Book 3 -16-

[Not Your Luna]

ARIELLA

He peeled his hand away from my neck and pushed me down on the bed. “What I’m offering you is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. The chance to become the most feared Luna among our kind. For the life of me, I can’t understand why you’re so opposed to my offer.”

“As I said before, I. Am. Not. Your. Luna,” I enunciated each word through gritted teeth.

“I can offer you anything your heart desires. Wealth. Power. A position of respect and admiration.” He paused as if gauging my reaction. “And, of course, love.”

“Love?” I scoffed. “You think you can just buy me with material possessions and an empty promise of love? I’m not some cheap whore that you can just throw money at.”

Alpha Jasper’s face darkened at my words. “You would do well to remember who it is you’re talking to,” he warned. “I could have your throat ripped out before sunrise if I so desired.”

“I get it, you’re scared. I would be too if I were in your position. But think about it this way—what othe