The Alpha's Unwanted Luna (by Miss L) novel Chapter 374

Chapter 374

It must have been at least two hours by now. The darkness outside makes it impossible to gauge the time accurately, but I know I can’t stay lying here any longer. Quietly, I slip out from beneath my blankets and tiptoe across the room. Just as I’m reaching for the door handle, a strong arm suddenly wraps around my waist, pulling me back against a solid chest.

“Where do you think you’re sneaking off to?” His warm breath brushes against my ear, sending a shiver down my spine.

“I’m not sneaking away,” I reply, trying to keep my voice calm. “I didn’t want to wake you. I’ve rested enough. My mind’s been racing all night—I have to get to my office.” At least my tone sounds steady, even if my heart is pounding.

He chuckles softly behind me. “Well, then, let’s go.” His grip loosens just enough for me to move.

“Really? You’re just going to let me work like this?”

“I’m honestly surprised you lasted this long without getting up,” he says with a laugh. He leads me to the door but then pauses, turning toward the room across the hall instead.

“What are you doing?” I try to slip past him toward my office, but his hold tightens around my waist.

“I need to change, and you’re not going anywhere without me. There’s a clear threat hanging over the Alpha family. You better get used to having a shadow.”

“I don’t need your protection.”

“You do understand why having a Beta is important, right?”

“Shut up.” I roll my eyes, trying to look away, but it’s far from easy.

“Ready to go? Or do you need something else?” He’s teasing me, and I’m not sure if I can handle having him around full-time. I might just explode. I inhale deeply, taking in his strong scent close by.

“It’s safe to look,” he laughs again, cocky as ever. I feel the urge to both put him in his place and throw myself at him all at once.

But the need for control wins. I spring to my feet. “Let’s go talk about Sebastian and Richard, then we can start looking into these witches.” There—a full sentence that actually makes sense and sounds decisive. Now, if only I could erase the image of his half-naked form burned into my mind.

I step out of his room, Ben right behind me, his smile practically radiating as he follows closely on my heels.