The Luna's Reborn

er'

want to

refused t

entually evaded m

t her away

been the right choice - the logical choice. But reason didn't explain why I couldn't concentrate, why my gaze kept drifting to the training grounds, half expecting

fit for the pack both politically and strategically. That's what I kept telling m

this instinct - like she could tell when Mira crossed my thoughts. She never said anything directly, but her grip on me got tighter. Like she was h

rom her. But why? Was Lila really the best choice for Lu

could think in that moment. I told myself I was going to disguise myself and see Mira for one reason only: Eld

ne of

myself. That's what I clung to. But when I finally laid eyes on her - standing ther

ong

rpe

ore. She had always been fierce, yeah - but now? Now she was something else enti

. The way she looked at him - held his gaze like he mattered. I had never felt jealo

ou want he

mate. Just Ryker. It hit h

lifted my chin,

remained unchanged. "I already know everything."

eady?" I aske

e stepped closer, her eyes burning into mine. "Tell me, Ry

that horrible past. "I did what

with something that stung. "Is that what you trul

hardening. "What exa

d dangerously calm. "Varen played you. Twisted the truth. Made you b

crept in slow, heavy and real. "No,

ng with fury. "Did you ever stop- even for a moment - to

d me that an ordinary Omega could never become a strong, capable Luna. That my feelings were clouding my

ht to the gut."I made my own choice," I said. But ev

st a second. But then it hard

or the first time since rejecting her- publicly, shamefully - I felt something dreadful

ace the truth, or is it