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Author: B Blessed
last update publish date: 2026-07-09 18:13:28

Lucien POV

Cassius reached for Selena, offering to take her from my arms, but I couldn’t let her go not yet. Something deep inside me stiffened at the thought of being apart from her. I’d almost lost her once before, and the memory still burned. My wolf had been restless, thrashing against the limits of my control as we waited outside Jareth’s office. Every sound from beyond the closed door the shuffle of feet, the faint murmur of voices made our hearts pound. Our senses were sharp, finely tune
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  • The Betrayed Luna   60

    I thought it was one of the others, but his voice sounded different when he spoke to the person outside. I couldn’t hear the words, but his tone sounded soft almost caring.My wolf reacted immediately, restless and alert. I put the book down and walked to the living room.Then I saw her.She stood at the door, very beautiful. She was taller than me, with nice curves, and smooth brown skin close to Cassius’s shade. Her hair was neatly braided, with a few curls falling loose.I could tell right away she was a full wolf. Not like me.The way she stood close to Cassius, the way she looked at him they clearly had a past.She took a breath, then looked at me. Suddenly, I felt like hiding. Like I didn’t belong there. Like I wasn’t good enough.Next to her I felt small.Then she smiled. “Oh now I understand.”Cassius turned to look at me, his eyes wide. He looked nervous, which didn’t make sense. He was an alpha what could make him nervous?“Well?” she said with a light laugh. “Aren’t you goi

  • The Betrayed Luna   59

    Things were getting complicated too quickly. At first, I believed Selena was using us, just like other women I had known before. For years, Rafe was the only female wolf I could stand, because she had proven herself to be honest, just like Jareth.But Selena even after she explained why she had no pack marks, I still felt like she was hiding something. And until I found out the truth, I couldn’t fully trust her.She wasn’t the only one who needed to know her place.I closed the map book with a soft growl and put it back on the shelf. Then I sat behind the desk, reminding myself who I was. As Alpha, I couldn’t always do what I wanted. I had to make hard choices. And this was one of them.My wolf and her coming heat were confusing me.I had almost claimed her twice. And I barely knew her. I didn’t even trust her completely. I needed to stay in control.So I decided to step back and let Luca and Cassius be close to her. I wouldn’t touch her again until her heat was over.Maybe she would

  • The Betrayed Luna   58

    “I saw the door,” she said. “I just didn’t want to go in without asking.” She looked straight into my eyes, like she always did, searching for something.My wolf usually hated eye contact it felt like a challenge. But with her he liked it.Strong mate, he said in my head.I turned and motioned for her to follow me. Luca and Cassius followed behind her.I opened the library door and looked at her. Her eyes lit up as she saw all the books.“There are even more books here than in Jareth’s study!”That made me smile inside. She didn’t care about how big or fancy the room was she noticed the books. Just like me, she loved them.I showed her around, explaining how everything was arranged. There were also items from our travels on the shelves, and space left for more books.“I’ll go check the pies,” Luca said and walked out.“Is this a map book?” she asked, pulling out a big book from a lower shelf.“Yes,” I said, taking it and placing it on the desk. I moved things aside and opened it.Ther

  • The Betrayed Luna   57

    Jareth spoke at the same time, his voice calm. “From what I see, she can take care of herself. But if anything happens, we will protect her.”“Good,” I said softly. “Thank you.”He had already offered her a place with them before, but I needed to hear it clearly myself.Jareth looked at Rafe before he spoke again. “It’s not common to meet an unmated she-wolf in heat who can stand strong against three alpha males.”I frowned, not sure what he meant. My body became tense as I waited for what he would say next. I didn’t like hiding things from my friends, but I couldn’t tell them the truth about Selena and us.I had pushed her into that deal for my own reasons. Back then, she tempted me more than I was comfortable with. I didn’t want that feeling to grow. I refused to make her part of the pack or my mate.But recently she had proven herself. When things went wrong during the exchange, she handled it well. Luca had believed in her from the beginning. Maybe she could become our Echo.Still

  • The Betrayed Luna   56

    “Awww, he missed you,” I teased through the pack bond, a private thread of connection only he and I could hear. Luca had been laughing at my antics with Selena earlier, so a little teasing felt justified.“Let me handle this,” he warned, voice firm. It caught me off guard he rarely sounded serious with friends.“Of course,” I said smoothly. “He’s your… companion. I wouldn’t interfere.”Luca’s sigh vibrated through the bond, a subtle wave of tension and anticipation. Moments later, he shifted, and I followed. Standing upright again, the bond between us dissolved, leaving the air between us tense but clear.Orion stepped around the Jeep, scenting us immediately. His grin widened as he took in the sight of a naked Luca.“I heard you were back in town,” Orion said, moving to embrace him, though Luca quickly stepped back.“Let me at least get dressed first,” Luca said, cheeks tinged with heat.I raised a brow. Orion looked confused. Nudity wasn’t shocking here. Parents with children hardly

  • The Betrayed Luna   55

    She turned, looking at me with something like awe, something like fear mingled with excitement. I could feel her pulse, quick and erratic under my touch, and I held onto her a little tighter, my control sharpening. This was the first real test not just for her, but for me.Cassius led her into the eastern bedroom next. The king-size bed, the pristine sheets, the matching furniture, all arranged perfectly it was meant to impress, but it did more than that. Her jaw dropped, her eyes bright with wonder.“It’s… huge,” she breathed.“Yes,” I said, deliberately neutral, but my wolf’s approval thrummed through me. Every inch of her attention, every sparkle in her eyes, fed that hungry, possessive part of me. I fought not to act on it, forcing the wolf back into its cage.Cassius showed her the en suite bathroom, where she marveled at the bathtub. “It’s enormous!” she said, and I almost laughed at the childish delight in her voice. My wolf growled softly pleasure, anticipation, and the fainte

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