The Luna's Deception
The pack's Elder stepped forward, ancient and powerful, carrying the Luna crown on a velvet cushion.
"We gather tonight," her voice rang out, "to witness the formal claiming of our Luna Queen. Alpha Alexei Volkov, do you claim this woman as your mate and Luna?"
"I do." Alexei's voice was strong and clear. "Before the Moon Goddess and this pack, I claim Sera Winters as my Luna Queen."
"And do you, Sera Winters, accept this claim? Do you pledge yourself to this pack and this Alpha?"
I felt Kieran's stare burning into my back. This was it. The moment of no return.