The Lunar Queen (Lyric and Mason) novel Chapter 223

Chapter 223

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“You can call Luna Leah, she always has extra milk in her house” I say.

“Yes Luna” They both say.

“Oh and Hannah will ask for ice cream she is only allowed two scoops a day after lunch, she will try to push it, so be firm with her,

Ezra is very shy so he might stay in his room most of the day if he isn’t with the girls” I say as I help them change the pups.

Even saying things like that out loud feels strangely natural now. Like they’ve always belonged here.

“Thank you ladies, if you need me please call I will have my phone” I say as I walk out of the nursery and make my way down to the

dining room.

Cole and Ezra are already sitting at the table and Hannah and Elise are seated on the end.

The sight waiting for me makes warmth spread through my chest instantly.

I walk over to Cole and he pulls me into his lap. I giggle in surprise.

“Good morning my King” I say kissing him softly.

“Good morning my Queen” He whispers into my neck, while taking in my scent making my whole body shiver.

The bond between us feels calm again. Steady. Warm.

Ezra climbs out of his chair and walks over to give me a hug.

“Good morning little guy, how did you sleep?” I ask him kissing his forehead softly.

He smiles shyly “I slept good, I had a nightmare and papa Cole came in my room when” He says quietly.

My eyes immediately lift to Cole’s and pure love shoots through the bond. I love this man.

“Oh yeah and did you like that?” I ask him and he just nods his head.

“Are we ready to start school?” I ask him and he looks at Cole before nodding his head.

He still looks to Cole before answering most things now like he’s silently checking if he’s safe first.

Although he warmed up to us he is still slow warming up to the pack and our family.

“Are you ready to head out after breakfast?, the SUV is ready whenever you are” Cole says.

“I’m ready I already gave Sable and Olivia everything they need and gave them instructions for Hannah and Ezra” I say.

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I put a few things on my plate and eat quickly.

The closer we get to leaving for Dark Valley the tighter my chest becomes with unease.

“Okay Hannah, Ezra we have to go visit another pack and we will be back later today okay, be good and listen to Olivia and Sable” I

say.

“Don’t give them a hard time girls” I say to Hannali and Flise just as Dominic and Winter walk in.

“You guys ready?” Winter asks.

“Yup we are ready” I say.

“How come I can’t go mama?” Hannah asks running up to me and I scoop her into my arms.

Her lower lip immediately pokes out in a pout.

“Because this trip isn’t safe for little girls, besides I need you here where I know you are safe okay?” I say.

Even saying the words makes a strong sense of protectivness spread through me.

She pouts her lips out even further and I poke her bottom lip “No sad faces, we talked about this. Are you going to be a big girl?” I

say.

“Yes mama” she says reaching over to Cole who takes her and spins her around.

The giggles that leave her mouth makes Nova purr in delight.

“See you soon?” He asks her and she nods smiling at him.

The way she instantly relaxes in Cole’s arms still amazes me sometimes.

He puts her down and crouches down in front of Ezra “You going to be okay without us here for a while buddy?” He asks.

He just nods and wraps his arms around Cole’s neck.

The hug catches Cole off guard for half a second before his entire expression softens.

“I’m going to miss you too buddy, we will be back by dinner” he reassures him.

“Okay” he says quietly before coming to give me a hug.

The fear of leaving them behind presses heavily against my chest even though I know they are safe here.

When we get downstairs Hunter is already waiting.

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“Just the five of us?” he asks.

“Yeah just us” Cole says as we get in the car.

Hunter gets behind the wheel and the four of us pile into the back.

The mood in the SUV shifts noticeably once the palace gates disappear behind us.

“How are you feeling my king?” 1 ask him as we start the long drive to Dark Valley.

“I’m in a better space than I was and I think Selene was onto something bringing those pups to us” he says.

“I agree” I say.

“I forgive you for Mason” he says low through the link.

My breath catches instantly.

My head snaps to him to look him in his eyes.

“Are you sure?” I ask.

“Yes, I know you didn’t do it to hurt me and you deserved real closure with him after what happened, I just would have preferred to

be there for that” he says.

The lingering tension I didn’t even realize I was still carrying loosens painfully in my chest.

“I know and I’m sorry” I say.

“Stop apologizing princess, I’m not mad anymore, I love you and I love our expanded little family, you are perfect and we are good”

he says kissing my temple.

Emotion crashes through the bond so strongly tears instantly sting my eyes.

I know whatever waits for us at Dark Valley we probably aren’t prepared for but with my mate and I in a better space we can handle

whatever is waiting.

At least that’s what I try to convince myself because the closer we get to Dark Valley the heavier the air begins to feel, and the more

restless Nova becomes.

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