The Alpha's Unwanted Luna (by Miss L) novel Chapter 457

102 - Elara

I see Juliette fall past the toppled roofline of the house. Ben runs past me before I can even think of what just happened. I follow his trajectory as he barrels into Jason who’s eyes have gone golden as his wolf tries to surge forward.

“You got him?!” I yell out even as I move away to go and check on Juliette. I don’t need a reply, just a check in so he knows our thoughts are in line. Copyright ©️ 2025 Miss L Writes and Ember Mantel Productions

The rest of the witches that were helping to contain the fire are still chanting, possibly finishing the spell, or maybe, hopefully, casting some type of protection that will keep it from happening again. I trust them to do what they need to do to protect everyone here. I need to find Juliette. Based on Jason’s reaction something happened to her. I don’t think she was in control of whatever the hell that was, but I am sure she just saved us all.

“Alpha! Over here!” Marge calls me. She is huddled with three other pack members.

I add an extra boost of speed to get to them. Marge stays put as the rest jump out of my way wordlessly. I have never seen anything like this before. Juliette looks unharmed, but she is limp in Marge’s arms and steaming from every inch of exposed skin. I watch the steady rise and fall of her chest, which allows my own breathing to calm. She’s alive and breathing.

“Ben. She’s alive. I want Brianna over here before you let Jason come over here in his protective mode.”

“Babe…Have you lost your mind?! I am barely holding him back now. Neither you or I would be held back. His wolf is almost feral.”

“Knock him in the head! She is f*cking steaming! If he comes over here, he will get in the way of anyone who is helping to revive her. He can’t rush over here out of control.”

He doesn’t respond, but I can feel the agreement float through the bond. I look up to the wolves and witches around us. “I need Brianna. We need to know what is going on with her before her mate destroys everything in the vicinity.”

I kneel opposite Marge who is cradling Juliette. “She’s okay, Alpha. Her pulse is strong and she’s breathing well, but whatever she did to save us sapped her energy, I think.”

“Are they okay?” I am perfectly happy to leave them both here while we figure out where everyone is going to go for the night. But, I will keep my ass planted right here if that is what is needed to get them through this.

We have to get a head count and find out if we can scour the packhouse to see if we can figure out what the hell this was all for. Copyright ©️ 2025 Miss L Writes and Ember Mantel Productions

“Yes. Marge, will you stay with them and let us know if Jason needs anything? Juliette needs rest now.”

Brianna and I stand, brushing off the dirt and ash from our clothes. I turn to the wreckage of my house and as I look it over, I feel…..Nothing. The last year in this house has been nothing but sorrow and pain for me. I have no good memories left. My shoulders slump at the revelation, but I can’t bring myself to feel bad.

Without looking at her, I ask Brianna, “Can I get inside? We need to know what the fire was for and we have to talk about the barrier.”