The Alpha's Unwanted Luna (by Miss L) novel Chapter 276

Chapter 276

26 – Finn

It felt like we couldn’t catch a single break. Every time I managed to get Greta to open up about this whole mate situation, something would inevitably interrupt us. Neither of us was foolish enough to defy our heavily pregnant Luna, though. That was a line we weren’t willing to cross.

“What’s going on, Boss lady?” Greta asked, clearly winded as she tried to catch her breath. Even she wasn’t immune to the brutal climb up these damn stairs.

“Samuel and Seth found some abandoned pups near the border,” Kennedy’s voice cracked as she blurted out the news, her tone urgent and sharp.

I took a cautious step forward but stayed just behind Greta’s shoulder. I hadn’t spent much time around pregnant she-wolves, but I’d heard enough to know their moods could flip from sweet to violent in an instant. Kennedy was still adjusting to the emotional rollercoaster her wolf was putting her through, and in this moment, I figured she was less likely to lash out at Greta.

“They need your help! What part of that don’t you get?!” Kennedy ran her fingers through her hair in frustration, pacing back and forth like a caged animal. I was at a loss for words, glancing sideways at my mate. Greta’s eyes were glassy, as if she was trying to draw some insight from the alpha’s presence through Kennedy.

“Luna… LUNA!” Greta finally snapped, locking eyes with me. “Can you give me more details? Are the pups being chased? Hurt? Are they a threat?” I caught a sharp glance from Kennedy at that last question, but at least Greta had my attention now. “What kind of help do they actually need? Give me something concrete to work with, Luna.”

“There are four of them,” Kennedy said, her voice trembling. “They seem to be alone. Three of the pups have come out of hiding in a small grove of trees, but the youngest one refuses to come out. None of us can fit into the space to get her.” She moved over and grabbed my arm tightly. “Finn, you have to help them. They’re just pups.”

Right then, Kennedy’s aura flared, and I felt my wolf start to lose control. She was trying to push us into action, but I couldn’t just leave her here alone. “Luna, hold on. Just for a second. What did the Alpha say? We can’t leave you by yourself.”

“I can handle myself,” she insisted, her voice sharp. “They’re just babies. They need you more. Go. Now.”

Without thinking, my body moved on its own. I took a step forward and felt a sharp tingle shoot up my arm. “Hold on, hero boy,” Greta said, grabbing my arm firmly. “The Alpha said no moving until backup arrives.” She released me and turned to Kennedy, who was glaring daggers at her. “Luna, stop. You know he’s right. You and your pup are important too. This could be a trap. No one knows if anyone’s aware of your pregnancy. You’ve done a good job hiding it, but this might be a way to get to you without your guards.” She raised her hand in Kennedy’s face. “Only Dark Moon warriors can keep Ryker calm. Don’t even suggest anyone else.”

Kennedy’s desperate need to save those pups was so intense my entire body started trembling from the sheer force of it. I couldn’t understand how Greta was standing so calmly beside her. “Can… I… go?” I managed to whisper. “Just me. If it’s a trap, you’ll be able to alert the Alpha.” I exhaled slowly, the anxiety in the room almost suffocating me. “His backup is on the way, right?” I sank to my knees, feeling like a mountain of weight was pressing down on my shoulders.

“Finn!” I felt the tingling in my shoulder again, but I was trapped in a tunnel of panic and couldn’t focus. “Luna… Kennedy! You need to stop or relax or something. You’re hurting him!”

“Can you check in with Kennedy’s wolf?” Greta asked quietly.

“They’re already giving directions, and I’ve been told to tell you to hurry,” came a chuckle in response.

At the bottom of the stairs, I stripped off my shirt and shorts, then shifted into my wolf form. My wolf grabbed our shorts, and we took off, following the secondhand directions from Kennedy. Keeping her calm and focused was all my wolf could concentrate on.

The forest thinned as we neared the outskirts of Oak Lake territory, and finally, I caught the scent of a few warriors. I assumed it was Samuel and Seth, but I wasn’t about to take any chances. We slipped into some thick brush, and my wolf reached out mentally to Kennedy. It might sound ridiculous, but I needed them to follow a very simple instruction that only I could send through Kennedy to the others.

“Are you serious?!” I heard a voice shout about ten feet to my left. I couldn’t see them yet, but their scent was unmistakable. I stayed upwind on purpose. “I’m not doing a damn ballet dance to prove we’re legit to your rogue kiss-ass!” the voice yelled into the air. “There’s no one else here. Get your ass out here, boy!”

“That’s good enough for me,” my wolf laughed. I shifted back to human form, pulled on my shorts, and stepped out.

“I’m here. Can’t be too careful. How can I help you?” I called out, ready for whatever was coming next.