Chapter 54
Chapter 54
Once we return to the hotel, Deckard jumps into the shower quickly, the sound of rushing water filling the silence. He asks if I want to shower too, but I shake my head, refusing.
I can’t. I’m too shaken, too haunted by the horrors of today. Blood, wolves, people–so many dead. And for what! For me?
I don’t even understand why I need saving. I don’t know these people. I’ve never hurt anyone. All this chaos, this nightmare, began the moment I arrived here, and I have Dane to thank for it. I’ll never forgive him. He will pay for everything he’s done the betrayals, the lies, the way he dragged
me into this mess.
The whole world sees me as the mate who betrayed her husband now. The humiliation follows me everywhere–through the whispers, the stares, even the press. My name smeared, my life shattered.
Dane did this. He ruined everything. And one way or another, I will make sure he pays.
My thoughts are a tangled mess But then, amidst it all, my mind flickers to the one sliver of comfort I felt during those harrowing moments.
Deckard
The way he went after our enemies the moment they dared to mention me. The rage in his eyes, the interno of fury that he unleashed, leaving our adversaries trembling and falling to their knees,
The images of gore still haunt me, and the sheer brutality of it all could have landed me in a sick bed. The first time I saw Deckard yield his fire. terror gripped me–and Ezra too. I never wanted to be with a man who carried such fury.
But here I am. I’ve done more than just be with him. I’m commined to him. I’ve shared a bed with him. And today, I saw him again, countless times, yielding that fire to sever my enemies‘ heads from their bodies.
And yet, when the chaos subsided, all I wanted was to be wrapped in his embrace. I think he wanted the same.
That wasn’t a performance for the others in the Apex Circle. That wasn’t a ploy to show strength or solidarity.
That was real
Maybe it was our wolves acting, but what happened there–and everything that followed–is genuine. It wasn’t just survival, or necessity. It is us
What about the way he defended me! Not just in front of the Apex Circle members but also in front of the press. He stood there, persistent, claiming me as his mate. My mate.
I’ve only been with Deckard for a short while, yet the number of times he’s protected me, defended me, and stood up for me far outweighs anything Dane ever did in our entire marriage
I feel a chill run through me and pull the duvet tighter around myself, watching as Deckard steps out of the bathroom. He’s changed into something more comfortable, his presence calm.
“Deckard “I call sofily, my voice almost breaking.
He looks up instantly, his face clouded with concern as he comes closer. “Are you okay?” he asks gently. “You need to take off your gown. Don’t
– clean you up since you don’t want to shower.”“”“
His says sofly, and before I can protest, he carefully pulls the duvet away. His movements are respectful, as he helps me out of the heavy gown. replacing it with cozy pajamas
Then, without a word, he grabs a set of wipes and sits beside me, gendly cleaning my face and neck. Each touch is tender, as though he’s trying to crave the horrors of the day with every cleanse.
This is the man who stood against the world for me today. The man who sees me at my weakest and still offers strength.
He then went further to prepare a cup of hot tea, carefully helping me drink it before tucking me in under the duvet again.
Climbing in beside me, he wrapped his arms around me, spooning me with a protective warmth.
“Thanks for having my back today,” I whispered, my voice barely audible.
“That’s nothing.” he replied, his voice low and steady. “It’s my job.”
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of course he is proud” in
od in his embrace, I drifted into a calm sleep, free from the nightmares.
The next morning, the first thing I noticed as I opened my eyes was that all our bags were already packed. The only thing left out was the outfit Deckard had laid out for me to wear for the day,
“Where are we going?” I asked, my voice groggy from sleep.
“Buck home,” Deckard replied without looking up, his attention focused on his laptop.
Home
I dont feel like going back because I knew what awaited me. fights, dramas, and challenges, one fool after the other trying to make my life
miserable
And then there was
The thought of her made my blood boil. I hated the way she hangs around like a thorn in my side, always inserting herself where she wasn’t wanted. I wished, deep down, that she’d just disappear and never come back. Her presence is irritating
But I’ve also realized one undeniable truth now I possess immense power. A whole pack of Alphas is willing to fight for me and even die for me.
I am the Luna of Lunas. If all these people can treat me with such love and respect, who the hell is Mary! Or some lowly servant
doesn’t matter if I’m here for ceremonial reasons alone, I am the one they all recognize no
now, Mary may have been warming Deckard’s bed for years, but no one knows her. She remains in the shadows, while I stand in the spotlight. Let her continue sneaking around–her significance ends at the bedroom door.
My purpose is greater. My job here is tohave his offsprings, to secure a legacy, and that’s exactly what I will do. Yet, a small part of me worries. I was with Dane for two years and never conceived a child.
But soon after, the cracks
At first, I told myself it was for the best. I needed more time to enjoy my marriage before bringing a child into our lives. But soo in our marriage started to show
Within just a few months, my marriage to Dane became a living hell. The thought of having a child with Dane always led me with dread. I couldn’t bear the idea of my child witnessing the way my own husband treated me So after every encounter, I used herbs to ensure I wouldn’t conceive. These herbs lasted for months, protecting me from pregnancy and sparing me from the heartbreak of raising a child in such a toxic environment Now, as I look back, I feel an odd sense of relief that I never had his child. It would have been a cruel ties to a man who brought me nothing but pain.
am to fulfillm
my purpose, I must believe that this time, things will be different. Still, the
Deckard is different. Strong, protective, and respected. 11 am to shadow of doubt remains–what if I am the problem!
In fact, I often refused to sleep with him when the marriage became a mess, and that only furled his anger. But I didn’t care. Every night, I prayed to the Moon Goddes to change him–to bring back the man I thought I knew before marriage. But my prayers went unanswered.
Now, it seems the Moon Goddess has given me a new fate. She’s handed me a second chance, a new mate, but with challenges that feel heavier
er than the burdens of my last pack. At least this one doesn’t come with domestic and emotional abuse. I do not love Deckard so there is no way he can break me!
Deckard’s voice pulls me from my thoughts.
“Go take your bath. We’re visiting the pack of the Alpha who died yesterday first,” he says, his tone firm yet gentle.
1 nod, rising from the bed. As much as I’d rather stay hidden under the duvet.
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