Stronger by Ang Chris

Chapter 39

“Are you alright?” He grabbed my hand running his thumb over my knuckles as we headed home after dinner.

“He threatened your life. I know you’re being generous,” I shrugged.

“Does not mean this is easy for you,”

“No, but this was a step too

p too far. I can’t let him act out towards you like that. Not as your wife,” I knew what we had done had been the right thing, still doesn’t making it an easier imposing it upon someone you love.

“To be honest I don’t care much he’d threatened me but I know how he made you feel how can I not make him pay for that,” Graysons voice was stern and his brows knit together.

He was not one to be open with affection and terms of endearment. He would probably never k*ss me openly or even do more than hold my hand but he showed his care for me in other ways.

When he remarks in pride about me being a good Luna, when comments on my fighting, when he asks me to lead with him. I know to someone else that might seem like nothing but knowing him as I do now I can see how to him that’s how he shows himself to me, in front of others at least.

He walked me to the house hand in hand letting me go as I said good night to my parents.

“Good night Annette,”

“Night Grayson,”

I dreamt of him that night. Grayson laying in his arms protected from all the dark corners of the world. The next thing I knew he was laughing at me and I reached for a hand that only pushed me down.

Grayson then tore at them and scared off anyone that looked at me. He brought me too him and the heat I felt came searing to me. 2

I burned and I screamed. I scratched at my skin clawing to relive the flames from my b*dy. I wailed a horrible right sound that was not human or wolf in any way.

When I woke up I could still feel remnants on my skin.

“My heat.

My heat would come soon…

His knock came tentatively at my door.

“Annette?” I heard the worry in his voice.

“I’m alright Grayson it’s soon but not yet. I doubt we’ll make a month without it though,” I opened the door his tall

frame somewhat slumped.

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“I dreamed you were being burned at the stake. Once I felt you wake up I thought I should check on you.”

“I’m alright “I grabbed his arms to touch him for assurance for both of us.

Like ice and water on the hottest day he chased the last remnants of the fever dream from me.

His arms weaved around me and over my b*dy. One hand to my n*eck to keep my head to his chest and the other wonderfully low but still so respectful.

“When the ashes cleared there was a small Gray pup,” he whispered.

“Shhh. I know I know. We will face it when the time comes,” I rubbed my fingers over his shoulders and biceps.

The dream the night before we were bound came to me. The way he swallowed me whole and a litter sat before me in

the morning.

“If we’ve both dreamed this maybe we should speak to the elders?” He tilted my head up to him.

“I think that’s best.”

“After today. We have to handle trade treaties and then we’ll have time to discuss with them.” he decided but I knew.

“You just don’t want your mother getting over excited,” I grinned.

He rolled his eyes to me in the darkness of the early morning. “You’ll thank me later,”

As we calmed down his eyes roamed over me and he saw my white nightie, it was not the most modest thing his hands moved to touch it but pulled back to his b*dy before anything happened.

“Go back to sleep,” he rubbed my arms.

I went back to sleep unwillingly. I had a feeling that he would not sleep at all. If I’d learned anything he was going for

a num

I looked out of my window after a few minutes and saw his black fur streak through the trees. He must still be worried to go running with Enzo.

after tossing around my bed

heavy knowing my parents were leaving right away. They had a plane to catch and

you papa,” I squeezed him tightly.

will all work out in the end darling.” he patted my head as he squeezed me back.

certain,” I smile into his

stronger than anything it can throw your way,” he looked at me

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and passed my hands

but I–I know that Grayson he did the best thing–poss–may–he did what he thought was best,” She shook her head as she

long now. He’s the baby I know but he is going down a dangerous path.” I warned her. “You have to talk to him get him to open up and not treat him

easy for

was not easy for my mother to let go

to see us as adults. James was still

heat inmates I

be, maybe his time here and apart from me may help,” she huffed. “When did you get so smart,” she giggled

I tucked my head into

you so so much,” she held me like it was the

he hurts you I’ll kill him. Theo hugged me. “Anything you want me to say to lamie?” He whispered in my

back. The punishment for his threat was clear

always knew you’d be a dependable leader,” he complimented me I knew in order

and how you’re doing as Luna. The second you need any advice and the second you need me to kick ass I will.” Cea stole

worry let me know you

You tell me if you need anything. If you need me to come and help at point

rolled my eyes. “I love you

you need me to visit,” he

I laughed at him and his odd ways.

I should come when

“Charlie?”

To make sure James

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you’re gonna have to tell me the real reason why,” I crossed my

know everything.” Charlie glared at

when people want to come onto my lands,”

huffed and gave me another

this time. I knew I’d see them again, I knew that Grayson and I were just

when the future is clearer. I knew that we

sorry I missed them leaving ”

my mother is ready to be polite to

for the meeting “”

“On my way

our allies was a bold face lie. I had dressed in the

tracking the mystery wolf. In return they’ll definitely want something. Wolves don’t give anything away

put me to shame,” Luna Lilliana smirked at me with a wink

oak table with leather chairs, a bar, no

Alpha Steven called from his seat. “Marriage becomes you Luna,” he

nodded to me.

made a flood of red rush

poor girl alone” Lilliana scolded her mate. “You know she’s barely been allowed to think

and about its importance to only enjoy yourself with your mate in the name of the goddess. Some packs are straying

out of our

know she’s perfect for him but Grayson hit’s me when I tease him so I’m going to see what I can get ou new friend,” He chuckled a mischievous glint

embarrass my wife like that,” A dark shadow

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with a dainty hand raised to her chest. “Oh my goddess than was

sat off this meeting with threats,” I

away by my gentle tug and we sat down at the

Zander

“Business” Season nodded

the protection of the trade

tows on them.

some wolf cargo now

this as

agreed to ghe more metal in return for our finest fabrics. The

to the hazing Pride back for more hunder and pine nuts, and we all

track

for this Stanen? Caryson leaned back assessing his friend. I had a feeling Xander was never

more than

blood Sover

bts

audible. Grayson stood up ready to

and your muscles

hunt a particularly ferocious bear that’s been giving us trouble, our