I am Aria, once a proud Luna. I stood beside Alpha Kael, my mate, and led the pack with love and strength. I thought he would love me forever. But I was wrong. He came back with another woman and said she was his true mate. In front of everyone, he took away my title and threw me out like I was nothing. I lost everything—my home, my place, and my heart. I had nowhere to go… until Lucien found me. He didn’t love me. He only saw someone who looked like his past. But he gave me a place to stay. I tried to stay strong, but pain followed me. Kael wanted me back. Lucien’s first love returned. His family hated me. I felt alone again.
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Aria’s “Change patrol shifts every six hours,” I said gently. “And tell the hunters to check the northern traps before nightfall.” It felt like any other day . Busy. Demanding. But I didn’t mind. This pack was my home, and I loved them like family. They trusted me. They listened when I spoke. They called me Luna—and I carried that name with pride. Because I believed in what we built. Because I believed in him. I felt his presence before I heard him. “Aria,” Kael’s deep voice broke through the air like a warm wind. I look around. There he was—my Alpha, my mate. My heart. His dark eyes softened when he gazed at mine. He walked over and picked me up in his arms. "You're always doing too much," he whispered, pressing his lips against my forehead. "You never stop." "I'm the Luna," I said, smiling. "I want to protect them." "No," he breathed. "You're not just their Luna. You're my Luna." He hugged me tighter, his heart beat firm against mine. . "I chose you. And I'll keep choosing you. No Moon Goddess can change that." My eyes welled up. I had waited so long to be sure of the words ofhearing them. "You are my mate, Aria. My one. I'll never be without you." His finger touched mine, stroking along my cheek as he bent his head and kissed me—slowly, fully. Like I was everything that existed in his universe. After the kiss, he placed his hands over my face. "I need to travel," he whispered. "Alpha summit. I need to protect our allegiances." I felt my heart drop. "Do you really have to go? "I'll be back soon," he vowed. "Keep the pack steady, just as you always do. I trust you with everything." I nodded, struggling to hide the hurt within me. "I'll keep everything going." He kissed me again—this time for longer. "I love you," he whispered. "I love you too." And then turned and walked away. I stood there and watched him, hand pressed against my chest, trusting every word that escaped his lips. Chapter One – The Day He Came Back Aria’s POV I waited for him. Every morning, I opened my eyes and looked toward the forest trail, hoping to see him walking through it. Every night, I kept the window open, hoping the wind would carry his scent back to me. Kael said he would be back soon. But it had been over six weeks. Six weeks of silence. Six weeks of carrying the pack alone. Six weeks of pretending everything was fine—when inside, I was slowly breaking. I did everything he asked. I led the warriors. I cared for the sick. I kept order. I even kept smiling for the young wolves, even when my heart felt like it was falling apart. I wore the mark of his bite on my neck proudly. I carried his promises in my chest like fire. I held onto the memory of his last kiss like it was the only thing keeping me breathing. Because he was mine. And I was his. The morning started as usual. I was working with a puppy in the hut of the healer when I suddenly sensed a weird stillness descend on the grounds of the pack. A hush. Like the air was holding its breath. And suddenly, I overheard the whisper from the members of the pack. "He's back." My heart came to a standstill. Kael. I stood up so quickly that the stool fell over. My hands trembled as I pushed through the doors, dashing out, wanting to hug him and tell him how much I miss him. And he was there. Kael. My mate. My Alpha. My everything. But something wasn't right. He wasn't by himself. There was a woman with him. She was thin and tall, with golden locks that shone in the light. She had her hand firmly wrapped around his arm. And Kael. Kael didn't move away. He let her touch him. He let her hold him. I was frozen. My heart pounding so hard I couldn't hear the gasps from the people around me. He was not the same. Older. Cold. His smile wasn't the same one. I took one step forward. "Kael?" He growled at me, but his eyes were cold. No warmth. No happiness. No relief. Just space. "This is Lyra," he said. His voice was steady, too steady. "She's my fated mate." I couldn't breathe. "What?" I cried out, my voice trembling. "Kael… no. You said… you said that I was—" "I know what I said," he cut in quickly. "But things are different now. The Moon Goddess has spoken." "No," I murmured, shuddering. "You said that you didn't believe in destiny. You said you'd chosen me You claimed me.". "I did," he said, his jaw tightening. "But this is more. The bond with Lyra is stronger. It's fate. I can't help it." I took another step closer, my legs shaking. "So that's it? You come back with another woman and you just. expect me to understand it?" "I expect you to respect my decision," he said coldly. Lyra smiled then. Not shyly. Not kindly. No—she smiled like she'd won something. As though she owned him. I brought my eyes back to Kael. "You promised never to leave me." "I never meant to," he said. "But fate—" "Don't," I barked. "Don't ever say this is fate. You chose me, Kael. And now you're choosing her." He looked away. "I'm sorry, Aria." Sorry. That word shattered me. "I need you to quit your position as Luna," he said. "Lyra will take your place." The world around me started spinning. My stomach roiled. My knees collapsed. He was replacing me. Not just as his mate—but as his Luna. I was nothing now. No longer needed. No longer loved. I froze as he went past me, still with his hand on Lyra's, as if I ever mattered to him. The pack stood there, unsure of what to say. Some dropped their heads. Some turned away. Nobody said anything. I stood alone. Tears had crept up into my eyes, but I hadn't let them fall. Not here. Not in front of them. I retreated slowly, numb, back to the house we used to call home. Every inch of it still smelled of him. His clothes still hung in the closet. His name still engraved on the wood trim of our bed. I dropped to my knees and put a hand over my chest. It hurt. It hurt so much I couldn't catch my breath. He cursed. He cursed. And now he was gone. Not dead. Not kidnapped. Just… gone. With some other woman. I curled my body around me on the ground and let the tears flow, silently and endlessly. And in that moment, I knew— He had broken my heart. But I would not let him break me.⸻Chapter Seventeen – The Stranger in My PlaceAria’s Point of ViewThe night was cold, but not colder than my heart.I stood in front of the big door for a long time, afraid to go inside.Afraid of what I would see.Afraid of what I already knew.Lucien hadn’t come after me when she kissed him.He hadn’t said a word.I waited. I stood in the dark like a fool.But no one came.No one stopped me.So I walked back into the house.And it felt different.Like I didn’t belong there anymore.I stepped into the hallway quietly, holding my breath. My fingers trembled as I pushed the door to the sitting room open—And then I saw them.Lucien was there.So was she.Elara.She was curled up on the couch beside him. Her legs under her, her head resting on his shoulder, her fingers playing with the end of his shirt like it was hers.She was laughing.Soft. Sweet. Familiar.Lucien smiled at something she said.He smiled.He hadn’t smiled like that at me.Not once.I froze by the door. They didn’t e
Chapter Thirteen - The Woman He ChooseAria’s PovI looked up at him.He had gone pale.His lips parted, but no words came out at first.Then he took a step forward.“Elara…”My world cracked at the sound of her name.Elara.The name that had haunted the silence between us. The one he never wanted to talk about.The woman he used to love.Elara’s eyes lit up when she saw him.“Lucien,” she breathed in and out.Then she ran to him.Right in front of me.She threw her arms around his neck and hugged him tight, her heels lifting off the ground.“I’m back,” she whispered. Loud enough for me to hear. “And I’m staying. For good. I am staying for us, I have heard that you missed me a lot, I know”She kissed his cheek. Then his jaw. Then his lips.And he didn’t stop her.He didn’t even move.He just stood there, letting her kiss him again and again like I wasn’t even there.Like I hadn’t just kissed him minutes ago. Like he hadn’t just told me he wanted me.I couldn’t move.My feet were heav
Chapter Fifteen – Just Us But Aria’s Point of ViewThe day started quiet.I didn’t expect anything special. I was still trying to get used to being back here… in a place that once felt like home but now felt like I had to tiptoe through every corner. I hadn’t seen Cara since she left my room, after trying to tear me down with her words. Her voice still echoed in my head, but I tried my best to shut it out.Lucien had been gentle since I returned. Watching me. Caring for me. But I knew something was on his mind.So when he knocked on my door with a small box in his hands, I felt my heart skip a beat.His voice was soft. “Can I come in?”I nodded and stepped aside.He looked at me for a moment, and then handed me the box. “I got this for you.”I opened it slowly—and gasped.It was a dress. A long, flowing one made of soft silk. Pale blue, the color of peace. The kind of color that makes you feel like maybe the world isn’t as cruel as you thought.I looked up at him with wide eyes. “Lu
Chapter Fourteen – I Won’t LeaveAria’s Point of ViewI was sitting on the edge of the bed, staring at the floor.My fingers were wrapped around the edge of the blanket, and my chest felt heavy… like something was pressing down on it.The room was quiet.Too quiet.I could still smell Lucien on the pillow. His scent… warm, strong, comforting. Just hours ago, he had held me. Just hours ago, he kissed me like I mattered.He looked at me like I was something soft. Something he didn’t want to break. And for the first time in a long time, I started to believe I still had a place in this world.A small smile touched my lips.But then…A soft knock echoed at the door.I didn’t answer.I thought maybe it was Lucien again.But the door opened slowly anyway.And when I turned…My heart dropped.It was Cara.She stood there in a tight dress, her arms folded across her chest. Her lips curled into a cold smile, and her eyes — they were full of something ugly.Hate.Bitterness.Jealousy.“Well, wel
Chapter Thirteen – The Reason I LeftAria’s Point of ViewThe wind outside whispered softly against the windows. The sky had gone a little grey, but inside the room, everything was still and warm.I was sitting by the window, curled under a blanket, watching the leaves fall from the tall trees. Everything outside looked peaceful… but inside me, it was chaos.I didn’t know what I was anymore. A runaway? A Luna? A broken girl holding a secret inside her body?The door opened quietly, and I didn’t turn. I didn’t have to. I could feel him. His scent filled the room before his footsteps did.Lucien.“Why didn’t you eat?” His voice was low. Not cold this time. Gentle.I shrugged, still staring at the trees. “I wasn’t hungry.”I heard the sound of the tray being set on the table. Then silence.I waited for him to say something cruel, something sharp like he used to… but it didn’t come.Instead, the bed dipped gently beside me.He sat close. Not touching me, but close enough that I could feel
Chapter 12 – The Pain That Broke MeAria’s POVI woke up to a soft blanket covering me and the faint scent of chamomile in the air. The world around me felt hazy, like I was caught between a dream and a nightmare.My body ached.My head throbbed.And my stomach… it felt empty. Hollow.Where was I?My eyes blinked open slowly, and I saw white walls, a clean room, and sunlight filtering through thin curtains. Everything looked quiet. Too quiet.Then the door creaked open.Lucien.He stepped in carefully, like he wasn’t sure if I’d scream or run. He didn’t say anything at first. He just looked at me.I turned my face away. I didn’t want him to see the tears already in my eyes.I remembered it all—the rogues, the blood, the pain… the baby.A sharp sob caught in my throat.Lucien moved closer. “Aria,” he whispered. “You’re safe now.”Safe.But I didn’t feel safe. I felt broken.I didn’t say anything. I couldn’t.Just then, the door opened again. It was the pack doctor—Maren. Her face was t
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