18+ SPIN-OFF to The Eternal Curse
Everett has been waiting for his mate longer than most. He's fantasised about his future Luna joining him in his adventures. Together they will be indestructible.
But when he attends a committee meeting as the Alpha...
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TW: mention of SA, grooming, miscarriage
Reign didn't speak two words to me as we made our way home. I informed the pack that I had found her and that they should grant us space so that we can sort this out, I don't want her running away again. My heart will crack in two and I'm sure my wolf will disown me. But things will be different this time.
She can have all the time in the world she needs. I'm not going to take her for granted.
Once we get home, Reign looks apprehensive. I ask if she needs me to help her shower, all her clothes will be freshly washed in our room in the wardrobe and drawers. Her throat clenches at the mention of our room, she mumbles that she can bathe herself. Then I tell her I'll make something so she can eat.
It's obvious she's lost some weight, the skin on her face is tighter than before and her bone structure is more prominent. Knowing that she's not been eating destroys me, anything could have happened to her and it would have been my fault.
Soon she comes back downstairs with damp hair, an oversized jumper and thick leggings. Her eyes are low but I know they're missing their usual spark and I will do everything in my power to get that back.
"Hey," I say as I admire her.
Even when she doesn't try, she's still fucking beautiful. My angel.
"Are you hungry?"
She doesn't look up at me as she approaches the counter. I hate that she's being reserved in her own house. This is her space, this is her forever home and there is nothing more to it. I pray that she gets comfortable again soon.
"I guess," she whispers.
"I made sandwiches," I say. "I'm not sure what you wanted but I thought you might want something light."
Reign's throat clenches and she nods, holding her hands together in front of her tightly. She doesn't respond and I find myself frowning, I hate seeing her like this. She's hiding from me, gone back into her shell that I worked so hard to get her out of.
"Let's go to the library," I suggest, picking up the plate of sandwiches that I made. "It'll be quiet down there. We can get the fire going and no one will disturb us."
She follows me silently as I show her down into the library. I'm unsure if she's even been down here but it's one of my favourite places despite that it's almost unknown territory.
Reign glances around and pulls the sleeves of her jumper over her knuckles, anxiety clear through her body language. She perches down on the caramel coloured leather sofa and sweeps herself up into a small ball, wrapping her arms around her legs.
I place the plate down on the table in front and perch beside her, giving her as much room as she needs. My affections might be the last thing she wants and I refuse to keep pushing her away.
