Lahat ng Kabanata ng Orphan to Luna: The Alpha's Substitute Bride: Kabanata 141 - Kabanata 150

Mara's PovI stood tall, my arms crossed, as Giovanni approached me. His charming smile and piercing eyes made me wary. After Talia's betrayal, I trusted no one."Hello sir," I said, my tone guarded."Hello Mara, it's lovely to finally meet you," Giovanni replied. "You're even more stunning than I was told."I flushed, despite myself. Giovanni's words were smooth, and calculated.Thank you, Giovanni," I said, my voice firm. "But I'm not interested in small talk."Giovanni chuckled, his eyes sparkling with amusement. "No, of course not. You're a woman of your word. I admire that."I narrowed my eyes. 'What does this man truly want?' I thought."Giovanni, I appreciate your flattery, but I'm committed to Rhys. Completely," I emphasized.Giovanni's smile never wavered. "I respect that, Mara. I merely want to offer my support. As a friend."I searched his gaze for ulterior motives. Why would Giovanni,I searched his gaze for ulterior motives. Why would Giovanni, the underworld kingpin, wan

Mara's PovI wandered through the pack's grounds, my heart heavy with unease, like a weight sinking in the depths of my soul.Giovanni's relentless stalking had me curious and scared. But I couldn't bring myself to confide in Rhys, not now, not when the wounds of doubt and jealousy still lingered in my heart.Those pictures. Talia and Rhys, laugh together at the last full moon ceremony. Talia's hand in Rhys's hands, her smile radiant, her eyes sparkling with excitement.My stomach was upset, jealousy and insecurity burning within me like wildfire. Why hasn't Rhys told me about their closeness? Since when, after Everything Talia has done to him? Was he still harboring feelings for Talia? The questions swirled in my mind.I pushed aside the doubts, focusing on the real threatGiovanni!….But Rhys was always busy, handling pack business. I couldn't burden him with my fears, not when he seemed so distracted.As I entered our home, Rhys looked up from his papers, his eyes tired, his expres

Mara's PovRhys's absence felt like a physical discomfort, a space in my heart that seemed to grow larger with every passing moment.Our marriage had developed tension. The once unbreakable bond between Rhys and me now felt fragile, vulnerable to the whispers of doubt and fear.I couldn't shake the image of Talia's perfume on Rhys, the scent continued lingering in my mind. It haunted me endlessly, giving me visions of Rhys and Talia together.Giovanni's manipulation had succeeded. He'd pushed me into doubting my husband.Rhys's words lingered in my mind "Maybe we shouldn't be together." he'd said.'Had he meant it? Did he truly doubt my trust? I thought.I needed explanations, but Rhys was nowhere to be found.His absence felt like a punishment, a reminder that I was no longer as important as I used to be to him.Rhys would glance at me, his eyes searching, but I'd look away, unable to face the pain.Conversations stalled, silence hanging like a challenge. Our friends noticed the stra

Mara's povI stared at the newspaper, my heart crumbling, shattered into a million pieces. A photo of Rhys and Talia, leaving the silver moon pack's territory together screamed at me from the front page.The caption sliced through me like a knife. "Rhys and Talia, unlikely Allies or something more?""No, this can't be? My mind raced, thoughts crashing against each other."How could he? How could he betray me like this?Our arguments and our unresolved issues flooded my mind. I thought we were working through our problems.I thought we would fix things once the time is rightBut this?This was a punch on my fragile little chest, a slap in my face, a sharp knife pierced deep into my heart and I couldn't breathe, I Couldn't think straight.My vision blurred, tears streaming down my face, betrayal, broken heart, anger.The emotions swirl like a wave. I thought I knew Rhys, but this?This was a stranger. A strange who'd lied to me, deceived me, cheated on me.My body trembled, rage buildin

Rhys povI couldn't shake off the feeling that Talia was involved in Mara's disappearance.Her manipulations knew no bounds. But what if she'd played me from the start?A sudden memory flashed in my mind.How Talia had approached me with Her offer."I can work as a double spy for you and Giovanni," she'd said."I'll feed him false information while keeping you informed."Her expression was somber. "I have something to tell you, Rhys," she'd said."About Giovanni?" I prompted.Talia nodded. "And my involvement," she saidI gestured for her to continue."It all started months ago," Talia began. "Giovanni approached me, charming and persuasive, He promised me wealth, status, and power.""And you believed him?" I asked.Talia's eyes dropped. "I did. I thought he could offer me more than you could, Rhys."More than I could? The words stung."But then I realized..." Talia's voice trailed off."Realized what?" I asked."That I was just a tool," Talia said, her voice barely above a whisper."