father’s pack. And when this conversation is over, Zane must abide by my decision. Mating is a consensual relationship, the male has no absolute say,” she finally binds in.

Xander growls menacingly in my head. ‘No, Gorgio, no. Don’t let her go to the Alpha! He must not touch our mate.’

‘I don’t feel good about this, either. But this is the only way to avoid a war and to keep Ariel safe. Under no circumstances must she pick up her sword again. And no shifting. This is the only way,’ I try to convince him.

‘No, Gorgio. I don’t trust Zane. He’s definitely up to no good’…