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\u2013Liora\u2013\u00a0<\/p>\n
I stepped out of my room.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The corridors smelled of incense and Jasmine.\u00a0<\/p>\n
My Jasmine.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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I had them brought in every morning since the coronation \u2013 a Luna\u2019s scent should linger, should remind everyone who ruled the halls now.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Draven\u2019s voice echoed from his office, low and clipped.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He was scolding one of the guards again. Always so self-righteous when things went wrong, never realizing that half his chaos was of his own making.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I waited until the guard left, then glided in, a gentle smile playing on my lips.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYou sound tense, my love. Should I be worried?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Draven sighed, rubbing a hand over his temple. \u201cThere was a report of rogues near the northern borders again. My men are cleaning it up.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cOh?\u201d I tilted my head, feigning innocence. \u201cI thought you had handled the rogue issue weeks ago.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI did,\u201d he muttered. \u201cBut rogues breed like rats. We\u2019ll stamp them out.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
I crossed to him and placed his hand on my stomach, letting my expression soften. \u201cThen do it for him,\u201d I said quietly. \u201cOur son deserves a peaceful kingdom.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
That always worked. I saw it\u2014the flicker of pride, of guilt. His hand lingered just long enough for me to know I still had him wrapped exactly where I wanted.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Good. Very Good.\u00a0<\/p>\n
At least, nobody can suspect I had anything to do with the rogues.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cSometimes,\u201d he murmured, \u201cI wonder if I made the right choice.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
My pulse stuttered, but I didn\u2019t let it show. \u201cAbout what?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cCrowning you so quickly. The High Priest wasn\u2019t wrong\u2026.Ka-\u201d he stopped himself, catching the name before it slipped.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I smiled sweetly, hiding the sudden rush of heat behind my eyes.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cAbout trusting your heart?\u201d I whispered. \u201cDarling, you already did that. And look what it gave you.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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He sighed, letting me pull him closer.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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\u201cI only want what\u2019s best for the pack,\u201d he said. \u201cI don\u2019t want people to question your position as Luna. The high chief\u2026.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cAnd I only want what\u2019s best for you,\u201d I lied, pressing my lips against his jaw. \u201cThe high chief might think it was too sudden but the pack members thinks otherwise, honey\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Draven nodded, letting my words sink in. \u201cYoure right, everyone loves you and wants you as their luna,. That\u2019s all that matters\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThats all that matters,\u201d I smiled at him.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYes,\u201d his eyes lingered on mine.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cNow go handle your rogues,\u201d I urged. \u201cI\u2019ll make sure dinner\u2019s ready when you return.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
He kissed my forehead, the perfect, obedient Alpha husband, before walking out.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The door closed. I waited until his footsteps vanished down the corridor, then turned to the wall.\u00a0<\/p>\n
For a heartbeat, the smile slipped.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I touched my stomach again. \u201cYou\u2019re safe,\u201d I murmured. \u201cAnd so am I\u2026 as long as he takes our side. Nothing will change around here\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
This is my pack now.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I\u2019m Luna, nobody can question my position.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Not even the high chief Draven respects so much.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Maybe, the high chief wants to get on my bad side.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I\u2019m willing to take in one more enemy.\u00a0<\/p>\n
After a few hours, Draven and his men returned from checking out the northern borders in search of the\u00a0<\/p>\n
rogues\u00a0<\/p>\n
Fortunately, they found nothing.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cSo?,\u201d I hugged him. \u201cHow did it go?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cIt went well as far as I\u2019m concerned,\u201d He kissed my lips. \u201cTurns out the rogues weren\u2019t after us, they were crossing the borders\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cOh that\u2019s great. I guess\u201d I purred.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I sighed inwardly.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The rogues I freed didn\u2019t get caught.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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They are safe. And so is my secret.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cCome,\u201d I beckoned to him. \u201cLets have dinner\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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\u201cHoney, you shouldn\u2019t stress yourself out. Our baby needs to be born healthy\u201d Drage jokingly touched my belly.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cMaking dinner is not stressful at all,\u201d I touched his face. \u201cI want to see you happy. And food is one those things that makes you happy\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cHah. You know me so well\u201d Draven chuckles.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cOf course, you\u2019re my Alpha. My husband now\u201d I look him in the eye.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Claiming ownership.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He should know he\u2019s mine now.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI love you, Liora,\u201d Drave muttered.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI love you too,\u201d I held his hand. \u201cLet\u2019s eat, honey\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
After dinner.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Draven was already waiting in our room when I entered.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He was sitting on the couch looking through a pile of paper work.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He looked powerful. The Alpha, ever in command, ever untouchable.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cStill working at this hour,\u201d I asked, walking in.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He didn\u2019t look up when I approached. Only said, \u201cA letter came this morning.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
I smiled, trailing my fingers along the edge of his seat. \u201cYou sound pleased. Is it good news?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
He leaned back in his chair, the parchment still open before him.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cFrom the Shadowclaw Pack,\u201d he said. \u201cTheir Alpha wants to discuss an alliance. Trade routes, shared borders, and if it works out-military support.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
My pulse quickened.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Shadowclaw. One of the wealthiest and most feared packs in the country.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I let my expression soften into delight. \u201cThat\u2019s incredible, Draven. You\u2019ve wanted that connection for years.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
He finally looked at me then, that rare, reluctant smile ghosting over his lips.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYes. It\u2019s the kind of alliance that could make us unstoppable.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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I moved closer, resting a hand lightly on his shoulder.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThen it\u2019s fate,\u201d I whispered. \u201cYou deserve this.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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He turned his hand to hold mine. \u201cYou helped make this happen,\u201d he said. \u201cThe council sees stability now. You\u2019ve brought calm to this place.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
I laughed softly.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Calm, indeed. If only he knew how much effort it took to make peace look effortless.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Still, I leaned forward and said the right thing. \u201cWe\u2019re a team, my love. This is my pack too, and I will support you every step of the way.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
He nodded. \u201cOnce the meeting is confirmed, I\u2019ll host a feast to celebrate. The pack needs to see that their Luna and Alpha are united.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
I traced a finger along his jaw, lowering my voice. \u201cThen they shall. Especially now\u2026\u201d I took his hand and pressed it gently to my stomach. \u201cOur child deserves a legacy built on power.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
That earned me his full attention and the faintest flicker of pride in his eyes.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYou\u2019re right,\u201d he murmured. \u201cWe\u2019ll rule stronger for him.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
He turned back to his desk, already lost in logistics and letters, while I smiled faintly behind him. The kind of smile that didn\u2019t reach my eyes.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I got up.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cHoney. Let\u2019s go to bed\u201d I urged.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I moved close to him, taking in his scent.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Kissing him softly, he stopped working and responded.\u00a0<\/p>\n
We moved from the couch straight to the bed, our lips not parting.\u00a0<\/p>\n
We kissed hungrily like we\u2019ve been starved of each other\u2019 touches.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThe pup,\u201d Draven says, breathing heavily. \u201cWouldn\u2019t this hurt the pup?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cNo. This will help the pup be delivered without complications\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Draven made love to me all night.\u00a0<\/p>\n
It was as if Kaia never existed.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Just us.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Alpha and Luna of Silvermoon Pack.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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