Expectations are the architects of disappointment, and I felt the pleasure seeping through me as I shattered their wildest with every step I took. I was a wildcard and right now, leaving their jaws dropping was my most satisfying feat. The modest Luna. Poised and delicate. I was supposed to be collected and demure. Those were the adjectives I lived for through the years. However, since this was the last time, I decided to break free from their boxed image of me. Who cares, in thirty minutes, I’m no longer the Luna. Jane could shoulder all the expectations later on.This was why I can’t blame those who brought liquor or danced as though they were in a nightclub, when in fact, this was a party for an unborn baby — because I, too, was donned in a red, lewd dress that demanded attention from all directions. The supposed long sleeves were cut off when I saw it shredded on the bed, so I cut it shorter, into a pair of spaghetti straps that embraced my shoulders. The neckline plunged dari
I’ve been waiting for this. To see how low she could bend herself over to win over me, and indeed, it did not disappoint. A part of me couldn’t help but feel a strange mix of vindication and shock. I had been waiting for this moment, a glimpse into the depth of Jane’s malice — to see just how low she could stoop.But even with all the anticipation, I never imagined she would go as far as to ruin her own baby shower, just to humiliate me. A payback of her own expense. “Are you planning to poison us?” One of the Lunas from another pack that’s been invited instantly shrieked, dropping her plate. I find Logan’s penetrating stare through the crowd.Disappointment danced over his orbs, glinting under the hue of the chandelier. This was probably why I did not hesitate to make him leave. He didn’t even know if I actually did it and yet, he was already suspicious.“D-don’t say that, Luna. I’m sure Morana didn’t mean to do that.” Jane butted in, an awkward smile on her face, as if having a ha
Being cast aside by the entire pack and my husband after dedicating my life to this pack wasn’t in any of my plans. All just because of the real mate’s arrival. She took everything I worked hard for in the palm of her hands. My reputation, the entire pack, and my husband. Now, I’ve planned to sever everything, yet how did it come to this? “I want you to suffer as I did, to feel the pain as if they were your own; every agonizing second of it.” I smirk as my throat stings, coughing up more blood. Tears streamed down my husband’s bloodshot eyes, a satisfaction I never expected I’d feel at my dying moments. “N-no! I’m sorry, please . . . Please I’ll be good, okay? I’ll chabge.” he held me close to his trembling chest, his sobs reverberating through the air — the last I breathed in before I gave in to death’s arms. Or so I thought. “Do you really want him to feel the same pain you endured?” The blinding light asked. It was no doubt, The Goddess. “Yes.” I answered before I felt my
Shivering, I still tried to cover my swelling cheeks. Everyone looked at the Alpha and his now supposed-to-be mate on the floor as he tended to her in front of the entire pack. I sucked in a breath before turning towards everyone, their eyes were all over them. A lump formed in my throat which I tried to swallow down, together with the tears that were threatening to fall.No, it can’t just be like this. Why is he with her? He’s mine! I’m the one he loves!My breath was getting ragged as I turned towards the pack warriors. “What are you guys doing? Pull the Alpha away from her!” I growled at nobody but everyone in the room. Everyone looked at me hesitantly before turning their eyes back to Alpha Logan and his mate, and yet no one dared to move.They were too afraid to mess with the Alpha’s current state. He looks like he’s ready to rip everyone to shred once they get close enough.“Can’t you see? He’s bewitched! This-this woman has done something to him!” I shouted once more, pointing
I raised my gaze towards Logan, his eyes brimming solemnly. He was thinking. I always knew that the look on his face means that he’s deep in thought. “What do we do?” Beta Vincent asked. His gaze shifted between the two of us. Logan stood up from the bed and turned towards his Beta. “Who is she, really?” He muttered unknowingly.Goosebumps rose in my skin at the power I didn’t know she had. She was an Alpha’s daughter, afterall.It seems to me that the Goddess is doing her best to pair the two of them together. I instantly shake the thought out of my head. “But—” we both turned to Beta Vincent, a contemplating look on his face. “We’re going to fight back, right?” His eyes searched mine, looking for certainty. I looked away.“Everyone—all the warriors in Dark Moon Pack are willing to fight for us! We can’t just let them trample everyone down with this simple threat.” Vincent added, justifying his words. I stared at him, patriotism in his eyes. “Vincent . . .” I mumble, my heart warm
“Logan! Let her go!” Vincent’s voice was starting to get blurry. I hold onto Logan’s large hand wrapped onto my neck. I was starting to lose my breath and black dots were starting to appear in my vision.“Whoever dares to lay a hand on her deserves nothing but death!” He growled loudly. I close my eyes as another tear fell. This time, it wasn’t due to the fact that I’m being strangled to death, but to the words that pierced my heart more than anything that could hurt right now.He’s really going to kill me.Is this the fate I was destined to? Nothing special but death? I once found solace in the belief that love comes in different forms, and perhaps my purpose lies elsewhere, away from the constraint of a love that wasn’t mine to begin with.But seeing this now, I guess there was no actual hope of me being really happy. I shut my eyes tight, as a lone tear fell, the final breath leaving my lungs. Everything feels heavy despite myself being away from the restraint of the ground.Vin
“No.” I raised my gaze towards my husband, my chosen mate. My hopeful eyes met his Teal ones filled with confusion and hesitance. Just when his eyes met mine, he instantly gazed away.“But the elders are not going to accept that, Morana. You’re fully aware of that.” he muttered before moving away from me. I followed him as he paced around the room as though thinking of something to work this out.“Ha . . .” I scoffed, tears building up at the corner of my eyes.Who was I kidding? He would never reject her. No matter what he does, no matter what I do, the matebond will always be stronger than some stupid promise we both made in front of the altar.Logan walked over to me, taking a hold of my shoulders as he tried to make me look at him. “You understand this, Morana, right? I just have to negotiate with Jane and—”“Jane?” I interrupted. His eyes widened, confused. His grip loosed on my shoulders and I instantly shove them away. “You two are on a first name basis now?” I asked, standing
“This is stupid.” I begrudgingly followed behind my husband as we walked out of the pack house and into the woods. We passed by the training area where pack warriors were having duels and improvising their combat skills.They all waved at me and the sour emotions plastered on my face instantly vanished at the sight of them. They respected me and they’re eager to show it.“Be good!” I yelled which they returned with a wide grin, nodding. I flashed them a smile before moving along. “Logan!” I shouted at him. His steps were fast and his height didn’t help.“Where are you going? We need to talk.” I demanded. Grumbling behind him as we walked deeper into the woods. Autumn leaves crushed under my steps, the only sound heard between us. Logan stays silent while I try to gather my thoughts.Why did he even agree? I was already the Luna, I have gone through that game before. I just can’t find another acceptable reason to go through that again just so I could prove my worth. “Logan!” I called.