In the Alpha’s Arms

A Luna for Life

Lita held the mug under the thish of water, running her fingris around until all the soap rinsed free. She had been holding her breath for several long second before Rafi broke the silence.

in almost physical assault on the rhythmic spasming of Lita’s chest.

“So, I heard you’re planning a Luisa ceremony?” His voice was painfully upbeat, an

She nearly dropped the mug, pinching her eyes closed long enough to pull herself together. She cut the water and set the mug on the drying rack. One breath. Two. Inhaling, she dried her hands on the dish towel and turned to face her father.

That’s what you’ve come here to say? Years of lies. The fucking bombshell of me being a werewolf and an Alpha wolf at that? Mom’s ex–communication from my home pack… the fact that I even have a home pack?! The fact that you were all werewolves for my entire life and kept it hidden from me… Or maybe that I was abducted and imprisoned by a psychopathic monster no less than two weeks ago… Or how about that you were ready to sell me off to Brian no matter that he was abusing me and that I had just lost my brother… your son ALL OF THE THINGS YOU COULD ADDRESS AND YOU ASK

ABOUT MY LUNA CEREMONY!!

ΠΡ

Lita was breathing too rapidly, her pulse a mess of adrenaline and anxiety. She wanted to deck him hard. She wanted to use her Alpha tone to put him in his place… on his knees beneath her where he belonged. She wanted to scream and cry and she wanted a fucking hug all at the same time. It was al so fucked up.

Fuck She cursed herself as the first few tears spilled down her cheeks. She snatched her hand over them, desperately trying to push them away. “Get but I’m sorry I agreed to see you. I’m sorry I thought we could talk this out. I just fucking get out.”

She spun back around to the counter, taking up the clean mug. Re–soaping the sponge, she cut on the water and began to wash it again. Lita could feel the tremors tracking up her arms.

Baby girl-”

Don’t call me that

Im so sorry. what do you want me to say? That I’m a fool? Done, I am a fool. You want me to say I’m a piece of shit? I am. I made decisions based on power and influence and yes, money.” Lita could hear him pacing behind her as she made small circular passes over the mug. She needed the simple task to center her.

When I met your mother, I saw a business deal, okay? What she did, having you outside our marriage with our fucking Alpha, no less, wasn’t much of a blow. I didn’t have her euled. You have to care to do something like that. Alpha Asher did that to keep her quiet, I suspect.” Lita dropped the mug, ignoring the sound of it cracking in the sink.

What

“I didn’t know… I mean I guess I still don’t really know who your real father is but based on the exile… I have to assume it’s Asher.” Rafi shrugged like it didn’t matter.

matter? So fucking cavalier about who my biological Luther is. Is he is he the one that sent the

Im sorry WHAT?! How can you act like this doesnt matter? pack to help Cole rescue

First of all, dont speak to me that way-

THE FUCK I WANT… DAD! AND IF YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH IT, I’M MORE THAN HAPPY TO

are here to talk about what I want to talk about. Nothing more nothing less. I thought, for one stupid moment that I might have been

his private time? Yes, he agreed to send the men but I’m the one that made the request. I’m the one that begged, on my goddamned knees mind you, for him to help because despite the fact that our lives were far from perfect and you clearly

in this story? Mom cheated. Lied to you. And you’re just the guy left

“No. I have some culpability. Obviously, I agreed to keep you in the dark

at all. Why would we expose you to

Alana for Life

Cole’s pack just

concerned… yes, okay I ignored your complaints because at the end of the day, his family and influence would keep you safe and taken care of for you entire life! I mean, an Alpha, wanting a wolf–less girl was unheard of… it was a major boost to your reputation and standing. He’s the one who would be able to

a shit if

US ARE HAPPY, LITA!” Ra roared, taking several intense steps toward her, “None of that enough for you? It’s enough

fus are happy. We

We’re comfortable. We’re

made decisions you thought were right at the time…” She looked into his eyes, “But I don’t care. I don’t want an apology. I don’t want understanding. I don’t even fucking care who my real dad is. It doesn’t matter. I want you to leave my

off the table.”

started she

But neither of you do. I don’t know if you were trying to get in Cole’s good graces because you- Lita suddenly couldn’t breathe, the truth of what was

latch onto, do you? So you thought- Lita laughed too loudly, too hoarsely–Fuck you thought if

every

hate you and I truly, truly wish you the worst. Tell mom 1 said the same.” The words came out all at once, like a flood of words she had been wanting to say forever. By the time she looked back up, Rafi was gone, the front door hanging open. And it was like she’d always known,

for a long time. Longer than she should have after everything that had happened. But finally, she let the air out she’d been holding,

Maybe she

“You’re a mindreader.

can link,” she winked and rubbed

best Luma they’ve ever seen,” Jaz chimed

don’t love you yet will have no choice but to co

Stop

woods smelled of spring and sunlight as they stepped from the path and into the clearing. Finally, Lita could see what Cole tried to show her before their fight. How stupid that fight seemed

weeks felt like

see why,” Stace nudged her forward. Lita gasped as she took in the scene. The entire pack had formed a semi- circle around a lake. It was beautiful, still water, glowing with the colors of the

a pair of white pants and a loose–fitting cotton button–up, he looked more handsome than ever. Younger than he’d ever seemed before. Not a single inch of his face held that dark, brooding exterior shed first met. And yet, the best thing he wore, was his smile. It beamed

herself across the clearing. Somehow her hand ended up in his, the warmth like a soothing balm that promised to banish every chill. She hadn’t realized she was

A Luna for Life

everything I could never have imagined for myself,” Cole said, his voice