The Heartless Alpha’s Beloved Luna (Avery and Gideon) novel Chapter 79

Chapter 79

Sweat broke out on my brow from the sudden fever break. Somewhere in my soul, my wolf was making a low, growling purr of approval.

The amplitude of the magic swirling around us increased suddenly. The magic flowing through my blood was singing, a crystalline hum, but there were other notes within it. I could feel the low rumbling vibration of my wolf’s magic, and the soft, sweet harmony of Avery’s power.

And then within her power, a reverberation of my own, echoing back. No… emanating from her?

I tried to concentrate on the strange feelings my wolf was picking up. It felt like there was a part of me inside her. That was strange. Perhaps some of my blood on her hands?

“Why am I inside of you?” I asked. Avery shot me a strange look.

“My magic.” I repeated, “Your magic and mine are mingled.”

She shook her head in confusion, “I don’t really know how any of this works,” she admitted, “All of the books I’ve found on werewolf healing are somewhat vague on the specifics. I don’t even know how I’m doing this!”

I had a suspicion. I had read more of the old bloodline records than she had, looking for cures for my demonblood. Over and over, references to the Moon Goddess were peppered throughout Silvermoon Pack’s history.

This was living proof that the Goddess’ blessing still flowed through Avery’s lineage. No wonder Silvermoon wanted her back! She was valuable beyond their estimation.

The glow around her hands was subsiding. Some of the ache was flooding back into me, however the advance of the silver was slowed and retreating. She had given my own magic the time and strength it needed to take over.

She pulled her hands away from my shoulder, but I reached out and grabbed them in mine. If she really had access to the Moon Goddess’ blessing, then it was all the more essential that she not abandon Nightwolf. I would do whatever I needed to do to keep her here.

“You must stay.” I said, forcefully. I stared into her eyes, trying to convey how important it was that she remain.

“Gideon…” She said softly. Her eyes were huge and dark, vulnerable.

“You are essential to Nightwolf’s survival. We need you. I need you.” I squeezed her hands, perhaps a bit harder than I intended, because she winced.

“I understand that a Silvermoon bride is important…” She said softly, “But I don’t think I’m the right person for the job.”

I couldn’t think of anyone better for the job. She was everything we needed. Everything I needed. The pain was fraying the edges of my nerves now, and I could feel my energy depleting as my stores were directed into healing.

“You must stay.” I growled through the pain. It was so important that she realize that she couldn’t leave. “I cannot allow you to leave.”

“We must break our engagement!” She protested. “Surely you don’t think we can effectively be Alpha and Luna

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without being mates?”

“We can. We will. We must.” There was no other way forward. “I will allow no divorce. No nullification of our engagement. If you run again, I will find you. Make your peace with that.”

Her face was stricken, her hands still in mine. I could tell that she didn’t understand how vital she was. No one I had ever met could do what she had just done. Healing with moonlight was only the beginning, if even half the legends were correct.

She tried changing tactics, rubbing her fingers against mine.

“How do you see this working, then?” She pleaded, “Am I to be your prisoner forever?”

The fever was coming back. I needed to lay down and heal.

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