Our Luna, Our Mate by Linda Middleman

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Chapter 22 Ares POV

I had been sitting in the dining hall with Eros, Kai, Seth and Sam as Lucas and Emma were at the buffet grabbing food for breakfast as they hadn't joined us during our morning workout routine. 'Do you think Emily will show up?' asks Zeus, who had yet to see Emily this morning as she had gone for a jog and had yet to return to the packhouse for breakfast.

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'She will, Emily never misses a meal no matter what' I say with a chuckle as Emily loved to eat, probably just as much as Sam did but neither would admit to it. Just then the sweet smell of warm vanilla and honey with just a small hint of caramel hits my nose, making me turn my attention towards the entrance of the dining hall only to spot Emily alongside our mate. "Mate' exclaimed Zeus who was prancing all along inside my head causing me to chuckle more as I glanced at Eros to see if he had sensed her as well only to smile when he nodded, letting me know he had. пад.

"Mate" whispers Eros, who was taken away by her, her cute petite frame dressed in only work out. attire giving us the perfect view of her body as we tak

in every inch of her. "She's absolutely beautiful."

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"Indeed" I murmur back, as I was also captivated by her as Emily talks to her only to see her pause when Emily says mething only for her to resume in her task as they move to get food as well. Good at least Emily has her eating, I muse as I had been watching her all last night and not once did she touch any of the food that had been prepared for last nights dinner making me worry that she wasn't eating properly. "Who's the girl with Emily?" asks Lucas as he and Emma move to join us, each taking seats next to their respective mate. "Mate" is all Eros says, his eyes glancing at Lucas briefly.

"Yes

"What?

What That's her" asks Lucas in surprise which earns him a glare from both Eros and I.

did mean to offend our Luna,

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different foods as they did.

to touch or harm our mate

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you, Athena" smiles Emily as she gestures to the blushing girl before us. "Athena, please allow me to introduce to you Eros, Ares, Kai, Lucas, Seth, Sam and Emma" she

she gestures to a chair that was next to her but was also seated next to me in the process, our mates blush growing as she moves to sit in

okay, we don't bite" replies Sam playfully to his Luna. "I-I know, thank you" whispers Athena once seated, her plate now sitting down in front of her. As her eyes gaze at it hesitantly. "No need to worry little one, you're safe" I whisper, my hand coming to rest on top

moves to grab her fork before eating, slowly at first before gradually picking up normal speed. Smiling, I move to return to my own food, feeling happy that our mate was now with us. "Athena" calls

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get ready with you?" asks Emma, hoping that her Luna would say yes and allow her and Emily to join in knowing that it was her way of protecting her. "S-Sure, I'm sure Maya would allow it" admits Athena with a smile, her attention returning to that of her food. "Oh thank you" replies Emma with a smile just as someone decided to approach our table. "Why are YOU here?" snaps a voice, causing all of us to see the girl from yesterday's dinner. At the sound of her voice, I can't help but notice the way our mate flinches and the way

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us, but who exactly are you?" asks Seth, annoyed by the girl as well. "Me? Why I'm the next Luna of this pack, Diana, Diana Lockheart" glares

say, Athena is her own person and she can do whatever she wishes" snaps Emily, as she moves to glare at the girl wanting to slap her across the face for talking so rudely to her Luna. "I'll have you know that my father is the Beta, ALL I have to do is tell him and he'll