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THE LUNA THEY NEVER WANTED

THE LUNA THEY NEVER WANTED

“You wanted her, Trent." My voice didn't shake. "Now you can have her." The entire hall fell silent. For years, Elena Thorne suffered as the unwanted Luna of the Blackwood Pack. Her mate, Alpha Trent Black, never loved her. His family hated her. His pack mocked her. Yet she stayed, believing one day he would finally choose her. Then his first love returned. And Elena realized she had spent years fighting for a place that was never hers. So she leaves. What nobody expects is that the broken Luna they discarded is actually the daughter of one of the most powerful werewolf bloodlines in the world. Now the pack that once looked down on her is forced to face the consequences of their cruelty. But Trent's regret comes too late. Because another Alpha has already stepped into Elena's life. He is powerful, dangerous and possessive. And he is willing to burn entire packs to protect her. As old secrets surface and enemies close in, Elena must choose between the mate who shattered her heart and the Alpha who is teaching her how to heal. This time, she isn't begging to be loved. This time, they'll be the ones begging.
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Chapter: Chapter 4: FOUND MYSELF
Elena’s POVI did not stop walking. I didn’t stop when the massive doors of the hall slammed shut behind me, and neither did I stop when the whispers began to rise like wildfire behind me. I couldn’t, and it wasn’t just because my wolf was crying out in grief, pain and age. I let out a sigh of relief as I walked through the corridors and tried to keep my spine straight for anyone who was watching. I kept my expression calm, but within me, I was falling apart. Every step I took through the hall felt like I was personally tearing chunks of flesh out of my own skin. It had been years, actual years where I had spent every waking moment of my life loving another man. I had loved Trent, and he had spat on that love. I had endured years of humiliaiton, of silence, of being abused. Now, I was done being beaten, I was done being looked down on. It was only now that I realized that Trent did not deserve my love, he never did. I had clenched my fists so hard that my nails dug into my pal
Last Updated: 2026-06-23
Chapter: Chapter 3: I WANT YOU GONE
Elena’s POVHours later, The celebration party for Sloane’s return stretched deep into the night. Music rose around the pack and laughter rebounded along the walls as wine were poured. It was as if the goddess herself had descended in order to bless our pack. And through all of this, I was excluded. To me, this was not a celebration for the pack, it was both a reminder and a coronation. To the pack, their luna had returned. I stood at the extreme edge of the celebration hall, my gaze down and my fists clenched as I retreated into the shadows, invisible and forgotten. Of course, I had tried to leave, but Elaine was not having that. She had personally dragged me back into the hall. Why? I had no idea, but I suspected she wanted me to know my place. Her claws were extended as she gripped my arms, leaving long gashes that had already started bleeding. I hissed in pain, but otherwise, kept my lips sealed. She had dragged me back to my corner and left me with some parting wo
Last Updated: 2026-06-23
Chapter: Chapter 2: THE GHOST BECOMES FLESH
Elena’s POV“You know she was never supposed to be Luna, right?” “Of course. How could someone so weak be our leader?” “Oh, she is just a placeholder until our real luna returns.” “Sloane?” “Oh yes.” By the time I walked through the corridor, the guard was done with his explanation for why Sloane was a million times better than I was. Throughout the day, I had to endure the now-familiar words from the people that should have been my family. That evening, the council dined again in our halls. This time, I was prepared. I made sure the cooks and dining staff set the table. Even after I did all that, I still had to endure scolding from Elaine because she didn’t like the way something was. As the dinner started, I sat beside him – at Trent’s right-hand side. Around me, the elders spoke out loud, about the morning affairs. I tried not to flinch whenever their conversation shifted over to me, but that was useless. That name, Sloane, seemed to chase me around like a curse.
Last Updated: 2026-06-23
Chapter: Chapter 1: THE UNWANTED MATE
Elena’s POVI never used to believe in true mates. That was until the day I met Trent. I thought the moon goddess must have smiled at me. He was larger than life, tall and large. The kind of wolf that was able to carry an entire room with the weight of his gaze alone. He was everything I ever thought I needed in a mate – bold, commanding and handsome. Everything an alpha should be. For a while, I thought I had made it. I thought I was the lucky girl – the princess in a love story, the chosen Luna. Well, I was wrong. Now when I wake up, I count my bruises. I tugged my sleeves down my long arms, the fresh mark of last night’s abuse already beginning to redden around my wrist. The streaks of scars stood out against my pale skin, all reminders of my life since the very moment I said yes to him. I ran my palms over my chest as I sat up from the bed, inhaling deeply, trying but failing to calm down the wolf within me. Just like me, she hated this life, hated who I had beco
Last Updated: 2026-06-23
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