In the Shadow of the Past Luna (Lily & James)

We spent the next few hours eating, dancing, and laughing. I did not think the night could get any better, but then it did. James pulled me aside. “Sweetheart, I don’t know if you noticed the colors of the decorations… “They are beautiful,” I told him. And they were. They were two different colors of…

(until the much happier epilogues) (Lily POV) It has now been five weeks since the pack and council takeovers. Since then, there has been a whirlwind activity both inside and outside of the pack. of Randall and Jane’s belongings were boxed up and moved to (separate) storage units, and James and I moved in to…

Randall ultimately received a sentence of 25 years in the dungeons. He was also demoted to the rank of Omega. Jane received a very different sentence. By the time her trial was done, Jane had served roughly 60 days in the dungeons. Given the extreme remorse that Jane had shown, coupled with her limited knowledge…

“She said that you sometimes ask her a question when you pray. It is usually the same question, and she wanted to answer it for you.” Evelyn sat up. “What… what was the answer?” “Yes, she will and more.” Evelyn began smiling and crying at the same time. “I assume you understand the message?” I…

“THEN WHAT IS IT ABOUT? TELL ME SO WE CAN END THIS!” For a moment, the strength that I had seen in Lily cracked just a little bit. I saw the tears forming in her eyes. “I always loved you, Father. I put up with everything and I ignored the pain. I considered you to…

Anita, one of the omegas who worked in the kitchen, then stepped forward. “My question is for Margle don’t understand your trafficking business. How long have you done it, and why?” “I started it after Robert cheated on me the first time. I wanted to leave him, but I did not have any money to…

“We stand with the Moon Goddess,” Member Sampson replied. “Good answer. Let me ask my question differently. Do you believe that the investigation into wrongdoing at West Mountain Pack should be closed? Do you agree with the proposed exoneration of Stephanie and Sheila?” “We believe in the process. Only members can call for a public…

When the guards opened the door and we were called to the stage, we all knew that something huge was about to happen. Robert and Randall tried to resist going to the stage, but I did not. I was genuinely curious about what was going on, and I trusted my son for the first time…

Thankfully, when Lily announced her proposed replacements, none of the three expressed any doubt or reservation. To our pleasant surprise, all three seemed incredibly honored and immediately accepted. That left just one spot that she would have to fill in the future. Lily immediately swore in each of the new council members -using an oath…

Lily said matter-of-factly. “Or at least not to the home that you are used to. You will have a new home in the dungeons.” I looked at the council and then Randall in complete annoyance. “Seriously, can someone please get Lily off of this stage? I cannot deal with both of my daughters at the…