rson poi

which was a distance away from the witches' quarters within the pack. He stomped his feet into th

inst the dusty earth. Xavier was behind him. His claws were extended, almost on Killian, but he caught him just in time, pinning him to the ground as well. That w

his beta, Allen. Killian pulled a hand up in the

l deep and husky voice, unable to k

the castle at once,"

ed his brows,

They are here," Allen replied in

ves? A flash of rage

sked in silence, not getting an

hallway of his office, waiting for him, along with Mason

d strutting behind him, finding five elder wolves from the Council seated in the office. Ki

he point. He was in no mood for pleasantries or beating around the bu

il was a circle formed by various supernatural types, each of which had one representative in the Council. Every alpha in the North was a member of the Council, a

territory, Alpha Killian." Killian leveled his gaze to meet Elder Nell's, who spoke, leaning deep

e here in his pack simply spelled trouble that he was damned sure he wou

'd appreciate it if you could all tell me what

chair, his hand folded under

in concurrence. He c

las, you have found your mate,

lenched his jaw, his hand curling into a ball. Something in his chest tightened. But Killian ke

of your business, as long as we don't break the rules of the Council?" Killian reminded them, just in case they had

t North Pack, but this matter is important to us." Alpha Silas spoke up, his voice ec

ion, placing a hand on the wooden t

been quiet, spoke up. Killian felt Allen and

oronate the Lunas, and in this case, you

der Nell. "That is fine by me, but..." Killian paused.

he one who deserved to be the Luna of his pack, and not the other woman, not the enemy's daughter, not the woman the moon goddess had carelessly tossed in his path

by the moon goddess to save him and put an end to his curse, Killian informed the Elders to coronate her as his Luna at once, but they declin

Killian could tell, that the elderly man was struggling

keeping his ground. It didn't matter what they said, Th

" Elder Zed asked, "If you've already made your cho

But before he could mutter a word, Killian shut him out. He knew he had to think cl

d. If you don't want your mate, then do the needful; otherwise, she will be cro

that?" He asked, his eyes

night of the full moon, which is t

feet, his fists pounding on the table, meeting

made our decision, and there's nothing you can do," Elde

re they finally left the room. Allen and Mason r

eak up. "The Elders meant every word they said

instantly. A lot was at stake; his future and the future of his pack. He couldn't risk it all now, not after how long they

n so lightly. First of all, we should think of a w

ll for years keeping their curse hidden, so, the Crescent North Pack wouldn't be perceived as weak. Their reputation had helped greatly, but time

can't risk my future and the future of everyone else in the pack." He looked them in the eyes. "I have to put an end to this."

knock on the door, Killia

e and Riannon, who he h

ut Killian's eyes were on the flawless, pristine fig

Riannon scampered out of the chamber, le

t u

y at his loud tone, st

ith those crystal blue eyes of hers that had m

g but was instead greeted with Kill

that were rather too quick to erupt. Killian leaned in closer, so close that their noses briefly collided, and she could taste his breat

son to his lips. His eyes met hers again. Killian felt his wolf, Ryker, retreat to the back of his mind. He couldn't

The words instantly stuck in his throat, and his eyes widened profusely in sh

not po