Tattooed Luna

Chapter 0521

Everyone instantly shut up and looked up at her. Stepping back, I just folded my arms over my chest and watched her. Speeches weren't her thing and the fact she was even doing this surprised the hell out of me.

"While I was being held hostage..." Penny paused and looked down like she was trying to find the right words. "I was terrified, yes but I wasn't terrified for myself. I knew you all would come for me. I was scared for your safety. I was scared for my children's safety but never my own. Knowing the warriors I had behind me... behind Colt left me knowing their time was limited. It was because of you all, that I was able to stay mentally able to do what I needed to do to survive. I had so much faith in you all, that I knew it was just a matter of time before I was rescued. So, thank you for saving me." Penny ended her speech and no one spoke.

You could hear a pin drop. She felt so confident in her speech but once she ended it and no one said anything, she became unsure. Looking back at me for help, I only took one step forward when the room erupted in cheers.

She was so startled that she almost dropped the microphone but the D.J was right there to catch it. "That was epic!" Jacob came around as we were exiting the booth. "Are you sure?" Penny asked as the music started bumping again.Text property © Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org.

"Oh yeah! You are a loved luna." Jacob put his arm around her shoulds and guided her to our seats,

I was both annoyed and amused to see him act that way towards her. He has always been a playful guy and it wasn't like he was hitting on her but making her feel like he sees her as a sister. Showing his love of her in a different way. He used to act like this towards Kristen but he was intimidated by Alec enough that he waits for Kristen to hug him first.

As we walked through the crowd, many warriors nodded at her in passing or even held out their hand to her. Every time this happened, she blushed a little more but her back stayed strong. She wasn't the scared, unsure luna anymore. She was strong and finding her voice. Penny's body had grown since finding the real power and strength of her wolf and people were noticing.

It made me sick that it took her life being in imminent danger to get her to realize her full potential but knowing she was finally got there, made me so proud of her.

They haven't even made it to the table when she was fully engulfed by warriors and their mates. Walking around, I made myself comfortable and just let her do her thing. She was feeling very happy in the moment and I didn't want to stop that. Just seeing her smile was all I needed.

"Here." Alec pushed over a whiskey on the rocks to me.

Picking it up, I took a small sip before putting it down, "Thanks."

"That was a great speech she gave." Kristen looked at me and smiled.

"I wasn't aware she was going to do that." Only glancing at them, I kept watching Penny for the most part.

Kristen reached over and put her hand on my arm. "Relax, Colt. She is in a room full of warriors. Nothing is going to happen to her here."

"Ice, why don't you go join her and then maybe I will."

Kristen made a face at me. "Oh really?"

"Yeah. Go dance or something. Let your hair down or whatever they say. Make her have fun." I wanted Penny to enjoy tonight.

Kristen didn't need telling twice as she hoped down. Practically running to Penny, it didn't take long for all that group to start dancing. "Penny sure seems like she has embraced her wolf." Jace said behind me as he pulled Penny's chair away from mine. Giving us more space between us, he sat down as Lars sat beside Alec. Their mates were out there with everyone else.

"I knew she had it in her!" Lars raised his glass to me and then took a drink.

"How does it feel to know your luna... I'm sorry, your alpha mate is stronger than you?" Jace teased as he pushed my arm.

"Pretty good." I couldn't resist smiling and rolled my eyes.

"What's up? Why are you still so... moody?" Lars asked. "Everyone is dead. There isn't anyone else out there to come for her."

"Still trying to sink in. We thought it was over when we got Ice back. Then it started up again with Penny. I guess I'm just waiting for another shoe to drop."

"Some call that PTSD." Jace whispered.

"Shit, Colt just needs to catch up on his sleep and after a few weeks, he will be back to normal. You can't say that after everything, you wouldn't have your mate and children under lock and key if it was you." Alec came to my rescue.

"He's got you there!" Lars laughed at Jace's expression.

"True. She would probably be prohibited from leaving our room." Jace brought his drink up and downed it.

"Where is Carson, Hank, Aston and Anthony?" Alec asked.

Jace took out his phone and looked at it before putting it away. "Carson and Hank

are here. Aston was on his way, last I knew and I haven't heard from Anthony." "Do my ears burn or are you talking about me?" Aston asked as he pulled up another seat.

*Just wondering where you were." Lars moved a little so we were sitting comfortably. "That was a hell of a fight! I'm glad it's over but damn, I'd love to be involved in more action." Aston laughed and looked around.

"I hear you. Being with you guys and seeing action again... things were getting boring. You train to protect but when everything is smooth sailing..." Lars shook his head.