All Chapters of THE RISE OF THE REBORN LUNA : Chapter 1 - Chapter 5

Serena's POV The scent hit me before I saw them. Cedarwood and smoke. My mate's scent. I'd know it anywhere even though we'd never met because the Moon Goddess herself had woven it into my soul the moment I turned eighteen three hours ago. But it was twisted. Contaminated with cheap rose perfume and something else... something that made my stomach turn. Sex. Mate. Mate. MATE. My wolf slammed against my consciousness so hard I stumbled into the wall. She'd been silent my whole life... dormant, weak, barely there. And now she was screaming. The Grand Moon Night was supposed to be magical. The night unmated wolves found their destined partners under the full moon's blessing. I'd spent hours getting ready, wearing my mother's silver dress, braiding wildflowers into my hair like she used to do. Instead, I was following the scent of betrayal through the East Pack manor's back corridors with my heart in my throat. I pushed open the garden door. Moonlight painted everything in shade

Serena's POV The reception hall was obscenely grand. Crystal chandeliers dripping light, long tables overflowing with food and wine freely. Wolves from every pack mingled, laughing and celebrating. And I wanted to burn it all down. Because across the room, walking through the entrance like they owned the place, were Dominic and Vivian. My murderers. Dominic looked the same. Handsome in that effortless way alphas always managed. Tall, broad-shouldered, with those hazel eyes that once made my heart race. Now they just made my stomach turn. And Vivian. She clung to his arm like a parasite, dressed in a gown that was entirely too revealing for someone who wasn't the bride. Her blonde hair cascaded over her shoulders and that smug smile on her face made my claws itch. "Breathe," I muttered to myself. "Don't shift. Don't kill. Not yet." "Something wrong?" Kael's voice rumbled beside me. I turned to find him watching me with those calculating golden eyes. He'd been doing

Serena's POV "I can explain." Kael's expression was glacial. He held up the documents like evidence at a trial. "Can you?" "Yes." I stepped into Isla's room, closing the door behind me. "But you're not going to like it." "Try me." I took a breath. "Elara and Morgana planted those files here. I overheard them in the library planning the whole thing. They wanted to frame me by making it look like I hid stolen documents in Isla's chambers." Kael's eyes narrowed. "And you expect me to believe that?" "Check the timeline," I said. "When did you come here? Five minutes ago? Ten? I've been in the library for the past hour. The librarian can confirm it." I crossed my arms. "If I planted these files, why would I come back to the scene? That's just stupid." He was silent, processing. "Elara and Morgana," he said slowly. "You're accusing two of my most trusted—" "Mistresses," I finished. "Two women who had your full attention until I showed up. Two women who want me go