Luna Abigail
Chapter 4

Abigail’s P.O.V.

We aren’t long into the drive to Silver Mist before the movements of the car makes me tired. I try to stay awake and listen to the conversation between Matthew and Kaiden, but the car’s rhythmic motions, the humming, and the actions today are too much, and I soon drift off. My head falls on Matthew, and I am soon sleeping soundly on his lap. The tingles and his intoxicating scent soothing my stressed body and mind.

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Third Person P.O.V.

Matthew feels Abby lean into him, and soon her weight and breathing tells him she is sleeping. He readjusts her in his lap and makes sure she is comfortable. He feels so lucky that he has found his mate, who is not only beautiful on the outside, but on the inside as well. She is strong and confident, and holds herself with pride, not backing down even to her Alpha. Absentmindedly, Matthew keeps stroking her hair while talking to Kaiden.

“So you mate is half witch?” Kaiden says curiously as he looks at his sleeping Luna in the review mirror.

“Yes, and those idiots didn’t even know what a gem she is!” Matthew answers with an eye roll.

Kaiden had known something was up when Greyson said they were leaving before the Alpha ceremony. That would normally be taken as an insult to the host pack, but he guessed this was a special circumstance.

“I’m happy we are leaving now; I have never liked that pack. They are snobs and purist – the lot of them. Your father told me she was the mate of Daemon. Is this true?” Matthew sighs.

“Yes, it is. He rejected her in front of the entire pack on her 18th birthday.” Matt shakes his head.

“Wow. That’s hard, man. Who would even do that?” Kaiden asks with disgust. He had always perceived Daemon as an a*****e, but to reject your fated mate on her birthday, and in front of the entire pack, took him to a whole new level of a*****e.

“I knew I should have punched him while I had the chance. When you took the Luna to your room after the infirmary, I made sure no one other than your sister or mother could go near your guestroom. I stopped Deamon, and he blew a gasket, claiming you were stealing his mate, and he demanded me to move. When I refused, he threatened me, and said that a lousy Beta could not stop him.” Kaiden says.

“Then his a*****e father showed up; telling him he should be happy that you were taking out the trash, so he wouldn’t be forced to kill her.” Matthew’s eyes grew darker as Kaiden relayed what had happened when Abby was out cold in his room. When Kaiden said they would have tried to kill his mate, his eyes were black pools of anger. Blade was pacing in his head, demanding them to turn around and make an example of Alpha Fenrir and Alpha Daemon.

“Don’t worry, man, I told your father, and he took care of everything.” Kaiden says with an evil, satisfied glint. Matthew is curious about what his father had done, but would ask about it later.

As they drove, Matthew kept looking at the sleeping beauty in his lap. He couldn’t quite believe she was his. She already owned his heart and soul, and he knew he would give her the world without even blinking. He knew he was a lovesick puppy with Abby and her wolf, but he didn’t care.

She could ask anything, and he would give it to her. He was going to pamper and spoil Abby in any way he saw fit, and that was every way possible. She never had much. That was clear by how humble she had been back in her old pack. But she would never again miss a thing!

The only problem was that the neighboring pack’s former Alpha’s daughter had made it her mission to be his Luna, and even told him they were getting engaged when he returned. If not, she would have her father and brother wage war against him.

He had said nothing to the other ranked members or his family, because he didn’t want them to worry. He had always thought she would lose interest, but over the years, her possessive ways had become more prominent. Even his pack members had noticed how she scowled when a female talked to their Alpha, or how she would secretly threaten anyone close to him. Of course, he had become aware when she tried this with Sally and Helena, who not only had told him but also told her to shove it. He chuckled at the memory. His sisters were something else.

Sally, who had remained at the pack to keep everything in order when he was away, was the oldest of the three of them. She lived in another pack, as the female beta with her mate and their children. Her oldest daughter had traveled with them to Black Moon for the Alpha ceremony. Thank the goddess she hadn’t gone with his mother and sister to that meadow.

Abby had saved them all, and for that, they all owed her their lives.

Sally had cried on the phone when mom had told her what happened, and she was looking forward to thank Abby in person. My sister could be the sweetest women on earth, but threaten her family and she would make your life a living hell.

Matthew’s thoughts was interrupted when his cell phone rang. He looked at the caller ID. It was his Gamma Brandon.

“Hey, bro. What’s up? Is the pack still standing in our absence?” Matthew joked.

“Yeah, it’s going fine. I just wanted to know why the hell you’ve told Maria she could come here and boss us around. She says she is in charge now as the future Luna to the pack, and you gave her permission to tell us what to do?” Brandon, the pack gamma, says in a huff.

“I thought you were waiting on your mate? And I am saying this right now, bro, if you are making her my Luna, I’m replaceing another pack to live in!” He growls at the last part as he continued.

He hated Maria with a passion. She’s a self-absorbed, self entitled, snotty, spoiled little brat! She had always gotten what she wanted, and no one had ever said no in her life. So, when she set her eyes on Matthew, she thought it was the same way.

“Are you anywhere near her?” Matthew asks with a sigh.

“Yeah, two seconds.” He hears shuffling, and then Maria’s shrill voice rings through the phone.

“Mattie, darling, what is it? I’m really busy planning my joining the pack and Luna’s ceremony here.” Matthew takes a deep breath.

“Maria, put the phone on speaker and make sure everyone can hear me.” Matthew says in an exasperated voice. She squeals and does as he tells her, expecting him to announce to the pack members that she is indeed in charge.

“I will say this one time; Brandon is in charge until I return in a short time. Maria is a guest and is to be treated as that. But only that. She has nothing to say in anything pack related. I will explain when I get home, but rejoice, because I also have good news for all of you.” He hears more shuffling, murmurs, and some cheering at this.

“Thanks, man. Damn, she is a right pain in my a*s. When will you be home?” Matthew chuckles.

“I am at the gate now, so in a few minutes.” Then he hangs up the phone.

Abigail’s P.O.V.

A gentle k**s to my face wakes me. Tingles erupt everywhere, and I know it’s Matthew.

“Sweetheart, wake up. We are nearly home, and I have something to prepare you for.” I’m wide awake now, and Galaxy paces in my head, not liking the sound of our mate’s tone of voice.

“Our neighboring pack’s former Alpha has a daughter named Maria. She has been obsessing over me for years. I thought it was just a small innocent crush, but it developed into something bigger. I have never encouraged her and told her multiple times I was waiting.. Well, for you! But she wouldn’t listen. She told me if I didn’t make her my Luna, she would make her father and brother wage war against us.” Kaiden growls at this revelation, not liking at all that his Alpha and brother have been going through this alone.

“I kept my distance in the hopes she would forget it. She didn’t. Right before I left to go to your old pack, she let me know she was to become Luna when I returned. She wanted me as her mate, and that was final. I never gave an answer, which she clearly took as a yes. My gamma just called, and she is at the pack house now. Trying to make people believe she is the next Luna. I have corrected this over the phone. But she will be there when we arrive, which is now.” Matt looks ashamed, but he had nothing to be ashamed about. It was not his fault that this girl is infatuated with him, nor that she couldn’t take a hint.

‘Oh, she better keep her filthy paws off our mate, or I will raise hell!’ Galaxy threatens in my mind. I giggle and tell the guys what she said.

“I will pay money to watch you put her in her place Luna… Uh, I mean Abby.” Kaiden says with a chuckle.

“She has never gotten a ‘no’ in her life. Her father and brother have spoiled her rotten, and not in a healthy way; the way we all should with our children and mate. No, she thinks she can have everything she sets her eyes upon. She clearly expects Matthew to reject his fated mate for her, which everyone knows would never happen, especially said mate is absolutely badass. But I didn’t know she had promised war on us?” He looks at Matt, who looks really uncomfortable.

“It doesn’t matter, Kaiden. She is not getting anyway near my mate! If she wants him and the pack, she can fight for it.” I tell him sternly. Kaiden bows his head.

“Of course Luna.” He answers nervously. I didn’t even realize I used my Luna voice on him.

“I’m sorry Kaiden, I didn’t mean to use my..” He shakes his head.

“No need. I understand where you are coming from. It’s not only the males who are possessive, with mates. I’m not angry at you Luna. I’m proud.” Kaiden reassures me.

We arrive at the pack house and all of us climb out of the cars. There are many people here to greet their Alpha and Beta and welcome them home. Pack members look at me in curiosity while a tall, beautiful woman smile at me. The likeness between her and Matthew is striking, and I conclude she must be another sister. She opens her mouth to speak when another woman elbows her way through the waiting pack members, not taking the notice of the irritated glares and growls.

“Let me through, dammit. AAAAH Mattie! I missed you sooooo much.” Her shrill voice cut through everything, and her persona screamed ‘brat’ loud and clear.

I take a step in front of Matt, and she stops dead in her tracks.

“Would you mind? I am trying to get to my mate.” She says in an obnoxious tone.

“Well, seeing as you are trying to get to MY mate, then yeah, I actually mind. A lot.” I said loud and clear. She sneers at me.

“That is not possible! Mattie, tell her.” She whines at my Matt. Instead of answering her, Matthew embraces me in his muscular arms.

“Abby is my fated mate, and the future Luna to the Silver Mist pack.” He tells the waiting and curious pack members, not even sparing the angry-looking she-wolf a second glance.

“I have told you many times, Maria. I want my fated mate and you are not it. Never have and never will be.” He continues, finally looking at Maria. Maria is now seething with both anger and jealousy.

“I challenge her for the right to be Luna and your mate.” Maria screams at Matthew. Before he can object, I answer.

“I accept the challenge.” The crowd erupts in murmurs.

“I demand it to be issued now!” Maria yells frantically. I don’t care when, where or why, she will not win anyway, so I nod with a smirk. But the warriors, Matthew, Kaiden, Matthew’s parents and sisters, shake their heads. They all witnessed or have been told how I fought the rouges in the meadow.

“Maria, she fought off over ten rouges, not including the leader. In the rogue attack on Black Moon, she is not to be underestimated. Are you sure about this?” Helena asks her kindly. Maria doesn’t seem impressed, and that was her first mistake. Second mistake; she’s trying to take away the first person, besides my mom, to ever accept me whole heartedly.

Galaxy, who was already sizing her up and was not impressed, either, which I found very ironic.

“Her? She doesn’t have a wolf?! How can they fool you like that? I am the rightful Luna of this pack, and it will be mine! Not some wolfless mutt girl who thinks she can just come at take it away.” Maria spits as I shrug at her.

“Just know this Maria, we are fighting to the death, and my wolf, because I assure you, she is there, will kill you without hesitation for trying to impose on her mate.” I answer, my voice dripping with ice.

We walk to the borders of Silver Mist and White Moon, where they have a mutual training ground. Her family, who looks utterly confused, meets us there. Maria has clearly summoned them, probably in a mind-link.

“Maria, what is going on? Why are you not planning your Luna ceremony in the Silver Mist pack house?” Who, I would assume to be her father, asks.

“Leo, your daughter has challenged my fated mate for the Luna position and the right to be my mate.” Matt answers angrily, his wolf coming forward, making his eyes almost black as the night sky. I take his hand in mine, squeezing it to get him to calm down. He smiles at me, appreciating the effort.

“You are saying my daughter is not your fated mate, Alpha Matthew?” Leo asks bewildered.

“That is exactly what I am saying.” Matthew retorts. Leo, whom I now assume to be the former Alpha, frowns.

“Maria, what is the meaning of this? You told us you were fated to Alpha Matthew, and he finally accepted you?” I frown at this. She has even lied to her own family. Wow, just wow. She didn’t look embarrassed at all, and only kept glaring at me.

“Oh, shut up, you old fart. If I had told you the truth, you would never have supported me.” She rolls her eyes. I glance at her father and I can see how he was seething in anger at her tone.

My momentary absence of mind is her cue. She shifts into a dark brown wolf and charge at me. But she underestimates how quick I am.

Galaxy and I dodge her attack, ignoring the roars of indignation on my behalf from both her -and my pack members who have gathered here, and concentrate on Maria’s wolf.

“I’m sorry Alpha Leo, but she is trying to take what is mine, and this is to the death. Neither I nor my wolf will show mercy to someone who lies to her own family to get her way.” I bow my head and shift into Galaxy.

We hear the awes and surprised gasps at how large and unique Galaxy looks.

Galaxy towers over Maria’s wolf, and she wastes no time in charging at her, relishing her full aura on the wolf. The crowd grows silent when Galaxy’s aura hits them. Some look confused, some impressed and some again with a hint of realisation in their eyes.

Maria’s wolf recognizes Galaxy and cowers low, not wanting to fight us.

‘Galaxy, what is happening?’ I ask her.

‘We are special, little one, like I’ve told you before. I am the Galaxy wolf, made as the first true Luna under the first silver moon by Selene and therefore the rightful Luna of this pack and the Queen of the star wolves and every wolf kind created after me,’ Galaxy answers proudly.

‘The Moon Goddess also blessed us herself, as I was the first Luna wolf to ever be created. I have walked this earth many times before, and always been paired with a powerful second half. But no one as special and powerful as you! You are a true leader, and will rise above the masses; we are the Witch Luna Queen because of your heritage and mine.’ Galaxy continues with a definite tone.

I didn’t know what to expect, but it was definitely not this.

‘So, what are you saying, exactly?’ I ask her.

‘What I am saying is that we are special, and her wolf recognizes us as a true Luna, and not only that. THE true Luna! I have a feeling her wolf is not so bad,’ Galaxy answers, as I mentally shrug, but also wondered if we could know for sure.

Galaxy answered my unspoken question.

‘Yes, little one, we can. I can create a mind-link with whoever I choose to, because they have paired me with a true Queen this time around. And I can choose only the wolf or human part of their consciousness is included in the mind-link.’ This takes me aback. My wolf is the coolest ever!

‘What is your name, young wolf?’ Galaxy asks kindly.

‘My name is Kiera, Luna.’ Maria’s wolf answers. It must be weird looking from the outside. They can’t see we are talking over mind-link, but only Kiera cowering low, and Galaxy towering directly over her, staring at her.

‘I will say this one time, Kiera. Matthew and Blade are mine and my counterpart’s mate. We will tolerate no one trying to take them away from us,’ Galaxy huffs.

‘I am sorry, Luna. I have tried for years to tell Maria so, but she will not listen to me. She is very stubborn and wants her way always. I am ashamed to be her other half, and would wish I could go to her sister instead,’ Kiera says with sadness in her voice. This intrigues Galaxy and me a lot. Why would she want to switch human? Galaxy asks as much, and her answer makes me sick to my stomach.

‘Well, Maria was convinced her sister was fated to Alpha Matthew. She got consumed with jealousy, and had a dark witch kill her sister’s wolf. No wolf, no mate. She mentally locked me inside her mind, and I couldn’t prevent it. Her sister is a gentle soul, and a sweet girl.’ Kiera whimpers in sorrow.

‘Kiera, we can help you. I see in your heart (the one apart from her human half) that you are a kind soul. You deserve a second chance at life and love. And Maria’s sister deserves a second chance at those things as well. I will have to shift back, but you will stay in wolf form. We are magic, as well as ancient, so this will be done,’ Galaxy promises her. Kiera nods obediently and stays in a lying position. I wasn’t sure what was happening, but we shift back never the less.

Matthew comes over with a robe.

“What is the name of Maria’s pack and her sister?” I ask Matt in a low voice.

“They are the White Moon pack, and her sister is Laurel.” He answered with confused eyes.

“Silver Mist and White Moon. My wolf has talked to Kiera, the wolf of Maria, and we have come to an agreement. She has revealed to us that Maria had her own sister poisoned, so her wolf part died. She thought Laurel to be the mate of Matthew and was so jealous she teamed up with a dark witch.” I say in a loud voice, so everyone in the crowd can hear me.

“Her wolf pleaded to be given a second chance with Laurel as her human. We have agreed to this, if and only if Laurel agrees as well.” I finish my speech and look around. The words seem to ring through the crowd, and suddenly the air erupts with clapping. Silver Mist is cheering for me.

This is a new feeling, but they seem to accept me and Galaxy.

“Will Laurel of White Moon please step forward?” I ask and a shy-looking girl approach me, looking down as she went.

Behind her came Leo, and who I assumed to be his mate and his son.

“With all due respect Luna, but how will this be possible?” Leo asks. I gave him a kind smile.

“I am half witch and half wolf. We have the magic to do this, or at least my wolf says we have.” His eyes widen. He looks at his mate, who gives a slight nod and backs out.

“Laurel, are you willing to take Kiera as your second chance at werewolf life with a counterpart? You will get a chance at a mate, and love.” She looks me in the eyes, and her own filled with hope.

“Yes Luna, I have dreamt of this since the day my sister killed my wolf.” She answers in a soft voice.

She knew Maria was behind it. Why hadn’t she said anything, but before I can ask, she shakes her head.

“No one believed me. I tried to tell my parents, but they believed Maria’s act over me.” She shrugs, but both her parents look ashamed and rightfully so.

“When this is over, Laurel, I’m inviting you to join Silver Mist instead, if you wish.” Matt nods in agreement and shoots her family a look of disgust.

“Laurel, if you will stand over here besides Kiera.” She does as I say, and I place a hand on both the human girl and she-wolf. Galaxy guides me, and I feel the surge of change when the wolf spirit leave one girl and enters the other.

It forces Maria to shift back to human, now void of a wolf companion. Laurel shifts into a light chocolate brown wolf, who bows her head at me. I am incredibly proud of myself and Galaxy. We have been here mere hours, but already done something good, and won over many people doing so. I can feel the respect and love from the Silver Mist pack members through the pack-link, and I can’t help but swell in it for a bit.

Suddenly things happen all in a blur, my pack surrounding me, Maria trying to attack me, a growl ripping through the air, and the clear ringing of a possessive “MINE!”

My pack, not wanting anything to happen to their Luna, jumps on Maria taking her into custody, and back to our pack house and down into the cellars. People keep welcoming me and as we walk back with everyone, people keep telling me, I see, to be a badass Luna. They already seemed proud of me.

Children keep running up to me with wildflowers. And I take every single one with an “awe thank you.” The children sending me dazzling smiles and when we reach the pack house, I have a whole bucket of flowers.

The growl ripping through the air was Kaiden, who as soon as she shifted back, took his shirt off and covered a blushing Laurel. He was already so smitten with her, and happy to finally recognize her as his mate. She had been hidden away since she lost her wolf at 18 – 2 years ago, by her family who, especially her father, had been ashamed of having a wolfless girl as a relative.

Matt takes my hand and leads me to the pack house, which I had yet to experience.

“Silver Mist pack, we have reason to celebrate! Our Luna is home, and she is amazing, as you witnessed. Our Beta has found his mate, and they are going be celebrated in the next full moon in two weeks’ time. Then we will officially get our Luna and Beta female.” Everyone cheers, and the word spreads like wildfire. Now we only have to settle the Maria issue, and what our relationship to White Moon will be in the future.

Until now, their Alpha had only observed, but now we needed to talk.