86 Chapter 86 Seraphina Reclaims Luna
I had made a decision overnight. I was taking back my position as Luna. Not asking for it, not hoping for it, but claiming what was rightfully mine. Anyone who disagreed could challenge me directly. I was done cowering, done apologizing for existing. They could bring their worst, and I would meet them with everything I had.
After our conversation ended and Julian disappeared into the shower, I found myself gravitating toward the kitchen. My hands moved automatically, washing dishes that were already clean. The warm water provided no comfort as my thoughts spiraled deeper into worry.
But honesty compelled me to admit the real reason I wanted to seek him out. I simply craved his presence. My wolf whined softly, pushing me toward his door with gentle insistence. She wanted her mate close.
How much chaos would I bring to these people? The pack members who already despised me, who blamed me for every misfortune that befell them, would find new reasons to hate me once they discovered the truth. The very demon who had tormented them was somehow connected to me. I could already imagine their accusations, their bitter resentment burning even hotter.
I wanted answers about what it meant to be a white wolf. From what I had heard, so few were born with that gift, and even fewer lived long enough to understand it. They were hunted, feared, eliminated before they could discover their true potential. Those who survived possessed abilities that defied explanation. Today had proven that much, though I still struggled to process what had happened.
Something fundamental had shifted in Dorian over the years. When our paths first crossed six years ago, he had seemed like any other powerful Alpha seeking alliances, His smile came easily, his voice carried warmth and authority. He presented himself as someone you could trust, someone who genuinely wanted to build bridges between packs.
Morning arrived with unexpected warmth surrounding me. Too much warmth, My eyes opened slowly, taking in unfamiliar surroundings. This was not Theo’s room. This was Julian’s sanctuary, filled with his intoxicating scent that made my wolf practically sing with contentment. He had carried me here while I slept, and my heart performed a small dance at the realization.
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“We are going shopping today, sweetheart,” I declared with a brightness I had not felt in months. It was time to stop hiding. I needed clothes of my own, and more importantly, I needed to reclaim my life.
But underneath all that anxiety, something unexpected had taken root. Peace. Real, genuine peace for the first time in years. My wolf practically purred with satisfaction, a steady rumble of happiness that I had almost forgotten existed. And Theo, my precious boy, would finally learn he had a father who would move mountains to protect him. The image of his delighted expression filled me with such fierce joy that tears pricked at my eyes.
Common sense held me back. After everything I had dumped on him tonight, he deserved space to process it all. Barging into his room would be selfish, inconsiderate. So I forced myself to turn away and seek comfort in Theo’s bed instead, pulling my son’s small body close until sleep finally claimed me.
The entire shopping experience unfolded smoothly. Brenda suggested outfits, offered different sizes, provided honest opinions when I modeled various pieces. Her behavior was respectful, even helpful. Walking out with several bags and a genuinely happy child skipping beside me, I felt something I had not experienced in years: acceptance.
Yet even as satisfaction warmed my chest, an uncomfortable prickle of unease refused to disappear. Things were progressing too easily, too perfectly. In my experience, smooth sailing usually preceded devastating storms. Something felt wrong, though I could not identify what.
Yet as relief flooded through my veins, a different kind of terror began to take root. Julian knew everything now. Which meant he would hunt down Alpha Dorian. The very thought made my blood turn to ice. Had I just signed his death warrant by trusting him with my truth?
But the bed beside me lay empty, covers pushed aside carelessly. Disappointment crashed over me before I could stop it. I pushed the feeling away and rose, smoothing down the borrowed shirt that had become my temporary uniform.
The clothing store’s bell announced our entrance with a cheerful jingle. My stomach dropped when I spotted Brenda behind the counter, one of the women who had made my previous time here miserable with their constant cruelty and cutting remarks.
Seraphina’s POV
But the man I encountered in New York was a stranger wearing Dorian’s face. Sharp
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edges had replaced his smooth charm. His eyes held promises of violence, threats wrapped in silk. The friendly mask had slipped away completely, revealing something predatory underneath. Something that enjoyed causing pain.
The pack was changing, adapting to reality. I was their Alpha’s mate, and slowly but surely, they were acknowledging that truth.
When the last dish found its place in the drying rack, I stood motionless in the quiet kitchen. My entire body seemed drawn toward Julian’s room like a magnet. The pull was almost physical, an ache that demanded attention.
The weight I had carried for years had finally lifted from my shoulders. Every secret about Dorian, every painful detail about Theo, every dark moment from those six years was now laid bare before Julian. The truth hung between us like a bridge we had finally crossed together.
In Theo’s room, I gently stroked his hair until his eyes fluttered open. After helping him through his morning routine, I made an announcement that surprised even me.
But something remarkable happened. Brenda looked up, recognition flickering across her features, and then offered a genuine smile. “Luna Seraphina,” she said with professional courtesy, “what can I help you find today?”
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