The Lunar Queen (Lyric and Mason) novel Chapter 227

The Lunar Queen

Chapter 227

“growing up I never really thought gifted wolves existed. Then finding out about Lyric and then the pups was an eye opener, but

that was something else.” She says.

Her voice is quieter than normal. Less teasing. More shaken.

“Yeah that was a lot” 1.say as my mind flashes back to that lab.

No matter how hard I try I still see rows of bodies every time I blink.

“I hope we find this Alpha before we find another lab like this because I don’t know how much more of this any of us can take, i just hits way too close to home” Winter says.

“Way too close” Hunter says.

Nobody says anything after that because there isn’t really anything else to say.

“So who are you going to take with you to the Western kingdom?” Hunter asks trying to shift the focus.

“Probably just you and Jace and Joshua for Lyric, not that she needs him but he goes everywhere, she had to command him to stay behind today” I say laughing thinking about that conversation last night.

A small smile finally pulls at my mouth remembering Joshua’s offended expression.

“Also warriors I’m not really sure what to expect when we get there but if Hannah’s visions say anything then Kairo isn’t doing

well” I say.

And after today I don’t know if I trust anything unexplained anymore.

“Right” he says.

The rest of the drive is quiet on the way

home.

Nobody turns music on. Nobody talks. The silence feels heavier than conversation.

When we pull up in front of the palace I lightly kiss Lyric’s forehead.

“Princess we’re home” I say softly.

She groans “I’m up” She says groggily.

I chuckle at her.

For a second she sounds normal again and relief moves quietly through the bond.

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A warrior opens our door and I just climb out with her in my arms.

She giggles “Eventually this will get old” she says.

I shake my head “Never” I say smiling kissing her softly.

If carrying my mate around annoys people they can deal with it.

The moment we step into the palace Hannah comes running out of the playroom with Elise.

“Mama, Papa” She screams and I put Lyric down just in time to catch her.

I pick her up and spin her around.

“Hello my little sunshine” I say kissing her cheek.

The second she laughs some of the darkness from earlier finally loosens its grip on my chest.

I put her down and she jumps into Lyric’s arms.

“Mama you look sad” she says squishing Lyric’s cheeks.

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Kids notice everything.

“Mama just missed you guys so much” Lyric says as she showers her face with kisses and her laughter fills the hall and it makes my

chest loosen just a little.

Because this is what normal is supposed to sound like.

“Where is your brother?” she asks.

“He is in the nursery with the babies, he said he was helping keep them safe” Elise says.

Lyric smiles at that.

The answer makes something warm settle in my chest.

She picks up Hannah.

“Okay let’s go upstairs and then we can all go to dinner” Lyric says.

When we step into the nursery Ezra’s face lights up with excitement.

“You’re back” he says standing from the floor and running straight into my arms.

The excitement in his voice still surprises me because a few days ago he barely spoke.

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“Hey buddy did you have a good day?” I ask him.

He smiles at me “Yes, I was helping with the babies” He says proudly.

His shoulders straighten a little like he’s proud he had an important job.

“Good job buddy and I’m happy you were helping, are you ready for dinner?” I ask.

“Yes papa” he says.

The word hits me unexpectedly hard.

I put him down and Lyric holds out her arms and he walks right into her arms.

“Hello my sweet boy, I missed you so much” She says showering him with kisses also.

He smiles big at her “I missed you too mama” he says laughing.

I catch Lyric’s eyes for a second and emotion flashes across her face before she hides it.

Seeing him laugh and smile is a good feeling because when he got here a few days ago he was quiet and shy and I’m so happy he is

coming out of his shell and fear.

Lyric walks to the cribs and picks up each pup and showers each of them with kisses.

The entire nursery feels brighter somehow just because everyone is together again.

This moment is what makes all of this worth it and this is why whatever is going on with Warren I need to deal with soon because

this is what needs protecting these moments with my pups and my mate.

Not kingdoms. Not titles. Not crowns. This, this is what I’m fighting for.

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The Lunar Queen

Chapter 228

Lyric POV

After the trip to Dark Valley I could not physically pull myself away from the pups.

Every time I walked too far from them my chest tightened until I came back.

I played princess with the girls, played race cars with Ezra and the triplets have been sleeping in our beds.

Cole pretends to complain but every night I catch him checking all five of them before he goes to sleep.

Nova would not settle if they weren’t close at all times.

She’s been restless ever since Dark Valley and I know part of it is fear.

Today we are making the trip to the Western Kingdom and much to Cole’s dismay Hannah and Ezra are coming with us.

After what we learned there was no version of reality where I was leaving them behind.

I really struggled leaving the triplets but he would not even entertain that conversation.

After a very serious break down we compromised on us taking Hannah and Ezra.

I walk into Hannah’s room.

“Are you ready to go Hannah banana?” I ask.

“Yes mama, are we going to make the King better?” She asks.

The certainty in her voice makes my stomach twist unexpectedly.

“I don’t know if we can princess” I say.

She grabs my face and looks me in my eyes.

“You can mama I saw it” she says.

Nova immediately goes completely alert.

My eyes go wide.

“can you show me?” I ask her but she gasps and shakes her head really fast.

“The moon said I can’t show you” she whispers.

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