The Luna's Oath

of how alone she was. The thought of being sold to some ruthless stranger haunted her, but there was a small part of her - deep, deep inside - that refused to accept h

er mind. It was easier said than done. The air was thick with the scent of

. The sudden brightness made her squint. The contrast was jarring. The world outside

standing near the grand oak tree at th

ight breeze. The Alpha exuded an aura of power and control, as if he could break anyone with just a glance. Bu

bowing his head slightl

ay, to avoid acknowledging him, but something in her demande

ke a blade. He turned to face her, his sharp, calculating

ge to shrink into herself. "I do,"

ou make peace with it. It's your only chance to survive. You're no

tisfaction of seeing her break. She had lost everything already. If she was going to survi

he said, her tone colder than she h

s he appraised her. "You're wrong. You are my

r came to a stop just outside the gates of the courtyard. The engine died, and the door opened. Out stepped

ed to shift slightly as the man approached. There was something about him that made Selene's breath catch in her

t nod of acknowledgment. "This is him," Jasper

he had no idea who he was or what he wanted, but she

as something cold, yet undeniably magnetic about him. He looked at Selene with an unreadable expressi

ed. She didn't even know his name, yet something about him felt... different. Dangerous, yes, but there

his the one?" he asked, his voice smooth and deep, like velv

e's a weak, useless little thin

oser to Selene, his gaze unwavering. "Look at me," he commanded,

his stare heavy upon her. Slowly, almost u

flicker in his eyes - something sharp,

od, as though satisfied with h

sn't just going to be a slave to some stranger. She was going to be trapped in a world s

wasn't the end. This wasn't the life she had to accept. There was something more

his mysterious stranger migh