Alle Kapitel von Reborn of the Betrayed Luna: Kapitel 51 – Kapitel 60

"You're in a good mood," Mary said, a hint of surprise in her voice as she set a cup of hot tea on the bedside table.I smiled weakly and nodded. "I'm happy because I sensed my wolf a little while ago."It wasn't much, just the slightest stir in my chest, but it was her. My wolf. The connection that we shared had felt severed for so long, smothered under pain and betrayal. But now, something within me had changed. The pain was still present, but I could breathe again. For the first time in some time, I felt. free."I hope she'll return fully," I spoke softly.Mary smiled back at me, obviously attempting not to inquire further. She was aware that when it came to Jay, my replies would never be straightforward. Nevertheless, I could sense she was interested. Perhaps she’s curious why, of all mornings, I appeared calmer.What she didn't understand was that I had made up my mind.I no longer wished to compete with Jay.Whatever I had felt prior to this—love, attachment, desperation—it had started

The next day, I chose a light gray dress—plain and unassuming, yet elegant in cut. Its plainness enabled it to become part of the background without drawing undue attention. Yet, there existed an undeniable elegance in its folds, a subdued sophistication that betrayed practical elegance more than flamboyance. It was a choice made with intention—one that expressed restraint, dignity, and a subtle air of poise worthy of the day to come.It was armor, in its own manner—subtle, unobtrusive, yet calculated. Jay was busy in the meeting room, strategizing with his economic advisor, a fellow who interpreted financial projections the way a general studied maps of battlefields. Their discussion had gone on for an hour already, the ideal amount of time for me to quietly exit unnoticed.I informed Mary that I required some fresh air, and she hardly glanced up at her clipboard before nodding.I walked towards the main square of the city, but this was not where I was actually headed. My actual target

Don Carter's POVThe instant I met Melody, I was hopelessly captivated by her. It wasn't physical—it was something more, something that wound itself around my chest and ignited my wolf, Sid, with yearning. He was agitated from the beginning, growling every time her scent blew near, clawing at my hold the instant her eyes locked with mine. And when she said something, it was done. I couldn't think, couldn't inhale. My whole body was screaming mate.And yet. she didn't sense it.Aren't I supposed to feel the same? That pull? That deep recognition? I could hardly gaze at her without shaking with the exertion of holding Sid back. But Melody? She regarded me as if I was a pest. Worse—a dislikable oaf. Her eyes contained no glimmer of connection, no interest, no hunger. Only gracious distance and the occasional glare.That afternoon, hours back, altered everything and nothing simultaneously. We were two of us in my study, quarreling over strategy and allegiance. Discussing the Alpha King ba

I wasn't the only one shocked by Alpha Don's announcement.Gasps spread through the assembly, but none quite as biting as the fashion in which the Luna Queen's lips twisted tightly with absolute contempt. Her piercing eyes were on Don, who in return had a face as serene as ever, unflapped by the rising hum of scandal gathering around him.I cursed silently, the words tasting bitter on my tongue. "This wasn't what we planned," I whispered venomously.Did we not talk? The deal was to shift this win, this gigantic accomplishment—meant to boost Don's image. Find a new, single woman. Make her the envious woman whose image everyone wants. Use this as the opportunity to boost his image.Instead, he had deviated from the plan. Totally.Alpha Don stood firm at the border of the ceremonial area. His height was dressed in an elegantly tailored, earth-colored tunic, with delicate embroidery that replicated the markings of his pack.His square jaw was speckled with stubble, and his raven-black hair had

Jay was on edge. His control had already broken, and as he glared at me, the rage in his gaze told me he was just holding on."What am I supposed to do with a bleeding woman?" he growled to the girls at hand. "Get out of here!"His face was flushed, contorted with anger, totally falling apart before they even had the chance to defend themselves."Um… Alpha," Lydia said softly, her eyes big. "She shouted your name. She screamed your name. She wouldn't let us help her.""What?" Jay barked. "Call Doctor Evelyn if she's bleeding!"I moved forward, cool despite the frisson in the air. I fell into the role I knew they needed—the kind Luna. "Why is she bleeding? Where is she now? Show me.The girls pleaded with wide eyes at me. Before they could respond, Jay caught my arm."Where are you going?" he barked. "We have a conversation to complete! You're not a doctor!"His face was set in anger, lips curled, and he appeared utterly ridiculous in his desperation."It has nothing to do with you—leave her a