The Ex luna And Her Mates

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one to confide in, but I was hesitant to reveal the full extent of my pain. As we sat

s a monster." As I explained everything to Malia- Well, almost everything. I decided to hold back the part about my suicide attempt, feeling embarrassed and not wanting my b

do tha

I'm so sorry. That's awful. You deserve so much bette

thoughts. "But there's something else I need to tell you. I haven't been completely honest. I... I tried to... end my life." I c

you tell me? I'm here for you, no matter what. You're not alone in this." Her eyes filled

ent, of being seen as weak. But I'm grateful to have you by my side." I t

by my sid

ined by this dark moment. I'm here to support you through it all." She hugs me

u're welcome to stay here for as long as you want, but I doubt you'd w

t was, it's true. My parents and Melissa were all I had now. I was only twenty-one when my former pack came to sign a treaty with Jackson's pack. That was how we

d I was b

u. Without hesitation, Melissa offered, "I'll drive you there, Mal

s' house, my heart sank as I

welcoming as if it was offering me comfort and understanding. "Hi, Melissa. You girls didn't tell u

ry,

" Melissa and I sa

before looking behi

nning. It's windy outside, you must be cold." Dad says before

py that I came to visit. And I know they are just itching to ask why Jackson isn't

issa gives me a small nod of the head urgin

ed? What do you mean? Is that even a t

sure to ignore the way my

derstanding parent. "How do you feel about everyth

rs loving a man who cheated on me repeatedly, disrespected me, and never saw me as anything but a maid. How coul

t. "So, you left him because he cheated? You left an Alpha. You destroyed you

st separated from her m

? Even if you did that was a very stupid reason for leaving the life you had behind!" My mother, Lilah's face twisted with a

before scoffing with disbeli

that I can't shift. And I left Moonblood becau

d! Oh, so you can't h

iley, w

to you, Melissa."

srespect I received from Jackson. Breaking the mate bond hurts, but it was necessary."

y mother, Lilah, didn't share the same supportive sentiment. She

e to get her. While we waited I wanted to tell her about the voice I had been hearing, and the