The Perfect Luna by Marissa Gilbert

Chapter 51. First Help

The dust was settling down and they saw bodies scattered around the room. It was a terrible sight to see and Riannon gulped as she recognised her friends. It smelled of burnt bodies and blood. An internal scream was desperately trying to leave her body but she knew that this wasn’t the time to sob or panic, so she turned to Maya, who was equally petrified.

“We check their pulses and get them out of here if they are alive. Assess injuries and decide if they need extra help before regeneration kicks in. Especially if their rank is below Gamma,” she instructed and her Beta nodded, “We need to keep them alive until the medics arrive or until they can heal themselves.”

It was easier for her now that she voiced her plan. It was a task that she herself could

concentrate on.

They got to work. One by one they were checking the Lunas who were unconscious. Luckily, most of them had pulses still beating their rhythm. Yet some of them did not. Riannon closed the eyes of Luna Selena as a tear trickled down her cheek. Her mother’s friend did not make it. She remembered how many times she visited The Pearl Moon pack back when she

was still a child and her siblings were alive. It was a true loss…

she heard a noise right next to her and saw some movement under a pile of wood that was once a table. She recognised the red dress at once and rushed to help Luna Ada to get out.

“Hold on,” she mumbled as she was getting the pieces out of her way, “I’ll be there in just

a sec.”

Ada was covered in cuts and breathing heavily. However, Ria was positive that she was going to make it. Her frenemy was of Alpha blood and was supposed to heal quickly.

She got her out and dragged her out of the room in hope that the healers were already there. They always had a few teams ready for each Summit.

“People are already looking for them,” Riannon told her as she placed her on a bench outside, “I am sure he is fine.”

“Your law…did you manage…” the woman had trouble finishing her sentences.

“Yes, we did it,” Ria tried to calm her down, smiling gently as she brushed the hair out of her face, “It worked. Alphas went on a break, so most of them left the building. I am sure your husband is one of them.”

“Good,” the Luna in front of her nodded and waved her off, “Go, help the rest.”

alphas who were unharmed, who joined them, worked through the restaurant, getting out the injured. Now the foyer’s floor was covered with bodies of the ones who died.

The rest were taken outside. Luckily, some of the werewolves were regenerating fast and

some were even able to join the search party.

“I think we are done in that part of the building,” her Beta told her, “The upstairs was not damaged too badly but it would be best to evacuate people in case the building collapses.”

agreed, “Can

was why she would be the best second-in-command ever.

broke one of the vending machines that survived

to think of how

many thoughts were circling in her head. Ambulances started to arrive and

was standing at a distance and it seemed as if he was looking at her and her only. A Black long coat, brown hair that touched his shoulders

wanted to get to him and kill him. However, he was gone in less than a second and she did

it and now she was sure of

ever.

also meant that Roxy had something to

she had prepared for sure and was supposed to know what she was planning. She was supposed to benefit from the divorce. So, why come when everything was going smoothly for her anyway?

her phone out and dialled Harmony’s number. “Yes,” her ex-sister-in-law was not happy to hear her. As always. “Are you okay?” Riannon decided

How are Bray and Roxy?” Harmony’s intonation changed. She didn’t inquire about her health,

is fine,” she frowned, “We are still looking for Roxy. Tell me, what time did you bring her

remember. Why?” Harmony

timeline of events here. This is important,” Riannon lied.

dropped her off at about eleven,” the girl

to come

“Go back to the pack. It’s

for a response. She already knew what she wanted to know. Roxy was here even before they arrived. Everyone knew that she was an Alpha’s mate. After all, Brayden paraded her

to do it? Or

not far from her stopped her train of thought and Riannon went to that person to

else she

their dead beloved ones. She noticed a line of bodies at the other end of the foyer that wasn’t there before and

least eight people.

eyes met and he carefully placed

king

flinched. Deep inside, she always knew it. He was not hiding his feelings from her from the very beginning. But it was the first time he said it out loud like

him and he took her face

much better than this. But seeing how many

tell you this now. And not waste any more of our time together. I love you, Riannon. More than

hers. The kiss was ragged and mad, with the two of them only taking breaks to take a sip of air. She felt so guilty to feel this happy during such a disaster, so when they heard another scream, they both forced themselves to stop. There was still too much

now.

recognised Brayden’s voice and saw him running with Roxy in his

was her prime suspect now and needed to know as much as it was possible. She needed proof because she knew that simply pointing at the girl wouldn’t be