Semua Bab Rebirth Of A Broken Luna : Bab 71 - Bab 80

Jessie's POVThe massive oak doors of the Summit hall loomed before me like the gates to another world. My heart hammered against my ribs as Patricia and I approached; Lisa was walking slightly behind us.A guard stepped forward, his hand raised. "Only the representative and one advisor may enter the main chamber. All other attendants must wait in the reception area."I turned to Lisa, seeing the disappointment flash across her face before she quickly masked it with understanding. "I am sorry, Lisa. I didn't know they had such restrictions.""It's fine, Princess," Lisa assured me, squeezing my hand briefly. "You will be amazing in there. I know it."I wished I had her confidence.Patricia and I stepped through the doors, and immediately I understood why my mother's book had emphasized mental preparation. The atmosphere in the great hall was suffocating, thick with power, dominance, and ancient authority. The room itself was circular, designed so that no single Alpha could claim a pos

Jessie's POV "Princess Jessie," a voice beside me made me turn. Alpha Miranda had approached, her expression was thoughtful. "Walk with me?"It wasn't really a request. I nodded and followed her toward a quieter corner of the room."You handled yourself well today," she said once we were relatively alone. "Better than most first-time representatives. Better than many long-time Alphas, honestly.""Thank you," I said."But there is something you should know." Alpha Miranda's voice dropped lower. "The Alphas have been watching you. Not just your performance today, but everything. Your arrival. Your companions. And most especially, the way Alpha Ethan looked at you when you stood to speak."My breath caught. "I don't know what you mean.""Don't insult my intelligence, child," Alpha Miranda said, but not unkindly. "I have been attending these Summits for forty years. I know what a mate bond looks like, even when both parties are trying to hide it.""Alpha Ethan and I..." I trailed off, no

Jessie's POV "I..." I pressed my hand to my forehead; confusion and exhaustion were making my head spin. "I saw them. I swear I saw them.""Jessie, pup." My father's hands gripped my shoulders gently, turning me to face him. His eyes were filled with concern. "You are exhausted. It's very obvious. You have been through an incredibly stressful day, your first Summit, representing the pack alone. It's natural that you might be a bit... disoriented.""I am not disoriented," I protested weakly, but doubt was already creeping in. Had I imagined it? Had the stress and emotion of seeing Ethan, combined with the exhaustion of the Summit, caused some kind of hallucination?But they had looked so real. So solid. The girl's tears, the boy's pain, I had seen it all so clearly."Come inside," my father said, guiding me toward the entrance. "You need rest. Food. And then you can tell me all about the Summit. I want to hear everything."As we walked, he called out, "Lisa, you are dismissed for now.

Jessie's POV The words had barely left my lips before his mouth crashed down on mine.It wasn't gentle. It wasn't careful. It was six months of grief and longing and desperate need poured into a single kiss that made my entire world tilt.I kissed him back with everything I had. My hands were fisting in his shirt, pulling him closer, trying to erase the space between us. His arms wrapped around my waist, lifting me, crushing me against his chest like he could merge our bodies into one.The kiss deepened, became something wild and consuming. I tasted salt, his tears or mine, I couldn't tell. His hands moved over me, touching, mapping, confirming that I was real and solid and here.Time lost meaning. We kissed like we were drowning and each other was air. Like we had spent lifetimes apart and had only this moment to make up for it.He carried me to the bed and laid me down gently. My heart was beating fast, and all I wanted was to feel him close to me. He slowly removed my nightwear, t

Jessie's POVThe cold knife pressed against my throat. I could feel my heart beating fast against the blade. Each beat reminded me how close I was to dying.My father's voice broke the silence like thunder."Derek!" Alpha Marcus shouted with anger. "What do you think you are doing? You are threatening my daughter!" His face turned red with fury. "Drop the knife at once!"Derek held me tighter. The blade pressed harder against my skin. "No," Derek said. His voice was different now. He sounded desperate and scared. "Alpha, this does not look like what you can handle."The room became very cold. My father's eyes started to glow. I felt his power fill the room. His wolf was coming out. Even Derek looked scared, but he did not let me go."Derek," my father said in a deep voice. His wolf was speaking too. "If not for my relationship with your father, I would order your death at once. How dare you hold my daughter in custody in my territory!"I tried to break free from Derek's hold. I twist