Alpha's Blind Luna novel Chapter 59

Vale didn’t push me after my outburst, didn’t try to seek me out. In fact, he avoided me like the plague. Luna Naomi told me he had called Simon and Bryan but neither of them would give him details. They only said they would speak to us when we got there. This irritated him enough to break his phone as he threw it against the stone. Alpha Evan was accommodating when he realized the issue. He understood my pain at the loss of my Alpha. That was enough and I didn’t need to explain further.

I slammed the trunk shut with our luggage. Turning to the Alpha and Luna who were standing next to the car, I flashed them a smile. “Thank you for allowing us use of the car.”

“Please. We brought our own and the pack has quite a few. It’s the least we could do after all this.” Alpha Evan reached out and shook my hand. “Thank you for everything you have done, Beta Hector. We owe you greatly, if you ever need anything, especially with your Alpha, we would be happy to help.”

Nodding, I swallowed the lump in my throat. “I appreciate that, Alpha. If you need anything as well, don’t hesitate to reach out.”

“Hector…” Luna Naomi walked up to me and hugged me tight. “Don’t lose hope. I’m sure she is waiting.”

Patting her back, I stepped out of her arms and smiled sadly. “I will do my best, Luna.”

Vale walked out of the castle and I walked to the drivers side of the car. Pulling open the door, I sat and started up the car. In the rearview mirror, I could see Vale shaking hands with them both and exchanging a few words with them. He disappeared from my view and the passenger side door opened and Vale sat down.

Pulling out, I headed down the road, south out of the pack territory and onto the highway that would take us home.

“I need to stop to speak to the High Councilors.” Vale told me as we crossed over the territory line.

I wanted to reply that it sounded like a ‘him issue’ and I could leave his ass with them but I thought better of it. Rydere was disappointed. There was a black car on the side of the road and the two vampires I had actually come to like were leaning against the car. Pulling up behind them, Vale got out and I turned off the car. I opened the door and stood, leaning against the open door but I knew it wasn’t really my place to join the conversation.

They shook hands and were speaking to each other, some head shakes and the crossing of arms told me it wasn’t going well. I thought the Mother Witch, Gertrude was her name, had actually been a sweet woman. She was all for finding out what the hell was going on in her coven and they found out it was some kind of dark ritual or something. A lot of magic was being thrown around and from my limited experience with it, it was never a good thing. It was funny because she actually knew Auri, someone Auri had made friends with years back.

“I have other priorities right now, that is not it.” Vale’s raised voice reached me and Jess went to touch his arm but he moved it.

The angry talking continued but I tuned it out. Looking down, my phone was mounted in the center. It was already after noon and I wanted to get home by morning. I wanted to drive as far and as long as I could before we stopped to take a rest. Vale proved to be completely incompetent when it came to driving lately as he drove at Morgan speed without knowing how to drive at Morgan’s speed. He made multiple wolves throw up just from a single ride. After that, he was banned from driving at least until we reached home.

Vale shook his head a final time and stormed back over to the car. “Get in, we are leaving.”

I rolled my eyes as I felt the order roll over me. Both Peter and Jess were looking at me, frowns on their faces. Shrugging, I got in and closed the door. Pulling out, we drove past them and down the road. It was quiet for a while, Vale clearly stewing as his arms were crossed over his chest.

“That conversation seemed lovely.” Was all I said and Vale threw up his hands.

“They expect me just to go back to the High Council Castle for the next meeting. We already were out here way longer than we should have been and they still expect me to be gone for longer? Goddess, they know the shit that happened. I’m not going with them. Yes, I will have to deal with Mark but not right fucking now. I’ve got bigger issues on my plate.”

I tapped the wheel as Vale fell back into his silent stew. This drive was going to be uncomfortable, I knew that, but I wasn’t expecting insufferable. We stopped for gas and Vale got out, going into the convenience store. Finishing with the gas, I went in as well. Grabbing an energy drink and some sunflower seeds, I checked out before Vale came up behind me.

“All together.” I motioned Vale to put everything in his arms down.

“I can pay for my own stuff.”

Rolling my eyes, I grabbed his stuff and put it on the counter. “I know you can. I already have my card out and I’m here. I’m not emasculating you. That’s your mates job.”

Vale growled but I chuckled. Once our things were bagged, we headed back into the car and I opened my energy drink. I headed back out onto the road and continued to the drive. Looking at the full tank, I hoped that I would only need to make one more stop before reaching home.

“Why didn’t you tell me?”

I looked over at Vale but he was looking out the window. “What?”

“Why didn’t you tell me about my mom?”

“You said you didn’t care. Why should I bother you with the details if you only cared that your mate was fine?”

Vale growled. “I didn’t…!”