Booki Chapter37
Dallas puts his hand over mine, giving it a squeeze. Can he tell how nervous Iam? His brothers are giving me the side–eye.
“Rya, I’m told that you’re the midwife here.”
“Yes, I am.” Ijust can’t put the food in my mouth. My nerves are making me slightly sick.
“Your parents must be very proud of you.” She’s smiling, not really eating her meal, just drinking that sweet tea.
“They are.” I tell the truth because they are proud of what I have accomplished.
I sip my glass of tea. It’s a rich brown in the heavy crystal glass. Ice cubes clink together in the swirl of liquid.
“Rya, Iknow all about
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» you- My throat tightens.
“I should go.” I say it to Dallas as I take a step away from the table. I just can’t have her judging me. She must know my own mate rejected me, somehow she must know I’m defective in some way for her son.
“Mother,” he roars, and Ishake. A knock on the doorswings everyone’s
eyes to the intruder.
The door opens. Luna Catherine is here early with a smile on her
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“Dallas, sorry I’m early, but I just wanted to drop by and say hello family.” She’s looking around the table. A slight bow to Grace. She’s looking at the places everyone is sitting. Her eyes fall to mine and hold. Her jaw clenches slightly.
“Come in.” He closes the door behind her
Grace stands from her spot to greet the Luna. “Luna Catherine, finally. It’s nice to meet you.”
“Luna Grace, so nice to put a face to the name.” Both embrace quickly, no
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touching.
My mouth is open as I look to Dallas, who’s looking away from me. I try to catch his eye to try and ask why he didn’t tell me his parents are pack leaders. I’m upset that he’s kept something like this from me.
Luna Catherine eyes me,
looking at my neck. She lets out a breath of relief.
“I like your new table, Dallas.” Grace cringes slightly when she hears her son’s name.
“Thank you. My mother just brought it for me today. A gift.”
“Where did you find such a masterpiece?” I think that Luna Catherine is trying to start offlight, compliment something before starting with the real stuff.
I look at the table more. It’s dark oak that’s been keenly carved with an artisan’s care.
“I found this table at the side of the road. Could you imagine my reaction when I realized someone just threw this away?” She shakes her head with click of her jaw. Her hand starts to trail along the edge of the table. A finger traces a stain that’s buried deep in the wood.
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“Sometimes people don’t realize what they have in front of them until they see it again. It makes them realize what they actually did and regret throwing it away in the first place,” Luna Catherine interjects.
“Very true. But once you throw something away, it’s up for grabs to anyone who wants to put the time in to make it beautiful again.” Luna Grace is staring now into the other Luna’s eyes.
“This will be a very good addition to my son’s future. It’s strong, solid, has a good base. There might be little stains here and there, a nick in some spots, but I think it gives it character. What do you think?” A very smug look comes across his mother’s face.
“Yes, very true, but I think the owner of the table could come back. Maybe make an offer that benefits both parties?” Just like politicians, these Lunas speak their own language.
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“No, this table is very special…blue moon special. No offer would be good enough. How does that saying go “She taps her chin. “One wolf’s trash is
another’s treasure.“.
Luna Catherine postures herself to Luna Grace, showing molten black eyes. It’s as if she has a scorpion’s tail curled, ready to strike. All four brothers get up from their seats at the same time. Heavy growls rumble out of their chests. They don’t like what they’re witnessing.
I think, Luna Catherine, it’s time for you to leave. Everyone’s fur is getting a little ruffled.” Dallas opens the door.
“Rya, we will talk very soon.” She turns those dark eyes to me before walking out. I’mscrewed.
She closes the door behind her, and the whole group takes a calming breath.”
I think you could take her, Mom.” Is it Caleb that says this or Crane?
“Rya, I didn’t mean to offend you by saying I know about you. I only meant that I know about the hardship you have faced.” She brings me into a hug. smoothing my hair down.
I turn my head to Dallas as I am inhis mother’s embrace. “Why didn’t you tell me you’re an Alpha?”
