is arms wrapping around her protectively as he whi

d into him, her emot

epped inside. His eyes narrowed as he took in the scene

ndra's not pregnant. Dr. Marian said..." He paused and sw

ra. He studied her face with a meanin

hed her quietly. She reached out and pla

, her voice filled with warmth. "Just

ond child grew. Her voice trembled with bitterness as she said, "You're

uck has nothing to do with it, Luna. The Moon Goddess has h

for you, Luna Cassandra. The pack believes in you and Alpha

his hands. "As long as there's even a small chance, I'll hold on to hope. Let me

ce shaky. "What if they demand you take anot

hat's not going to happen. I won't let it. Yo

ng you, perhaps it's time to speak with them directly. Explain the situation. Let the

ghtful. "You're right. I'll address them

ainst the pillows. Andrew tucked the blanket aroun

encouraging. "I'll be praying f

Luna Cassandra's hand. His voice was low but

d nothing. She closed her eyes, willing herse

a hand on her belly. "I'll rest too. The baby's b

hould. You need to ta

m look before heading

nto the study next door. Once inside, he sank

w admitted, his voice heavy with disappointment.

ssing his arms. "What if she can't

napped up, his eyes s

being realistic. If she can't give you an heir, may

ooking no argument. "Cassandra is my

Our parents are gone. You're the Alpha now. You h

ched his fists. "I won't hurt her like

Do you remember what the Moon Goddess said, Andrew? She didn't agree w

ly, his chest rising and falling

s voice. "She isn't worthy, Andrew

om, his hands clasped behind his back. "For now, we'll keep trying

. "Just think about what's best for e

e thought about it. And what's best is standing by Cassandra.

don't let this drag on forever. The pack

now my responsibilities, Arnold. A

**

room, Luna Cassandra was alone. She sat on the

stration and, with a tremblin

rough their mental link, her voi

ed to stop. You're

with more tears. She w

napped. "I can't even give

her, her voice gentl

e circumstances aren't in your contro

ly hear her. She punched

to prove I'm worthy to be the Luna. I won't let Regine l

a moment. Cassandra con

bly laughing at me, thinking she's better. She has a son, an

. You are in competition with yourself,

yes hardened

et them think I'm not capable of doing this. What if the

the Luna? What if I'm the r

weight of her fears pressing down on he

you. You're strong. You

ars away with the back

te? What if Alpha Andrew

already want him to get rid of me. Maybe they

r in her mind. She knew Agnes believed in her, but Cassandra wasn't so sure anymor