Fury of the broken mate

yard, Maya's piercing voice could be heard. "Whether it's your first Moon Festival

estival would be held, I remained at the edge of the action, attempting to avoid getting in

and togetherness. It felt more like a trap to me, though. As the ceremon

il

owers when I turned around. The knot in my chest was momentarily relieved by

and said, "Here." "We're using these to

in stone building, which was embellished with carvings of the Moon Goddess. It would be the foc

wers from her and

e shortly. I must get some more. She rushe

ack followed me as I w

ely to arri

veryone is welcome t

she met someone? A strong wolf cou

. Today, I lacked the energy to give a damn about t

I moved carefully towards the altar, arranging the flowers while stroking the rough stone surface wit

d I heard Darren's voice aga

f she matched me with someone l

pected-everything I was not. Even if he didn't believe it himself, he was the ideal

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bert standing at the edge of the clearing. His sharp blue e

sing; he took a step closer. "Yo

but it was clear that I was lying

s I had placed and then

ard. He had changed today, somethi

's more than simply a party. It serves as a reminder of

tand," I

my stomach turn. "Because it's not just about the pack tonight." It has to

ot come. He was correct. I wasn't prepar

wl that rang out through the trees. It was a warning

arrowed as he t

nd down my throat. "

y heading towards th

ut

s harsh as he turned back

o the trees. With the weight of his words still hang

purpose, a

rtain that the rogues would not give up until they achieved their

In contrast to the chaos that was brewing just outsid

wind. It had a metallic, earthy flavour with a hint of something hars

oo

er this time. It was a call

I took a step back from the altar

t, like a silent watchdog ready to render a verdict. I realise

Mates would come out. The h

e to make it throu

uld,