Chapter 40 - Mia

My eyes shoot open and fear creeps into my heart when I feel the bed dip behind me. Memories of

when Mikhail would silently come into my room suddenly flashed in my mind and I can feel my

entire body trembling.

Where am 1? Who is in my room?

“Kardia mou...” comes the strained, familiar voice and it takes me a few seconds to register the spicy

autumn scent.

I rush to flick on the light on the nightstand, only to come face to face with a bloody Nikolaos laying

next to me; he sees me and a wistful smile crosses his lips before his eyes flutter closed.

“Niko!” I exclaim and I reach out to touch him with a trembling hand, but he doesn't respond.

There's blood splatter on his face, his shirt is torn and singed from where it looks like he's been

stabbed and burned.

There's the distinct scent of death on him as well as napalm?

I lift up his shirt but find no open wounds, just healed patches of skin from what seems to be bullet

holes. Was he shot at with silver bullets?!

“It's...okay...” he struggles to breathe and places a hand over mine. “Silver has been removed and...

wolfsbane burned out. I just need...sleep.”

After checking his body for wounds, I decided against my better judgment to let him sleep. With a

heart thudding with anxiety, I then slip on my nightgown and walk out of the bedroom to find

Bastien or at least Maxim to find out what the heck is going on.

*..head home with Panzer and Armata to make sure the pack house is safe before they get back,”

Maxim's voice floats up the stairs and a smile slips over my lips.

All five shake their heads. “We needed to report to the Beta on our next step before we sleep, Luna,”

one of the long-haired ones says.

I turn to Maxim. “Please conclude with your meeting soon so they can get some rest; I am sure

you're all dead on your feet,” I say and he bows his head a little, causing me to chuckle. Sighing, I

throw my arms around him. “It's good to see you, Maxim.”

“It's good to see you too, Mia,” he says, patting my back and then breaking off the embrace. “We'll

be fine down here; go back up to Nikolaos-"

“I'm making breakfast, so hurry up in here,” I say, rolling my eyes and then walking towards Bastien

who looks truly amused. “Good morning.”

"Good morning, little one,” he says with a grin. “The chef isn't up yet, would you like me to call him

to help you make breakfast?”

I nod and shoot him a smile. “Yes, please.”

He remains quiet for a few seconds, then tilts his head. “On his way; he'll be in the kitchen soon.”

Shooting Bastien a smile of thanks, I walk towards the kitchen to start with breakfast for the

Gammas. They're large men, so they'll need plenty of meat by the looks of things, especially those

two named after tanks.

The chef joins me a few minutes later and we get to work preparing a full spread for everyone,

including Niko when he wakes up. I'm sure he'll appreciate it, given he’s been stabbed and shot at

so many times.

"Hmm, wonder if they'll eat in here or the dining area,” I think when everything is completed and

not even ten seconds later they all fill the kitchen island to dish themselves.

I stand there, confused as to how they knew I asked the question when I look at Maxim to see the

smirk on his face. "What?" I ask.

"Did Niko mark you?" he asks and my face flares up while he chuckles. “Thought so; you're in our

pack now, Mia; we all heard you over the mind link.”

My mind goes completely blank when he says this and tears well up in my eyes as the realization

hits me. I have never been part of a pack, even with my father and Mikhail having their hold on me.

I've always been a packless Omega and yet now, I'm part of a strong pack.

Not just part of, but their Luna.

"Oh..." I trail off with a happy smile on my face. Maxim ruffles my hair and walks over to the

Gammas while I follow him and head to the coffee pot. “Anyone want coffee?”

Five voices declare that they would be the ones to get to the coffee and my heart warms for some

reason. I nod to the one named Descry and he gives me a warm smile before taking over making

the coffee for everyone.

I sigh happily and leave the kitchen to lay next to the man who went through hell to get his Beta

back. Now that I know he’s okay, I can finally relax and calm my heart. Not only that but the present

danger is gone - Mikhail is dead.

Smiling, I curl up next to Nikolaos and let his level heartbeat lull me to sleep. Ares wiggles and kicks

my ribs uncomfortably, so I take Nikolaos’ hand and put it on my belly to calm him down, falling

asleep and feeling content.