The Alpha's Unwanted Luna (by Miss L) novel Chapter 192

Chapter 192

101 – Ryker

She’s alive. I’m holding her close, finally. The overwhelming panic that had gripped me is slowly ebbing away, but my entire body trembles with the weight of relief. Only now do I begin to understand what pushed my father to the brink of permanent injury when my mother was taken from us. Kennedy isn’t even marked yet, but the moment I found her, every other thought vanished. Fear consumed me completely. Nothing mattered except finding her, bringing her back, and making sure every last wolf responsible for her capture paid dearly.

I inhale deeply, savoring the warmth of her honeyed scent. I don’t care who’s watching. My men stand guard, making sure no one comes near us. She tries to pull away gently, but I refuse to let her go—not yet. I need this closeness. My wolf needs it too, to stay sharp and alert. He prowls around our position, listening for any sudden noises or shifts in the wind.

“Ryker… please,” she whispers, her voice trembling but steady. “I need you to hear me. Can you do that? There are innocent people here. We can’t just lash out at everyone. Not all of them deserve your fury. I promise I’ll make sure the ones who do are dealt with quickly. Can you listen to me?”

I bury my nose in the soft skin of her neck, feeling the tiny shivers that ripple from my touch. “No,” I manage to murmur, my breath warm against her collarbone.

She chuckles softly, thinking I’m teasing. But I have no intention of listening to the bastard who ordered her capture. “Ryker!” Her voice rises just above a whisper, firmer this time. “Baby, look at me. Please.”

Please.

Following her plea is a mistake. The sight of her battered face fuels my rage a hundredfold. Blood stains her cheeks, and she’s clearly been struck several times. Her hair is tangled and matted, and I stop myself from looking any further, afraid I might lose control if I see more wounds.

“Breathe, baby, please,” she urges. “Finn didn’t hit me. But one of the rogues and Amy did.”

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