Alpha's Regret After Her Rebirth by Aurora Starling

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“I want lots of red and gold,” I told my father. “And I want a banner with a phoenix on it.”

My ceremonial gown was the real star of the show. Bright red and gold skirts that glittered when I moved, made of the finest silk that pooled around my legs liko liquid fire. The neckline was off the shoulder, with long sleeves that came down to a point on the back of my hand.

A long golden cape was connected to the sleeves, which unfurled like wings when I spread my arms. I wore my hair up in an ornate updo wound with braids that were laced with black feathers, and my gold and red eyeshadow fanned out around my eyes, making the blue of my irises pop more than ever.

And I made sure that the seamstress kept the silhouette tight down my body. I wanted to show off my baby bump, not hide it.

Because here I was, a female Alpha and a single mother who wouldn’t be cowed by her ex–husband’s despicable actions.

As Viona and I made our way to the grand hall where the ceremony would take place, I could hear the excited murmur of the crowd through the doors. It seemed like half the world had turned out for this

event.

Drake met us at the entrance, looking dashing in a tailored suit. He wore a small engraved phoenix pin on his lapel. Viona wore one too; I’d had them custom made for both of them.

that I wanted her to fill the

ally. My

offering

took a deep breath and squared my shoulders.

me. I scanned the faces, recognizing friends and allies. There was Amber, grinning widely, and Emma, giving me a subtle thumbs up. The Luna Queen sat in a place of honor by my family, her

my nerves.

I didn’t recognize–people from Nightcrest who had come

believe what Alpha

a much

Silvermoon would

and I wanted to shed tears of joy, but I kept my chin held high and a wide smile plastered on my face. These

golden band that would perch around my head–glinting in his hands. I knelt before him, my head bowed. The

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as our Alpha. Do you swear to protect