His Miracle Mate: Rise of the Moon Children

Chapter 26

Haley's mate hated me and my kind. That much was clear.

The reason for that hate, however, remained unknown.

It couldn't be anything personal, because I'd never met the guy in my life, nor had my parents. But it sure felt like it.

After Haley's private conversation with him, we went back down there and split into three groups. Dad, Ezra and I went into Jun's cell.

My magic lit up the four corners of the place, making it appear as if it was drenched in sunlight.

Jun's skin gleamed with a sheen of sweat, black hair clinging to his forehead and dark eyes oozing hostility when they set on me and Dad.

Ezra growled low. "I don't like the way he looks at you. If he wasn't Haley's mate, I would've rearranged his face."

"I'm sure Haley wouldn't appreciate her pretty mate's face to be damaged."

Ezra looked at me and raised an eyebrow. "Pretty?"

I bite back a laugh. "Are you jealous, your highness?"

He grunted, his dark scowl fixed on Jun. Smiling, I leaned against his arm. After a second, he wrapped it around me and kissed my temple.

"How did the meeting with the Alphas go?" I asked Dad, pulling him into a link with Ezra.

"Good. Most of them were interested in our healing abilities." Dad smiled. "Although some were worried that we'll start turning humans into fae to make an army and raid their territories."

"The majority of the werewolves take their cue from the royal pack," Ezra said. "So even if there are people who don't like your existence, they'll be a minority."

Dad sighed. "Let's hope it stays that way."

A moment later, Zyron came in, followed by Hale and Haley.

Jun's gaze immediately found Haley, who came to stand next to me.

Hale and Zyron stood in front of Jun, next to Dad, crossing their arms. I straightened. I couldn't help myself. Even though I was technically an adult, I felt like a little girl in their presence.

"So this is your new son-in-law, Hale?" Zyron asked, scanning Jun from head to toe.

Hale grunted. "Apparently. Jun is it?"

Jun simply stared at Hale, his face blank. Hale glanced over at his daughter. "Does this mate of yours talk, sweetheart?"

"Yes," Haley grumbled. "Although all that comes out of his mouth is a load of crap."

Jun's expression didn't falter. He held himself better than I would've, faced with the three scary supernaturals.

"Sam and Vlad are spending some time with your vampire friend next door," Zyron said. "How about sharing some information with us before Sam gets here? Why don't you start with what you were planning to do with Brian?"

"Now why would I do that?" Jun asked in a lazy drawl. Haley reached for my hand and held on tightly.

Zyron grinned, his eyes flashing a light brown. "Because you want to stay in one piece. How about that for motivation?"

Jun raised his chin. "Try your best, King. I'm not in the mood to talk."

"Maybe we should put you in the mood, then," Hale said, stepping forward. Sparks of white crackled dangerously around him. Haley's hand jerked in mine.