Crippled Luna's Farewell: Half A Life Without My Alpha's Deadly Deception

Chapter 3

“Find someone to take my place. The Sterling Pack can’t lose face.”

I knew what he wanted to say. Better to take control than be cornered. At least this way, I could maintain some dignity.

Ethan was stunned by my acquiescence. But with his goal in reach, he didn’t question it.

His phone buzzed. His face darkened as he read the message.

“Sarah, why are you filing to break pack ties?”

I quickly dismissed the notification, keeping my voice steady. “Just updating some expired documents. Nothing important.”

He accepted the lie, pulling me closer with false tenderness. “You shouldn’t strain yourself. Let me handle everything.”

“Ethan, I want to leave the healing den.”

His body tensed immediately. “Absolutely not. You haven’t healed enough.”

forcing a playful smile. “Didn’t you mention adopting

danger. Please, can

time playing the role of

presented an array of carefully selected treats, claiming they

were for me.

for pups” label on the packaging pierced my

and feigned discomfort to close my eyes.

five–year deception needed

as a small girl burst forward, wrapping

misunderstand–I support this orphanage. I’ve visited before. She’s just a

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to touch the child’s cheek. “She looks like you.