Rejected Luna: Rise of the Moon Sovereign
The crowd could not hold it, as they reacted instantly, many gasped, others had the look of shock, while a few nodded their heads.
My ears rang as I tried to understand him. “Pity?” I repeated.
“A Luna should command fear and respect,” he continued, voice carrying effortlessly. “Not sympathy, and certainly not patience. The Crimson Moon Clan cannot be led by someone who needs protecting.”
“I have never asked for protection,” I said, my voice trembling with fury.
“No,” he agreed. “You simply require it.”
Maelis stepped closer to him, her hand slipping into his sleeve. “Lucien, this isn’t the time. The pack is watching.”