Chapter 124: Prepare the Luna Ceremony

Kieran’s POV My heart hammered like a drum in my chest. Maya's screams for help were raw, like a cry from her soul. They pierced my ears and echoed around me. The pain on her face made my stomach clench and twist. Something was happening to her. She remembered something. I didn’t dare speak. I swept her into my arms; she was unconscious, lost in her mind. She needed rest and more quiet time, and I could only hope and pray she wouldn’t recall something drastic just yet. Those Sterling brothers would snatch her back instantly if they had the chance. I couldn’t allow that to happen. Gently, I laid her on the bed and rested her head on the soft pillow. Her eyelids remained fused shut. Stepping back, I took a deep breath, hoping she’d wake soon. A slight pang of guilt hit me for what I was doing, but then I remembered it was for the sake of the pack. They needed a Luna, and it would drive the Sterlings over the edge when they found out she was with me. A sly smile formed on my lips as I exi