The Forgotten Luna by Cassandra M

Chapter 02

LADESSA.

"The Alpha woke up!" Dexter, Kael's Beta, yelled from the living room.

My body went rigid as the words slowly sank in. I immediately left the housemaid I was speaking to in the kitchen and rushed to our bedroom.

Kael, my mate, had a car accident a month ago and went into a coma. His condition was getting better, and recently, he began falling in and out of consciousness. He would wake up for a few minutes and stare blankly. He wouldn't speak, or he wouldn't even look at anyone. And then he would fall into a deep sleep again.

I continued with my routine to keep the household going while his Beta and Delta were doing their best to run the pack. But since I was the Luna, all the final decisions were up to me.

I kept a brave face to everyone, but in the silence of our room at night, I would cry myself to sleep. I missed him and the security of his presence.

I wanted him back.

I haven't given up hope that one day he will wake up and everything will be back to normal.

It seemed that day was today. He finally woke up and began talking.

But returning to normal didn't happen. At least the way I wanted it to be.

"Don't touch me. Who are you?" He asked. His voice was as cold as the winter night. He was staring at me with furrowed brows as if I had committed a heinous crime against him.

I rushed to our bed, and I couldn't stop myself from holding him. I was about to hug him when he growled at me.

Kael hated being touched and was never affectionate with anyone except me. He was a fair and good Alpha, but he kept his distance. But never with me. I was allowed to hold him or hug him in public, putting on a show that we were in love. His smiles would always just be reserved for me.

It seemed he had forgotten that.

a smile despite the tears stinging my eyes. I was so happy to

nurse? I don't think I allowed anyone to just

Luna..." I said, trying

room fell silent, and I felt it closing in on me as his eyes

He growled once more, and his eyes went to his

answer all your questions, but let's wait for your physician. He'll be here in a

Or take me to her!" His words cut deep

head up as I met his

at me, but before any hateful words could leave his mouth, the door opened, and his stepmother came

father died when he turned twenty-four, and he immediately took the position of the Alpha. His stepmother, Miranda, stepped down as Luna but had never stopped acting as one, even after my

or things I'd decided on. She only stopped when Kael requested for her not to meddle with my decisions. He also gave her a home

me know that Desiree was a far better choice

woke up?" She asked as she

who rolled her eyes upon seeing me. She

why is the woman here claiming to be my Luna?" Kael asked her, and it was

former Luna's eyes widened as her eyes darted

Dexter was not able to finish his words

delivers flowers here every three days to decorate your room, but she'll be here soon." She said sweetly as she stood beside his bed, a wide smile playing on her face. That was a lie. I was the one organizing the flowers around this room because I wanted him to wake up to a beautiful view and for him to know, I was always

it's fair to give credit to someone who has never stepped foot in this

you mean?" Kael

inside the house. The flowers you see around here

and she's not allowed to enter this room until Kael

this pack and the mistress of this house." I

went to Kael, who still had a dark expression

I said take her away from here. It is not good if Desiree sees her when she comes." Miranda kept talking, motioning with her hand while glaring at

before looking

Kael..." He cut me off before I could finish, and his deep, cold voice sent shivers down my spine.