Chapter 29 Chapter 29 Being in my office feels strange for the first time in my life . This had always been my safe haven . The place where I always come up with a solution to any problem , but like the first time I met Knightly , I've been completely blindsided once again . I had to call Xo this morning to inform her what's going on and she'll be here later tonight to meet with Knightly , his parents , and me to figure out where we all stand . It feels a little dumb to be working when it feels like my world is about to implode .. It was Knightly's idea for me to come in today so no one suspects a thing . He sent Tessa with me and Tessa brought her friends . They're making themselves at home around the office while I deal with my meetings . He has the twins and sends me an update every couple of hours . I made him swear not to take them out in public unless he was bringing them to me . " Your presentation killed , " Cevin says breaking the silence . I'm usually playing music and working on my new designs to take a break from the computer , but I can't today . Not with everything Knightly admitted to I'm not a shifter and I can't even begin to understand everything he had to give up for me , but the expression on his face was heart - wrenching , Pain , guilt , fear , all things that would drive anyone to the cliff he nearly jumped off . Fuck , it would have been devastating to hear he had died a horrible death . And it would have been everywhere for a very long time . The man is an icon and would have been mourned by millions . " Thanks , the workers seemed happy , " I offer half - heartedly . " Are you kidding ? They just got a raise and direct deposit . Not to mention the new schedules and the hire - ons . You know who is going to have the greatest sleep of his life tonight ? " " Sully , " I laugh . " " You don't seem too happy about coming back to kick some ass , Phoebs , " " I am . I love this. You know that . I just have a lot on my mind with Knightly back in my life and then what happened with Kendra and Ruin , " I admit . " Does that mean you know ? " he whispers . I nod . " I'm sorry I didn't tell you sooner , " " It wasn't your secret to tell . I'm just a naive mortal , " I laugh . He smiles . " You're a mortal , but there is nothing naive about you. I knew I liked you for some reason , " " And what reason would that be ? " I roll my eyes . " You're a Luna , " he says softly . " I've heard them call Maria that . What does that mean exactly ? " " Well , " he shrugs and rocks in the moon chair back and forth . " You know what an alpha is now , right ? " " Yes , " " The alpha is king . We follow because we know he's going to try his best to protect us and give us all - purpose . He's the ultimate father figure . Not just to his kids , but to all the kids . He walks the path first to make sure it's safe and a Luna is everything else . " She's our mother . The one that makes sure that the alpha knows we're all safe . She empowers him . He provides , but she takes what he gives and shares it with all of us . She's loving and understanding . Warm and inviting . Just like you , " " Do you know who Knightly is ? " " Everyone knows who Knightly is , " he grins . " Everyone knows who Arnold is too . If there wasn't already a king of alphas , that motherfucker would be it . He's rich , strong as fuck , and ruthless , " 1/3 16:45 Chapter 29 Chapter 29 2 % +20 Being in my office feels strange for the first time in my life . This had always been my safe haven . The place where I always come up with a solution to any problem , but like the first time I met Knightly , I've been completely blindsided once again . I had to call Xo this moming to inform her what's going on and she'll be here later tonight to meet with Knightly , his parents , and me to figure out where we all stand . It feels a little dumb to be working when it feels like my world is about to implode . It was Knightly's idea for me to come in today so no one suspects a thing . He sent Tessa with me and Tessa brought her friends . They're making themselves at home around the office while I deal with my meetings . He has the twins and sends me an update every couple of hours . I made him swear not to take them out in public unless he was bringing them to me . " Your presentation killed , " Cevin says breaking the silence . I'm usually playing music and working on my new designs to take a break from the computer , but I can't today . Not with everything Knightly admitted to . I'm not a shifter and I can't even begin to understand everything he had to give up for me , but the expression on his face was heart - wrenching , Pain , guilt , fear , all things that would drive anyone to the cliff he nearly jumped off. Fuck , it would have been devastating to hear he had died a horrible death . And it would have been everywhere for a very long time . The man is an icon and would have been mourned by millions . " Thanks , the workers seemed happy , " I offer half - heartedly . " Are you kidding ? They just got a raise and direct deposit . Not to mention the new schedules and the hire - ons . You know who is going to have the greatest sleep of his life tonight ? " " Sully ," I laugh . " You don't seem too happy about coming back to kick some ass , Phoebs , " " I am . I love this . You know that . I just have a lot on my mind with Knightly back in my life and then what happened with Kendra and Ruin , " I admit . " Does that mean you know ? " he whispers . I nod . " I'm sorry I didn't tell you sooner , " " It wasn't your secret to tell . I'm just a naive mortal ," I laugh . He smiles . " You're a mortal , but there is nothing naive about you . I knew I liked you for some reason , " " And what reason would that be ? " I roll my eyes . " You're a Luna , " he says softly . " I've heard them call Maria that . What does that mean exactly ? " " Well , " he shrugs and rocks in the moon chair back and forth . " You know what an alpha is now , right ? " " Yes , " " The alpha is king . We follow because we know he's going to try his best to protect us and give us all - purpose . He's the ultimate father figure . Not just to his kids, but to all the kids . He walks the path first to make sure it's safe and a Luna is everything else . " She's our mother . The one that makes sure that the alpha knows we're all safe . She empowers him . We provides , but she takes what he gives and shares it with all of us . She's loving and understanding . Warm and inviting . Just like you , " " Do you know who Knightly is ? " " Everyone knows who Knightly is , " he grips . " Everyone knows who Arnold is too , if there wasn't already a king of alphas , that motherfucker would be it . He's rich , strong as fuck , and ruthless , " 1/3 +20 ) Chapter 29 " Are we talking about Arnold Grimly ? " I ask . " Yeah , " he nods . " Fuck my life , " I sit back . " He's the richest man in the world ," " He wishes , but he certainly has the ego , " he scoffs . " How do we survive something like that ? " I ask myself . " The only way wolves know how , Mama . You take out the threat , " he stands up and takes a knee next to me . " You're not alone . A lot of people know you . A lot of people love you . And him . His family is very well respected . They do a lot for our community and I'm sure that everyone appreciates that Knightly isn't like his piece of shit father . " Wolves are loyal to those who are loyal to them . It's the one thing that fuck doesn't have . Everyone is afraid of him . They know what he did to Knight and Maria and when they hear your story , things will only work in our favor , " " Our ? " " Yeah , our . Because there is no way in hell I'm not going to be on your side . You've taken me to places I can't even pronounce , Mama . When I met you , I was just some stupid gay kid with daddy issues . I can proudly say that I am now a proud gay man that can give less fucks if my dad hates me for being myself . I owe you that , " " I don't know what I would have done if you had tried to screw me over like Kendra did , " " Kendra is an alpha's daughter . And her father is deep in Arnold's pockets . I should have told you not to tell anyone . I'm so sorry you had to go through that with the twins , " he takes my hand . The doors open and the twins run inside . Knightly freezes in the doorway when his eyes land on us . Cevin immediately stands up and takes a step back . Okay , this looks bad . A little too intimate if we're being honest , but Cev has been my best friend for seven years now . " Mommy ! " the twins run to me . Ayrie jumps onto my lap without hesitation . " Hi , baby , " I greet her . " What are you guys doing here ? " " Daddy said we can have ice cream , " she holds her hand up excitedly . Knightly turns around and walks away . " Cev , can you watch them for a second ? " " Yes ," he nods . He looks scared out of his mind . " Knight , " I call after him . I run into the elevator with him just as the doors shut . He's breathing hard . His eyes are pitch black . " Hey , " " Don't , " he growls at me when I reach for him . I tuck my hands behind my back . " Cevin is my assistant , " " Mhm , " he nods . 1 gasp when something pushes against his neck from inside of him . I don't know what that is but it pushes against his skin stretching it . It looks like he's in a lot of pain . He stops the elevator to try and get a hold of himself . " He's been my friend since before you and I even met and he's gay , " I try to calm him . " I know his husband , " " Angel ," he growls and suddenly I'm pressed against the elevator doors with his body pressed against mine . His teeth are so long . His eyes are pitch black and his hands are claws now . Okay , that is going to scar you in some way , Phoebe . The question is how ? " I'm sorry , " I whisper . His arm wraps around my waist and he buries his face in my neck as he takes deep breaths . Slowly , I reach up to put my arms around him hoping this will settle him . " Mine ," his chest rumbles . I squeak when my back hits the door . " You're mine , " May Chapter 29