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.

went to sleep again after tossing around my bed for

I woke up again I felt heavy knowing my parents were leaving right away. They had a plane to catch and they couldn’t stay for

love you papa,” I squeezed him

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

certain,” I smile

there is one thing you need to understand you are stronger than anything it can throw

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and passed my

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

uncorrected for too 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 like a

easy

easy for my mother to let go of us

adults. James was still only 16 and

was because if I went into heat inmates I could die. For that reason I think she was

but you might be, maybe his time here and apart from me may help,” she huffed.

tucked my head into her.

much,” she held me like it was the last

kill him. Theo hugged me. “Anything you want me to say

The punishment for his threat was clear and

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

I want to know everything that he does. I want to know how you’re feeling 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 me from Theo and squeezed my

you everyday don’t worry let me know you get home safe,” I smiled give

I know things are a little tense here. You tell me if you need anything. If you need me to come and help at point I will,” Charlie

always,” I rolled my eyes. “I

need me to visit,”

him

know I should come when James comes,” he

“Charlie?”

To make sure James

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you’re gonna have to tell me the real

don’t need to know everything.” Charlie glared at me..

when people want to come onto my lands,” I raised

me another

knew I’d see them again, I knew that Grayson and I were just on the same

to say goodbye to the past when the future is clearer. I knew that we may still face hardships but

missed them

don’t think my mother is ready

time for the

“On my way

first meeting as Luna, and in front of our allies was a bold face lie. I had dressed in the armor of a modern day luna. I had my hair up in a braided bun and my dress

going to discuss trade, we were also going to discuss the help of tracking the mystery wolf. In return they’ll definitely want something. Wolves don’t give anything away for

to shame,” Luna Lilliana smirked at

table with leather chairs, a bar, no windows, and it was

our host a mimosa,” Her husband Alpha Steven called from his seat. “Marriage becomes

nodded to me.

of red rush

leave this poor girl alone” Lilliana scolded her mate. “You know she’s barely been allowed to think of the notion until a couple months

its importance to only enjoy yourself with your mate in the name of the goddess. Some packs are straying from this but not mine and I

out of our

going to see what I can get ou new friend,” He chuckled

A dark shadow came from behind Steven, Grayson

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berry noticed the secur

instant Grayson spoile, his wife letting out a musical giggle with a dainty hand raised to her chest.

not sat off this meeting with threats,” I went over and grabbed

away by my gentle tug and we sat down at the head of

Zander

“Business” Season nodded

routes and the protection of the trade

tows on

wolf cargo

sew this as

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

for more hunder and pine nuts,

to track this

wet for this Stanen? Caryson leaned back assessing his friend. I had

more than what

blood Sover eyed me.

bts

me was clearly audible. Grayson stood up ready to launch himself

hunters can’t take it down you and your muscles can,” Steven made a movement of mimicking muscles with

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