Page 64 of Luna's New Reign
They let out a howl—a dying sound, ragged and broken—and right before my eyes, theyshift.Their bodies crumple to the ground, reforming into human shapes that tremble and writhe before falling still.
For a heartbeat, there’s silence.
And then I see it—thefearin their eyes.
One of them stares at the hands he no longer recognizes, his chest rising and falling rapidly as he looks around, his face pale under the moonlight. The second doesn’t even move, his expression frozen in horror.
Their wolves aregone.
I step closer, Darius’ growl vibrating through the air as a warning, but I can’t help myself. I meet the gaze of the first man, my wolf’s instincts holding me still even as my heart races. They’velosttheir wolves.
The realization crashes over me like ice water and my breath catches in my throat as I stare at them. This is what the serum does—what Asani created tosaveus. But the fear in their eyes, the way their bodies tremble with the weight of what’s beentaken—it’s almost too much to look at.
I swallow hard, my gaze lingering on the man who now stares blankly at the veil as if it’s swallowed his soul. Maybe it has. They weren’t expecting us to fight back. They came here to terrorize, to put fear in our hearts but I don’t think anyone expected Asani to have any of the answers.
River and Bo shoot off a few more darts but at this point, the remaining super wolves disappear into the night.
It’s over—for now—but the darkness is still there, thrumming faintly against the veil like a heartbeat. I shift back on instinct,my fur melting into skin, the cool night air whispering against me as I let out a soft exhale. The others are already turning toward me, their forms moving through the haze of the trees like shadows come to life.
“I want to go home,” I say softly, my voice breaking through the quiet. I look at Mateo first, his wolf’s eyes glowing as he watches me. “The darkness is creeping into the veil and if this is the last night of peace we have…” My voice trails off as I swallow hard. “I want to spend it together.” I keep saying it—keep thinking that we’ll only have one last night together but this has hit a little closer to home than all those past moments.
The bond between us tightens—strong and unwavering—as they all nod. River is the first to shift back, his human form steady as he reaches out to touch my shoulder, his gaze soft. “Then we go home, sweetie.”
The few wolves that came to help—Bo, Elias, and one of the Alphas Mateo had been speaking with say their goodbyes, leaving us alone to trek back to the packhouse. Tonight, I’m going to spend it with my mates and then tomorrow we’re going to take on the super wolves and the abomination of a wolf who calls himself the First Alpha.
30
NEPHELINE
Mateo is the first to kiss me once we’re back home, his hands roaming over my body, gently caressing my curves. I sigh into his mouth, threading my fingers through his thick, dark hair. Asani joins us, his strong arms wrapping around my waist and pulling me closer to him. The heat of his skin seeps into mine and the roughness of his stubble grazing my neck sends jolts of desire coursing through me. I gasp, my body instinctively arching against him.
“So glad we don’t have to deal with clothes,” Maverick rumbles, his voice low and commanding. My breath catches and I nod, anticipation coiling tight in my belly as their hands run up and down my sides, caressing the bare skin.
River and Remi gaze at me with wide eyes, their expressions a mixture of awe and hunger. Their eyes travel over every inch of me and the mix of reverence and raw lust on their faces sends a rush of heat through me, slick pooling between my thighs.
“You’re stunning,” Asani breathes, his large hand reaching out to gently caress my belly. “We want to worship you, Nepheline. Let us show you how much we adore you.”
I bite my lip, my heart pounding with anticipation. I trust these men completely. They’ll take care of me, I know that. And I want to give myself to them, wholly and without reserve. I want to feel them, to be filled and claimed by each of them. For tonight, I want to think of nothing else than this moment in my nest with each of my men.
“Any hard limits, Nepheline?” Mateo asks. My face scrunches up in response, a warm smile playing on his lips. “Anything off limits?”
Oh.
“Not tonight,” I whisper. Everything has been more sensitive recently but there’s one bite that’s been neglected on my tit. River hums in appreciation, everyone’s eyes moving to my breasts before moving back to my face. I can’t blame them. They’re a few sizes bigger than they used to be.
Mateo kneels before me, his hands guiding me down into my nest. As I settle, he leans forward, his lips capturing one of my nipples. A gasp escapes me as he sucks gently, his tongue swirling around the sensitive peak. Sparks of pleasure shoot through my body, and I arch my back, my fingers gripping the blankets beneath me.
It’s too fucking sensitive, especially when he brushes his fingers against the bite on my tit.
Asani joins him, his mouth claiming my other nipple, his hands stroking the soft skin of my inner thighs. His fingers drag through my slick, running over my skin, making me squirm for more than they’re giving me.
The others settle around us in anticipation, the soft rumbling growls and purrs in my nest heightening my need. “You’re so ready for us,” River murmurs, his fingers joining Asani’s as hestrokes gently along my entrance. The teasing touch makes me whimper, my hips lifting off the blankets, seeking more.
“Please,” I beg, my voice hoarse and trembling with need. “I need you all.”
They don’t make me wait. Maverick positions himself at my entrance, the thick head of his cock pressing against me. With one thrust, he fills me completely, stretching me around his length. A cry escapes my lips, a mix of pleasure and relief as my body welcomes him.
As Maverick sets a steady rhythm, his hips pumping in and out of me, River and Remi join in. I’m not even sure how it happens as I find myself suddenly straddling Maverick, River behind me. My body tenses as River gathers the slick between my legs and begins circling it around my hole before stuffing a finger inside.