The Luna's Pure Heart
The Luna’s Pure Heart – Chapter 79

(Eleanor pov)

We walked forward, I could see the Luna and Alpha stiffen immediately as they glanced toward their son.

“I thought you went upstairs to rest.” Alpha Prescott said between clenched teeth.

“And miss the chance to say farewell to our royal guests?” His eyes bore into mine, the way he looked at me full of mischief and ill intent. Does he not realize who my mate is? What Damion is capable of?

“So, what did I miss? Anything good?” Malcolm said causing me to look at him with a bored expression.

“We were just talking about showing the King and Queen the omega’s housing.” His mother quickly informed him, her eyes shooting daggers at her son.

“Oh, I’m sure Queen Eleanor can lead that group, she knows that area very well.” Malcolm smirked, and I knew at that moment he was trying his hardest to make Damion snap again. I squeezed Damion’s hand, feeling his claws starting to protrude out as I glanced up at him.

‘Don’t let him get to you baby, he wants to provoke you again.’

I quickly linked, pulling Damion’s hand closer to me as I held him protectively.

‘I never met someone who wanted to be killed so badly in my life.’

He gritted through his teeth and I did wonder..what was Malcolm trying to do? What was the purpose of him provoking the Alpha King? Was he so delusional that he thought he could seriously just do this and get away unscathed?

“I do know the area well, I also know a lot of the staff here..I would like to speak to some of them and get their opinions on how everything has improved.” I brought my gaze back to Malcolm, feeling the anger seeping off of Damion as I could say so much more but am trying not to escalate the situation.

“Improved, you act like your life before was so horrible.” Malcolm scoffed, causing Alpha Prescott to snap his head towards him.

“Son that is enough.” He said firmly.

“What? I’m just stating the facts. It’s not my fault she was born an omega and was meant to serve us. I mean look at the king slayer, he has omegas working for him..how are we any different?” He laughed, his eyes full of amusement as Damion began to shake. The use of that name not sitting well with me..not one damn bit.

“The difference is they have a choice, that is a luxury people from B***d Moon never got.” I gave him the death stare and he had the audacity to laugh.

“Let’s..let’s get on with the tour shall we?” The Luna interrupted. Trying to defuse the situation as her son was digging himself deeper by the second.

I nodded my head, pulling Damion’s strong hand as my small 5’2″ frame pulled his more than large 6’6″ body behind me. But he followed me with ease as we passed Malcolm who sneered at us openly. He definitely has a few screws loose.

‘Do you want to just leave baby?’

I glanced back at him and he shook his head no tightly. His blue eyes were now swirling with gold and I knew Titus was right at the surface.

“If we just hop in here we can take you to the construction site My King and Queen.” Alpha Prescott said, motioning towards two small golf carts.

“I will drive this one.” Pierce informed them firmly, taking the driver’s seat as Damion led me towards the back and quickly took the seat next to me.

“I will ride with them.” Malcolm went to walk towards us and Alpha Prescott quickly grabbed him by the collar and pulled him back.

“No, you will ride with us.” He growled, pushing his son into the golf cart as Pierce waited to follow them.

“That prick just doesn’t know when to shut up.” Damion said between clenched teeth as I leaned into his side.

“Would you like me to handle it sir?” Pierce asked cooly and the excitement that filled his eye’s was more than evident.

“If he keeps mouthing off, I would like to be the one to personally handle it.” He told Pierce, and I swear I saw a hint of a smile form on Pierce’s lips.

‘He wants to get a rise out of you for some reason..he mentioned Elder Paul before. Do you think they were working together?’

I linked Damion, glancing towards him as he nodded his head yes.

‘From what I can gather, he was closer to Richards than his dad was..so I’m guessing he was brought into whatever s**t they were doing.’

He linked back and I thought about this for a while..all those lies Elder Paul spread about Damion, and how he keeps trying to ruin his image. What was his end goal? He said he should have been King..is that his motive since he is the only other Steele bloodline? If that is the case..what lengths would he go to for what he wants. A shiver ran through me, a nagging feeling that Elder Paul needs to be taken care of sooner than later filled me.

‘We will protect our mate no matter what.’

Kari reassured me and I couldn’t help but sigh as I nuzzled into Damion’s chest. His head bent down as he placed soft k****s against my temple.

We followed the Luna and Alpha down a paved road that led into a small community. Everything was new construction and I could see a few houses had already been finished. A couple of people that we passed waved toward Alpha Prescott, which was surprising. He waved back, giving them a friendly smile as I began to realize maybe he is making a difference. The people then brought their attention towards Damion and I, bowing deeply as everyone stared at us with curiosity.

I smiled kindly as we made our way toward the homes that were still being built.

The warrior driving the Alpha’s vehicle stopped quickly and parked while Pierce pulled up right behind them and was by my side in seconds as he helped me out of the golf cart. Between him and Damion, I was practically lifted out, it was funny to see how they treated me like fragile cargo now that I was pregnant but not even a week ago I was being forced to run for miles and spar with Lucas. Yes, I say forced because I did not want to wake up and do that..even though I did have fun by the end of it. Now the mere thought of waking up early makes me shudder..I guess that’s one benefit of having a pup in me, I get to sleep in again! Well besides the blessing of having a little Damion inside of me of course..but sleeping in is in my top five of pregnancy benefits.

It had to be around 3 pm now and the sun was high up in the sky. A cool breeze drifted past us as we walked towards a house that looked like it had just been finished.

“This is our latest model of home for omegas with smaller families that are just starting out.” Alpha Prescott said while walking up and opening the door.

I could feel Malcolm’s eyes burning into the back of me the entire time as Damion wrapped his arm around my waist possessively and walked me into the house.

I had to admit, these homes are absolutely beautiful. If I was offered this at the time and Damion was an omega here or something, I would love for us to live in a place like this.

“Who did you go through for construction?” Damion began asking questions about the building process and who they hired to do it. Which was my cue to start walking around the house.

Looking through the kitchen and the different rooms on the first floor, I felt Pierce following close and Damion seemed engrossed in his conversation with the Alpha.

I walked towards the back of the home where there was an office-type room and peered through the back window that overlooked the forest. Suddenly I heard a low warning growl leaving Pierce as I glanced over my shoulder, seeing Malcolm leaning against the door frame.

He quickly pushed off the wood and walked into the room. That’s when I noticed his bruising was mostly healed now.

“The way you look at this place, you would think you don’t live in a castle, perhaps the monster keeps you locked up in a cage?” Malcolm said arrogantly, his words making me clench my hands into fists as Pierce now stepped between us.

“I suggest you leave this room before I make you choke on those words you just spoke to my Queen.” Pierce gritted through his teeth. It was hard not to feel touched by how protective Pierce was being.

“He doesn’t bother me, Pierce, he is all bark and no bite.” I said dismissively, knowing my passive attitude towards Malcolm pisses him off more than anything.

“Oh my little Eleanor, how wrong you are..you would have found that out if that Beast didn’t take you from me.” He snarled, that word I hate sooo much circling around me as I stepped towards him. A low growl rumbling from deep inside of me. Kari hated this guy with every fiber of her being.

“My MATE didn’t take me from anyone..he was gifted to me from the moon goddess and I thank her every day for how she blessed me with a man who actually has morals and a heart. Someone who cares for me and protects me..who loves me for who I am, not what I am..” I said sharply, throwing the fact that Malcolm didn’t really give a s**t about me until he found out I was a blessed wolf. Yeah, he wanted me before, but to be used and abused daily. Not because he cared for me..

“For what you are? What? A weak omega with a new hairstyle..you were born trash Eleanor Winters and that’s what you still are.” He laughed, which was promptly interrupted by Pierce’s fist slamming into Malcolm’s face.

“f**k!” Malcolm yelled, gripping his nose as b***d began gushing out.

Pierce stood firmly between us, his stance strong and unwavering. Let’s just say it gave me a little more courage to say what I was about to say. I have had enough with Malcolm Prescott.

“The fact that you can look me in the eye, and act like you are better than me, that I don’t belong where I am..it’s almost laughable..because I recall even before leaving b***d moon..you paid for an omega once, wanting to own her in every way possible..wanting to mark her and make her your mate..your equal.” I spoke confidently, seeing Damion round the corner and stomp towards us as fear filled Malcolm’s eyes just from Damion’s strong aura alone. So now he is finally afraid? Took him long enough..

‘Baby, it’s okay.’

I linked Damion, feeling his control slowly slipping as I quickly stepped towards him as he walked in front of me protectively, his eyes burning into Malcolm.

“It seems you haven’t learned your lesson from the first time you disrespected my mate.” Damion snarled, flexing his hands as those sharp claws began protruding out once again.

I placed my hand in Damion’s back, stepping to the side as I faced Malcolm.

“What do you have to say for yourself Malcolm Prescott? Do you idolize Richards so much you want to follow in his footsteps?” Okay, I admit I was being a little dramatic now, but I had enough of this guy.

“I..I..I did it to save you..I cared about you and didn’t want anything bad to happen to you.” He blurted, obviously trying to save his a*s from Damion walking in on our conversation. We all knew everyone heard what we were saying..we are werewolves for goddess sake. How did this escalate so quickly?

“Let’s..let’s take this outside.” Alpha Prescott suddenly added from the hallway nervously, turning to walk outside as he motioned for Malcolm to go along with him.

“You need to shut your mouth.” the Luna hissed to her son as they walked outside together.

Walking outside I noticed Alpha Prescott whispering something urgently to Malcolm, making his eyes go wide.

Then without warning Malcolm turned on his heel, stopping in front of me and Damion and fell to his knees, surprising everyone around us.

“It’s true Eleanor, I have loved you since the moment I laid eyes on you..I knew you were special, I knew you were meant to be something greater..I wanted to save you so we could have a chance. I can still save you from this monster, we can do this together.” He blurted out, desperation filling his voice as I blinked in shock..what..what just happened? Wasn’t he just calling me trash? How can a person change their tune so quickly..Oh goddess, now Damion is really going to kill him..there’s nothing to stop it at this point.

Malcolm was digging his own grave. He says he loved me..and yet he tried to control me and force me into this..the old me was naive..I had simple dreams and wanted just to be loved and cared for..if Malcolm would have treated me like a normal person..like he actually did care..I might have been stupid enough to give him a chance. But instead, he used scare tactics and threats, that isn’t love..that is wanting to possess and control me.

I glanced over at Damion, seeing his eyes wide with the same shock I felt..then the most absurd thing happened..Damion began to laugh, like really really laugh..he laughed louder than I had ever heard and I even glanced towards Pierce who shrugged in confusion as he stepped closer to my side.

“You…you honestly think you ever had a chance with my mate? Like..this..this is real right now?” Damion managed to say between laughs, making Malcolm slump his shoulders as he looked down at the ground.

Then Damion stepped forward, causing Alpha Prescott to flinch.

Damion hovered above Malcolm, towering over him as his aura seeped out and surrounded him.

“Apologize.” Damion said slowly, looking down at this trembling man who had way too many issues to keep track of.

“I..I’m sorry.” He stumbled out, his eyes still downcast.

“For what? What are you sorry for?” Damion crouched down now, trying to become level with him.

“For disrespecting her.” He said quickly, suddenly I felt the room change, this wasn’t just Damion here anymore it was Titus as well. That’s when I knew, this was over before it even began..Malcolm would be dead in seconds.

“You did disrespect her, more than once and I’m sorry but for me that is punishable by death. I guess Elder Paul is right..and you get to see it first hand. To bad you did more than enough to warrant it now.” Damion stood up slowly, Malcolm’s eyes widening as the realization of what he did finally hit.

“I will give you a ten second head start.” Damion said, unbuttoning his shirt slowly as I stepped forward, wanting to be near Damion. Suddenly Pierce gripped my arm, holding me in place and shaking his head no.

I knew without a doubt that my mate would never hurt me, but Pierce still had reservations in his eyes..and that honestly made me sad..Damion was still seen as strong and dangerous, even by those who were closest to him.

Damion looked down at a trembling Malcolm, his eyes pleading with his mom and dad..who just looked away, pain filling their own expressions as Alpha Prescott held his Luna close to him. I couldn’t help but feel bad for his parents..

Damion bent down, getting close to Malcolm’s ear as he whispered quietly.

“I suggest you run.” His words floated through the air as the wind carried them swiftly toward us.

Malcolm stumbled to his feet, his eyes glancing towards me one last time, wide with absolute terror as he took off towards the tree line.

Damion took off his shirt, walking up to me as he placed it gently in my arms. He bent down, kissing my lips softly as I looked up into his golden eyes.

“I love you, and I will never let anyone threaten the most important thing in this world to me..you understand don’t you?” Damion looked at me with hesitation, his fears of what I might think of him showing through our bond.

“I understand, and I love you, Damion Steele.” I spoke truthfully, telling this man that I still love every part of him. Reaching my hand up, I gently touched his face as I saw Titus taking control.

Pierce pulled me back, his arms encircling around me protectively as Titus shifted right before our eyes. A loud b***d-curdling howl left him as the Luna sobbed in terror.

Then he took off, the ground trembling with each step as Titus was now on the hunt..the hunt for Malcolm Prescott.

Pierce quickly took me to the golf cart, wanting to get me as far away from this situation as possible.

I looked over towards the Alpha and Luna one last time, my heart aching for the parents who were losing a son.. Surprisingly Alpha Prescott raised his head and nodded to me, his eyes full of sorrow, and yet..I saw no anger, only sadness, and acceptance.

I quickly looked away, the feelings of remorse rising as I sat next to Pierce. I wish it didn’t have to be like this, but I know deep down that Malcolm wouldn’t have stopped here..I know there was more to this..and I know exactly who it involved, the one man who is a true threat to my mate.

Pierce began driving us back, his hand reaching over and gripping mine. He could always read me so well..I guess we do spend so much time together. I just wanted my mate, I wanted him here and I wanted to go home..We should of never even come back to B***d Moon.

I heard a loud howl in the distance and my heart began to race..what if Malcolm planned all of this? What if it was a trap or something?

“Do you think he will be okay? What if Malcolm calls his warriors?” I blurted to Peirce, seeing his eyes shift to mine and then back to the road again.

“Pierce..was this a trap?!” I really began to panic now.

“We sent our men to scope out the grounds..the rogues and warriors that were waiting to attack had already been ambushed. We have known since lunch.” He admitted and my eyes widened..they knew Malcolm was going to try something?!

“He questioned the Alpha while you were in the back room, Damion knew Malcolm followed you so he used the opportunity to question his dad.” He squeezed my hand in a comforting motion. How the hell was I so damn clueless? All of this was going on and I was just touring the house like nothing.

I let out a long sigh, I guess this is what Damion is good at. He knows when things are sketchy and acts on it. Maybe that’s how he has survived his uncles scheming all of these years because he has such a good sense about all of this. I just have to trust Damion and know he wouldn’t put himself in danger..we are having a pup after all, he must be more prepared than I thought.

We pulled up to the front of the pack house where someone was waiting for me that I didn’t expect. She was sitting on the steps, her red hair hanging in front of her face as she looked down at her hands.

We stepped out of the golf cart, and Lucy looked up at us. Pierce was weary enough already as he stood in front of me.

“Elle..do you think that maybe we can..talk?” She asked nervously and I glanced towards Pierce who looked anxious enough already.

“Yeah, but we only have a minute.” I guess I should just get all of this over with..that way I really have closure on everything then I will never have to come back to B***d Moon ever again.