Moonlight Betrayal: Rise of The Moon Wolf

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words cutting deeper than any claw could, as Dominic adjusted h

features. Even early in the morning, the Beta's salt and pepper hair looked groomed,

," Dominic said, his voice level even as the

ditions for a reason, Alpha. The Mooncrest alliance would t

e, he could see his people beginning their day: training, working, living und

rest as my mate." The words tasted bi

mate bonds are a privilege of those withou

olitical match brought neither happiness nor true strength.

finally, dismissing Victor. "The cou

He punched the solid oak desk hard enough to crack the wood. Pain s

ther's reign. The illustrious Alpha Julian Silvercloud, whose iron discipline and loyalty to pack traditions wa

tempered by flexibility, but Victor and the old guard pus

interrupted

lled, schoolin

n, golden-brown hair disheveled in a way

am said, stepping in. His eyes went to t

hand. "Victor's pushing the

's face. "Ah. The 'mate wi

oncrest had been groomed from birth to be Luna. She was stunning with impeccable training i

at bad? Last month she suggested we get rid of

"She was raise

re not mates, and w

k healer whose rain and wildflowers scent called to his wolf like nothing h

the distance, he could see the medical center where Sierra was

ated. Tomorrow is her twentieth, sh

dispute with a gash that wouldn't heal. Pride stopped him from seeking treatment until infection made him del

m infection," she scolded, applying

ttle healer?" he teased,

n his chest. "The p

bout the Al

s. When he cupped her cheek, she turned into his hand, pulse racing beneath his tou

truth from her lips. He pulled her closer, inhalin

aleb Stone, his head enforcer and childhood friend. Caleb's keen eyes r

rabbing the report folder. "

m the conference table: four elders who'd served his father, three Dominic had appoin

ts in seating. He caught Elder Grayson's eye, wh

Alpha voice commanding the room. "First, I'd like

n recent events, perhaps we should first address

his was Victor's power move, forcing th

almly. "But since that subject's been raised, let's discuss it. The Moo

would benefit both packs greatly. The Moo

ce at the term. Wolves w

ing alliances," Dominic said. "Tr

ack the permanence of a mating bond. To truly unite

or's careful positioning, not directly opposing the Al

red. "While she would make a politically advanta

ility? Or perhaps there's another reason

wolf knew Sierra was turning twenty

"An Alpha's mate choice affects every pack member and shouldn't be rushed or imposed." His p

s was the fine line he walked daily; maintaining authority while

c allowed, noting Victor's slight triumph. "However, I won't p

ritorial encroachments, resource distributions, and pack justice

d witnessed changes since his ascension. Their relationship had shifte

aling with Victor's sly undermining took conside

Victor asked, "May I

or him to proceed,

said lightly, his tone casual but eyes boring into Domini

emained impassive. "Si

be a shame if anything complicated her position. An Alpha's rejection

. If Dominic pursued her, Vic

against a pack member," D

just concerned about her wellbeing. As Beta, I cannot act reckless

ting and running footsteps approached quickly. Dominic leaped

the hall by Caleb and another enforcer. Blood drip

imed. "He came from

minic's feet. Despite life-threatening wou

h our patrol like we were pups. They weren't normal wolves. Stronger and faster." He clutched

once more and

t the injured messenger, but at him. His cold,