Orphan to Luna: The Alpha's Substitute Bride
I took a deep breath, trying to steady myself as I approached.
“Good morning, everyone,” I began, my voice surprisingly steady despite the chaos in my head. “I apologize for the delay. Last night was… unexpected.”
One of the elders, a stern-faced woman named Elara, raised an eyebrow. “Indeed. We were starting to think you’d forgotten about us.”
I forced a chuckle, glancing at Duncan, who gave me an encouraging nod. “I appreciate your patience. Let’s get started, shall we?”
The room was tense as the elders watched me, their impatience evident. Elara was the first to speak, her voice cutting through the murmur of discontent. “Since Mara is out of the way, you should start showing Yara the rope