Page 86 of True Luna: The Unknown Magic

But how could I protect her from this? How could I protect her from the darkness that was inside her?

I closed my eyes and buried my nose in her hair. I took a deep breath of her wonderful scent. I focused on the feeling of her fingers in my hair.

The only thing I could hear was my blood pumping in my veins. The only thing I could feel was my heart beating frantically. It felt like it was beating all over my body.

I tried to focus on her soft voice, but it was hard. I couldn't breathe. I couldn't swallow the huge lump in my throat.

She placed a small kiss on my neck and it was the only thing I could focus on. The tingles spread through my body, making me shiver. My heartbeat slowed down a little.

I focused on her fingers in my hair. I noticed how gentle she was. I noticed how her touch soothed me and made me feel like I was in heaven.

I took another deep breath and released it slowly.

“It’s okay, Hunter,” I finally heard her gentle voice. “Everything is going to be okay.”

Nothing would be okay if she left me. Nothing would be okay if she didn’t exist.

I could feel my canines and claws retract slowly.

“Come back to me, Hunter,” she said quietly as she placed another small kiss on my neck.

She didn’t have to ask me twice.

It was like a switch was turned on. Everything came back into focus. I could hear her. I could feel her small body against mine. I could focus on everything around me.

She needed me. I had to pull my head out of my ass and come back to her.

“I am not going to let anything happen to you,” I spoke, my voice raspy. “I am not letting the darkness take you away from me. We will find a way.”

I lifted my head and kissed her temple.

I looked at her family. Anna and Luna Emma were looking at me and smiling softly. Alexander was staring at me with an angry expression on his face. He was probably angry because I grabbed Sophia like that, but I couldn't give a shit. I needed to protect her. She was mine. Mine to protect, mine to love, mine to cherish and adore.

I looked back down at my mate and took a deep breath.

“We are in this together, Sophia,” I told her. “I am not leaving. I am here.”

She looked up at me and I saw tears in her eyes. She studied my face for a few moments.

“Hunter, this isn’t an easy decision to make,” she mumbled. “If you need time…”

I interrupted her by pressing my lips against hers.

Alexander groaned and cursed under his breath. Luna Emma and Anna chuckled.

“Stop it,” Alexander said. “I am not watching this.”

I chuckled and stopped kissing her. I smiled at her and caressed her cheek.

She took a deep breath and glanced behind her.

“I guess he isn’t going anywhere, honey,” Luna Emma said, chuckling.

“I am not,” I said, shaking my head. “I am here. She is mine. I don’t care about the past of her darkness. I will fight for her. Nothing will stand in my way.”

I tightened my arms around her, pulling her even closer to me.

Luna Emma smiled. Anna winked at me. Alexander rolled his eyes and sighed.

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