All Chapters of The Betrayed Luna: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

“Leave Ronan out of this,” I said firmly.Something inside me was already rising the old fire that had once taught these bullies to stay away.“Oh? Still can’t shift?” Fisher mocked, looking straight at Ronan.The moment his attention moved to her, I regretted speaking. We were already close to the pack house, but no one even glanced our way. And even if they did… no one would step in to help us.Which meant there was no reason to fight clean.I moved first.My foot shot forward in a sharp kick, hitting Fisher right where it hurt most. He cried out and stumbled back. Ronan let out a frightened whimper as Theron and Aria rushed toward me at the same time.Aria didn’t bother pretending to be fair. She grabbed a fistful of my long white-blond hair and yanked hard, forcing me to stay upright while Theron’s punch slammed into my stomach.Pain exploded inside me.I would have bent over, gasping for air, but Aria’s grip held me in place.So instead… I twisted.“Fine,” I growled through clenc

Excited whispers rippled through the crowd as the Frost Fang alpha and her betas made their way forward. I couldn’t help but watch her, curiosity tugging me forward.Elara was every inch an alpha. Tall, strong, and radiating authority, she moved with a confidence I envied. Her dark brown hair was braided like a warrior’s, and a jagged scar cut across her shoulder a mark of experience, of battles survived. She was everything I wished I could be.Her dress was elegant, yet practical, ending well above her ankles ready for action at a moment’s notice. Alphas always were. Prepared. Dangerous. Untouchable.In our pack, female alphas paired with male alphas, while some male alphas were forced to mate with female betas, thanks to the alpha imbalance. Wolves like me Ronan, Killian, Maris, and I had no shot at either. Maris’s haughty attitude couldn’t change that. We were all stuck at the bottom, scrambling for scraps of power we’d never taste.As Elara reached the stage, the clouds split, rev

Cassius POVI started by scouting the place in my wolf form, checking carefully for any danger that could make this spot a bad choice for our temporary camp. When I was done, I switched back and took one of our Shadowfen to do a final round. It helped me cover more ground in less time.This area, known among wolves as the Emberfang, was never peaceful. Stray wolves, robbers, and rogue alphas often passed through without warning. Trouble was always close, but we had learned to stay alert. Living like this meant accepting the risks.My pack chose freedom over comfort. While many wolves lived under the rule of strong packs in places like Evergreen, Idaho, or across Dreadmoon, we followed our own rules. We survived by guarding important shipments and guiding them safely through dangerous trade paths that bandits liked to target.Personally, I enjoyed the roaming life. It reminded me of my mother’s stories about our ancestors how they moved across wide plains, hunted for food, and stayed c

My stomach twisted. What if he found out I couldn’t shift? At least, for now, I had a reason to delay.He dug through one of the bright leather bags tied to the bike. Painted in sharp reds, blues, and yellows, they looked like his moccasins. A quiet murmur escaped him when he found what he needed. Bandages. Antiseptic.He came toward me carefully. I tensed. Alphas weren’t usually gentle.“You’ll want to stow the knife,” he said, lips twitching. “The ride’s rough.”I hated giving it up, but he was right. I held it out.“Trade,” he said. He handed me the supplies and took my knife carefully. “I’ll return it later.”I nodded, trusting him… but I noted exactly where he put it.Seeing I wasn’t making progress, he said, “Let me help.”He poured antiseptic over my cuts. I hissed. His eyes met mine.“It’s okay,” I said quickly. “I can handle it.”“You’ve been through a lot,” he said softly. “But I believe in you. You’ve made it this far.”His words lifted me. I had survived the Bloodfang pack

I snorted. “Let me guess some sob story?”Cassius’s frown shifted to her. “No words needed. Just smell.”Even in human form, our wolf senses didn’t lie. I understood instantly.Her eyes widened as I stepped closer. She tried to back away, but I grabbed her shoulders, stopping her. Leaning down, I brought my face near her, close enough to feel the heat radiating from her body.I immediately regretted letting her scent reach me. It wrapped around me like fire, stirring something deep, raw, and wild. My body reacted before my mind could.I shook my head, forcing control. My wolf growled inside me, eager, but I pushed it down. Alphas didn’t let instincts rule.Cassius’s words barely registered. “See? She lost her mate. She’s alone… and soon she’ll be in heat.”Selena flinched, fear flashing in her eyes. She looked fragile, like her survival was uncertain. But I couldn’t let that sway me. I pushed the wild urge aside and turned it into anger instead.“You brought a wolf in heat here?” I ba