LOGINLeonard was shocked but he loved it. He held her when she tried to move away."Running away?" He asked.Valerie stared at him. She wasn't running away. What else was she supposed to do? "Not so fast," he mumbled, pulling her closer to him.He locked his lips on hers, kissing her so tightly. Valerie groaned. She tried to pull away but he held her close.Leonard's hands moved around her waist. He pulled her to sit on his lap. Valerie moved slightly, trying to stand up. His hands held her waist pulling her closer to him.Valerie wanted to punch him but she couldn't. He seemed to have suspected that, because he held her hands with his left hand while holding her closely to himself with his right hand.Valerie groaned. How long was he going to kiss her even when she wasn't kissing him back?He bit her lips and then released her. Valerie stood up from his lap, nursing her bitten lips, while trying to catch her breath."That's your punishment," he mumbled with a smirk.Valerie was supposed
Valerie could not understand why Diana was being dragged into the situation.That they are brother and sister doesn't mean Diana is involved. There isn't any proof yet that Bryan is in cahoots with Luella or Beta Nathan.Valerie shook her head. "You can't do that. She's not even working with me as the Luna.""Do you think she wouldn't know?" Leonard asked. "Luella already knows you are married to me right?"Valerie nodded. What does that prove?"Bryan will definitely know that too. If he does, why do you think Diana won't?"Valerie groaned. She understands that Leonard might have trust issues. Maybe because of what happened to his parents but that doesn't mean he has to suspect everyone."I don't think Luella told him," Valerie answered.Leonard scoffed. "You don't think? You're not even sure.""Because Bryan never said anything about it to me," Valerie answered. She was getting pissed off but she tried to keep her cool. "Luella promised to keep it a secret."Leonard scoffed again. "A
"Are they werewolves?" Valerie whispered. "I don't think they are.""Of course, they are. Why would you say that?""I..."Leonard tapped the table slightly and they stopped talking."Babe," he called.Valerie looked around for whom Leonard was referring to.Ariel nudged her. "He is talking to you."Valerie blinked slightly. He had never called her that not even in front of the elders.Why is he calling her that now?"Ye-yes?""These are the teachers I have chosen for you. They are the best. You can decide to have them all as your teachers or you can choose the ones you want."Valerie stared at them. She didn't feel comfortable around them. She didn't know why."Have you made your choice?" Ariel asked."They can all stay," Valerie answered."Thank you, Luna," they chorused uniformly."Arden, you can take them out and brief them again on the rules and their jobs," Leonard said."Yes, Alpha," Arden stood up and bowed. "Come with me," he told the teachers and they followed him out.Valeri
"He did not use a ruthless means to win them over but he also did not let them override him. He punishes anyone who tries to harm the Pack. Although the Pack members did not know this was the reason a lot of people were punished, they believed he punished others without investigation and always punished good people."Leonard did not make it clear, did he?"Why did he not tell them?""Because he thinks they don't need to know," Ariel answered."Is he not scared that they will misunderstand him? Which of course they are already doing," Valerie said."He doesn't care," Ariel answered. "I think it's a good thing though."Valerie sighed. Maybe it is. However, she doesn't think that."So what are you going to do?" Ariel asked. "About him investigating Diana?"Valerie shrugged. Is there anything she can do? "He can go ahead and investigate her. I know she is innocent."Ariel nodded. "That way you will not have to worry about anything."Valerie turned to face her. "I have been meaning to ask
"I am not doubting you," Leonard answered. "But I need to keep you safe."Valerie did not believe that Leonard intended to keep her safe, but she said nothing.Diana is a good person. She is certain about that. But she is still angry that he insisted on investigating her even when she said no.She did not say anything to him, nor did she look at him."Are you angry?" He asked, but Valerie ignored her. "You don't have to be. I am just looking out for you."Valerie shook her head. "No, you are not.""I am," Leonard answered. "Why would you even say that?""I told you not to investigate her. Diana is a good girl. She...""I never said she wasn't," Leonard cut her short.Valerie frowned. "Then why do you insist on investigating her?""Because those you trust can betray you."Valerie groaned. "Can? That doesn't mean they will, right?"Leonard stared at her. Why does Valerie not want to understand that he is trying to keep her safe? Why is she insisting that he shouldn't investigate her? H
Valerie opened her eyes slowly. It was morning already and the sun was shining brightly through the window. She heard a knock on the door.At first, she thought it was Leonard but when she began to hear female voices, she knew he wasn't the one."Who is there?" She asked."Your maids," she heard."How many are you?" Valerie asked."Four," she replied."Come in."The door opened and Valerie sat up. Four ladies walked in and bowed."Good morning, Luna.""Good morning," Valerie waved at them. "Did you sleep well?"They stared at each other before answering. "We slept well, Luna."Valerie smiled. "So why are you here?""To get you ready," one of them said.Valerie nodded. "Is there anything I need to do?""No, Luna," someone answered. "We will get your bath and clothes ready."Valerie nodded again. "Thank you. What are your names? And what is your job? I need to know that."The first lady stepped forward. "My name is Anne. I am in charge of cleaning your room.""I am Sarah, I am in charge
As Valerie returned to the Alpha's mansion, she felt bad not telling Diana about her marriage to Leonard. She just wanted Diana to feel comfortable around her. Valerie got to the mansion, only to see that the gate was already locked. She decided to go through the back door but soon found out there
That was not all. There was also a sink for washing hands, a couch, and a television.Valerie sat on the couch and put on the television, while she waited. Some minutes later, she had a knock on the door."Who is that?" She asked.The maid introduced herself as the one in charge of her food."You c
Valerie's bags were brought in a few minutes later by some men and Arden. Valerie could feel the same strange aura around them.They must be the only ones Leonard trusts. She thought. Or maybe the strange aura was to differentiate the Alpha's men from others.She shook her head. Whatever it is, it
Elora came out of the bathroom feeling better. She had taken her bath already."You should go take your bath too, Ariel," she said.Ariel left them and went to the bathroom. Elora went on to get ready while Valerie just stared into space. She had a lot going on in her mind.She was finally getting







