All Chapters of Reborn of the Betrayed Luna: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

Chapter 10: A Different Turn of FateBut despite the resolve to let it go, my chest tightened, and a dull ache weighed heavy deep in my heart. Soon, Jay would introduce another woman into his life, into mine, and everything would change. Even if I could forget somehow the pain of the past, I could never eliminate the memory of the day when my world shattered—the day I met Samantha.What should have been a triumphant moment was now just my public embarrassment.On the day people from all over were gathered to celebrate my and Jay's engagement, he had walked in with another woman and, beaming pride in his smile, announced that he had found his mate. The shock had sucked the air out of my lungs. How could I have loved such a wicked man?His smile lingered in my mind. A man who never smiled shone as if it was the most wondrous instance of his life, while I—who had been introduced a moment before as his fiancée—was cast aside and humiliated. A defining moment in my life was reduced to shame

Two days of sleepless preparation, and I woke before dawn, well aware that this day, of all days, was going to shape my future. It was going to be the day I finally got to meet Alpha Don Carter, on his own turf, in the epicenter of his strength. This meeting, so crucial, was, in fact, a necessity. I wanted him to listen to me. I wanted an opportunity to present my arguments.In front of my closet, I considered my choices. Each one was important to me. I could not come across as flighty and/or desperate. Instead, I wanted to project the appearance of a female who was to be taken seriously—one who had knowledge of and could handle power.Then, after a moment’s consideration, I settled on a deep emerald dress. It fit me enough to turn heads, without going over the top. It was elegant, understated, and very measured. I added a minimalist earring and necklace and was satisfied enough to take note of myself in the mirror. At first, I stood up a little straighter and worked the material arou

"No," he said, his voice smooth, a glimmer of amusement twisting his voice. "I would rather not."He leaned back and regarded me as if I were a puzzle he'd decided to solve.“You're a mystery, and I'm starting to like mysteries.”“You’ve got my attention,” he went on, his lips tilting up in a lazy smile. “And you might just be what I’ve been waiting for. So let’s make a deal.”He leaned forward, resting his elbows on his knees.“You will make me the Alpha King,” he said calmly, deliberately. “And in return, I will protect your father—from whatever big, bad threat is bold enough to challenge the Zeta Wolf.”His mocking in his voice was deliberate, provoking me. I did not respond.“You know a lot about politics,” he continued, his sharp eyes fixing me in one spot. “I am the best Alpha in the South. Let me ask you a question—and tell me, why do you think Jay would have a chance against me in this Alpha King competition? I alone can guarantee a victory through my pack. Why would I need yo

I had just finished reading the message from Alpha Don when the phone rang. Alpha Don's name appeared on the screen, and I felt a rush of excitement. I took a deep breath before answering the call.“How’s my fiancée?” His deep, smooth voice sent a shiver through me.I smiled, even though he couldn’t see me. There was something about the way he said he loved his fiancée that made my heart skip a beat. But then, reality caught up with me—I would be his Luna for only a year. That thought loomed over me, casting a shadow on my happiness.“I feel good,” I said, trying to keep the tone light.“I'm glad. I was hoping you'd miss me by now,” he teased.I chuckled. “Should I?”“Yes,” he answered confidently. “I do not like being forgotten, particularly by the woman I intend to marry.”His flirting tone made my face flush. "Yes, Alpha Don, you certainly have a knack at seeing to it that one remembers you," I said.“Only the people who matter," he whispered.“And you, Melody, matter more than you

Jay Merlot - POV"I loved Melody Madison as much as I hated her."She was everything to me. The mention of herAt times, I felt like I would put the whole world at her feet if she only gave me a hint in that regard. But most times? Most times, I wished she didn’t exist.But she still did.However, because she did, my world was being kept intact by the thin threads of her love—and today, these threads were stretched thinner than ever before."You, are you going to take another woman as your mate?"But the shaking voice brought my attention back from my thoughts and focused it on the omega standing before me. Samantha.Her face appeared pale, with a pitiful expression on it. Seeing her, my actual mate, triggered a strange reaction within me. But then, something else also churned inside of me. Perhaps it was pity or guilt. I was angry, yes. But I was also sad. And that was worse than the way I felt whenever I looked at Melody."I… I prayed to the Moon Goddess to find you. And now..." Her