The Alpha's Unwanted Luna (by Miss L) novel Chapter 372

Chapter 372

40 – Elara

I settle onto my bed, turning to face him directly. My mind races, haunted by the rollercoaster of emotions he’s stirred inside me—how he made me feel incredible one moment, then left me feeling abandoned and worthless the next, slipping away without a single word. I clutch a pillow and rest it on my lap, deliberately making a show of getting comfortable. This is as much ease as he’s going to get from me right now.

“So, what’s the plan with Eliza, Ember, and Ash?” I ask, trying to sound casual but unable to hide the tension in my voice.

He shrugs, clearly unsure. “No clue yet.” Tilting his head thoughtfully, he continues, “Jason’s been able to detect some kind of magic near your borders, but he hasn’t pinpointed the caster. If they’ve been working at this for a while, they might be casting from a distance using a magical anchor.”

Leaning forward, he hands me his phone. I hesitate, not wanting to take it. “Just look, Elara,” he insists, rolling his eyes before dropping the unlocked device into my lap. “Tommy’s gathered what he could so far.” Without waiting for a response, he heads toward the door.

“Wait—” I start to say, but he cuts me off.

“I’ll be right back, princess. You need to eat, and so do I. My hands were full when I first came in.” He flashes a half-hearted smile and slips out before I can gather my scattered thoughts to reply.

I stare down at the phone in my lap, feeling a mix of nerves and curiosity. He’s left me complete access to everything on it. Why does he have such a hold on me? I’m usually strong, confident around everyone else, but the moment I’m alone with Ben, this uncertain, vulnerable girl surfaces—and I hate it. Still, my curiosity wins. I can’t just push the phone aside.

The screen he left open is a group chat with Tommy. It looks like Tommy has been digging up information about the covens nearby, compiling a dossier. Jason is chiming in with questions about magic, asking for training on how to detect it and dismantle the wards that have been set up to harm my pack. That’s apparently Tommy’s next mission.

“Eat, get the Beta caught up, and then we’ll figure out a plan together. Patrols are on, checking in every hour. We’re sleeping tonight—you should too. I’m betting you’ll be re-energized and even more of a pain tomorrow now that your boy’s back.” I scoff as Dev gives Ben a brotherly slap on the chest before they both head out. What the hell?

Ben settles back onto the couch while I sink into my bed again. “I brought some simple food. Melanie told me how she found the poison in your mom’s tea. She’s checked everything else in the kitchens—nothing else was found. I think you should bring your staff back. You can Alpha command them if needed. I doubt they’ll cross you.”

He looks at me expectantly. “So, tell me about Jeff, Sebastian, and Richard. What happened while I was gone?”

I hesitate. He sits quietly, waiting patiently. “I’ll tell you about them… when you tell me about her.” My breath catches. He doesn’t owe me anything about his past, and honestly, I’m scared of what I’m about to hear.

“Kennedy was my first everything…” His voice is steady, not filled with sadness or pain, but maybe lost in memories. I stay silent, waiting for him to continue.