Broken Luna

Chapter 21

I turn to him as he raises an eyebrow in confusion, clearly not understanding my random reaction. 

"Onyx, you can't eat food. Aren't you h-hungry?", I ask nervously. 

He lets out an amused chuckle, "There is no need to concern over me Luna. I fed a few days ago and we do not need to feed often. I can't speak for my people but I eat twice a month and the only ones who suffer that fate are those who deserve it. I am not a monster despite my diet and appearance". 

I can't help the smile that creeps onto my face. I never thought that someone who doesn't even have a beating heart anymore, could still care for humanity. Zach must not have known this either as I notice him have a slight smile as well but quickly turns away from us. 

The rest of the night goes pretty well, definitely better than it started. Everyone had a great night but one question remains, was that the last of Alpha Ian Johnson? Zach doesn't seem fazes by it, faithful that the other Alpha wouldn't challenge a newly crowned Alpha. Most packs see this as a sign of weakness as they have to wait for the former Alpha to be dethroned in order to attack their pack. They wait to attack until the new leaders are busy and attempting to adjust to their new life, making it an easy victory. Zach doesn't believe Ian to be one of those people, but me? I think someone who treats others badly due to their conditions, is already one of the worst people imaginable and would for sure do it. Everyone starts somewhere to achieve their goals, who knows where he started and what he would do to retain his spot of one of the top packs in the country. I fear for my pack but if it comes down to it, I will put my life on the line to protect them. 

Two Days Later 

Zach has been well, how do I put this? Distant, I guess. He hasn't let me in OUR office since the ball. He claims it's because I've "done enough work for now" but we both know, that sounds like a load of bullshit. Ever since the morning after the ball, he's spent at least seventy-five percent of his day in the office. I haven't even seen Tanner or Lucian since the ball, I've looked everywhere for them but it doesn't even seem like they're in the pack house anymore. Zach only comes back to sleep and is gone by the time I wake up. I miss him and it hurts to be apart, even if we're still in the same house. 

I tiptoe to the office as slow as a slug, knowing how good our hearing is as werewolves. I carefully avoid everyone on the way and stand next to the door quietly as soon as I get there. 

"Two attacks back to back? You've got to be kidding me Tanner. The warriors haven't even gotten time to recover from yesterday's attack, some are injured and can't even fight today. We'll have to pass some of the people in training and just hope they're good enough to help defend the pack as is", I hear Zach state impatiently. 

Attacks? Our pack is in danger and he's been hiding it from me? How am I supposed to prove myself capable of being Luna if I'm not even allowed to protect my pack in the first place? 

I quickly open the door and interrupt their conversation, infuriated that they'd keep this information from me. Inside, I find Tanner and Zach at his desk. They both stare at me with wide eyes as Zach gets up from his chair and begins walking towards me. 

"Lucy what are you doing in here? I told you, you don't have to worry about the pack work for a little while. I've got it taken care of", he says hesitantly. 

"Taken care of? Do you seriously think I'm that stupid? Zachary Shadowmoon, how do you expect me to be a strong Luna if you keep every little bit of details from me? You've been lying to me and meanwhile our pack is struggling to defend itself because you refused to let me help", I scold him. 

He stops in his tracks, a few feet away and stares at me in shock. After a few moments he lowers his head in shame and Tanner tries to leave the room but I grab his arm as he tries to walk past. 

"No, you took part in this too. Sit your ass down, now", I command in my Luna tone. 

He is surprised at first but quickly obeys and sits down at the desk. Zach walks up to me slowly, like if one wrong move was made he'd be punished. Honestly with how mad I am, he just might get punished. He goes to grab my hand but I step back, away from him. His eyes whirl with hurt and regret as he too steps back and frowns. 

"Baby listen, I only did it to protect you. I thought that if I could just handle it myself, I could avoid stressing you out so we wouldn't have to worry about you having any tics attacks for awhile. I just thought it was the best thing to do", he tries to explain himself. 

"Protect me by lying to me? What if you couldn't handle it yourself Zach, what if someone got into the pack house and something happened to me because you never told me we were in danger in the first place?", I continue to scold him angrily. 

His shoulders drop a little as he stares at me sadly, probably realizing I'm right. 

"I tried to tell h-" Tanner tries to speak up but I put up my hand to silence him. 

"Kindly, shut the fuck up. I didn't ask you to speak and I don't care if you tried to tell him. He should have told me from the beginning, not after someone convinced him to tell me the truth", I state while glaring at him.

He stares at me like a deer in headlights before looking over at Zach, "What do we do about Rose?". 

Rose? The dumb chick that thought she was meant to be with my mate?

I look between the two in bewilderment, "Excuse me? What about her?".  

Zach visibly tenses up beside me.