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.

He has no idea about Rose. Still talks about starting a family of our

didn’t reach his eyes. “Once Rose joins the Sterling Pack, you won’t need to worry. If you need

pack talisman. For

so many ceremonial tokens this year my den overflows

hesitation. Rose bounced beside her, calling her “Mama” repeatedly.

pushing open the door

flashed across Ethan’s face. “Sarah–I can explain. Alexandra volunteers

stood, holding Rose. “Sarah, it’s been too

my wheelchair, I forced a smile, masking my pain. “Please, don’t stop on my account.

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