Page 76 of A Luna's Dynasty
“Rejuvenated and refreshed!” Lita turned and beamed up at him. “Where is everyone else?”
“Asher and the other wolf, Caden, are out doing whatever it is your puppy leaders do. Caspian is still resting. That took a lot out of him.”
“You said he was suppressing my presence? So, was he covering mine up or just blocking it? It felt like I had a fiery veil over me.” Lita thought about the painful experience and how the radiating power felt.
“Caspian’s specialties include barriers, among other things. He put a barrier on you to block your presence from being detected. The problem is that you’re stronger than Caspian, so it was difficult to put a barrier on you. He isn’t able to hold that barrier for very long, and it may be almost impossible for him to do it again. He had to link himself to you to even accomplish what he did this time.” Grayson tried his best to explain to Lita, though it was a phenomenon that was hard to describe.
“A barrier? I’m stronger than him? How do you know all this stuff? Are you a fairy, too?” Lita was still trying to figure out how Grayson was connected to everything. He was her guardian, but what did that mean?
“Hahaha, no. I’m not a fairy. I can see it, sense it, plus I’ve studied everything. I know what types of fairies can do what. I know who are allies of fairies and who aren’t. I’m called the colossal enforcer, but my job is a bit different from the others.I am your enforcer. My responsibility is to protect you, not all fairykind.”
“Wow, so you’re like her own personal bodyguard. Man, my envy for you keeps on growing, Toots. You get to eye that piece of flesh anytime you want to.” Kristen pouted with a slight whine.
“Hahaha, Kristen, you have Garrett!” Lita giggled, reminding Kristen of her mate.
“Oh, I know, but I still like to look.” Kristen shrugged. “I’ve gotta run out for a bit. I’m getting refreshments for tonight, Alpha’s orders. I’d take you with me, but Asher said you aren’t allowed to leave, so I’ll see you soon.”
Lita watched her energetic friend skip out through the pack doors. She looked back at Grayson and shrugged. “Since I’m on pack territory arrest, do you want to go for a walk?”
“Yeah, a walk sounds refreshing.” Grayson smiled down at her as he watched her bounce over to the kitchen. There was still a lot to discuss, and there was a seal on her that needed to be broken.
Lita quickly grabbed an apple to snack on and walked out the door with Grayson. He towered beside her as they walked together.
“Grayson …?”
“Mmm?”
“When we were in the car, when I felt that presence … I think I was having flashbacks, but of memories I don’t actually remember. Then, at the end, I heard a voice. I don’t know if the voice was from my memories or if it was happening then.” Lita watched as Grayson eyed her with a look of concern.
”What did the voice say?” Grayson stopped walking and turned to face her.
The first thing he asked was what the voice said. Funny, most people would be more concerned with her hearing a voice in herhead in the first place. Especially one that was not part of her pack.
“It said … ‘I’ve found you’.” Lita spoke softly, remembering the voice. She watched as Grayson’s eyes grew black, and an aura of anger rose from his body, causing him to visibly shake. She reached out her hand and gently rested it on his arm. “Hey, calm your anger. It’s a bit over the top, don’t you think?” Lita looked up at him from beneath her lashes and gave him a crooked smile.
He chuckled and took a deep breath. “This anger is for you. Sure, I have a temper, but my feelings revolve around you the most. If I’m sad, it’s for you. If I’m happy, it’s for you. If I’m angry, it’s for you.”
”That sounds a lot like a mate …”
“In a sense, the feelings work the same way. The difference is that my bond is stronger. A mate bond can get damaged, broken, and rejected. My bond to you is impermeable, but don’t misunderstand it. It isn’t like the lust attraction that you werewolves have with your mates. Anyway, just know that I’m a constant in your life now. Protecting you is my purpose.” Grayson paused and then continued. “The voice … what did it sound like?”
“It was a deep voice that made my body tense up at the sound. It had a chill to it, and was dripping with malevolence.” Lita looked at Grayson’s worried eyes, causing fear to slither around her heart. “Is it that dangerous?”If my colossal enforcer looks worried, then what exactly is after me?
“Yes, it’s very dangerous. Don’t worry, though. I’m not going to let anything happen to you.” Grayson placed his hand on her shoulder to reassure her. There was no question about it. They needed to break the seal today. She would need all her strength, especially if he’d found her. Lita didn’t realize it yet, but she had a lot of power at her disposal. She was going to need everything she had in order to get through this next challenge.
Lita linked her arm with his and the two of them strolled through the nearby woods together.
“Leaving without me?” Caspian called out as he approached them.
His face looked tired and paler than usual. However, his eyes were still warm, and he wore a welcoming smile on his face.
Lita was happy to see him. She was worried about him after yesterday. “Just going for a walk. You up for joining us?”
Caspian grinned widely. “That was my full intention.”
Lita felt something stirring within her. A gentle, warm embrace that kept pulling her forward.
TUG … TUG … TUG …
