The Alpha's Unwanted Luna (by Miss L) novel Chapter 143

Chapter 143

“Did you really just crack a joke?” Kennedy interrupted before I could finish my insult, as I tugged her around to the back side of my desk. I couldn’t stand the thought of her sitting in her own chair beside me. “I never thought you had it in you.” She let out a soft giggle as I settled her onto my lap, and Josh glanced up, locking eyes with her and offering a rare, genuine smile.

That small moment of defending me had him completely captivated as well. My entire team adored her, even though they’d barely spent any time with her yet. Something I was determined to fix.

“I want you to know, Luna, that I’m actually quite a funny guy,” I said, trying to sound confident.

She smirked playfully. “Keep telling yourself that, and maybe everything will be just fine.” She shifted slightly on my leg, prompting me to squeeze her hip gently to stop her—otherwise, I wouldn’t be able to stand and walk away from here. “So, what’s on the agenda for today?” She glanced over her shoulder at me, curiosity sparkling in her eyes.

Josh smiled at how easily she changed the subject. “We have a few close visits lined up. We try to check in on at least two areas each month.

The pack is nearing five thousand members now. Our main priorities are training, so every section of the pack is prepared if we ever need them. Then there are the hospitals, for obvious reasons, and the schools. Many of our warriors need a safe place for their pups during long duties, so all the schools in our territory have dorms to accommodate them. It’s a lot of effort, but it’s absolutely worth it.”

I chimed in, waking my computer from sleep mode. “And then there are our projects that generate income. With so many pack members to care for, we try to keep the revenue steady through building projects and by continuing whatever ventures the pack had before we brought them in. Most have something going, but a few either don’t want to work or can’t.

Changing that victim mentality is a real challenge. We distribute resources as best we can. I’m really looking forward to you joining me at the monthly meetings—it’ll make those sessions far more bearable. Some former leaders aren’t so bad, but there are always a few who seem to make things difficult on purpose. Still self-centered, entitled jerks, even though they lost their pack to me.”

For two hours, Josh and I reviewed plans, requests, notices, and updates. Kennedy asked questions to clarify points and spotted gaps we hadn’t noticed before. She was genuinely invested, excited to be involved. I don’t think I’ve ever seen another Luna so engaged in this side of pack business—except maybe my mother.

But perhaps I’m just biased. Most of this is behind-the-scenes work; maybe more Lunas are involved, but what we usually see is the party planning and event organizing. I don’t knock it—I see what Robin does for me—but she’s my employee and gets paid to do it. I don’t believe it should be a Luna’s main focus.

Another breath. “The truth? I’m scared. Every time you travel in a group, whether by car or running, you’ve been attacked. I can’t stop worrying. The track record isn’t great.”

She let out a short laugh, then whispered, “But all those times, you weren’t with me.” I looked up at her, stunned. How had I resisted this for so long? I pulled her close, resting my cheek against her stomach, holding her tightly. She wrapped her arms around me.

“You are the difference.”

I don’t deserve her. That’s my greatest fear. The more I get to know her, the closer I become. And I know, deep down, I don’t deserve her.