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.

again after tossing

again I felt heavy knowing my parents were leaving right away. They

you papa,” I

will all work out in the end darling.” he patted my head

so certain,” I smile into

are stronger than anything it can throw your way,” he looked at me in the eyes with asserting

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passed

that Grayson he did the best thing–poss–may–he did what he thought was best,”

been 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 problem but as an adult so he can get better and control his strength

easy for my moth

for my mother to

to see us as adults. James was still only 16

if I went into heat inmates

my mother frowned. “I just worry for him but you might be, maybe his time here and apart from me may help,” she huffed. “When did you

tucked my head into her.

she held me

me. “Anything you want me to say

his threat was clear and if

be a dependable leader,” he complimented me I knew

everyday still and I want to know everything that he does. I want to know how you’re feeling and how you’re doing as Luna.

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

things are a little tense here. You tell me if you need anything. If you need

always,” I rolled my eyes. “I

me to visit,”

I laughed at him and

should come when

“Charlie?”

you. To make sure James is okay,” he

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can come visit but when you do you’re gonna have to tell me the real reason why,”

everything.” Charlie glared at me..

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

me another quick hug.

didn’t cry this time. I knew I’d see them again, I knew that Grayson and I

past when the future is clearer. I

sorry I missed them

alright besides I don’t think my mother is ready to

time for the

“On my way

I was nervous as my 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 was a traditional

they’ll definitely want something. Wolves don’t give anything away for free, we’re proud we expect rewards and we don’t take no

my you put me to shame,” Luna Lilliana smirked at me with a wink as I entered the meeting

with a large rustic oak table with leather chairs, a bar, no windows, and it was sound proof. Wolves also like to have

Alpha Steven called from his seat. “Marriage becomes you

nodded to me.

insinuation made a flood of red rush to my cheeks.

Lilliana scolded her mate. “You know she’s barely been allowed to think of the notion until a couple months ago,”

enjoy yourself with your mate in the name of the goddess. Some packs are straying from

out of our

so I’m going to see what I can get

my wife like that,” A dark shadow came from

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an I only berry noticed the secur docr in the

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

off this meeting with threats,” I went over and grabbed him away from his

tug and we sat down at the

for bitha Zander asked

“Business” Season nodded

the

tows

liked to rob some wolf

sew this as

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

to the hazing Pride back for more hunder and pine

to track this

his friend. I had a feeling Xander

than

Sover eyed

bts

sent that left me was clearly audible. Grayson

you and your

bear that’s been giving us trouble,