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The Price of Belonging

Author: Emily J.
(Elara's POV)

The Lunar Crest Dining Hall gleamed with golden light. Crystal chandeliers hung over tables with white linens. I shifted uncomfortably, feeling out of place among wealthy pack members.

"Mom, look at those pretty moon crystal goblets!" Ethan whispered.

I smiled and smoothed his rumpled tunic. We weren't prepared for somewhere this fancy. Lucian had stepped away to take a call, leaving us momentarily alone.

This was his world—not mine. Not ours.

(Elara's POV)

Ethan tugged my sleeve. "Mom, this place looks expensive for hunting rights certificates."

I glanced at diners in fine attire, aware of our simple clothing.

"Ethan, study hard and become strong," I told him. "One day, your wolf can treat... Alpha Thorne to a meal here too, all right?"

"He's Dad," Ethan corrected, eyes turning red with emotion.

My heart ached. I couldn't bear to see him hurt when reality eventually shattered his dreams.

"Alpha Thorne will eventually mark someone else as his mate," I explained
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