Chapter twenty-four - Luna holds the power

Chapter twenty-four - Luna holds the power

[ALPHA SNOW]

It all happened so fast.

One moment I was in my cabinet with my Beta and Delta, planning on how to lead our warriors unnoticed into Valentino's territory, and the next moment I receive a message about unknown male wandering next to our packs border.

We all, of course, instantly headed there, to find out that he's just a guard, with a bigger purpose than his rank is. He got my baby back to me, safe and sound. Well, partly, my pup was unconscious and obviously in heat.

There must be a serious reason why she escaped; if that hilarious excuse of an Alpha treated his mate as he's supposed to, she wouldn't run away. Instead, I'd go there and get her back home.

It's been almost a month since Valentino's guard got her home, I've been around here nearly all day and most of the night.

She hasn't woken up yet.

My mate has been doing everything for our child; she's the one who's getting her into an ice bath, for when her heat hits in again. Both of us have been extremely worried, we have called so many healers, so many doctors, yet none could help. All they keep saying is that she needs time. Raven and her wolf need a rest, a lot of it.

I was currently sitting next to her bed, holding her hand and begging the Moon Goddess for my pup to wake up finally.

The door opened quietly, and my mate came into the room. I looked up at her; she didn't look better than our child, sleepless nights, and constant worries have left a significant impact on her. She has even lost weight, of which I am not fond of.

"Still no change?" she whispered sheepishly.

"No, my love, she hasn't even moved a bit," I sighed and hung down my head. "I just wish for her to wake up and be happy, that boy has brought nothing but trouble, since his father stepped his feet on our land."

She sat down next to me and placed her hand on my shoulder. Just one touch of hers and sparks filled my body, after all those years she still had me wrapped around her finger.

"Our baby is strong; you and I know that, darn, everyone knows that. She will make it, love. She will wake up soon. But now, we have a bigger problem to deal with," she sent me a shy smile and squeezed my shoulder as lightly as only she could.

"He's back again? Has he tried to get inside?" my voice was full of hate. It felt like those weren't words, what left my lips, more of a venom.

"He hasn't tried yet, that boy is trying his best to respect the law, yet I don't think that he will hold on for long. Dear, he has been sleeping in the woods for two weeks now. You need to talk to him or even better let him in; he needs her as much as she needs that boy," I could feel a hint of fear in her voice. She knew that everything about him triggers me. There is no man alive I hate more than Azrael Valentino.

"No," I spoke through gritted teeth. I might be stubborn, yes, but he's the blame for my only child to be in a state like this. I can't let him close; he will make everything worse, and I'll be damned if I won't protect my pup.

My mate suddenly stood up. She took her hand away from my shoulder, and I instantly felt empty. If she wasn't around me, if I couldn't feel her touch, I was more of a marionette than a man. Empty, heartless, useless. Complete mess.

"Now listen to me, mister," she spoke a bit louder. For the first time in years, I've heard her using her Luna voice against me. She knew we're equal, and I have to listen, if I wouldn't, she would try to become superior. Which, honestly, she was good at. I wouldn't risk anything for my place in her bed to be taken away.

"You know that I am no fool. You have two options. One - go and talk to that boy, find out what has happened. Two - let him in, let him help our pup. You might have forgotten a few facts, haven't you? Silly, old fool, remember how you treated me when we first met. You were so high in your head, you didn't show any interest in me as a mate, but that boy is sleeping in the woods, to be closer, yet he shows you some goddamn respect by keeping away from your land. I don't know what happened, nor do you, but if you don't let him in, I will. I will personally go there and drag him back to the packhouse. I will personally lock him in this room, next to our daughter," she took a deep breath. Her cheeks were red, she was as angry as back then when I tried to reject her, but that's a story for another time.

"I don't give a shit about your arrogance and pride, all I care about is our pup to be alright, for her to be happy and AWAKE, do you hear me?" she now yelled.

"You look hot when you're angry," I mumbled under my breath. And that's why I received a slap. Alright, that I deserved.

"You, mister, stay here and don't move! I'm off to get that boy here, and Lord have mercy over you, if you'll try to stop me or do anything against what I've just said!" with that she stormed out of the room, downright furious.

I sighed. This might be a defeat, for now, but Valentino will have to put some damn effort in gaining my trust, even more in gaining my daughter's trust. I bet he did something awful. One part of me wishes for Ren to reject him, other not so really, I don't want to see my child heartbroken. She deserves nothing but the best, and if I'd have a chance to choose her mate, I'd find the best of the best for her. The mate she would be happy with till the end of her life.

Out of nowhere, I chuckled, the idea of my Luna dragging all-mighty Alpha Valentino here, to our packhouse, seems quite hilarious. He will need to have some patience because I haven't yet seen anyone who she couldn't break. That woman has a beast inside of her, I tell you. I was lost in my thoughts, observing my daughter's face, when loud bang, coming from the doors, which flew open instantly, got me back to reality.

I turned to my face to see the Devil himself, Alpha Valentino. I must say, he looked like a piece of shit. Even more, he looked unhealthy. Lost his shape, dirty, yet the thing which hasn't changed was his pitch-black eyes. It looks like someone's on edge.

"Give her back," he growled.

My Alpha instincts instantly kicked in, not only that, my father instincts (if there are any such that) also did. I stood up and moved to the other side of the bed, covering his view of my child.

"You're playing a dangerous game, Valentino, step back," I warned.

He breathed heavily; his eyes flickered from me to the bed, where my pup was laying.

"I said GIVE HER BACK," I knew he was trying to warn me, I'd be as furious as he is now if my mate would be taken away, but we're talking about my pup now. Her safety is all that matters.

"Valentino..." I was about to warn him once again, but before I could weak voice spoke from behind me.

"Where am I?" Raven. She's finally awake. I was about to turn around and face her, but he was next to her in second. I swear that boy is fast, even too fast. He instantly wrapped his arms around my daughter. Now I was the one who was full of rage. As soon as I took a step towards them, he growled at me. Not just as a warning, he was challenging me in my own Goddamn house.

"Leave them," my mate ordered, from behind me.

"You heard her, Valentino? Leave," I proudly said.

"You old fool, I was talking to you! Leave them; we're going to cook something, and afterward, we shall talk. All of us!" power was raging from her once again. How did I get so lucky? How?

I didn't like her idea, but I wouldn't dare to go against her, that woman is crazy, and she would torture me if I'd disrespect her. I sighed and left the room.

"No funny business, I have guards all over here, I'm watching you, Valentino, even when I'm not around," I warned him before closing the door, hoping that he will be at his best behavior. I don't think he will be, but I have to hope, especially with my mate, hot on my heels.