Chapter 249: Their Family History

[Maverick’s POV]

My eyes widen at Jose’s words, but in a way we should have realized sooner given how close Ellie looks to Denali and even Serenity.

“Are you saying she was the first Luna of Emerald Moon?” I ask slowly.

“Not hardly,” Jose spits, his expression darkening. “She was forced to go there just like Serenity’s grandmother.” He continues, turning his gaze to Serenity. “And even then she wasn’t put in the place of Luna; instead, the first alpha of Emerald Moon made another his Luna.”

Frowning, I consider the words I am hearing as two and two begin to come together.

“That means,” I say quietly, drawing everyone’s gaze to me. “I was a member of Emerald Moon’s original pack as well.”

“Most likely,” Jose says, his face taking on a look of pity. “There may be a way to confirm.”

“What’s that?” William asks, breaking the silence that falls around us. “Do you have a time machine?”