The Day I Decided Not to be Your Luna

“Kelly, are you sure you want to go to the Northern Territory? Guarding there will last for 10 years.”“Not only will you be isolated during the mission, but you will never return to the pack.”“You are absolutely my best she-wolf warrior, but I still think you should reconsider it.” said Kelvin, the commander of our pack.Standing at the werewolf ritual altar, I watched Doris wearing my custom-made ceremonial dress, taking photos with James, their faces pressed together.James also kissed her forehead, mimicking the traditional werewolf ritual, then took the Moonlight Ring off his finger and placed it on hers.My heart felt like it was suddenly pierced but I quickly regained my composure.“Kelvin, I will definitely go to the Northern Territory.” “You know very well that I have been an orphaned Omega since childhood. I would feel very honored and lucky to serve as a warrior protecting our pack.”James told me about this task one year ago but I hesitated because at that time I had agre

At 6 o’clock, I received a reminder that the annual hunting ritual would begin in an hour—a sacred tradition for every werewolf hunter.I hadn’t expected James to join me. Deep down, I knew he must have forgotten. And I was right. He messaged that he was too busy negotiating with an alpha from another pack. There was no need, he said, for us to have dinner together.The ritual was alive with energy—howls, cheers, and the pounding of paws against the earth. The forest was full of firelight and adrenaline. As the final torch was lit, the crowd reached a fever pitch.It was time for the Moon Goddess to bless two chosen wolves as ritual ambassadors. Applause erupted the moment the flames crowned the stage—and there they were, standing hand in hand in the torchlight: James and Doris.The crowd lost its mind. They howled and chanted for them to kiss—an official blessing, a divine union. Doris blushed, lifting her face with a shy smile, and leaned in. Then she kissed him.But—he pushed her aw

I wasn’t sure if he’d overheard my conversation with Jessica.“I’m leaving,” I said quietly. “I’ll be training with another pack.”Relief washed over his face, followed by a sudden smile, as if something had occurred to him.“Let’s go home. There’s something I want to tell you.”I nodded. It was the last night I’d ever spend with him, and I knew it.“Kelly, how about we go see the northern lights tonight? You’ve always dreamed of it.”“Alright,” I replied calmly.He relaxed, pulling me into his arms, but Doris’s scent still clung to him like a stain.“Kelly, my future Luna… I love you. I swear I’ll claim you and spend more time with you from now on.”His eyes flicked to the countdown calendar on the table. He stiffened.“One day left? What are you doing tomorrow?”I stared at the calendar. Should I tell him now? I hesitated, but his voice interrupted my thoughts.“Kelly? Are you with me?”I reached into my pocket, pulled out the key to the wooden house he built for us, and placed it in