The Luna's Return, The Alpha's Regret

pounding in her chest. The air was thick with tensio

the broken pieces. She had tried everything, strategizing, seeking alliances, and relying on old bonds, but nothing seemed to work. Her pack had no

f Desmond, the strongest Alpha in history. His wea

e to him and secure an alliance. Ella was determined, even if it meant swallowing her pride and doing some

ns the other Lunas wore, her hair tangled from the long journey, her face shows exhaustion of too many

ed. She could already feel the cold stare

of the gu

selection," she said, t

is eyes narrowing with disdain. "Yo

he stood her ground. "I do. I

d pack?"

" she said, lifting her chin. Her vo

ks, then laughed. The so

one sneered. "What business does a

peak with Alpha Desmond," she said

beggars." He stepped closer, his tone sharp and commandi

. "I have just as much right

s? This party is for Lunas and Alphas of valu

ith a blink; she was determined not to show her vulnerability to others, around her as she pivoted on her foo

ination growing with each step. She found a side entrance. Slippi

, their laughter echoing across the grand hall. Alphas in tailored suits stood in clusters, their c

listen, someone who could help her pack. But every time she tried to

ut Desmond's wealth, his ferocity in battle, and his cold demeanor

she sa

ated by the glow of the chandeliers, and his dark eyes scanned the crowd with an intensity that m

significant among the wealthy and influential attendees. As she prepared to leave, Desmond's Beta announ

my mate. Whoever the light picks would be

ng beam over the chosen mate , and everyone turn

of the gathering, was illuminated in the moon's glow. Her

nced, his voice trembling with

kering across his face. "Impossible," he growled. "This

y actually exist?"

are

herself to meet his gaze. "L

Vale? That pack of paupers?" He chuckled

ture for my pack." she

you thought sneaking into m

ned to his Beta. "Teach her what

sank as two guards grabbed her arms

flogged

she endured the punis

from the estate, her vision blurred by pain and tears, one thought burned in her mind: she would n