Alpha's Substitute Luna

rms with the situation, holding onto the hope of leaving her uncle's home. The unexpected ridicule she faced, however, left her feeling disoriented

t the arranged marriage with the alpha, she refused to accept being cast aside like inconsequential debris. Resolute in her decision to stand against belittling treatment, Bl

to maintain a level head and took on the role of mediator. Determined to bring all parties together and seek a

ng her courage, she cleared her throat, the sound reverberating in the chamber. A few elders shifted

vident that we have reached an impasse. To progress and seek resolution, I kindly request a brief private convers

he potential outcomes of her direct approach. On the other hand, Aries, initially expecting Gener to intervene, was surprised by Bloom's ass

of the Royal Court and the elders, he was taken aback by Dean's recent actions, perceiving them as needlessly provocative. Aries understood the difficulties in

e elders dismissed her with dismissive gestures, returning to their private conversations, while others attempted to i

ddress the court. He made it clear that he would not allow this young she-werewolf, serving as a substitute for a substitute, to take comma

to interject again. Known for his extreme conservatism and strict adherence to protocol, the elder lead

taken by speaking out. Despite her boldness, the lack of action toward re

's eyes, once light blue, now shimmered with a violet intensity, conveying his escalating fury. The elder leader, previously exuding power, wilted under the weight of D

ared, meeting her gaze directly. "There is no need for privacy. Speak your mind here, to me." The shift in Dean's demeanor sig

ment he conveyed his decision not to accept her as his mate, left her questioning the depth of his emotions. She c

ted in his eyes. While others may have interpreted Dean's tone as fury, Bloom detected a deeper undercurrent of passion, prompting her to envision channeling that intensity into their potential relationship. Th

her dearly missed sister, Merlyn. Merlyn held a special place in Bloom's

tradition appeared to be a recurring theme for their generation, shackled by outdated laws established after ancient conflicts over territory or werewolves. Despite the antiquated nature of these rul

s profound love for her forbidden partner resonated with Bloom, who found solace in listening to her sister's heartfelt accounts and reveling in her happiness.

lyn's aspirations to be with her mate, Bloom had already formulated plans in her mind before Merlyn shared her intentions. The urgency of the situation heightened when their uncle disclosed