Chapter 23

Chapter 23

Sarah wanted to say it aloud: *I don’t want to be this Luna anymore.*

In truth, even without today’s humiliation, she had been ready to leave long ago.

But what would be the point of saying it now? Arnold had never cared for her words, never listened to her explanations.

To him, her voice had always been white noise, easily dismissed.

Her burnt fingers betrayed her resolve, and the tray slipped from her trembling hands. The delicate cups shattered against the floor, the silver liquid pooling like spilled tears across the tiles.

Arnold’s expression darkened as his gaze bore into her. “Are you losing your temper with me?” he demanded, his voice sharp

with irritation.

Before Sarah could respond, Linda, ever the picture of composure, stepped forward with a saccharine smile.

“Now, now, dear,” she cooed, placing a calming hand on Arnold’s arm. “I’m sure she didn’t mean it. Don’t be angry…”

Sarah’s lips curled into a pale, brittle smile, one that barely concealed the bitterness simmering beneath. Her voice was steady, each word deliberate and clear.

“No, I didn’t mean to lose my temper,” she said, her tone devoid of warmth. “I just don’t think you two deserve the tea I made.”

Arnold’s glare sharpened, but before he could respond, Sarah turned on her heel.

Without waiting for the fallout, she walked to the elevator, ignoring the furious murmurs that followed her.

Inside the restroom, Sarah ran her burned fingers under the cold stream of water.

The sting of the injury was nothing compared to the ache constricting her chest.

She reached into her bag, pulled out a small tube of ointment, and began tending to her wounds with practiced efficiency.

Once, her life had been filled with creative pursuits..studying diplomacy, sketching intricate designs for clothing.

She’d been far from a domestic expert. But marriage had demanded a different version of herself.

To gain Arnold’s approval, and that of his family, she had transformed from a spirited teenager into a dutiful wife, mastering every household chore.

from cooking. Yet none of those minor injuries compared to the

wrapped around her finger,

print on the adhesive

first–aid

coyote, was always full of energy and curiosity, forever scraping knees

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bandaging his

And yet, he

only remember her as

would whimper, favoring the woman

never cleaned his wounds properly, leading to infections that left Sarah rushing him to the hospital in

saw that side of the story. He only saw Alex’s tears and blamed

Sarah thought, her heart

left the restroom, her steps firm. She reached the elevator and waited, staring at the closed

doors.

was jolted aside when a group of staff members suddenly pushed

out of the way!” one of them barked. “Our future Luna

abruptness, but she stepped aside as the employees gushed over

“It’s rumored that Alpha is already engaged to her. She’s the only daughter of the Snow Moon

her once,” another chimed in. “She really is gorgeous. Although… doesn’t

as his gaze fell on Sarah, his brow furrowing as he studied her face.

could voice his observation, the elevator doors

stepped out, her beauty drawing every eye in

the adoring staff, she glided past, her

draw attention. Yet one staff member, still

little more! Don’t get too close to Ms. Linda..she’s

eyes met, and for a fleeting moment, Linda’s confident mask faltered.

nothing. She had no energy left for

Linda disappeared down the corridor, one of

she? It’s like the Moon Goddess herself blessed her. Don’t you think so?”

Her silence only deepened the curiosity of the man who had studied

he said, rubbing his chin thoughtfully, “you look a

kept her expression neutral. *If only you knew,

just a passing shadow in Sarah’s life. She was her sister by blood, the

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