“What?” Shannon looked back at me. “He left because of you?” I could see she wanted to scream, to pout. I shook my head.
“I already told Brandon, so I might as well tell you here.” I swallowed and forced more tears into my eyes.
Dramatic.Nix scoffed, and I grinned back at her.
“I told Brandon today that I realized he was still in love with you, Shannon. Obviously, he still wants to be with you because he has been on your side, supporting you through all of this. I can’t stand between you two anymore.” Shannon was nearly vibrating with excitement.
“What are you saying?” Her voice couldn’t hide just how happy she was with my words. Vince’s eyes tightened. He wanted her to say no, to downplay their relationship, but she wastoo emotional to follow his instructions. I watched as his eyes burned into the side of her face, but she wasn’t even noticing.
“You made the mating ceremony. You should be the Luna of this pack. I’ll just go to my dad’s land when I’m able to rebuild Silvermoon.” I turned away like I was breaking, and Shannon, stupid, unstable, inept Shannon, screamed her joy to the room.
“Are you serious?” She hopped up and down. “Amy, are you serious?” She ran to my side and hugged me. “Oh my Goddess. Thank you. I love him so much and I know he loves me.”
“Shannon.” Vince called.
“I swear I’ll make him happy. I will be the best Luna.” She continued.
“Shannon.” Vince was a little louder, but still she ignored him. Morgan’s face was filled with fear. He knew Shannon was ruining everything they had planned.
“Shan, baby, Alpha Vince is calling you.” He tried to get her attention, but she was too far gone.
“I can’t believe this.” She cried and her hand dropped to her stomach. I knew instantly that she was about to say that she was pregnant. She wasn’t, I could smell her period coming, but she was going to lie. “I’m preg-”
“SHANNON! THAT’S ENOUGH!” Vince bellowed, slamming his aura out, dropping both Morgan and Shannon to the floor with a thud. My mother and I stood against the waves and stared down at them.
My mom reached back and grabbed my hand. “Oh, Goddess baby.” She squeezed, and I allowed the tears to fall. “I’m so sorry.”
Vince stood and walked over to me. “She is lying.” He was panicked and Brandon ran back into the room.
“What happened?” His words were shallow as he was panting from running full speed back here.
“What happened?” My mother stood, walked over to Brandon, and slapped him. He stared at her with wide eyes before he turned to Vince. But Vince marched over to him and punched him in his face. He stumbled against the wall and fell to the ground.
“Dad?” Brandon cried.
But Vince unleashed his aura again. “Tell us Shannon is fucking lying.” I felt something shift.
What the hell?Nix stood up instantly.
What?Megan looked back and forth between us, confused.
I kept my face blank as I watched the scene unfold in front of me, and I allowed Nix to explain. She paced. The power in the room making her itchy. Her fur danced as she spun.When a wolf gives a command, everyone can hear it. Their aura combines with their words and the command is a visceral feeling in everyone’s chest.
Okay?Megan watched her pace.I don’t understand Vince didn’t give a command.
But he did.Nix came to the barrier.It wasn’t in his aura, or his words, but hidden inside both. It was there.
I don’t know what you are saying.Megan walked closer.
Nix pushed forward, coming to sit next to me, closer to the front.I don’t know how to explain it. He didn’t use his command, but he gave Brandon a command. He sounded like he was pleading with him to say she was lying, but in truth, he was commanding him to lie, to cover up his affair.
How is that possible?
My magic flared in her place, bright, dazzling, and silently answering Megan’s question. I swallowed, and for the first time I felt dread in my gut. He used magic.
Brandon struggled on the ground, but he wiped the blood from his lip. “I don’t even know what Shannon said. How can I tell you if she is lying?”
My mother snarled and tried to attack him again. “You fucking son of a bitch.” She swiped at him but I pulled her back and just shook my head.
