Page 161 of A Luna's Dynasty
“I guess we know why your body was getting so drained. You had two little magic babies sucking your energy up.” Alice giggled.
“I guess that makes sense. Asher couldn’t leave my side even for a second this last month. I’m looking forward to having some time to myself again,” Lita teased as she scrunched up her nose.
“Don’t count on it. I’ve gotten used to being around you every single second. I’m the one who will go through withdrawals now. I think I’ll just keep it up. I never minded.” Asher winked as Lita rolled her eyes at him.
“We’ll let you rest, Lita. We’ll come back and visit in a couple of weeks after you get more settled.” Alice leaned in and kissed Lita’s forehead.
“Congratulations to you both. Get some rest, Lita,” Nathon said, pointing his finger at his daughter.
“I’ll come back and visit soon, Sis.” Drew looked from his sister to Asher, nodding his head. It was no longer his job to protect her, it was her mate’s. Things had changed so much, but one thing that would never change was his love for his sister. He would always be there to support her whenever she needed him.
Everyone slowly trickled out of the room, leaving only Grayson and the two boys.
“Come on, boys. We’re going to camp out for a couple of days. I’ll show you how to be good future guardians.” Grayson had volunteered to keep the boys busy. He knew Asher and Lita would need a couple of days to adjust, especially since she had just given birth.
“Yay!” The boys cheered. Asher and Lita each scooped up an infant as they watched Grayson run out of the room with the two youngsters.
Asher held Hunter in his arms and cuddled him into his chest as he snuggled beside Lita. “Baby, you feeling alright?”
Lita giggled. “Asher, you can feel how I’m feeling. I’m just fine. I’m tired, but very happy. Everything is perfect. Our family is perfect.”
“You were amazing, Lita. I can’t believe it. We went from a family of two, to a family of four, to a family of six within months.” Asher chuckled. “I thought we were supposed to be wolves, not rabbits.”
Asher checked on both babies as they slept in the bassinet before tiptoeing to bed. He slipped in beside Lita and pulled her into his arms.
“I wonder what the future has in store for our family,” Asher sighed as he breathed in her scent.
“Whatever it is, we’ll be there for them, whenever they need us.” She leaned into his touch with a gentle smile.
“Thank you. Thank you for giving me a family, for being my mate, for your unconditional love. Thank you for everything.” Asher planted little kisses all along her face.
“When I was growing up, I never thought I would have all of this, Asher. I’m the luckiest girl in the world. This is the life I’d only read about before meeting you. I never wanted a mate growing up. Even when I met you, I ran from you.” They both chuckled at that part. “You were exactly what I needed. You accepted me and loved me so deeply. I never thought I could ever feel this strongly about someone, let alone that they would feel the same way about me. I love you, Asher. I don’t care what destiny we’re meant to face, as long as we face it together.” She tilted her head up and kissed his lips.
“I love you, Lita. Thank you for being my reason. Thank you for being my destiny.”
He rested his lips on hers, kissing her tenderly with a gentle warmth. His love and adoration for her echoed into her mind as hers did for him. As long as they were together, they wouldface whatever life had in store. They would rise to meet their destiny as a power couple. Their love was meant to transcend boundaries. For this was not the end of their love story. No … it was only the beginning.
Epilogue
“Are you sure we should leave Momma right now?” Brody glanced back toward the pack house as he held Asher's hand. He listened as Chasen snickered.
“You aren't worried about Momma. You’re worried about Reiya.”
“Don't pretend you aren’t anxious about leaving Hunter!”
Asher chuckled as he squeezed both of his sons’ hands. “Do you think your daddy would leave them if it wasn't safe?” A deep, mirthful chuckle erupted from his chest as he looked forward at the well-cared-for path. Overhead, bright green leaves rustled in the trees, like nature's symphony playing out for anyone who cared to listen. The sun played hide-and-seek with them, casting dancing shadows on the ground below. A content smile spread on his face. The last time he took this walk, he held a lot of pain in his heart. Now, he was so full of peace and love that he was no longer that man.
“You’re gonna be in trouble.” Brody looked up at his daddy. “Momma wanted to come.”
“Your momma needs her rest. Reiya and Hunter are taking a nap, and she was sleeping peacefully next to them.”
“You’re still going to get yelled at.” Chasen grinned up at his dad, watching him nod his head.
“Probably, but because it's your momma, I don't mind. When I first met your mom, I was in a lot of pain. I never showed it, though. I hid behind a rough exterior, but I was depressed and lost.” He sighed, shaking his head. “I almost made the biggest mistake of my life. Thank the gods your momma showed up when she did. If it wasn’t for her, I’d be living a miserable life. She took a chance on me. She changed me. Her unconditional love and devotion healed the wounds I'd kept buried.
“My parents were killed during a fearsome war. My father was the strongest werewolf I’d ever seen. He didn't have any weaknesses except for two … me and my mother. I’m certain he would still be alive today if he’d never taken a mate.” Asher grew quiet as the boys listened to him silently. He looked up at theblack steel gates that led to the pack cemetery. As he led them in, he began talking again.
“My mother was a strong fighter, and when war broke out, she insisted on going to war beside my father. The moment my mother began to get overpowered, my father dove in to protect her. When he did, he exposed his vulnerable side to the enemy. I lost them both that day.” He spoke softly, tightly gripping his sons’ hands. He gestured toward two enormous stone figures of wolves. “They would have loved you both.”
