Chapter 86: Chapter 86

The next couple of days went smoothly in their pack. Damien made sure to put guards around his territory and never abandoned it for a single moment. His protection became so strong that he barely made time at home. Viona didn't complain since she was the Luna, she had to put everyone's safety first before her own happiness.

In this insecure environment, she didn't even attend classes and joined online from home. That night, Ariana suggested that they should have done something to cheer up their moods. Hence, she planned to throw a BarBBQ party under the moonlight. Damien didn't mind and they all worked together to create a cheerful atmosphere especially the kids who were super excited.

" Slow down, Sid! ", Viona yelled at the running guy around the house, throwing little tantrums. Her heart felt a little easy after the mourning period of aunt Meredith had passed away. But Ashley was inactive at these parties. Since she refused to join, Viona didn't bother her anymore. Indirectly, she was trying to put the blame on Viona again.

Footsteps echoed in her back when she baked the cookies in the kitchen. Even without turning around, she felt his familiar presence and smiled big. Damien went over to wrap an arm around her body, kissing her cheeks to murmur gleefully,

" You didn't even see me!"

Viona rolled her eyes, pulling out the tray from the oven,

" No, Alpha! It's you who isn't watching me around anymore."

Damien sighed, hanging his low sorrowfully. His eyes flickered in different emotions as he placed a quick kiss on her lips assuring,

" I am sorry! I will make it up for you!"

Viona grinned big, pulling him closer to murmur,

" I was just kidding.."

Damien chuckled before pouring more kisses on her lips and went outside to attend to the kids who were playing around. He couldn't let them play in an open place since the danger was unknown.

Soon after, Viona put out another pack of fresh meat to grill something. Ariana who was serving the women entered the kitchen and immediately felt the urge to throw up. The meat was raw, emitted a bad strong smell which she couldn't tolerate after being pregnant.

Growling, she ran outside before barking at Viona,

" Luna.. What have you taken you..Gosh.. that's so bad.."

Clueless, Viona saw Ariana run outside hastily into the direction of the bathroom and immediately began to throw up. Concerning about her health, Viona followed her into the bathroom, wondering why she vomited these days too much.

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" Here! ", Viona offered her a towel. Ariana grabbed it, pressing on her lips to beam into a smile,

" Thanks, Luna!"

Just when Ariana tried to squeeze past Viona, she grabbed her arms to force her in her track,

" You are pregnant?"

Viona blurted to clear her confusion. Although, she had never experienced this before, she heard from other females that nausea was the first stage of pregnancy. Judging by Ariana's behavior as she vomited too often, that aroused her suspension.

Ariana's face stiffened, shock morphed on her expression to clear her doubts more evidently. Even if she refused, Viona wasn't going to believe her lies. Ariana lied through his teeth nervously,

" No, Luna...I.."

" Don't lie to me! ", Viona nearly growled, jerking her arms off to look into her eyes. Catching her off-guard, Viona saw the panic, crossing over her expression. She left her arms in shock, her eyes resembled like coins. Staring at Ariana's pale face in confusion, Viona barked stepping back,

" You....Did you tell Brian? He is willing to get married even after knowing that you are going to have a baby? I am going to kill him.."

Viona stretched out his leg to walk away, anger boiling through her veins. Before she could go outside, Ariana grabbed her again, falling on her knees to plead,

" Please...Luna..Brian doesn't know anything..I don't want him to know.. Ruling the pack is always his dream. Your father will never approve me as a Luna. Let him get married first. I beg you, Luna.."

Tears streaked from her eyes, falling on the cold floor. Viona couldn't stand anymore. She knew very well that Brian was eager to do everything for the pack. But Ariana...she felt bad for her as a woman. She couldn't imagine herself in Ariana's shoes because she would have killed Damien if he thought of marrying someone else except her. Viona hugged Ariana tightly, consoling in a soft voice,

" Don't beg! I will do what you wish, Ari."

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The BBQ party was set to be held outside, under the open sky. As the kids and younger people partied around, Damien had to keep a sharp eye in case they faced another unexpected attack.

Ariana crunched next to the BBQ, checking the grilling outside until they all heard a group of people carrying a body into their territory. Terror flashed across Viona's eyes when she saw that it was none other than, Vincent, the alpha of rogue wolves from their neighborhood pack whom Damien promised protection.

Both Damien and Viona rushed over to him. He was held by two strong warriors. Their faces were full of worries.

" What happened to him?", came the hurried question from Viona. Her eyes dropped down to see bruises on Vincent's body. His muscles had claw marks, tearing apart flesh as if someone had scratched his entire body. Vincent wasn't in his mind to respond to anything. It was said that a rogue wolf reduces power in every full moon night. So, Vincent wasn't capable as he thought to be. His weakness was shown when she was attacked by another Alpha.

The warrior informed, keeping his tone low as they didn't wish to represent their Alpha as a weak wolf,

" He was attacked on the way to the hospital. Someone has jumped on him without any prior notice. They ran away when we heard his roars and arrived at the place."

Viona noticed her pack members peeking at their way. They were curious to know what happened but Viona had no intention to ruin the mood. She urged them calmly, tapping on Damien shoulders as a signal to follow them inside,

" You should accompany him now. I am handling the others."

Then she looked behind those expectant eyes, forcing a smile on her face,

" Alpha Vincent is a little sick today. He needs our medical treatment. You guys continue preparing the BBQ. Your Alpha will join you soon."

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" Do you think that Lucas is doing this?", Viona whispered to Damien, standing next to him as they watched their pack doctor, recuperating Alpha Vincent. Damien felt guilty for him because he promised him protection. Besides, if Vincent was attacked by Lucas, it was definitely because he supported Damien in his dark times.

Damien sighed, unsure about what to say because he had no idea who was helping him. He could merely guess but the truth was still hidden. Damien mumbled, stepping aside from the bed,

" Quite possible or else I don't see any possibilities of being attacked by anyone else."

Viona was about to say that why couldn't they attack Lucas first when the pack doctor notified them urgently,

" This..he is bitten by an Alpha. So, the effect might seem severe. He will be having a fever tonight. We need someone to look after him for the entire night."

Viona nodded thoughtfully, gesturing at others to leave,

" You all may leave! He needs rest now. Damien and I will figure out something."

After they took their leave, Damien reminded Viona who was staring at Vincent in worry,

" You promised them a party for the whole night. How can you take care of him then?"

Viona pursued her lips, sinking in deep thoughts then remembering someone else in the house. Staring up at Damien, she suggested nervously,

" We can assign someone who isn't joining the party."

Damien's eyes grew big as he spat in disbelief,

" Are you referring to Ashley? She hates rogues and will never agree to help him."

Viona kept her tone carefully low to not wake up Vincent,

" You can convince her, I strongly believe that."

Damien released a long sigh, going outside to find Ashley in her room. He was quite right when Viona told him that he could convince Ashley to help Vincent for the night as they had to join the rest of pack members.

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" No way, Alpha! Just sent him to a hospital!", Ashley groaned, to take care of Vincent for tonight. Her eyes flared in rage and hatred for that rogue. She always despised rogues especially Vincent. She believed that Vincent looked ancient and old fashioned unlike Damien who had charismatic aura like Greek God.

Damien had no choice but to use his commanding tone,

" Either you take care of him or come to the party with us."

Ashley's face fell as she wasn't willing to join a party, arranged by Viona. Gritting her teeth together, she mumbled, going around to find her clothes,

" I will attend Vincent. You can go now!"

Viona grinned sending a glance at her husband. Surely, he always had his own ideas to resolve any problem. Smiling in relief, they both went outside to join the BBQ party. But as soon as they pushed open the door, both gasped together to find a piece of paper, lying on the ground,

" Give her to us! This is your last chance, Luna!"