The Perfect Luna by Marissa Gilbert

Chapter 75.

Riannon tried not to grin. She couldn’t tell for sure if there were any cameras installed in this room, so she had to be extra careful just in case. To keep herself busy, she took a glass full of wine and sniffed it to check that it wasn’t poisoned this time. Given the history she had with foxes, she could never be sure…

But the fox king probably had some use for her even now, so the drink was clean of any substances other than alcohol.

She took a slow sip and listened carefully.

“I am not interested in what kind of problems they have,” Castiel sounded authoritative. There was no playfulness in his voice to which she was used to. “Tell them that if they are not ready on time, they will share the destiny of those traitors

werecats.”

Riannon gulped. She remembered how Alpha Ramina had been telling them that foxes and bears were offering her to unite their clans in the war against wolves. This was confirming her words at the Summit.

“And what about the wolves?” Castiel asked his companion, his tone displeased and arrogant even now.

“The Alpha told us that they are ready to act and waiting for your command.”

Images flashed before Ria’s eyes. Back in the past, she saw wolves fighting other wolves. It brought her to the conclusion that they were talking about the traitors. But she needed more. More information. At least something. A pack or the Alpha’s name, a location… anything that could help her find out who the traitors

were!

“And what about the white bear clan?” the fox king kept the interrogation of his subordinate while she froze on her seat.

“Their king says that they will arrive soon. But he still has the same condition.”

Riannon placed her glass back on the table, trying not to crush the stem in her hand from all the tension. White bears… This was a crucial piece of information. That clan came from the North and, if she wasn’t mistaken, they lived right next to the North Lycan kingdom.

him to deal with his lycan king as soon as he helps us deal with ours.” Now Castiel

sounded content.

But it was Ria who was the one truly pleased. All her effort went into pretending not to care. Not to curl her lips, not to make any muscle flinch on her face. She couldn’t give herself away. That was why she did her best to look bored while she waited.

The two men discussed a few other things quickly, including doubling the security around the territory. But that didn’t matter anymore. When Gideon came for her, she would be ready.

The doors opened again and Castiel strode in with a faint smile on his face.

“Forgive me, Riannon,” he took his seat and at the same moment servants appeared, bringing in the actual food. He probably ordered them to do it via the mind link.

“Oh, trust me,” she straightened her back, “I was not offended. I think the less we see each other, the better.”

He swallowed that almost insult, knowing that she wasn’t ready for him. Not yet. Castiel loved watching that strong beautiful woman, who held herself like a queen even in captivity. Her every move was filled with grace and confidence. He had princesses in his harem, but none could even begin to compare in his eyes to Riannon.

He was sure that he knew what she was thinking after seeing all those girls today. He knew that he needed to do damage control if he wanted to have a relationship with that woman. And he wanted it badly. She intrigued him at their first actual meeting, but the more he watched her, the more his need for her was growing.

She was the perfect Luna. Everything that any alpha could ask for. Beautiful, smart, special… That made it especially hard to resist her charm.

“So,” she raised her brow at him and he loved how daring she was. The spirit of

royalty.

“So,” he found herself mimicking her tone, waving for the omegas to leave

“I have to say that your plan was not bad,” she stated plainly, but this little compliment made his lips curve a bit anyway.

he smirked. “Tell me, Riannon, where have I made a

he won. And even now he was far from losing. Even

the Moon Goddess,” she took a bite of her food. Whatever it was, she had to take care of herself well. She had to have the

softly and followed

a while, “how did you know that I was going to use the name Everett? I was thinking about it for so long but I still can’t find an answer to this

want any kind of information from me, you will have to answer a few questions first yourself,” Ria put down her knife and fork, taking a napkin to gently pat

want to know?” Castiel didn’t feel like hiding much from her. She was already there in his hands. What was the point? When she knew – she would only be impressed by the scale of

on Roxanne?” she shot the first question at once, without any hesitation, “I know that she is a siren and used that alluring ability of hers. But you had to work on the scent too.

of shame. Because, no, she wasn’t over it. She had to know everything. She did not love her ex anymore, but she needed

were trying to have an open conversation

hardly ate anything.”

the Luna cut him

to do the same. Riannon had no objections to that. A part of her was worried that he would take her to the dungeons, where Brayden’s real true mate was chained to the walls… But they didn’t walk far, as the fox king pushed one of

spacious room that looked like some kind of a laboratory. Test tubes, microscopes and equipment she couldn’t even name were everywhere. It looked professional enough to her and all she could do was to give

where the scent was created so that Roxy could copy it,” Castiel smirked, looking a bit

Ria tried to reason with

explanation.

how we recognise our couple. Mates are so closely connected that over time I managed to see a pattern. By testing and probing, I managed to find out what scent would

recognise their true mate. If he meets him or her. But as far as you know, your husband never did. I don’t even know if he could

away, moving the

at that, his eyes glued to her flesh. It would be an understatement to say that he did not like what he saw. But at the same time,

bond,” she rubbed it into his

to test that theory out,” he stepped closer,

try,” she chuckled, “but there is a reason why you tried to break werewolves first. You can’t deal with him without

depend on that. And part of it still worked. The biggest pack was broken into two parts. And the Alpha of one of them is mine now.” His eye glowed again as

she decided to distract him and

a long story,” he

Ria took that chance to distance herself further

there.

he said at first, but after hesitating for a few moments, added in a hoarse voice. “My father… It

lips parted but she quickly clenched them back. “Why?” she heard

looking at her. “Not the pure blood that he wanted to see as

mean?” she felt that this

in no time he was right next to her again.

Ria pointed out, crossing her hands on her chest in a defence motion. She did not like the way he stared at her. As if he was

arms and making her shudder. “First of all, it was a matter of honour. But second of all,

give him any reaction, knowing that this was

didn’t share anything yet,” he bent lower to her, his face way too close to her liking. “Let’s just say

but he trapped her between one of the tables and

hands.

you know about Everett?” a smirk spread

you.” Riannon tried to stay

he took it as

each other.”

sources and I have mine, Castiel,” she dived down

said. “I want you to

I want you to call me Alpha Michaels,” she retorted,

liked it less and

asked, growling inside. “Can you?” she couldn’t