Alpha King Chases Abandoned Luna

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As Miles's car pulled away from the curb, I kept my gaze fixed straight ahead, refusing to look back at my mate and the woman he clearly preferred over me.

"I understand this arrangement came as a surprise," Miles said once we were on the main road, his eyes briefly meeting mine in the rearview mirror. "Matriarch Evelyn can be quite... determined when she sets her

mind to something."

I appreciated his directness. "Alpha Blackwood-Miles-I should be clear from the start. I'm not interested in pursuing a relationship right now."

Instead of being offended, he nodded understandingly. "I suspected as much. The Matriarch mentioned your situation is... complicated."

His tactful reference to my disastrous marriage made me relax slightly. At least he wasn't delusional about

our circumstances.

"However," he continued smoothly, "I think we should still have dinner together. It would please the Matriarch, and appearances matter in our world."

His logic was sound. Refusing the dinner now would only lead to more questions and potentially upset

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Matriarch Evelyn, who had been my strongest ally recently.

reasonable," I conceded. "One

smiled, revealing perfect teeth. "Excellent. I've made reservations at the

was one of the most prestigious restaurants in Silvercrest territory, frequented by the pack's elite. The choice was strategic- visible enough to be noticed, but not so public that it would

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settling back into the luxurious leather

engaged in pleasant conversation about neutral topics.

offered, signaling

thank you," I declined. "I

Lily's death. The memory of my daughter

for both of us. "Perhaps some moonberry tea

would be nice," I agreed, grateful for his

cup of fragrant tea for me.

around the edges, and sounds seemed

what was happening. The tea had been

Miles's face across the

waver. The pleasant expression he'd maintained all evening was transforming before my

voice no longer cultured but

his thigh pressed against mine. His hand reached for my arm, his fingers

breath hot against my ear. "There

position."

way? Victoria? Ethan himself? Or was this part of some larger pack