Page 56 of A Luna's Revenge

“I guess you are in love, Reggie.” I laugh. “I will admit, it would not hurt my feelings if she turned out to be my second chance mate.” Even though what I spoke was my truth, I did love to kick the males when they were down.

Reggie eyes me warily.

“Well, you haven’t seen her since she sliced off her mate bond and rejected Jenson.” Reggie cringes. “And I’ve not seen her since I rejected my mate this morning. I’d say we both have good odds that one of us may be lucky enough or blessed enough for that to be a possibility. What say we both visit Charlie when we get back and see if there are any sparks?”

Reggie nods in agreement. “I’d say I’ll fight you for her if the goddess chooses you, but as bad as the thought hurts, I just want her happy. So, may the best male win?”

“To Charlie’s happiness.” I boast. “And may the best wolf win.” I roar with laughter as Reggie side-eyes me.

Charlie

I am on pins and needles, anticipating Reggie’s arrival. I know that Jenson was supposed to be my soul mate, but there had always been this part of me that crushed on Reggie. He was adorable when he was younger. He has always been respectful and good to me over the years. And, when the skank showed up, Reggie sought me out to ensure I was okay.

Granted, he did declare his intentions that he wanted a relationship with me if Jenson and I were over. But I feel genuine intentions from him. Something I’ve not felt from Jenson in nearly a year.

I would have done everything I could have to make Jenson happy in our marriage, short of opening it up to others. I wish he had just talked through things with me. Perhaps we could have seen a counselor who could have helped us work through the little things. But maybe he didn’t love me anymore; he is seeking more. The passion was still there between us, and it had never slowed down. That, in part, was one of the things that had me so secure in our relationship. Who’d have thought he had the time or energy to be with other females?

I shake my head to clear it. There’s no sense inletting myself go down that rabbit hole. It’s too late for Jenson and I. It's time to look to the future and my natural connection with Reggie.

I sit down on my couch. After I got out of the hospital, Alpha Blake gave me a suite in the pack house. He said hewanted me to be accommodated as a Luna because that was my due. He could have just given me a small room with only a bed and bath, and I would have been happy. But he set me up in a guest suite with a kitchenette, living room, bedroom, and ensuite. Alpha Blake has a room set up for Reggie, too.

I received my pup’s birth and death certificate in the mail today. And while my body has healed, my heart may never. It’s causing me to relive that harrowing night. Therefore, I intend to ask Reggie to stay in the room with me tonight, platonically. I hope he will.

I hear the sound of vehicles coming up the driveway. After looking out at the parking lot, I see from a distance Alpha Blake and Reggie get out of one of the SUVs that pulled up.

It seems like forever since I’ve seen Reggie, and Alpha Blake was such a comfort that night I lost my pup. I am happy to see them both. I smile down at them, but I don’t know if they can see me.

I sit down on my couch. I don’t need to act like a lovesick schoolgirl. I need to play this cool; I scold myself. My heart is racing. I wonder if they will seek me out. Or, they may be so tired that Alpha Blake will just show Reggie to his room and then go off to the Alpha Suite himself. It’s getting late, and they probably have already eaten. Thoughts continue to flit wildly through my mind.

Then I hear it. Boots clomping rapidly up the steps. They stop outside my door. After a moment’s hesitation, I hear a knock. “Come in,” I call as the door slams open. There before me are two of the most beautiful males I have ever seen. It only takes a few seconds to drink them both in. They are around the same height, with Reggie just a bit taller. Reggie is a dream dressed in his black tactical uniform, with his dark, wavy hair cascading over his broad shoulders. His crystal blue eyes crinkleas he smiles at me and winks. My gaze travels over his lean hips and thick thighs.

At the same time, I take in the fantasy that is Alpha Blake dressed in a sexy suit, with his chestnut brown waves hanging slightly in his sea green eyes. He is broader and boxier than Reggie, but they both stand there in all their masculine glory.

Lana jumps straight up to her paws and presses forward against me. I’m not sure what has caught her interest, but her sudden movement has me on my feet and barreling toward these delicious males. I jump and land in Reggie’s arms with my legs wrapped around his waist and my hands tangled in his hair as Lana shouts, “Mate”!

I hear Reggie roar, “Mate!” as he laughs and twirls me around the room.

A sulking Alpha Blake just laughs and shakes his head, closing the door behind him.

Chapter 31 - DNA

Jenson

Dr. Bridgit called me down to the med bay. Apparently, when I had that mysterious illness just a couple ofweeks ago, she ran some tests on me. Now, she wants to go over the test results. I walk into the clinic. “Good morning, Dr. Bridgit.” I greet her as I knock on her open office door.

“Morning, Alpha. Please come in and have a seat.” I sit down at one of the armchairs across from her desk. “Alpha, as you know, I ran some tests on you. I hadn’t yet checked those results, but something came across our DNA database today, so I thought it was time for a conversation.”

“Okay.” I sit back in the chair, trying to relax.It's been hard since Charlie left. I am always on edge, and my Enforcers always look for her.

“First, let's go over the test results.” She begins flipping through pages on her hologram screen before her. “Of all the tests I performed, it has been determined that you have been dealing with a severe case of wolfsbane poisoning. That tea you were taking is almost pure wolfsbane. I assume the amateur spell cast on it helped disguise the potency.

“I know I didn’t get to go over this with you sooner," she continues, "but by the time I discovered it, the wolfsbane was completely out of your system. However, it has left damage behind. In the simplest terms, Alpha, the vas deferens, or the tubes that carry sperm in your testes have been permanently severed by the wolfsbane. This injury has left you sterile.”

“Are you saying I will never be able to father another pup?” I ask incredulously.

“There may be a chance to reverse the condition through surgeries, but it would be difficult. However, the option is available in the future. But, yes, you will never be able to father a pup without medical intervention, and then there are no guarantees. The tea you took has left you infertile.

“Additionally, your sperm count is extremely low. I suspect that is something you have struggled with for years because I had previously examined Charlie, and there was no medical reason she couldn’t conceive. "The reason you and Charlie never got pregnant has been with you all along.”

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