Blessed Luna Rising - Chapter 10: Chapter 10
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Killian’s POV
I can’t think straight right now. I’m in my office and Nicole, Jude, and I are supposed to be discussing the dinner with the Committee of Elders, how to deal with Flaming Fangs, and other pack related things but I can’t focus. I was happy when she let me hold her. I was elated when she hugged me back. I don’t have an appropriate word for what I’m feeling after her running her hands up and down my chest and abdomen. Remus was purring like a lovesick puppy in my head. He started whimpering the second I left my sisters to help get her ready and has been running in circles wanting to get back to her.
“Bro? Killian? Anybody in there? Helloooo?” Nicole says as he snaps his fingers around my head breaking me from my thoughts.
“Huh? What? Sorry… My mind is elsewhere. Where were we?” I say picking up my files and trying to get back to business. Nicole just smirks and goes over everything again. I’m taking notes as he is talking to keep myself focused and just as he’s finishing I hear my sister’s voice in my head. I hold a finger up to Nicole.
“What’s up, Dee?” I say casually.
“Our girl is ready and she’s beautiful. You gotta come see her.” she responds full of excitement.
“My girl, you mean.” I say playfully. She laughs at me.
“She’s our sister now so she’s OUR girl, big brother. Come on! It’s 6:45. Elder Zacchaeus will be here in 15 minutes.” she says closing the link. I snap my head to the clock and sure enough, it is 6:45.
“Gentleman, we will have to finish this later. I need to go collect my mate and get downstairs to greet Elder Zacchaeus.” I say and we all stand up and walk out of the office. I walk up the stairs and as I’m texting my parents to let them know what is happening I shout out to the girls to let them know I’m here.
Suddenly her delicious scent envelopes me and I look up from my phone to see her standing there looking at me. My jaw drops and I am speechless. Realizing I need to say something instead of just gawk at her, I tell her that she looks beautiful. She was beautiful before but she’s got a shine about her now that is captivating. Her hair is vibrant and glossy. Her eyes no longer red and puffy, I can see the beautiful green with flecks of gold dancing in them. She’s trying to cover her arms to hide the scars but I pay them no mind. I take 4 BIG steps to her and close the distance between us as I place one hand on her waist and the other gently caresses her face. I don’t think I noticed those freckles before. Ugh. Could she be anymore adorable? I can’t believe she’s mine. I not only think that phrase but I say it to her as well. To my surprise, she wraps her arms around me first this time and I gently hold her head to me and rub her back as I feel her body relax and melt into mine.
“You ready to go eat some dinner, babe?” I say hoping it doesn’t upset her that I called her babe. Her head snaps up to look at me and a big grin spreads across her face as she nods. I smile back at her as I grab her hand.
“Alright, let’s go.” and we leave our bedroom with Deidre and Serenity following behind. I had forgotten they were present in the moment I had with Tara but I don’t mind.
As we reach the foyer, the doors to the packhouse open as Ian and Allen escort 7 members of the Committee of Elders inside. I step forward to start introductions and I can feel Tara start shaking. She’s scared of men in authority positions. My poor baby. I wrap my arm around her and walk forward.
“Hello Elders. I am Alpha Killian and this is my mate, Tara. Forgive her for not shaking your hands. She is the reason we have invited you for dinner and men with power scare her right now.” I say and they all look to her. No doubt seeing the scars on her arms as I see the pity in their eyes.
Elder Zacchaeus turns to me and begins introducing the members of the Committee to both myself and Tara.
“Miss Tara, my name is Zacchaeus and it’s a pleasure to meet you. Alpha Killian, behind me is Elder Isaiah, Elder Zachariah, Elder Gideon, Elder Simeon, Elder Abraham, and Elder Jedidiah.” he says as I shake each of their hands with a smile.
“My kitchen staff have prepared a wonderful dinner for us. Shall we eat and talk business in my office after?” I say. They all nod and I gesture towards the dining hall and lead the way with Tara still safely wrapped in my arm. She’s holding onto my shirt much like a child does when they are afraid. I’m not sure if it breaks my heart or warms it but nevertheless we proceed to the table and I pull her chair out so she can sit. I then take my place beside her.
“Such an unusual table, Alpha Killian.” says Elder Gideon. Obviously referencing the fact the head of the table is not just myself but myself and my Luna.
“Yes, I had this one made special because I knew when I found my Luna I would see her as my equal and wanted her at the head of the table with me.” I say very matter of factly while looking at my breathtakingly gorgeous mate.
“Alpha, Luna, Elders. I will be taking care of you all tonight and I would just like to say how honored I am to meet our new Luna.” says a kitchen Omega named Freya. I smile and nod and Tara does the same.
“What can I get you all for drinks? Miss Shirley is finishing the plates right now so they’ll be out shortly.” she says. All of the Elders reply with scotch on the rocks and I request a sweet tea.
“What would you like, Luna?” she says to Tara.
“Whatever you want me to have is fine.” she replies and I feel my heart break. Freya looks at me then Tara and then covers her mouth when she sees the scars on Tara. She looks to me and I shake my head telling her not to address it.
“Alpha, may I go to her and speak?” she says through mindlink and I nod. Freya walks around the table and crouches next to Tara.
“Luna, please don’t cry or be afraid. This is your home and you can have whatever YOU want. Nobody here will hurt you, I promise.” she says squeezing one of Tara’s hands.
Tara looks at her and I see a smile as she nods.
“Can I try a soda? I have always wanted to.” she says meekly. Freya smiles at her and looks to me.
“Absolutely, Luna. I’ll bring a few out and you decide which one you like best. Alpha Killian drinks them all so what you don’t want, he’ll finish.” she says with a wink and Tara giggles.
“May I hug you, Luna?” she says and I’m not sure what is going to happen next but Tara looks up and nods at her.
“You can call me Tara.” Tara says as she hugs Freya back. Freya smiles and giggles a little bit.
“Luna Tara, I am so happy you’re here and safe.” Freya responds. She stands up and bows to the table and heads to get our drinks.
“Miss Tara… I’m sorry but did you tell that young girl you have never had a soda?” Elder Zacchaeus inquires with hurt evident in his eyes. Tara averts her eyes to her lap before responding. If it weren’t for our wolf hearing, no one would be able to hear her.
“No sir, Alpha Arthur only allowed me water in the packhouse and I was only allowed 4 glasses. I drank milk and juice in school but that was it.” she responds quietly. The Elders gasp in unison and look at each other before Zacchaeus stands.
“Alpha Killian, I think we should talk business in your office before we proceed with dinner and if possible, we would like to stay for a couple days to give your Luna time between meetings to tell us what she’s been through.” he says to me.
“Miss Tara, it is very important that we see and hear everything you endured at Flaming Fangs. Would it be okay if we did this?” he says directly to her.
She looks at him and then looks at me confused.
“It’s up to you, my love. This is the only way we can legally make Arthur pay for what he’s done to you.” I say to her. She doesn’t have to do this and I want her to know this is her choice.
“Oh.. Okay. Yes, I am okay with that.” she says. We all stand and head for my office as Freya comes out with our drinks.
“Freya, bring the drinks to my office and tell Miss Shirley the Elders wish to discuss things before we eat.” I say glancing down at Tara and back to her so she knows what we are discussing.
“Yes, Alpha.” she nods and goes back into the kitchen to let Miss Shirley know dinner will be delayed.
Arthur Godfrey will pay for what he has done to my beloved mate. It starts with a meeting but it ends in a war.
I can’t think straight right now. I’m in my office and Nicole, Jude, and I are supposed to be discussing the dinner with the Committee of Elders, how to deal with Flaming Fangs, and other pack related things but I can’t focus. I was happy when she let me hold her. I was elated when she hugged me back. I don’t have an appropriate word for what I’m feeling after her running her hands up and down my chest and abdomen. Remus was purring like a lovesick puppy in my head. He started whimpering the second I left my sisters to help get her ready and has been running in circles wanting to get back to her.
“Bro? Killian? Anybody in there? Helloooo?” Nicole says as he snaps his fingers around my head breaking me from my thoughts.
“Huh? What? Sorry… My mind is elsewhere. Where were we?” I say picking up my files and trying to get back to business. Nicole just smirks and goes over everything again. I’m taking notes as he is talking to keep myself focused and just as he’s finishing I hear my sister’s voice in my head. I hold a finger up to Nicole.
“What’s up, Dee?” I say casually.
“Our girl is ready and she’s beautiful. You gotta come see her.” she responds full of excitement.
“My girl, you mean.” I say playfully. She laughs at me.
“She’s our sister now so she’s OUR girl, big brother. Come on! It’s 6:45. Elder Zacchaeus will be here in 15 minutes.” she says closing the link. I snap my head to the clock and sure enough, it is 6:45.
“Gentleman, we will have to finish this later. I need to go collect my mate and get downstairs to greet Elder Zacchaeus.” I say and we all stand up and walk out of the office. I walk up the stairs and as I’m texting my parents to let them know what is happening I shout out to the girls to let them know I’m here.
Suddenly her delicious scent envelopes me and I look up from my phone to see her standing there looking at me. My jaw drops and I am speechless. Realizing I need to say something instead of just gawk at her, I tell her that she looks beautiful. She was beautiful before but she’s got a shine about her now that is captivating. Her hair is vibrant and glossy. Her eyes no longer red and puffy, I can see the beautiful green with flecks of gold dancing in them. She’s trying to cover her arms to hide the scars but I pay them no mind. I take 4 BIG steps to her and close the distance between us as I place one hand on her waist and the other gently caresses her face. I don’t think I noticed those freckles before. Ugh. Could she be anymore adorable? I can’t believe she’s mine. I not only think that phrase but I say it to her as well. To my surprise, she wraps her arms around me first this time and I gently hold her head to me and rub her back as I feel her body relax and melt into mine.
“You ready to go eat some dinner, babe?” I say hoping it doesn’t upset her that I called her babe. Her head snaps up to look at me and a big grin spreads across her face as she nods. I smile back at her as I grab her hand.
“Alright, let’s go.” and we leave our bedroom with Deidre and Serenity following behind. I had forgotten they were present in the moment I had with Tara but I don’t mind.
As we reach the foyer, the doors to the packhouse open as Ian and Allen escort 7 members of the Committee of Elders inside. I step forward to start introductions and I can feel Tara start shaking. She’s scared of men in authority positions. My poor baby. I wrap my arm around her and walk forward.
“Hello Elders. I am Alpha Killian and this is my mate, Tara. Forgive her for not shaking your hands. She is the reason we have invited you for dinner and men with power scare her right now.” I say and they all look to her. No doubt seeing the scars on her arms as I see the pity in their eyes.
Elder Zacchaeus turns to me and begins introducing the members of the Committee to both myself and Tara.
“Miss Tara, my name is Zacchaeus and it’s a pleasure to meet you. Alpha Killian, behind me is Elder Isaiah, Elder Zachariah, Elder Gideon, Elder Simeon, Elder Abraham, and Elder Jedidiah.” he says as I shake each of their hands with a smile.
“My kitchen staff have prepared a wonderful dinner for us. Shall we eat and talk business in my office after?” I say. They all nod and I gesture towards the dining hall and lead the way with Tara still safely wrapped in my arm. She’s holding onto my shirt much like a child does when they are afraid. I’m not sure if it breaks my heart or warms it but nevertheless we proceed to the table and I pull her chair out so she can sit. I then take my place beside her.
“Such an unusual table, Alpha Killian.” says Elder Gideon. Obviously referencing the fact the head of the table is not just myself but myself and my Luna.
“Yes, I had this one made special because I knew when I found my Luna I would see her as my equal and wanted her at the head of the table with me.” I say very matter of factly while looking at my breathtakingly gorgeous mate.
“Alpha, Luna, Elders. I will be taking care of you all tonight and I would just like to say how honored I am to meet our new Luna.” says a kitchen Omega named Freya. I smile and nod and Tara does the same.
“What can I get you all for drinks? Miss Shirley is finishing the plates right now so they’ll be out shortly.” she says. All of the Elders reply with scotch on the rocks and I request a sweet tea.
“What would you like, Luna?” she says to Tara.
“Whatever you want me to have is fine.” she replies and I feel my heart break. Freya looks at me then Tara and then covers her mouth when she sees the scars on Tara. She looks to me and I shake my head telling her not to address it.
“Alpha, may I go to her and speak?” she says through mindlink and I nod. Freya walks around the table and crouches next to Tara.
“Luna, please don’t cry or be afraid. This is your home and you can have whatever YOU want. Nobody here will hurt you, I promise.” she says squeezing one of Tara’s hands.
Tara looks at her and I see a smile as she nods.
“Can I try a soda? I have always wanted to.” she says meekly. Freya smiles at her and looks to me.
“Absolutely, Luna. I’ll bring a few out and you decide which one you like best. Alpha Killian drinks them all so what you don’t want, he’ll finish.” she says with a wink and Tara giggles.
“May I hug you, Luna?” she says and I’m not sure what is going to happen next but Tara looks up and nods at her.
“You can call me Tara.” Tara says as she hugs Freya back. Freya smiles and giggles a little bit.
“Luna Tara, I am so happy you’re here and safe.” Freya responds. She stands up and bows to the table and heads to get our drinks.
“Miss Tara… I’m sorry but did you tell that young girl you have never had a soda?” Elder Zacchaeus inquires with hurt evident in his eyes. Tara averts her eyes to her lap before responding. If it weren’t for our wolf hearing, no one would be able to hear her.
“No sir, Alpha Arthur only allowed me water in the packhouse and I was only allowed 4 glasses. I drank milk and juice in school but that was it.” she responds quietly. The Elders gasp in unison and look at each other before Zacchaeus stands.
“Alpha Killian, I think we should talk business in your office before we proceed with dinner and if possible, we would like to stay for a couple days to give your Luna time between meetings to tell us what she’s been through.” he says to me.
“Miss Tara, it is very important that we see and hear everything you endured at Flaming Fangs. Would it be okay if we did this?” he says directly to her.
She looks at him and then looks at me confused.
“It’s up to you, my love. This is the only way we can legally make Arthur pay for what he’s done to you.” I say to her. She doesn’t have to do this and I want her to know this is her choice.
“Oh.. Okay. Yes, I am okay with that.” she says. We all stand and head for my office as Freya comes out with our drinks.
“Freya, bring the drinks to my office and tell Miss Shirley the Elders wish to discuss things before we eat.” I say glancing down at Tara and back to her so she knows what we are discussing.
“Yes, Alpha.” she nods and goes back into the kitchen to let Miss Shirley know dinner will be delayed.
Arthur Godfrey will pay for what he has done to my beloved mate. It starts with a meeting but it ends in a war.
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