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

Chapter 4

I excused myself to the restroom, but overheard the orphanage staff gossiping near the door.

“Why is Alpha Sterling pretending his own pup is an orphan? Look at those clothes–pure moonsilk. No orphaned pup would have such finery.”

“Hush! This is his plan to bring the pup into the Sterling Pack legitimately. Watch your tongue around Luna Sarah–one slip and you’ll answer to the Alpha.”

“Everyone knows Alexandra is his true mate. They were inseparable at the Mooncliff Academy during their training years. Now they’re alone in that office…”

Their knowing laughter pierced my chest like wolfsbane.

I wheeled my chair toward the office, catching familiar voices inside.

“Is he keeping his distance?” Ethan asked softly.

of his time patrolling the outer territories. Makes everything… simpler. He has no idea about Rose. Still talks about

smile didn’t reach his eyes. “Once Rose joins the Sterling Pack, you won’t

talisman. For your

me with so many ceremonial tokens this year

without hesitation. Rose

pushing open the door where

“Sarah–I can explain. Alexandra volunteers here.

stood, holding Rose. “Sarah, it’s

pain. “Please, don’t

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