Ch. 65 First Of Three

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• Not Their Luna: A Female Alpha Story   Ch. 146 Bonding Our Alpha Mate

  LiamI wake before dawn on the most important day of my life, nervous energy making sleep impossible despite yesterday's exhaustion. Through our bond, I can feel Finley stirring in her room—not the restless anxiety I expected, but calm anticipation that flows warmly through our connection."Today's the day," Dane says quietly from his position by the window, already dressed in the formal attire we chose for the ceremony."Today's the day," I agree, reaching for my own clothes with hands that shake slightly from excitement rather than nerves. "Hard to believe we're actually doing this—a public mating ceremony in front of seven pack delegations, formalizing the first triad mating in pack history.""Having second thoughts?" he asks with the kind of gentle teasing that's become natural between us."Only about whether I deserve her," I admit honestly, adjusting my suit jacket with more care than I usually give to my appearance. "Whether either of us deserves someone that incredible.""We d

• Not Their Luna: A Female Alpha Story   Ch. 145 Lingering Threats

  Dane "Well," Liam says after several moments of processing silence, "that was thoroughly unpleasant. Sorry you had to witness... whatever that was supposed to accomplish.""Actually," I reply with grim satisfaction, "I'm glad I was here. No ambiguity about what happened, no opportunity for her to spin this into evidence of wavering commitment or questionable choices.""True," he agrees with relief that suggests he'd been worried about exactly that possibility. "Though I can't believe she thought... what, that I'd see her in my bed and suddenly abandon Finley for a chance to revisit a relationship that could never last in the first place?""Desperation makes people stupid," I observe with a shrug. "She's been losing ground steadily—first you chose Finley over her, then the enhanced bonding made our commitment undeniable, then the ceremony planning made it public and permanent. This was probably her last chance to create doubt or confusion.""Instead, she just proved how completely over

• Not Their Luna: A Female Alpha Story   Ch. 144 Final Gambit

  Dane"I still can't believe you're actually going through with this," My oldest friend says, shaking his head as he hands me another drink. "A three-way mating ceremony in front of seven pack delegations. Your father must be having nightmares.""My father is adjusting," I reply with more confidence than I felt during dinner, though the family acceptance last night went better than expected. The Mountain Ridge contingent gathered in the private dining room represents a cross-section of my former life—pack warriors I trained with, colleagues who understood the political pressures of Alpha bloodlines, friends who've known me since childhood and are still processing the magnitude of my choices."But seriously," adds James, my old training partner, "how does it actually work? The three of you together? Because the logistics alone seem...""Use your imaginiation," I suggest with dry humor. "But don’t you dare picture my mate naked or I’ll kill you with my bare hands.""You could try," he sm

• Not Their Luna: A Female Alpha Story   Ch. 143 Obstacles To Overcome

  Finley"We should go back," I say to Dane and Liam, straightening my shoulders and shifting back into the role of gracious hostess despite the threat currently tucked in my desk drawer. "Our families came here to celebrate with us, not watch us deal with political drama.""Are you sure you're okay?" Liam asks, his hand finding mine with the kind of automatic support that still makes my heart race. "Because we can postpone dinner, handle this threat situation first—""I'm sure," I interrupt, meaning it despite the anger still simmering beneath my composure. "Whoever's sending these messages wants to disrupt our happiness, make us cancel or postpone or change our plans out of fear. I refuse to give them that satisfaction.""That's my girl," Dane says with pride that flows warmly through our bond. "Never let the bastards see you sweat.""Exactly," I agree with renewed determination. "Now let's go remind our families why they should be excited about this ceremony instead of worried about t

• Not Their Luna: A Female Alpha Story   Ch. 142 What Family Does

  Finley"They're here," I announce as the convoy of vehicles approaches the compound, though everyone can probably hear the engines from half a mile away. Through our bond, I feel both Dane and Liam's nervous excitement mixing with my own—family meetings are always complicated, but family meetings involving mating arrangements take it to a whole new level."Breathe," Liam reminds me, his hand squeezing mine with the kind of casual affection that's become second nature over the past weeks. "My parents adore you. They've been hoping we'd figure our shit out since we were kids. This is going to be the least surprising news they've ever received.""It's not your family I'm worried about," I admit, watching as the lead vehicle—a sleek black SUV that screams Mountain Ridge formality—pulls up to the main entrance. "Your parents already think of me as family. But Dane's father...""Will adjust or deal with the consequences," Dane states with the kind of calm certainty that doesn't quite hide hi

• Not Their Luna: A Female Alpha Story   Ch. 141 Icing

  Liam"You're not seriously thinking of ignoring this," I say, knowing her well enough to recognize the stubborn set of her jaw as she pushes out from between us. That expression means she's planning to soldier forward regardless of personal risk."I'm thinking of not letting cowards dictate my choices," she corrects firmly. "If Ward wants to threaten me anonymously instead of challenging me openly, that says more about his character than mine.""It also says he's getting desperate," Dane observes with a tactical assessment that makes his enforcer training evident, tinged with his wolf’s desperation to keep our mate safe. "Anonymous threats suggest he's running out of legitimate options, resorting to intimidation because political maneuvering has failed.""Which makes him more dangerous, not less," I point out, unwilling to let them downplay the potential seriousness of direct threats. "Desperate people do desperate things, especially when they feel cornered.""Then we make sure he stay