Our Luna, Our Mate by Linda Middleman

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Chapter 40 Third Person POV

At the sound of snarls and growls, all anyone can truly do is watch as Ares and the Rogue battle amongst themselves to see who would be the victor over the other. "Too slow little pup" taunts the Rogue, clearly enjoying every little bit as they continue, neither one giving or submitting to the other. "Think again. Just who do you think you are anyways?" snaps Ares, getting tired of this game of

Wits:

"Me? Why I'm the Rogue King. And she's my Queen" grins the wolf, his eyes never once leaving. Ares's face. Fear slowly rising to grip at his chest at the mention of the Rogue King. "Rogue King?" asks Kai, his attention now on the wolf as well. "Yes.. I'm the leader of all Rogues. Every last one of them. We bow to no one, not even to that of the Lycan King" laughs the Rogue, finding it very amusing as he watches the younger pups. Eyes never leaving Ares as they now stood face to face instead of fighting one another. "Err... Yet, you're trespassing. Remove your Rogues and no one has to get hurt" growls Ares, his eyes never leaving sight of the other wolf, Zeus clearly annoyed by their presence. "And if And if I refuse?" asks the King.

"Then you and your pack shall face death" answers Ares, the two of them now mere inches from one another, their eyes boring into the other as if waiting for one of them to strike once more. "Ares... ..." whimpers Athena, not wanting her mate to get hurt by the tone of his voice. "He'll be fine, love, trust him" whispers Eros, still in that protective stance as he watches, his eyes only briefly moving to look at his mate before turning his attention back to his brother and the Rogue. "Hmmm.." pausing, the Rogue King weighing out his options before smirking. "I have a better idea" and with that he moves to ram into Ares, knocking him into a tree with a yelp not fully prepared for something like that to happen to him. "ARES!" cries Athena.

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"ALPHA!" shouts Kai, moving to rush to his side, the need to check on him rising.

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"FALL BACK!" shouts the King as he looks to his small group of wolves, returning his focus back to Ares who laid by the tree.

We'll t I take our leave, for now, but mark my words I'll be back and when I do, your precious Luna shall be mine" laughs the Rogue King turning as he leaves, his pack following shortly after him.

Waiting until he was gone, does Athena move to rush over, nuzzling his nose as she did. "Are you okay? Are you hurt?" she asks, a bit panicked.

"I'm fine, my love..

a bit surprised is all" assures Ares, moving to nuzzle her in return as he moves

we should be the one asking you that. Are you okay? Did he hurt you? You had everyone worried. When I couldn't find you I had no choice but to contact

to wander off. It's just.. Artemis and I hardly ever got to run back at home and with her being so fast as well as excited we

Athena, sadly. Not wanting to cause trouble for her

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mind and your safety, please, please remain close to us" pleads moving to nuzzle her as well, the need to be close to her rising. Nodding, Athena moves to study her Alpha mates. Her eyes taking in the two giant black wolves before her. Both almost identical in size and color except that with Ares he was completely all black while Eros had his patch of white on his muzzle. Separating the pair. That's one way to tell them apart, muses Athena

the pack needed to know, "Agreed. Who knows when he'll return" grumbles Eros, as we all move to leave. A sense of uneasiness lingering as they did as no

way out of sharing her past with everyone, not ready to relieve the pain

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potentially help save a pack or many packs for that matter' scolds Artemis, her voice stern, leaving absolutely no room to argue. fine. We'll tell them everything' huffs

Okay,

"Ares,

his fur, earning her a small purr of happiness. "... Might have shredded my clothes from earlier in my haste to get to you. Don't worry, I'll return to the room shortly to change and meet up with you

as Eros approaches. His arms move to wrap around her waist as he moves to rest his chin on

Rogue King and hearing what he had to say to me makes me question my role in life. Like why did the Moon Goddess do this? Why am I any different than you or Maya? I just wish I knew the answer

"Hey

what ifs, try focusing on the here and now. Trust in our Moon. Goddess and together we'll figure it out. Okay?" replies Eros, kissing

Athena, relishing in his embrace, his touch easing all

your precious little moment, but we really should be going" taunts Kai teasingly. Earning him a growl

just like that they move to head for the pack house and to where

-Alarick's Office-

are still good with the treaty" replies Alarick over the phone, having been talking to the Alpha of Nightshade. His son having found his mate at the 3/5

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preparing for his

then there's a knock to his