Lahat ng Kabanata ng Rebirth Of A Broken Luna : Kabanata 191 - Kabanata 200

Jessie's POVThe silence in the room was severe. I stared at my father, trying to process what he had just told me."Someone took her," I repeated slowly. "Your daughter. My half-sister. Someone stole her from the hospital.""Yes," my father said, and his voice was breaking completely now. "I have spent eighteen years wondering if she is alive. If whoever took her hurt her. If she is out there somewhere, not knowing who she really is, where she came from.""Did you report it? Did you investigate?" I asked."Of course I did," my father said. "I turned the entire pack upside down looking for her. I hired investigators, followed every lead, no matter how small. But it was like she disappeared into thin air. No trace, no witnesses, nothing."I stood up and walked to the window; my mind was racing. "What was her name?""Luna," my father said softly. "I named her Luna. I thought... I thought if I gave her a blessed name, maybe the Moon Goddess would protect her since I had failed to.""Luna

Jessie's POV "I was running an errand for your father in Silver Creek territory," James said. "Had to pick up some documents from their Alpha's office. While I was there, I ran into an old friend, Daniel. We trained together years ago before he transferred packs.""And?" I prompted when he paused."We were catching up, having coffee, and I mentioned how quiet things had been in Moonstone lately. He laughed and said he wished he could say the same. Said his pack had gotten a new member about six months ago who was... difficult to deal with."My pulse quickened. "Difficult how?""Paranoid, according to Daniel. The guy was always looking over his shoulder, didn't trust anyone, and kept to himself mostly. Daniel said he had requested placement in the most remote part of Silver Creek territory, as far from the pack center as possible.""Did Daniel mention his name?" I asked, though I already knew the answer."Marcus Reed," James confirmed. "I remember because of the coincidence, the same

Jessie's POV Luna Constance smiled triumphantly as she took the document back. "Excellent. Councilor Barnes, please file this with the council immediately.""It will be done," the councilor said."As of this moment," Luna Constance announced, her voice rang with authority, "my son Derek is the interim Alpha of Moonstone Pack. Derek, please assume your position."Derek stepped forward, and I saw the conflict on his face. Part of him looked uncomfortable with this whole situation. But another part, the ambitious part that had always wanted power, looked satisfied.He walked up the steps until he was standing next to my father and me."Alpha Marcus," he said formally. "I accept the temporary responsibility of leading the Moonstone Pack. I will do my best to honor your legacy while maintaining order during this difficult time."My father frowned, but he nodded. "See that you do."Derek turned to face me, and his expression softened slightly. "Jessie, I know this is hard. But it doesn't h

Jessie's POVI dreamed I was standing in a beautiful house, Ethan's childhood home, though I had never been there before. Somehow, in the dream, I knew exactly where I was.A woman sat in an elegant living room, her hands folded in her lap. It was Maria, but younger; her face was tight with stress.A man entered, not Ethan's father. This man was different. He was taller, with sharp features and cold eyes."You can't keep coming here," Maria hissed. "Richard will be back soon. If he sees you...""Let him see me," the man said casually. " I am just an old friend, aren't I? That's what you told him.""You know what I mean," Maria said. "This, us, it has to stop. I am married. I have a stepson to think about. I can't keep risking everything for..""For what?" the man interrupted. "For the truth? For the child we made together?"Maria looked broken. "Keep your voice down.""Why? Afraid someone will hear? Afraid Richard will find out that the baby you are carrying isn't his?""Dennis is Ric

Jessie's POVThe morning of the hearing came too quickly.I had barely slept; my mind kept replaying everything. The dream about Dennis not being Ethan's real brother. Maria's phone call in the garden. Dennis grabbing my arm and threatening me.And underneath it all, the knowledge that Derek had taken my father's title.But first, we had to get through this hearing.Ethan woke up early and ordered clothes for me since I had not brought any from Moonstone. A simple but elegant dress arrived within the hour, along with shoes and everything else I needed."You didn't have to do this," I said as I got dressed."I wanted to," Ethan replied, adjusting his tie in the mirror. "Today is important. I want you to look and feel good."If only he knew what was really important about today. If only I could tell him everything. I will, but at least not today.We finished getting ready in silence. When we finally stepped outside, Dennis and Maria were already by their vehicle, preparing to leave.Mar