LOGINMIRA’S POVI stood in the middle of the room, feeling like everyone’s eyes were on me. The laughter and chatter of the other women filled the air, but it all sounded distant and muffled, like I was underwater. I felt out of place, like I did not belong here, and the knowing looks from the other women made my skin crawl.Claudia led me around the room like I was a prized pig being shown off at the market. She introduced me to different women and everytime she spoke, her words were filled with mockery. “This is my daughter in law, Mira,” she would say, her voice sounding sweet but her eyes were sharp. “She has been married to my son for three years now. Still no child, but we are hopeful. Very hopeful.”The women would nod and smile, but I could see the pity in their eyes, and sometimes, even the judgement. Some of them would whisper to each other when they thought I could not hear, and their words cut deep like knives.“Three years? That is a very long time.”“Maybe there is something
MIRA’S POVI sat on the edge of my bed, with my cheeks still stinging from the slap Aunt Mae had given me. The pain was still very sharp and burning, but it was nothing compared to the ache in my chest. Ronan had left me. He had left without saying goodbye, without even giving me a chance to see him one last time. I felt abandoned and confused, wondering why he had gone and if he would ever come back.Then I picked up my phone, hoping for some kind of answer, and I saw a message from him that I had missed earlier. My heart leaped as I opened it and read the words out loud.“I have to go. My father is ill. I will be back, I promise.”I let out a breath I did not realize I had been holding as it dawned on me. So he had not left without telling me. He had sent a message, but I had not seen it because of everything that had happened. I felt a wave of relief was over me, followed quickly by worry about his father. I hoped his father would be okay. I hoped Ronan would be safe and I hope he
RONAN’S POVI stood at the pack grounds with my men, watching them load the vehicles while the morning air blew cool around me, but I barely felt any of it because my mind was still back at the pack house, still thinking about Mira and the way she had looked at me last night, and I felt the heavy weight pressing me down in my chest because I had not seen her before I left, and that thought would not leave me alone.Then I saw Declan and Dorian walking towards me, so I straightened up and tried to look calm, but Declan opened his eyes wide with surprise when he saw the convoy ready to leave.“Ronan,” Declan said, with confusion thick in his voice. “What is this? You are leaving?”I nodded. “Yes, Alpha Declan. I need to return back to my pack as soon as possible.”Declan frowned and said, “But we are not done with the treaty yet, and Alpha Kael has not even arrived. We were supposed to finish everything together.”I sighed deeply and said, “I am so Declan for leaving like this, but I ha
MIRA’S POVClaudia pushed the door open and the three of us froze with shock.Dorian was standing in the middle of the room, completely naked, and be was scrambling to pull his trousers up as fast as he could. His face was red and filled with panic and his hands were shaking as he tried to cover himself. When he finally looked up and saw us standing there, he opened his eyes wide with horror.“Please,” he said, his voice high pitched and desperate. “I need some privacy. I was not expecting anyone to come in this early.”Claudia quickly looked away, her face red with embarrassment and said sharply, “We are looking for the Alpha. Where is Declan?”Dorian shook his head as he still fumbled with his trousers. “I do not know,” he said quickly. “After I assisted him to meet the pack doctor last night, I went back to my own chambers and left the Alpha fast asleep.”Claudia narrowed her eyes suspiciously. “I just came from Declan’s chambers,” she said coldly. “He is not there.”Dorian shrugge
RONAN’S POVI was back in my chambers after leaving Mira, and I could not stop smiling. The night had been everything I had dreamed of and more. I could still feel her skin against mine, still taste her lips, and still hear her soft moans in my ear. I had never felt this way about anyone before. She was different. She was everything.I messaged her to let her know I was eagerly in my chambers, and teased her about being “sucked dry.” Her reply made me laugh out loud, and I shook my head at her boldness. She was something else. I lay back on my bed, and stared at the ceiling as I replayed every moment of the night in my head— the way she had looked at me, the way her body had responded to my touch, and the way she had whispered my name in the dark.Then Silas walked in. He looked at me with a knowing smile and asked if everything went well. I told him it did, and he nodded, without pushing for more details, because he knew better than to pry.But then his expression grew serious. “Some
MIRA’S POVI lay in the warmth of Ronan’s arms, with my body still humming with pleasure and my skin still tingling from his touch. The sheets were rumpled around us, and they felt so soft and cool against my burning skin, and our clothes were scattered everywhere across the room— my torn lingerie was on the floor, hia shirt hanging off the edge of the chair and his trousers was somewhere near the door. We were both breathing heavily, with our chest rising and falling on the same rhythm, and I could feel the steady beat of his heart beneath my ear.I looked up at him, and he was already looking at me, his amber eyes were soft and warm. Then a slow smile spread across his face, and I felt my cheeks grow hot as I blushed instantly, but I smiled back at him, feeling shy and bold at the same time, and he leaned down and kissed me deeply, his lips were so soft and tender against mine.When he pulled back, he glanced at his wristwatch on the bedside table. “I have to go.” he said softly. “B
RONAN’S POVThe world had tilted sideways, and I was still trying to find my footing.I stood there in front of Declan with my hand still extended from our embrace, and I could feel the blood draining from my face even as I forced my lips to smile. Mira. The Luna. The woman I had spent the night wi
MIRA’S POVThe pack house felt different now as I walked through the halls with my head held high and my back straight, but my insides were screaming. I smiled at the servants who passed me and nodded at the guards who saluted me. I acted as the perfect Luna.But inside, I was breaking apart.Every
RONAN’S POV I met the penthouse empty when I returned, so let myself in and closed the door behind me. Then I poured myself a glass of water, but did not drink it. I just stood there, holding it and staring at the blank wall. My mind would not stop replaying the events of last night. The way
MIRA’S POVI did not know his name and I did not care.He sat alone in the shadows, wearing dark clothes with a glass in front of him that he had not touched, and when I stopped in front of his table he looked up slowly with his warm amber eyes and watched me like I was entertainment.“You look los







