Shifted Fate by Alicia S.Rivers

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Chapter 572

Everyone turned to find the Moon Goddess staring at us from the corner of the room. Even my mother and Wendy came out when they heard the voice. As soon as they stumbled out of the bathroom door, they slammed to their knees.

“Moon Goddess.” My mother dropped her head to the floor. “Please forgive Alannah’s earlier words.” A scent of fear drifted from her. “She is hormonal and emotional at the loss of her mate; she didn’t mean it.”

Wendy was next. “Please forgive her.” She bowed to the floor, and together they stayed there.

The Moon Goddess looked confused for a second. The emotion seemed foreign to her ethereal face. “Rise, Luna.” She stepped forward and reached down a hand to my confused mother. “I am not here to punish the new mother. I am here because I am paying a debt.”

My mother sat back on her heels, eyes growing wide when she saw the offered hand. “What do you mean?” She slipped her hand into the Goddess’s hand, and she stood. “A debt?”

The goddess nodded. She turned to Wendy. “You too little, one. Rise.” Wendy slipped her hand into the goddess’s and stood next to my mother.

The three of us near the bed stayed silent until they turned to us. “Hello Alannah. Your mate has told me lovely stories about your time together. He hasn’t stopped talking about you for years.”

“Years?” She turned to Ternen. “I just lost him…”

Ternen smiled a little sadly. “Time moves differently here.” He sighed as he put his back against the headboard with her.

The goddess nodded as she came to the end of the bed. “I slow time for souls. That way they have the time to process their loss, their death, so that when they come back to watch over their loved ones, even though it’s still fresh for you…for them it’s not. And they can watch over you and help you through your grief.”

him and then

their lips. Before most even realize that they have died, their first and only concern is their loved ones. Ternen here, came to me begging to come back. His only concern was to watch over you and his pups. He didn’t care if it wasn’t allowed; it was his only request. He gave up all his chances of

to reach for his face but froze. “I’m not worth it.” She opened her mouth to say

sad smile. “You are worth

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her gaze to Ternen.

both know I can’t. I’m

goddess waved her hand. “Am I the goddess or are

touched, a soft light filled the room. Alannah cried out and clung to him. “How?” He turned back to the goddess as his hand was crushed

came to me I would not have you miss this moment. You deserved to be here with them. So this is my last gift to you. Also, I know Amy

ended, and Alannah took in a deep breath. “Ternen…” She looked down at

goddess…” He nodded towards the

and her lips

hand and cupped her cheek. “Today has been the hardest day of your life, but I promise it will get better.” She turned to Ternen. “You can be here the entire night. You can stay for one hour after the twins are born so you can hold them, and hold your mate. But then…” She trailed

his arms.

the bed.” She

this, Anwyl.” Alannah nodded once as a new contraction hit. Her hands wavered,

through the air. My mother dropped in between her legs, and I

see it was