《The Heartbroken Luna’s Choice: Banish Love》全部章節：第 281 章 - 第 290 章

Third Person's POVAn hour later, at the Ironthorn packhouse, Cassian was scrolling through a video Fred had posted.Humphrey, his beta, watched him stare blankly at the screen and quickly looked away."Luna Trista's driving is insane," Humphrey couldn't help but mutter in admiration.Cassian shut off the screen, his voice flat. "I'm the one who taught her."Cassian walked over to the lounge area by the floor-to-ceiling windows. He couldn't shake the image of Trista pulling off that helmet.He still remembered what she'd told him back then, "Cassian, from now on, your kisses belong only to me."He stood by the liquor cabinet, his knuckles tapping rhythmically on the wood.His kisses had only belonged to Trista; he'd never touched another she-wolf.By that same logic, everything about her had to remain his and his alone.Cassian poured a glass of red wine.His tailored black trousers and shirt highlighted the explosive power of his Alpha physique.Holding the glass in one hand, he dial

Third Person's POVSamantha nodded.Alaina was right—she couldn't let the Ironthorn members think she was only after Cassian for the power.Even though the astronomical "territory usage fee" on the lease made her heart skip a beat, she signed it.Alaina had promised it was just a formality anyway. Moving into the heart of the city meant she was one step closer to Cassian.Alaina tucked the contract away. "If we move," Samantha asked quickly, "what about Algernon's education?""A child of the Ironthorn bloodline will receive the best hunting and survival training available," Alaina said.Her smile was warm, but her eyes remained like ice. "I'll have Cassian enroll him in the top Academy. You won't have to worry about the resources needed for his awakening."Samantha watched Alaina leave, unable to hide her excitement any longer.She wanted to scream.Alaina wasn't just giving her a place in the core territory; she was promising to groom her son.It seemed Alaina was so desperate for a

Third Person's POVIn the rearview mirror, Trista saw Cassian standing in the rain. His Alpha aura was spiraling out of control, radiating raw fury as he watched their car disappear into the L.A. skyline.Cassian moved to get into his car to give chase, but Samantha grabbed his arm, her grip desperate."Cassian, let her go," she pleaded, her voice trembling. "She's with an Alpha of Isaiah's rank; he'll keep her safe. Let her cool off. If you go after her now, you're only going to make her hate you more."Cassian ripped his arm away, his expression lethal. "Samantha, save your cheap little mind games. My patience is at its limit. Don't let there be a next time."Samantha found a sudden burst of nerve. "How can you say that? I really did slip in the rain! I didn't mean to fall into your arms."Seeing Cassian's eyes still locked on the direction where Isaiah had vanished, she broke down. "Is it really a crime that I still have feelings for you?"Cassian turned his head, his pupils swirli

Third Person's POV"The luxury house, the driver, the nanny—was all of that a 'misunderstanding' too? Claiming that kid as your son—another mistake? Cassian, do you really think every wound Trista suffered every time you ran to that woman can just be wiped away by calling it a 'misunderstanding'?"Fred stared him down, relentless. "With all these 'misunderstandings' piling up, did you ever once stop for Trista's sake? Did someone have a gun to your head forcing you to do this? This isn't a mistake, Cassian. It was a choice you made willingly. Whether you admit it or not, you chose that woman and personally shoved away the mate who loved you most."Looking at Cassian's pathetic, half-dead state, Fred stood up to leave. He threw one last warning over his shoulder, "You two grew up together. You've got decades of history. Stop pushing her, man. Don't make her end up hating your guts."After Fred left, Cassian didn't move.He lay on the sofa, eyes fixed hollowly on the ceiling. The corner

Third Person's POVCassian felt a sharp pain in his shoulder as Howard exerted a ruthless amount of aura. He gritted his teeth, letting his wolf's grip sink into his flesh without backing down an inch.Veronica stepped in, releasing a soothing scent of pine needles to cut through the suffocating tension. "Dad, Wilmot, enough. Since Cassian and Trista have an understanding, stop meddling in their mating. It's their business."She looked at them, looking exhausted. "I finally made it back from Europe; I don't want to spend my trip breathing in nothing but gunpowder."Under Veronica's mediation, Howard's crushing presence finally faded.After dinner, a cool breeze drifted through the garden. Veronica signaled for Cassian to follow her."Alaina told me everything," Veronica said, turning to face him under the moonlight."Don't get mad at me for meddling, Cassian, but I want you to be the one to end this. Cut the mating."Cassian's pupils constricted. He looked at his aunt—who had always b