All Chapters of Reborn of the Betrayed Luna: Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

I was invited to the mating ceremony of the Beta from Alpha Leo's pack—an invitation I hadn't anticipated, much less wanted. Besides, I did not know the couple. I hardly got invites to such gatherings prior to this, given that I did not have friends of my own. But since Jay discovered his mate, everything changed. I was suddenly being looked at by people differently, approaching me in different ways. If they were curious, strategic, or opportunistic, it didn't matter. I had learned more than to trust quickly.Nevertheless, this invitation was notable—not due to who issued it, but where it would be held. The location alone was enough to attend. Alpha Leo's pack was notoriously secretive, and any opportunity to set foot on its lands was a scarce one."This has nothing to do with me," I grumbled as I dressed, yet I still went.You are absolutely gorgeous," Mary said while assisting with my dress."The miss is a beauty to behold," Olivia said, eyes sparkling with admiration."She is godde

Samantha's POVI would be an idiot if I were to trust Jay. How could I possibly trust a man who professed something and did the opposite? His words were honey, but his actions stung. And yet, for all the acidity clawing at my heart, I was helpless. All I could do was walk carefully—keep from making him mad while desperately hoping I didn't lose him to her. Melody Madison. Oh, what a beauty she was. The type of woman who commanded attention the instant she entered a room, not because she demanded it, but simply because she was. There was a relaxed elegance in her movements, as if a dancer moving across a quiet stage, every step poised and deliberate. Confidence emanated from her like the sun, warm and attractive, pulling others towards her without saying a word. Her looks weren't superficial only—instead, it was the blend of dramatic looks and a serene self-confidence that left her indelible. With eyes that told stories and a smile that could both comfort and inflame, Melody was one of

"Oh, where do you think you're going?"Jewel Jones blocked my path, standing in front of me with her tall, proud frame, a smirk of practiced superiority on her face. The harsh overhead lights danced off the sparkling gems at her neckline, but the gaze in her eyes was anything but refined.I didn't move, not even when the smell of her pride filled the air."I don't remember I needed your approval to walk," I replied with a calm tone.Jewel laughed without amusement, crossing her arms. "Still holding on to Jay, huh? Even after the entire pack knows he already has a mate? It's becoming embarrassing, Melody."Behind her, Samantha stood like a specter—mute, little, and wretched. Her head was bent, her hands wringing nervously at the hem of her sleeve. Her eyes were reddened, and it was evident she'd been crying.My belly tensed, not with guilt, but with annoyance. I had never meant to harm her. But destiny—unkind and capricious—had selected Jay and me. Our mating bond had developed, despit

"What? A Luna Queen?"I couldn't help it—I exploded into laughter.It wasn't a discreet chuckle or stifled giggle. No, it was full-throated, uncontrolled, and out of the blue. I leaned my head back and laughed until my sides hurt, until there were tears streaming down my face. Alpha Don's face across from me contorted—half confusion, half annoyance. That only made me laugh harder.His eyebrows furrowed, and he stared at me with an inscrutable expression. "Is it really a funny idea?" he drawled. "I didn't think of myself as a comedian." I dabbed at my eyes, still laughing. "Oh, Alpha Don, thanks." I let out a slow breath, still gasping. "It's been a long time since I laughed that hard."But when the laughter died away, the import of his words settled upon me like a solemn cloak.The Luna Queen's throne? Why would I desire to have such a thing?I gazed beyond him, my face sobering. That seat was a crown of thorns, not roses. I had worked in the background for so long, stepping cautious

Jay's POVI had a dream.The dream. The one that had tormented me since I witnessed the scars on Melody's wrists. Not a dream that occurred once. A recurring one. It returned every night, pulling me into a heavy, constricting darkness that extended in every direction. Endless. Choking.And somewhere in the darkness, Melody wept."Jay, no! Please, no!"Her voice shook, raw with terror and anguish. I screamed, again and again, running toward the sound, outstretched arms reaching for her. But my arms always closed on nothing. My feet fell into an empty space that sucked me down. I couldn't hear her. I couldn't see her. Her screams cut through the black like shattered glass, wounding me, teasing me.Then they stopped. Always. And left only silence.And I would wake up.Drenched in sweat. My heart was pounding like a war drum in my chest.My wolf woke within me, as agitated as I was."This dream again," he growled, his tone low and tight. "I don't get it. Every time I hear her voice, it's