A Luna's Power

Anne T. Thyssen Paranormal

I rounded the stairs and walked down the hallway until I reached the living room doors. But just as I stood in front of them, I felt something strange—or rather, scented something. Why could I smell… vanilla?
I looked around the empty hallway, but there was no obvious explanation for the faint, sweet scent that was now filling my senses. My mouth watered, and my heart started beating a little faster. Was that excitement? I wasn’t sure, but I found it suddenly hard to stay still.
Without thinking, I quickly reached for the handle and opened the door. The moment I stepped inside, I was hit by a wave of a scent so overwhelming it nearly knocked me back. Vanilla, strong and intoxicating, filled the room.
Where was it coming from? My eyes travelled to the far side of the room, where a red-haired woman stood with her back to me, facing the open doors leading to the garden. The wind blew through her hair, sending that irresistible, intoxicating smell towards me.
What the hell? She must have sensed my presence, because she slowly began to turn around. And—f*cking hell—she was beautiful. Her face was an elegant oval, framed by flaming red hair. Pale skin dusted with freckles across her nose, and those deep, chocolate-brown eyes seemed to pull me in. She wore a black top, ripped jeans, boots, and dark gloves on her hands. She looked almost… dangerous.
Mate!
Oh no. No, no, no. That can’t be true.
I refused to believe it, but my wolf—who had retreated into the darkest corners of my mind after Jane died—suddenly surged forward. He was crashing to the surface, desperate for the female standing in front of us. I shook my head, gripping the door handle tighter to keep myself steady. I had never felt him so strong, so overpowering.
Mate! Mark her! Mark her now!
He was clearly driven by a primal need, terrified she might be taken from us if we didn’t claim her right now. But I wasn’t going to claim her. I had loved only one female—Jane—and she would always be my only mate.
“F*cking sh*t,” I heard the luna mutter under her breath.
It seemed she had realized what I already knew—that we were mates. But even though every instinct told me to get out of there, my body refused to move. My legs felt like they were glued to the floor. Goddess, why are you so cruel? I wondered bitterly as we stood there, locked in a frozen stare, both of us seemingly paralyzed.
Then, her eyes narrowed, and I noticed her hands clenching into tight fists. A sudden, threatening aura radiated from her, and for a moment, it looked like she wanted to kill me.
“You have got to be kidding me,” she snapped.
I blinked, confused. Why was she angry?
She strode towards me with determined steps, her intoxicating vanilla scent growing stronger with each step. It almost made me growl, a possessive instinct rising in response. But her energy—clearly directed at me—was anything but welcoming. It was as if she was daring me to challenge her.
“Reject me! Reject me now!” she demanded.
She wanted me to do what?
***
Lara is determined to prove her strength and independence. She is resolved to show the world that she doesn’t need an alpha at her side, and that as a luna, she can rule on her own.
She has sworn never to mate, nor to surrender her power to anyone. Driven by the desire to challenge the system she believes is broken, Lara wants to change the council completely.
James, on the other hand, is still tormented by the loss of Jane. Although he strives to heal and fulfill his duty in protecting what the king has built, the pain becomes overwhelming.
It isn’t until he meets Lara that he begins to feel something again. However, like her, James has sworn never to have a mate again, and the two stubborn wolves resist the magnetic pull between them, creating a tense and toxic dynamic to cope with their unspoken feelings.
Can they overcome their pride and fears, letting go of their vows to be alone? Or will their stubbornness ultimately tear them apart?
*Book Seven*
Recommended to first read: A Bite From An Alpha King, A Beta's Undying Love, A Second Chance Mate, A Luna's Broken Heart, An Alpha's Choice and An Alpha's Dark Secret.

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