The Rejected Luna's Prophecy

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was passed down to me. I was only sixteen. I had always thought I'd have more time-more time to

and we were always preparing ourselves and our warriors for whatever threat might come next. Being Alpha and Beta wasn't just about leading-it was about surv

cting, someone who could stand beside me in battle, not hide behind me. I nee

self because I wanted to see what she was capable of-if she could be the kind of mate I had asked the Moon

cruel joke on me. My heart ached. I had wanted so badly for her to be strong

he loss, the weight of having to be strong when I wasn't ready... I felt it all over again

too. It howled inside me, not just for her, but for what we lost in that moment. Before I could let

, I didn't wait for details. I didn't even bother getting into my car-I used my speed

ide, handing Nyra's belongings to David, our

when he noticed me approaching. He was

I asked, trying to hide the

he woods to follow he

He gave a respectful nod before disapp

d furious, but there was a

their places," I asked quickly. "How could you not tell me so

"They've already checked with classmates and searched al

ink this is my fault? Do you think it

her weak in front of everyone. She was crying. Heartbroken. The moment she ran, I should have gone

night. If only I hadn't let my fears make the decision for me.

g he hadn't told me she was mis

behind him, wanting to check on Ma Ellie-his mothe

s voice firm. "Please go home. My mom is still furious about

inside withou

need me, why

.. I care

ome. My heart w

d. Everything was crashing down on

led my father had taken her too

ry thought. I was panting, pacing, angry at myself.

omething kind. Something gentle. She hadn't even

that. But I thought I needed to-for both our sakes. I though

othing mak

the place. I kept pacing back and forth in front of

g the woods. Maybe if I'm there, I'll feel better. Or

in the search when I saw someone

econd, I was breathless-hope sla

s ba

ts taking over-and before I co

, warmth flooding through me, I d