Revenge of the moonbound

ur

rped through the morning stillness as she

face, but it was no use. I felt her co

y. You're not staying in bed." Her voice was bright,

at her from under the pillow. "I don

powerful alpha in the region. But look at you-" She tugged again, stronger this time, "You're glowing, and your

ange flutter in my stomach. Still, I let her pull me up. My feet hit the floor, cold and groun

my fingers over the soft fabric. The satin was

g behind me to start working on my hair. Her fingers moved gently but quickly, tw

dipped lower, and soon, the sky was

emony would beg

sting a silver glow that painted everything in pale light. The trees stood tall like silent guards, and the

adable. The moonlight hit his face, making his sharp jawline look eve

never said why. I thought it was because of how much he

nd shimmered under the moonlight. My hair was done up neatly, and my heart beat with hope.

was tense. I could feel their eyes on me. The hush was so he

it

guttur

s Caden's voice rang through

. His eyes locked onto mine. I saw nothing in

voice, lo

of MoonStar, rej

y heart broke i

y of my wolf inside me. I felt something hot burn across my wris

body shook. My fingers dug into the dirt, but I

You marked me, Caden! You claimed me!" My voice cracked as I

His jaw stayed tight,

ddess correc

me like I w

is my tr

eel my hands anymore. I looked around, hoping someone woul

rward. Her long curls bounced, h

d, pretending to be innocent. "B

ow. "You're my best friend, Sel

own my face. M

a shrug. But her eyes wer

cept it, Aurell

od by you through every battle, every st

ace didn'

t a choice.

nap. The heartbreak turned i

orward. "Accept that you tore my

dn't

had to do,"

e shook with rage. My eyes stung,

ra dar

ur tongue

My pain was loude

for her?" I pointed at Selen

she said quietly. "Maybe

her. "You betrayed me, Selene.

. The elders exchanged

oice rang out,

f and throw her down. She no

and I froze. For a mome

forward. I took

hispered. "

close!" I screa

e. No one dared. They

and fought, screaming, crying. My hea

of MoonStar," Caden said

don't be

nches. My hair fell loose, strands sticking to my wet face.

r crashing below. It used to be our spot.

was m

. "Please. You kn

ill. His ey

. he n

almost falling. The wind slapped my face

o him one

I said. My voice was small, but

dn't

him and slid her arm t

erything from me. One day, I

rds hes

n stepped

a word. He s

wallowed me. The sky spun. My heart stopped

n... da

ll, I f

pa

betr

sile

Luna," I he