The Lunar Queen (Lyric and Mason) novel Chapter 102

Chapter 102

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The council is getting brave in their tactics, bold enough to move inside my own palace without fear of consequence.

We all gather in my office and wait for my parents to arrive. Lyric is sitting in my lap because Zeus has not relaxed since she was stabbed, his presence pressing just under my skin, restless and violent.

She runs her fingers through my hair as I take in deep breaths of her scent, trying to calm my beast, grounding myself in her so I

don’t lose control in front of everyone.

“My love, talk to me,” she whispers.

“I can’t have anything happen to you or our pups,” I say softly, my grip tightening slightly around her waist without realizing it.

“We will be fine, my love. I’m still here, and whatever they are plotting, we will be prepared,” she says, her voice steady even though I can feel the tension humming beneath it through the bond.

“I feel there is a piece we are missing though. This is bigger than just getting the throne,” she says, her brows pulling together slightly as she thinks it through.

Just as my parents walk into my office.

“Sorry, son, Elise is having a hard time with not being able to be in here,” Dad says.

“It’s fine, Dad. Please have a seat,” I say.

“Go ahead, princess,” I say to Lyric, brushing my thumb along her hip as a silent reassurance.

“I think the servant who stabbed me was sent by Serena. When we left her yesterday, she gave me a bad feeling,” she says.

“Today wasn’t a coincidence. Selene said David is working with dark witches. Serena needed my blood for something, and we need to figure out what and go from there,” she says, her tone sharpening slightly as she connects the pieces.

“Lyric is pregnant,” I blurt out before I can stop myself, the words hitting the room like a shockwave.

Every head snaps up, and all the women in the office squeal in delight, the energy shifting instantly from tension to excitement.

“I thought we were waiting,” she links.

“They need to know, especially with your blood floating around,” I link back, my jaw tightening at the reminder.

“Okay, my love,” she says.

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“Caleb, I want you to stay with her at all times. She doesn’t go anywhere by herself,” I say, my tone leaving no room for argument.

“Yes, Alpha,” Caleb says.

“Son, what does her being pregnant have to do with all of this?” Dad asks.

“A servant nicked her at breakfast and took her blood,” I say.

“Oh dear, that can mean anything,” Mom says, worry flashing across her face.

“Exactly,” I say.

“We are missing something though. David is doing a lot just to get the throne. It has to be more to it,” Lyric says.

“What do you mean, Luna?” Dom asks.

“Okay, Selene said he wants to take over the supernatural world, but even if he becomes King, he won’t have the power to take over other supernatural races. Something is missing, and I’m the key,” she adds, the weight of that settling heavily in the room.

“Does the palace have records of Eloise’s mate and their pup?” she asks, looking between me and Dad.

“Not sure, but Caleb can show you where they would be. I have a lot of work to do today,” I say, even though every instinct in me wants to keep her right here where I can see her.

“Okay, that is fine. Can you take me now, Caleb?” she asks.

“Of course, Luna,” he says.

“Please, only Luna around the pack. Just Lyric-I’m still not used to it yet,” she says, giving a small, almost shy smile that doesn’t match the power she just displayed.

She stands.

“Okay, my King, I need to figure this out before they strike again,” she says, kissing me softly, lingering just long enough to steady

All the girls follow her and Caleb out, leaving my brothers, Dom, and my parents.

“So what’s our next move?” Dom asks.

“Keep an eye on the council, especially Frances,” I say, my tone dropping colder.

“He and his daughter are up to something involving Lyric, and after her show of power yesterday, they are going to try to make sure her coronation doesn’t happen,” I say.

“Mom, I need you to start planning that with her for very soon. It needs to happen before our pups are born,” I say.

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“Pups?” Mom says, excited.

“Yes, we are having triplets,” I say, smiling.

“Oh yes, three grand pups to spoil, I’m so excited,” she says, standing.

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