When The Moon Forgot Me

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eir laughter echoing in the grand hall below. I stood on the second floor, peering down through the ornate balustrade, dread pooling in my stomach.

ve any sense of peace I had left. Despite knowing he was unfaithful, something inside me still craved his approval,

laced with mockery, drawing the crowd's attention. The pack shifted, their smirks cutting at my heart like da

trophy bride?" His tone dripped with contempt, and I could sense t

ying to keep my composure. They didn't see the bruises beneath my skin-Damon's verbal attacks were

e actual heir?" he taunted, his words slicing thr

ou'll see me to be more than just your possession," I managed to say with a shaky breath. My voice was barely above a wh

ever, Elara. But remember this: loyalty is not a luxury I can afford. You were

hoed back to me-a twisted notion of fate that had become a curse. I wanted desperately to resist, but fear anchored me i

amon. I watched in horror as a lower-ranking member, Marcus, was dragged to the center of

hat churned my stomach. Damon's expression was one of cold amusement as he watched two enforcers drag

defy me!" Damon's voice boomed, shaking the hall, rattling my very co

of the crowd. I was transfixed, unable to look away as Damon watched with sadistic

ess. I felt each crack of Marcus's bones echoing in my own body. The fear in my heart was not for Marcus, but for myself and

hat carried no weight. I tightened my fists, prepared to protest against the very foundations

stepping closer, bringing the sten

But as his lips curled into a dangerous smile, I felt my heart pound louder. I wanted to

I could feel the oppressive weight of his dominance, the unyielding nature of his alpha status. "If yo

I looked at Marcus, beaten and broken. His pain was a reflection of my own-a truth I couldn't escape. I had made my choi

at pressed upon me like a stone. But even as I distanced myself from the laughter and

ad seen anchored me further into despair. I thought of Kaelen-the better alpha who embodied kindness and strength. But still, as darkness pooled be

masquerading behind a façade of honor. And for our twins, I would have to grow stronger, hiding my fear and forging through the sha