Luna's gown, a tapestry of black and red, caressed her figure like a whispered promise. She twirled before the mirror, a smile dancing on her lips as the hues harmonized with the subtle elegance of her makeup.Luna raised her hand and glanced at the engagement with a bright smile on her face. Her hair was made into a French plait by her father, and her silver eyes sparked under the lights alongside her dark jet black hair.Silver hair pins were on her hair, making it match her silver eyes. She was putting on a fang necklace that Ashford had given her. She looked like a goddess as she swayed herself around the mirror.“What is so special about a ring?” Una, her wolf, snapped at how happy Luna was. “Just from an engagement ring, look how happy you are.”She scowled at her wolf. “Don't try to disturb me when all you do is disappear and come whenever you want. You are also rude and have never given me advice or suggestions.”“That's why I am here.” Una snapped. “As rude as ever, I am not

Biting her lips, Luna watched Evelyn sit up in the lake. A smirk was plastered on Luna's face as she watched the woman get out of the lake. She clutched tightly to Ashford; she could feel the woman glaring at her, but she felt safe with Ashford by her side."Oh, it's you, Mother.” Luna muttered with theatrical flair, her voice dripping with sarcasm. “What have I done to you? Why did you try to push me into the lake? You ended up falling in instead.”Evelyn's teeth gritted in frustration after getting a complaint from Diana. She was here to teach Luna a lesson.“You tripped me.” Evelyn muttered.“You pushed me, but I got out of the way. Do you want me to apologize to you for your lack of great stamina?”Evelyn glared at Luna while she smiled at her.“Mother, since you are here.” Ashford muttered, ignoring the fact that his mother was dripping wet. “Let me introduce you to the future queen, Luna, my soulmate.”Seeing that he was introducing them, Luna skipped the bowing part.“It's nice

“Luna.” Ashford called out as he glanced down at her.He was still flying to that pack and hadn't gotten there yet. His heart was pounding in his chest; she wasn't clutching to him. She was dangling in his arms.Increasing his pace, in a few more minutes he was standing in front of her house and kicking the door open.“Father!” He yelled out.Hearing his voice, Bartram came running down the stairs. By this time, Ashford was already laying her on the couch. Bartram glanced at his daughter before hurrying to the door and pulling it close.“What happened to her?” Bartram demanded. “You should have protected her!"“I had no idea that she was going to be targeted."“Why were you even there with her in the first place if you couldn't protect her?!”“Father, this is not the time!”“We are talking about my baby here, and you are saying that it isn't the time!"Ashford took a deep breath. “I will try healing her.”“Let me hold her. What happened?”Ignoring Bartram, he held her hand and watched

Evelyn watched as the poison from Diana's fingers walked through her body. She needed to act fast before anyone else noticed it, or Diana would die from it."Since she already poisoned her, I'll take Diana," Evelyn said, turning her gaze to look at the members of the banquet. "The banquet concluded; the king has already introduced his bride."She picked up Diana, who was already being affected by the poison, and hurried away before anyone could stop her. Neon wanted to go after her but was stopped by Ashford."Let them go; I guess they have the antidote," Ashford muttered. "Neon, I want you to send a bat to keep an eye on them."Neon nodded before leaving along with the other guards. One by one, the people in the hall began to leave. Relief washed over Luna; the night hadn't ended well. However, she was glad that the one who poisoned got to feel the taste of the poison too."Are you trying to get us killed?" Una's voice echoed. "What was that? Putting your body in front of him?"Inste

Alexa folded her arms across her chest as she leaned back against the tree. Her gaze was focused on Adrian, Trevor, and Tristan, the three best friends. She studied their expressions.Adrian had a worried look on his face as he waited for Luna to step out of her house. Bartram had assured them that she was still in shock and couldn't come out. Trevor, on the other hand, had raised brows, and he too seemed concerned.It had been two hours since they had been waiting for her to appear. Adrian couldn't tell who was behind the break-in, but since the Gammas were checking, he was less worried.Others believed that Luna was in the house, but Alexa had second thoughts.“I don't think she is indoors,” Alexa remarked. “If she was really inside her room when the person broke in, wouldn't the pack doctor be here or something?”Trevor's gaze turned to her, and his eyes darkened with a glare. “I always knew that you hated Luna, but I never thought that you would think this about her.”Tristan nodd