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

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.

needle pricks from embroidery, burns from cooking. Yet none of those

wrapped around her finger, a small

the adhesive tugged at

first–aid supplies for her child?*

was always full of energy and curiosity, forever

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had spent countless nights bandaging his wounds, soothing

And yet, he

he would only remember

much gentler,” Alex would whimper, favoring the woman who offered

cleaned his wounds properly, leading to infections that left Sarah rushing him to

side of the story. He only saw Alex’s tears and blamed her for them.

thought, her heart hardening. “I’m leaving them. Both of

steps firm. She reached the elevator and waited, staring at the

doors.

aside when a group of staff members suddenly

of them barked. “Our future Luna is coming through!”

but she stepped aside as the employees gushed

hear?” one of them said in an excited whisper. “It’s rumored that Alpha is already engaged to her. She’s the only daughter of the Snow Moon Pack’s Alpha. So elegant, so beautiful..she’s perfect for

“She really is gorgeous. Although… doesn’t she look a little

his gaze fell on Sarah, his brow furrowing

the elevator doors opened with

out, her beauty drawing every eye

she glided past,

one staff member, still

back a little more! Don’t get too

a fleeting moment, Linda’s confident mask faltered. She

no energy left for confrontations.

disappeared down the corridor, one of the

like a fairy, isn’t she? It’s like the Moon Goddess herself

didn’t respond. Her silence only deepened the curiosity of

thoughtfully, “you

expression neutral. *If only you knew,

in Sarah’s life. She was her sister by blood, the illegitimate daughter of