Chapter 82

Avery's POV.

"Luna Avery." I heard someone make a low tap at the study door and I rolled my eyes.

Why can't a girl have a peaceful quiet time alone!?

I missed Leilani, she'd fallen sick mysteriously and I don't know what's wrong with her but she assured me that she's okay, the doctor assured me too that everything would be fine with her but I'm still scared and I miss her so much.

Xander has been busy with training and I'm busy with my father's business and pack issues.

I have so much on my head and I'm stressed out.

I went to the door and opened it forcefully, "yes, Xavier? What's the problem?" I asked when I saw the worried look on his face.

"There's a big problem Luna and it's causing an uproar in the training center." He said hastily and I arched an eyebrow, I could hear his heart beating frantically against his chest.

"Relax Xavier and tell me what's wrong." I said, trying to calm the warrior down.

I've not been to training for months because of my tight schedules, being a Luna is not an easy job...everything changed when I discovered some valuable resources in the forest that we went to explore. Leilani had been right, there are gold along the river that flow from the mountain and that has been a great news to that pack members and a major discovery because that would boost our pack financially. The humans would rush more of our business.

"Luna? It's about Xander and Olivia." Xavier's voice interrupted my thoughts and brought me back to reality.

Olivia! That girl had been on Xander's neck for weeks and he'd been telling me everything over the phone.

Xander and I see each other but not as often as before, I've not seen him for like two weeks now and in the last five months, spending time with him is very hard because of the busy schedule and we never spend time with each other for long.

I'm not ready to unveil our mating bond yet and that's causing a lot of challenges for us and the pack members have called a meeting once because of the rumors going about me and Xander being in a relationship but I had denied it saying it was nothing beyond the training partners relationship, to make my point more believing, I decided to quit training for a while and focus on the pack more and it was a welcome idea by all.

Xander had been hurt that I could deny our relationship but I was sure he'd understand, he always has and we've been in touch ever since then, we mind link, call and sometimes I speak out to see him but he always complain of our mating bound that I'm keeping a secret, he doesn't like the idea any longer and he's disturbed about the whole thing. He even refused to get intimate with me because the urge to mark me was becoming too strong for him to bear... Staying close to me is even a trigger to him so he suggested we should see less.

"We need to go right now, it's getting worse." Xavier's voice interrupted my thoughts and a big sigh escaped my mouth.

"Lead the way Xavier." I said and he began to walk while I followed.

I was wearing a mini skirt and a baggy top(one of Xander's). Having his clothes makes me feel close to him, I've missed him badly but he's not willing to see me because our mating bound pull is becoming stronger and stronger with each passing day.

When he told me about reducing the number of time we would be seeing, I was heartbroken but I had to agree because I know he's suffering too, perhaps seeing him less would reduce our pain; I don't know how he feels about it but it only makes it worse and more unbearable for me but I had to respect his wish since I'm not ready to announce our mating bound to anyone.

To make things worse, I'm not making any headway with my investigation. Erik's mother did a clean job and finding evidence against him is like finding a stream in the middle of the Sahara Desert. It was impossible but I never give up, I keep digging relentlessly. Erik is still trying to get more close to me but I always avoid any form of intimacy between us, he'd once tried to force himself in me but I was so outraged that I pushed him hard against the wall, he'd suffered a major injury due right that, despite being injured he was relentless to get me but this time, he's doing it the classical old ways... He doesn't force anything again. Instead he just likes buying me tons of useless gifts for me and this has caused gossip too.

I'm so stressed about everything and not having Leilani by my side has only made things worse. I've missed her terribly and the doctor said she'll soon be alright.

"What happened Xavier? you need to brief me about everything you know." I asked Xander who gave me a wry sad smile and at this point I know something big is up.

What could be the problem?

"Talk to me Xander, I need to know what's happening before I reach there...I'm not a fan of bad surprises." I asked again, increasing my walking pace to catch up with him.

"I'd love to tell you everything beloved Luna but it is strictly the general's order. I can't not tell you anything. Please forgive my insolence Luna, you've become a friend to us and I'm more sorry about the fact that I can't tell you anything despite being your friend." He said calmly and I smiled.

"Hey...it's cool, I'll find everything out soon anyway. By the way Leilani asked of you today...make sure you drop by the pack's hospital to check up on her later in the day...alright?" I asked the lost looking Xavier who nodded with a smile.

She and Leilani had grown close these past few months we've been together and they were the famous lovers of our training center.

Immediately I stepped on the pack, I began to have this bad feeling.

I've been having an odd feeling since morning but stepping into the pack training center intensifies it so much that I immediately feel sick... I stopped walking to steady myself but I end up breathing too hard.

Xavier saw me and headed back towards me with a worried facial expression.

"Are you okay Luna Avery?" He asked, his voice filled with concern that warmed my heart.

My family is gone and the only one I have left turns out to be a murderer, the main reason why I lose my family and she's planning to kill me any time soon.

The goddess might have felt my pain and created a family for me in the leagues of my training partners. From being friends, we developed a strong bond between ourselves that no matter how little we see, the care and love is still within us burning hard and I don't see that fire burning out soon.

"I'm fine Xavier, I just feel this awkward feeling and I don't know why, I don't feel so good Xavier and something in me tells me that I won't like whatever I'm going to see. My feelings are always right and as much as I hate to admit it but I'm scared." I explained to him and his expression softened.

"Luna...I know you're against me calling you Luna but you're my Luna. You're the strongest young woman I've ever seen and I'm sure most people in the pack would agree with me, you've led this pack alone, you take the responsibility head on when your parents died and most people thought that you would get broken but you didn't. I believe that there's no problem that comes your way that you'll run away from...you're a strong one Avery and I want you to start believing that, don't doubt yourself and don't get weak no matter what the problem is. You're an inspiration to many and I believe you won't let us down...think with a calm mind and follow your heart." He said and I wanted to hug him right there but onlookers might take it the wrong way so I smiled at him.

"Thank you, Xavier. That meant a lot."

"Now let's go face your fears!" He said with a wink and I laughed.

He really makes me feel better.

As I walked towards the general's office, I could hear whispers from every corner.

Xavier knocked on the door and ushered me into the general's office.

Immediately I entered, Xander's scent hit me hard and I took the pleasure of inhaling it silently to myself, my wolf purring in pleasure.

Yeah, I miss him too.

"Luna. Please come sit."The general invited me.

"Good afternoon general, hope all is well?" I asked, looking at the teary eyed Olivia and the lost looking Xander.

He doesn't even seem to acknowledge me.... So much for missing him.

"We have a problem Luna and I want you to address it. I'll have taken it to your court directly but I think it's best if we figure things out here first before we come into your court." He explained and I got more confused.

"I'm listening, general." I said calmly.

"Olivia here claims that she's pregnant." He said and I cocked my eyebrow, looking at Olivia who began to cry again.

"Calm down Olivia, will ya?" The general almost shouted at her but restrained himself.

"Okay...so what happened?" I asked, trying to discard the thoughts that were forming in my head.

"She said Xander is responsible and he's denying it." He said and it seems like he just dropped a bombshell.

My heart beat accelerated and my body finally acknowledged the doubt my mind had been creating.

Xander impregnated her?

How the fuck is that even possible?

He's my mate for goodness sake!!

He's mine!

I screamed in my head.