I pushed away Arnou’s hand from my waist and straightened up to look
at the mouth of the garden where Eden was standing.Apparently, it was already time to show the important guest the newgarden statue because standing closely behind Eden was Nikkini, theLunas, and some other esteemed guests.“What exactly are you trying to do? Are you trying to seduce the Lycanking?” Nikkini asked me in a very loud voice while gesturing to theother Lunas.As expected, she never loses a chance to embarrass or undermine me.“Nikkini shut up and stay out of this, you have no idea what’s going on.”I replied her as I took a step away from Arnou.“Oh please, stop acting so innocent. We all know you tricked Alpha
Eden into joining with you, now you’re trying to seduce his majestywith the same method.I mean how a married woman can be so shameless is beyond me. Evenif you have no regard for your marriage, at least have some regard foryour position as luna.” Nikkini outright attacked me with her words.I tried to explain, but before I could even speak a word, I was
interrupted by Eden.“Just shut up, I’m not interested in what you have to say.”I was so hurt and embarrassed. My husband just told me to shut up and
took the side of my sister in front of this entire people.I have been dealing with the pressure in my chest all day, I came to thegarden to try and unwind, but the entire argument is really getting tome.Before I could open my mouth and spew the loads of hurt in my heart,Arnou finally decided to step into the discussion.“Alright look everyone hold your horses. What actually happened isunlike what’s going on in your head. She was just taking a stroll in thegarden and tripped. All I did was help a little.”His voice did little to calm the storm that was raging inside of me, I wasso angry; I could feel my hands trembling. I pressed my lip in a thin lineand tried to fist my palms at the side of my dress.“Please your majesty, for your own sake don’t be fooled by Daciana.Her so called tripping was just a tactic. She did that just to get yourattention.”Arnou tried to reply, but I didn’t let him. That anger that had beenbrewing inside me all day just came spilling out.“That’s Luna Daciana to you. You do not hold any relevant position soyou do not get to address me without my title. You think everyonebehaves as shamelessly as you. Having an affair a married man anddisregarding all the sacred vows of our joining.”The whole place went silent and Nikkini went white with shock.“That…that’s not true.” Eden replied flustered.“Yes it is, and you bloody well know it. I heard the sounds of the two of
you having sex yesterday night.That I kept silent all day is not because you deserve any mercy, butbecause I wanted the festival to go peacefully.” I replied still tremblingwith anger.”“All I hear is a lot of talk, where is your evidence Luna Daciana?” Nikkini
asked me mockingly.Evidence, is she really asking me for evidence of her cheating with myhusband? I was so speechless from anger.Eden looked so smug; it took all my willpower not to smack that stupid
smug smile off his face. “You need to stop assuming things. Nikkini and Iwere just discussing security Issues. I even informed you about it.”“What exactly do you take me for, that you’ll just do and say anythingyou feel like and I’ll take it?”I yelled at him in so much anger, I could feel tears streaming down myface. I don’t care that we’re in front of so many important people. I’mtired of being used, humiliated, and discarded.I thought that when I got married it would be better, but here I am backto square one. Facing the same problems I had to tolerate whilegrowing up.Eden stalked towards me, that same sickening smile on his face. “Soyou came to the garden alone in an attempt to seduce the Lycan king,but now that you have been caught, you’re attempting to falsely accuse
me of cheating?” He roared in a false outrage“You devious woman, you even accused Nikkini your own sister. I never
expected you to be so jealous, shameless, and vicious. I’m going toimmediately break the mate bond with you. A woman like you does notdeserve to be luna.”I panicked plain and simple. I could barely hear anything over the loudsound of bells in my ear. Yes I wanted to confront them about thecheating, but I never thought I would get divorced on the day of thecelebration.It’s not that I’m holding on to Eden, No. He has proved time and timeagain that he’s a piece of shit.But the pack, being their luna, holding their hands, knowing theirnames and the names of their loved ones.The way they look up to me
with so much love makes me feel like I finally have a family of my own. Ienjoy being Luna, and I’m a really good one If I do say so myself.I don’t mind losing Eden but I can’t lose the pack. So no I won’t acceptthis divorce.“No, I won’t let you do that. I refuse this divorce.” I said quietly in asmall calm voice.“You don’t control what I can and cannot do, I Eden, Alpha of the blood diamond pack, reject you as my mate and strip you of your position as Luna.”Eden said the official bond breaking words.I felt my soul cleave into two as the weak mate bond was pulled apart
inside me. Even my wolf whimpered a bit from the pain, not thephysical kind, but the soul wrecking kind.I never really loved Eden, I just loved the idea of what he represented
for me. The freedom, the power, and the ability to finally have a familyof my own.He never really gave me what I wanted anyway; all he did was serve medisappointment after disappointment for the full three years ofmarriage.I know my marriage has been toxic, but I was holding on to the sense ofsecurity offered by my position as Luna of the pack.“I accept the end of this marriage.” I whispered in shock.Tears spilled down my eyes, as I stared at the mass of people standingopposite me at the end of the garden walk.I was so humiliated; I could hear the whispers of the other Lunas. Icould feel their mocking pity. I had to be the first Luna to get divorcedon such a big occasion as the annual festival.I could see Nikkini smiling mockingly at me. I’m very sure she was theone who planned and instigated everything.All the anger and fight just bled out of me.I wanted to escape here immediately, but when I was about to walk away, I feel someone dragged me from behind and said:“Will you be my Luna?”Revised chapter 5Chapter fiveI was standing mute in the garden staring at Arnou like a statue. Because truth be told, I didn't think I heard what he said correctly.He couldn't possibly be asking me to marry him, moments after I got divorced. Stuff like that only happens in movies, and this was reality."I'm sorry what?... I don't believe I heard you correctly." I asked Arnou in disbelief."Yes you did. I just asked you to be the Lycan queen.Daciana, will you be my luna?." Arnou asked again with a slight chuckle.At this point, I was utterly bewildered. I mean why on earth would Arnou ask me to be his luna?I know that the Lycan kings pick their own mates. Because it's so rare for them to find their fated mates.But even if by some stroke of luck, Arnou had fallen hopelessly in love with me and wanted me for his luna.It didn't explain why he would propose bare moments after my marriage ended. And in front of all these people too."Why?" I asked, still in a state of shock."I'm sur
Revised chapter 6Chapter six I still remember all the pain and humiliation I received from him and Nikkini. I crossed my arms as I stood in the gap between my open door. "What do you want?" I asked in a harsh voice.He smiled widely at me. Gods, I can't remember the last time Eden directed a smile at me. Yet here he was smiling like he was the most pleasant person on the continent."I just wanted to apologize for everything that went down today." He said pleasantly.Eden has never apologized to me for all the things he put me through over the years. Now just because I could potentially become the Lycan's luna and technically outrank him, he's trying to suck up to me. I can't believe I ever loved such an unflattering person. Just the thought of it is ridiculous.He looked so ecstatic, I couldn't even help but wonder if he was affected by our divorce at all. I mean, he didn't even mind that I was going to be someone else's mate. He showed not even an ember of jealousy. Honestly it ki
Chapter 7I was so glad to see the gentle approval on Arnou’s face when I gave my reply. He seemed pleased that I was walking away from such a bad situation.“What time do you want to leave? Just say the word and it’s done” Arnou asked me. I looked at Eden and realized that I couldn’t stomach to be here, another minute. Not with Nikkini about to take over my chambers. I didn’t necessarily need to be the Lycan’s luna but I could at least use this opportunity to leave.“How about immediately?” I asked a bit tentatively scared that I would seem too eager.Eden looked at me, a look of wide panic on his face and yelled “No, if the Lycan leaves before the annual gala is over, I would become the mocking stock of all the other alphas.”“It’s a bit late for that don’t you think? I can assure you that you’re already being mocked for rejecting your luna in front of the others lunas.” I said with a mocking smirk at him.Arnou pointedly ignoring Eden, just looked relieved, and said to me.“I was ho
I stood in front of that door, with my heart beating fast in my chest. Arnou took one look at my pale face and asked if I was okay with concern in his voice.Honestly, I was just trying to focus on my breathing, I was too nervous to even pretend like I was alright.“I know you’re tired. It’s been a long day for you, with everything that went on today, it’s a miracle you’re still on your feet. I’m sorry for being so inconsiderate. I should have seen it earlier. We can meet my family together whenever you’re ready to do so.”Arnou said softly in a calm voice.And slowly, my racing heart calmed as Arnou’s woodsy spicy scent Arnou flooded my senses.I was so tempted to ask him to delay the meeting. I knew he would agree in a heartbeat but I took one look at Alisa’s face and knew I had to do it. If only to prove myself, and wipe that contemptuous look from her face. Besides If this was going to be my new family, I needed to make a good first impression. Not a weak one.And so, squaring m
Alisa’s offer to be my tour guide filled granny with pleasure and filled me with dread. Before I could object again, Alisa clamped her arm around my arm and said way too sweetly“Come on now Daciana, let’s go.”I knew that at this point if I refused, grandma might consider me rude. So I put on a fake confident smile and stepped out of the room with Alisa.As soon as we got out of my room, I smiled a meek smile at her, hoping her feelings towards me had changed. All it did was incite a laugh from her. And so the tour began.We went from room to room, and Alisa was a surprisingly good tour guide. Even going as far as to give me the backstory for some of the artifacts and impressive rooms we passed.But I was too wary to probably enjoy the tour. I knew Alisa didn’t like me so I spent the better half of the tour worrying about why she volunteered to be my tour guide and what exactly she had planned.But as time went on and she didn’t pull any nasty surprises I actually started to enjoy my
I smelt the shadow before I saw it coming towards me. It smelt like rotten eggs and full sewages. It took all I had not to gag as my heightened senses were flooded with the nasty smell.I saw the black shadow looming ahead of me, come closer and my heart started racing. I knew I had to keep calm so I could think and act clearly.The shadow got nearer and nearer. The closer he got, the more I tried to prepare myself for the inevitable.When the shadow finally came into view, it was a wolf.The slight bolt of relief I felt upon discovering it was a wolf soon vanished as the wolf came into full view.It was very massive. Big in the way only powerful wolfs could be. Its fur was black like obsidian and it was covered in wounds. Small cuts, open sores, and badly healed scars. It looked absolutely terrifying.I wondered if it was a rogue wolf, which had gotten lost or barely survived a fight. But when I looked into its piercing golden eyes, there was nothing human in that gaze. No it was pu
I looked at Arnou in blatant surprise. I had not yet agreed to be his Luna, so to be invited to the meeting was a privilege.“Why do you want me to attend the meeting?” I asked surprisingly.”“That’s because I might need you to describe what happened in detail. That way we can create a detailed plan according to your description.” Arnou replied.“Oh alright.” I replied.We all left my room and moved towards the meeting room Alisa had showed me earlier during the tour.I was bone tired and I still felt a dull pain where my flesh tried to knit itself, but I put on a brave face and followed them into the meeting room, limping a bit.Some officials, several of whom I had met earlier in the day, were already waiting for us in the meeting room. Herley was also in the meeting room, I schooled my face not to show shock. Now I understand what Alisa meant when she said Herley was greatly valued by Arnou. I mean in my former court, females were not allowed to attend such high ranking meetings
New chapter 12I watched Alisa get up from the sofa and stomp towards me. I swear this bitch was obsessed with me.I couldn’t think of a single thing I could have done to make her furious.I made a quiet resolve to simply ignore her and go straight to my room.Alisa started yelling before she got close to me.“You stupid girl, who exactly do you think you are?”I’m a very tired woman who just wants some sleep but I kept my response to myself.I walked past her trying my best to get to my room, but Alisa was not having it.She pulled me back by my arm and spun me around to face her. “Let go of my arm, I’m not interested in your drama.” I said with irritation as I pulled my arm back.“Oh please stop acting like you’re all innocent. Only a coward like you would go behind my back instead of confronting me.” Alisa said crying with anger.“Okay its official this woman has lost it”My wolf said in anger. She was tired and annoyed; I mean there’s only so much harassment a she-wolf can take i