Tattooed Luna by Mrs Smith

“What's the report?” | asked as | tried to sit up. There was a sharp pain down my side that causedto flinch but | was done laying down. Penny pushed a button, moving my bed to a sitting position.

“We got Kara. She is upstairs with Gunther. He already is improving. Minor bruising for her with a few broken bones but over all she is okay. Sh was in the third vehicle which just crashed into the second van. | was able to pull her out as | watched you barely make it out of the van before it exploded. The girl will be fine. She won't have use of her hand since you shattered all of her bones but she is alive. In total, we saved five girls. The rest were dead and the drivers.... they are dead now. The issues, one of the drivers had the symbol for an Italian mafia on his chest. We aren’t sure if he was Sir Joe’s man or not. However, he died in the wreck, not by our hands directly.” “That won't matter to him.” Resting my head back, | started to feel disappointed my babies weren't in my arms.

Mentally, | knew that wasn’t real but | was ready for it.

“Didn’t think so. We made it back for the supper event, welcoming everyone. I'll take over for you if you don’t feel like going. Everyone would understand as most of them watched you get rushed into the hospital.” “Fucking wonderful. No, | am going.” | said out of pure stubbornness.

“Colt, just rest...” Ice started.

“Kristen, you didn’t rest when this was you. Why do you think I will? These men cas our allies and staying in bed will only show weakness. After declaring war, it's a bad look forto stay in bed and hope they pick up my slack. No, I have to go to the dinner.” She frowned but nodded. “You have an hour to get ready and be down in the large ball room.” Alec said as he started ushering Ice out of the room.

“Next time, it’s your turn to get hurt.” | groaned as | sat up.

“Naw, it's all on you. Besides, you don’t know who you saved, do you?” That confused me. Looking over at him, | gave him a puzzling look. “No. Who was it?” “Alpha Carson's daughter.” | was a little taken aback by that. “What?” Alpha Carson lived on the Midwest. He had the title of the most powerful alpha until Alec and I killed Rip and took that from him. The only reason we are considered the strongest is due to the fact Alec’s mate is my twin sister. Most people think of our packs as one.

“Apparently, they thought she ran away. Turns out, Darin had kidnapped her for her blood. She has been used as a blood bank for the last year. He was only selling her because she was mateless and her blood wasn’t staying as strong.” “Damn.” Shaking my head, I looked back at Penny. Alec and Ice left the room as a nurse cin.

Holding up a needle, she smiled at me. “I have the antibiotic and then you are free to leave.” Her voice was far too cheerful for me. Resisting the urge to say anything, I just let her pokein the arm before she turned to leave. “Alpha Colt, Luna Penny. Letknow if you need anything else.” The door shut, leaving Penny andalone. “Where did you go?” She asked as she stepped back so | could stand up.

There was a sharp pain in my side but once | was up, | was doing okay. My shirt was gone. There was a vague memory of it being ripped off but that just allowed my new wound to be visible.

“What do you mean?” | asked as | took her hand and we slowly made our way out of the hospital room.

“You kept asked where your babies were.” Penny said in the mind-link.

“I passed out and had a vision of sorts. Our three babies were there.” “You had so much love spewing from you that it almost suffocated me.” Penny smiled atas we slowly made out way to the golf cart that she used to bring me.

“Can’t wait for them to be born so | know if they will look like | saw.” It tooka second to get behind the wheel and drive to the pack house. There was multiple women standing around talking and the men were standing on the porch drinking something Amber in color.

“Alpha Colt!” | heard a women screech as we pulled up. Everyone stopped talking and turned towardas | slowly made my way off the cart. Keeping my head high, | refused to show any signs of pain. Penny waited forto walk around and offer her a helping hand to get down before we walked up to everyone. “How are you feeling? That gash looks bad!” | wasn’t sure who belonged to who since it has been years since | met everyone in person. The alphas | knew but not their mates. “I am feeling much better. Thank you for asking. If you excuse me, | need to get cleaned up so | can enjoy the feast that is waiting for us!” Penny just smiled and kept my hand as we walked up the stairs. Each t| stepped up, a strong sharp pain radiated down my side. “Alpha Colt.” | recognized Alpha Carson instantly as he cforward. “Alpha Carson. Thank you for making the trip.” He waited till | got to the top of the porch before offering his hand.

“Thank you for saving my daughter. We will forever be in your dept. Standing beside you during this battle will be my upmost pleasure.” He was as old as my dad and his daughter was in line to inherit it all. She was an only child.