Chapter 6: Luna Denial

Damien’s POV

“Listen, everyone,” I continued, my fist raised to signify silence. 

The Moon shining at its peak was something that had occurred a long time ago in this part of the world, after the curse was placed on me.

But suddenly, upon Scarlet’s arrival--just a few days of her being here, everything changed. 

The sick were healed, and even the lame walked miraculously. This wasn’t just an ordinary thing. It is just as the Moon goddess has said. Just like the prophecy had announced the day I was cursed.

Scarlet is more of a blessing than a mate. But she seems so hurt and pained by what her mate had done to her. 

How was I supposed to convince her to be my Luna when she had raised these walls around her?

Just as I saw her amongst the pack members, her blue doe eyes never leaving mine, almost caused me to trip over my feet while addressing the pack members.

“The Moon goddess has finally smiled on us after many years.” I addressed them and stretched my hand towards Scarlet. 

 I honestly don’t have a clue how this love story is about to begin or how it was written. But it’s worth giving it a try.

“What are you doing?” My Beta, Callan, whispered into my ears, leaving me startled almost immediately.

And right now, I just lost my confidence. 

“Are you really going to ask her out in front of the whole pack, Alpha Damien?”

I rolled my eyes in frustration, staring at the pack members who were waiting for me to say something. 

My breath hitched as I clenched my fist, trying hard not to show my weakness in front of my people.

I’ve never done this before in my life. Asking a woman out in front of my people. 

However, yes, this is the way it must be done if I want the curse to be broken once and for all. 

“Have you forgotten what the moon goddess said about getting my Luna if I really want the curse to go away?” I turned towards Callan, my breath fanning his face.

Well, Callan is more of a brother than a beta. So we are always like this.

“But you haven’t even spoken to her. I mean…” Callan paused with a smug look on his face. “I thought the last thing she said to you was that she wants to run away from this pack–”

“Can you just allow me to do this? I’m the greatest Alpha. Have you seen me? No girl has ever said no to me. I’m irresistible.” I replied proudly.

Callan, on the other hand, stepped back with a shrug. But the look on his face says something else. 

I inhaled deeply, controlling the rate at which my heart was pounding–one that I could even hear in my ears. 

“I want to introduce someone to us.” I started, signaling Emma to push her forward. 

“Her name is Scarlet.” I started, beckoning for her to come forward. 

“Scarlet, can you do a brief introduction of yourself to my people?” I raised a brow, my face doing the rest of the talking. 

“Go on,”

She cleared her throat as if knowing what I was up to. Tension filled the air as everyone went silent. 

Turning to look at me at intervals, and back to the crowd, she started. “My name is Scarlet Underwood.” 

“It’s nice to be here with you all. I hope you’ll treat me well,” She concluded, bowing her head alongside. 

I smiled softly, walking towards her, and I wasted no time in sliding my hand inside hers. 

Gripping her hand gently, my eyes trailed down to her face, and back to the pack members.

“The sign we saw today was because of Scarlet Underwood,” I explained, and murmurs filled the air. 

Small talks, and something that seems more of a disapproval, which I couldn’t wrap my head around. 

“It appears that Scarlet Underwood is my mate, and my Luna,” I announced, and everyone burst out in disagreement. 

“We won’t have someone from the MoonClaw pack be our Luna!” One of the elders barked, and everyone supported almost immediately. 

And before I could speak, just like Callan had predicted. Scarlet broke loose from my grip.

Yanking her hand off, she turned towards me in anger. Her eyes darted back to the pack members. “I will never be a Luna to a heartless Alpha! Even if he’s the last man on earth.”