Destiny's Tethers

Chapter 32 - Severed

A/N: Wow this story is blowing up faster than I thought it would O-O Thanks for all the votes and adding the story to reading lists though!

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It was much to Luna Kylie's overwhelming relief and joy that she woke up one morning and was able to once again smell the scent of driftwood on the sheets, and see the colour that had returned to her form. Kiara, who had been comatose for weeks after the wolfsbane punishment, briefly admonished her human for trying to attack Olwen at the function with a heirloom that had been created solely for self defence, shortly before Kylie suppressed her again with a scoff. She didn't need to be reminded of that now.

With her strength back, she could return to her duties as Luna of the Silver Arrow Pack - at least what was left of it. She'd wallowed in shame, having felt nothing but numb the past month - wolfless and weak, the pack members that were left hadn't hesitated to openly show that they neither respected nor liked her.

She'd learnt from her mistakes. It didn't matter if Olwen was now a Luna herself, Kylie was still Luna of the strongest Pack in the forest. She'd heard that Alpha Aaron was in the process of negotiating a deal with Alpha Frederick that would surely bring up their numbers, so they were bound to bounce back after the massive setback they'd endured. And as for how both father and son were holding her responsible for making a fool out of the Silver Arrow Pack at the function, she knew she would have to hold her tongue next time. Her fellow leaders didn't need to know their flaws by having them being addressed out loud.

She'd strode down to try and find Alpha Aaron and inform him of the good news, secretly pleased that some of the pack members she passed by either nervously avoided her gaze or shrunk back upon realising her wolf had been restored. Much to her chagrin however, she was stopped at the office building entrance by Gamma Edric, who informed her that Alpha Aaron, his father and Beta Kayden were in a deep discussion about something and that they did not wish to be disturbed.

Luna Kylie was very tempted to knock the Gamma unconscious and go to demand an audience with her mate, but held back after recalling that it would not make things look any better for her in Aaron's eyes.

Forced to head back home, she decided on the next best thing: she would surprise her husband. He hadn't mentioned Olwen at all since they'd come back, and hopefully she could remind him exactly why he'd chosen her to be his mate in the first place.

After dinner, Kylie spent the next few hours giving herself a relaxing bubble bath, before finding a translucent nightgown that she had last used the night after her and Aaron's Marking Ceremony. Wearing the comfortable fabric, which purposely hid next to nothing beneath, she combed her auburn hair and went to light some candles up to their shared bedroom. She slid into bed after covering the sheets with rose petals, relaxing on her back and busying herself with the latest updates on the online bulletin before she heard the front door open sometime later.

Her amber eyes lighting up, Kylie sat up and arranged herself into a more seductive pose, making sure to show off her curves more as she heard Aaron's steps slowly ascend the stairs. His driftwood scent came toward her long before the door opened and she could finally raise her head and look her mate in the eyes with a confident expression.

"Alpha Aaron, you're back. I was worried you'd forgotten about me."

Aaron's expression as he looked at her was currently unreadable as he stayed put by the door. Figuring he could use some coaxing, Kylie swung her legs up and off the bed, getting up and sauntering towards him with her swaying hips.

"I have my wolf back." She purred, reaching up and tracing a hand across his shoulder, remembering how that would drive him crazy back in the day. "I've missed your scent...and I know you've missed mine..."