The Alpha's Unwanted Luna (by Miss L) novel Chapter 349

Chapter 349

25 – Ben

My wolf has never so completely taken over my human form before. Once the tension between Elara and me finally snapped, I didn’t resist him much at all. We both knew Elara wouldn’t calm down without some forceful intervention—it was either subdue her or wear her out. My wolf chose the latter. The temptation was overwhelming; there she stood, fierce and dripping wet, silently demanding to be taken care of. We both needed this release, and my wolf was growing impatient, tired of waiting for us to get our act together. Thankfully, he didn’t push me to kiss her or mate with her, which I was grateful for—and I’m sure she would be, too. We’re not at that point yet. There has to be a real conversation first. I won’t force her into mating, sealing the bond prematurely, and even kissing feels too intimate for now—another thing we’re just not ready to cross.

I spot Jax and Dev in the hallway, grinning like fools as I quietly slip out of Elara’s room. “She’s asleep,” I say awkwardly, though there’s really nothing else to add. I just want them to stop staring at me like that.

“Yeah, I’d hope so after all that,” Jax chuckles, his smile growing even wider. I roll my eyes, feeling my mouth twist into my usual scowl.

I nod and continue toward the front door, where Melanie is waiting with a brown paper bag. I raise an eyebrow. “Some food for the road, sir,” she says politely. What’s with the ‘sir’ all of a sudden? I don’t ask; instead, I just nod and accept the bag. It’s heavier than I expected, and I can’t help but smile. She’s really good at her job.

I drive to Junior’s pack intending to check in and relay where I’ll be, and who to contact if help is needed. Luna Sam looks just as worn down as Elara did. She’s doing her best to hold it together without her mate, but it’s clear she’s struggling. My wolf makes a dry joke about not offering Luna Sam the same ‘service’ we gave Elara—after all, Luna Sam is on her own. I fight back a smile at the memory, the weight of the moment lightened just a little.