Hiding the Alpha's Twins: His Wolfless Luna
Chapter 76

Chapter 76: Chapter 76

[SAMANTHA’s Point of View]

I tried my hardest to take my mind off what happened in the Moonstone Manor. I was grateful that Killian didn’t make it difficult for me to be released from the bond of the pack and finally allowed to join Dominic in his turf.

Devon and Diana, on the other hand, didn’t make it simple for me. So many questions were thrown at me and I was worried they would hate moving when their friends were in the Moonstone pack. But with Annie with them, I could tell they seemed okay with it and were even excited about the new place, with Devon telling me all the beauty and grandeur of Silver Crescent’s territory based on what he saw on the internet.

I just smiled at the thought, forgetting how smart kids are now because of the gadgets and free information they get from the sites they were only allowed to access.

Dominic and I had already moved some of our stuff to the house we agreed to use for myself and the kids. I didn’t agree that we would transfer straight to the pack manor and expose the children to the people, knowing that some of the people in the pack still couldn’t trust me after I ran away from my responsibility as their Luna and left their Alpha.

I just kept on thinking they didn’t know what I suffered. They didn’t know my story. So whatever they think about me, whatever impression they have of me—accusing me of being an irresponsible Luna or coward to the pack, I never really cared. All I wanted was for my children’s safety while building a life with Dominic. Someday I would tell Devon and Diane everything about me and their father, but not at the moment. I wanted the process to be gradual for them, so they wouldn’t feel pressured by the knowledge that they would one day rule these lands and discover they were descended from a powerful clan. The idea that they both came from the bloodline that ruled the largest and most successful pack on the continent.

The house was a simple bungalow with three rooms, a cozy kitchen, and a comfortable living area. The walls are painted in cream in and out of the house, but Diane asked if she can have her room painted in yellow and Devon’s room green, knowing her twin loves his room painted in light green. Dominic loved the idea and made adjustments for the kids’ requests and even put a playground in the backyard under a huge Eastern Redbud.

I was surprised when Lena was already there when I pulled over the driveway. I looked at the rearview mirror and saw Devon’s and Diana’s grave and nervous faces and smiled at them to break the tension in the backseat of the car.

“We’re here,” I said to them and reached for Diana’s small face to let her know that everything will be alright. “I know moving here is sudden, but things will be different here. And I mean positive things. Plus, Annie is still staying with us so how about a loud hooray before we get out of the car?”

“I am not sure, Mom.” Diana’s face seemed anxious as she pouted her small lips. But then she looked at me when I felt nervous and smiled, “But as long as you are happy, then Devon and I are happy for you.”

“I’m excited to explore the place!” Devon blurted excitedly. He was always my little adventurer. And Diana, as I expected, was always the cautious one but always had the softest heart.

“Of course,” I answered to both of them with a huge, grateful smile, “We are going to have so much time to explore this place and eat delicious foods we saw on the internet.” They were intrigued by the sweets here, especially ice creams, given that Silver Crescent is a place rich in culture.

Diana’s smile gave me a huge relief as I decided to help them take their seat belts off and hop down from the car. Lena’s smile was divine when I saw her and approached the children. It was the very first time she would meet her grandchildren, and she was so happy she couldn’t hold back her tears of joy as she embraced Diana and gave Devon a kiss on the cheek.

I wrapped my arms around Lena and she held me tight. I even felt her sob as she buried her face in my shoulder as the happiness overflowed from her chest and she couldn’t contain it.

Both of them were confused why the old lady was crying, and Diana’s and Devon’s faces were filled with confusion and worry. Devon asked, “Mom, why is she crying? Did something happen?”

“Oh no, no, my lovely boy,” Lena sniffed as she smiled at Devon and gently patted the top of his dark, unruly hair. “I am just pleased to see both of you. Your mother and I are very good friends. She’s like a family to me so that means both of you can call me Granny. I will be delighted to hear you call me Granny.”

“Go and fix your things inside,” I whispered to the kids. And as they ran with excitement to see their new rooms, I turned to Lena and gave her an apologetic smile. “I’m sorry it took you a very long time to see them in person, Lena. Seeing them with you is just... it’s indescribable. I’m so happy that you are finally able to see them as much as you want.”

“You have no idea how much you make me happy, Samantha.” Lena smiled with tears of joy as she dabbed the corner of her eyes with a handkerchief, careful not to mess her mascara and smear it on her face. “It’s the day I had been dreaming of, Samantha! For you to finally decide to move in the Silver Crescent pack! Now I don’t have to pester Dominic night and day to convince you.”

I chuckled. Lena was always so sweet to me. We decided to walk to the backyard where we can talk without the kids hearing us. I saw the lovely playground and smiled, thinking that the kids would love it. Dominic always knew how to win the twins’ hearts.

“It worried me that the Alpha of the Moonstone Pack won’t allow you to transfer to Silver Crescent,” Lena said with a worried tone as we sat at the picnic table in the middle of the garden. “Dominic was worried sick as well. I saw him spending sleepless nights on the balcony looking at the sky and holding his phone. As if he was trying his best not to call you too often and make you feel annoyed.”

I was surprised at what I heard and didn’t expect Dominic could be that clingy when he was there at the pack manor. “It wasn’t easy to convince Killian, but I managed. He has been a good friend to me for so many years, and I know he just wanted me to be happy as well.” I explained to Lena as simply as I could, leaving the other details to myself. “Moonstone will be the second home for me, though. They welcomed me like a family there when I needed one.”

Lena nodded and understood my sentiment. She reached for my hands, though, and squeezed them. “Thank you for bringing my grandchildren here, Samantha. Diana is a beautiful girl with that strong feature, just like you. And Devon—he reminds me of Dominic when he was that age.”

“I decided to open my heart again and trust Dominic, Lena. I thought I was risking too much to believe in him again, but then I couldn’t be selfish and deny you and your son the kids. Devon and Diana, they love Dominic...and Dominic adores the twins.” I looked down and then sighed before I gazed back into Lena’s face, full of motherly love for his son and the twins. “I’m sorry I denied you the twins as well.”

“No. I understand your anguish, Samantha. You endured so much, and you survived it all without anyone’s help.”

“Killian,” I answered with a plain voice, a little awkward to say his name in front of the mother of my mate, “He was there when I needed someone to help me with the twins. That’s why it wasn’t easy for me to leave Moonstone as well. But for Dominic, after I saw these wonderful changes in him, my wolf convinced me that maybe I can gamble a little and trust him for the second time.”

“I can see Dominic is working hard to be worthy of you again and that makes me happy for the both of you.” Lena smiled at me but then faded when thoughts suddenly flooded her face. “But I’m afraid Olivia is not happy about this. After she found out that you’re going to move here with the kids, she stormed into the pack manor and straight to Dominic’s house and created a ruckus there, making the Omega servants petrified and scared. I had no choice but to send her away and never step into my home unless she had calmed down and was ready to talk to Dominic like a decent she-wolf.”

I didn’t expect Olivia could be so desperate like that, but I didn’t give any comment about this because I didn’t really know what exact words to say. Olivia was a threat to me and my children but Dominic assured me he would assign guards outside the house twenty-four seven, especially for Annie and the kids.

“I have a feeling Olivia is brewing something dangerous with her father, Richard, and you have to stay careful and cautious around them, Samantha,” Lena warned me with a worried look on her face. Don’t let the kids stay out of your sight. If your instinct told you that there’s something wrong with your twins, listen to it. Mother’s instincts are always right. I will make sure no one can harm my grandchildren as long as their Granny is alive.”

Lena’s protectiveness and love for Devon and Diana made me feel secure in the safety of the kids. “We need it, Lena. Thank you. But now that I am here in the Silver Crescent, it’s time for me to get what is mine. And that is the duty of being the Luna of the pack which Olivia took from me so many years ago.”