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

Chapter 28

Arnold lay in bed, staring at the empty space beside him, feeling a deep discomfort.

Once upon a time, he had deliberately avoided Sarah, coming home late and waiting for her to fall asleep before he rested.

But he had never realized that her presence in the house had always given him an inexplicable sense of reassurance.

Now that she was gone, the home felt empty and lifeless.

Even the lingering scent of her–bellflower and freesia–had completely faded from the sheets. He couldn’t help but wonder: how long had it been since she was last here?

Hasn’t she finished her tantrum yet?

Even her kid didn’t seem to matter to her anymore.

Sarah had been cold with him before, but no matter what, she had always cared about Alex.

Arnold thought coldly, *Perhaps life as Luna has been too easy for her. Maybe she needs a reminder of what she’s missing.*

The next morning, at breakfast, Arnold told Alex, “I’ve added a few extra classes for you. Someone will take you there after

you’ve eaten.”

Alex wrinkled his nose in protest. “But then I won’t have time to play with Auntie Linda…”

Before Arnold could respond, his phone rang.

It was a call from the old house.

When he answered, his grandmother’s voice came through. “When are you coming tonight?”

Arnold glanced at his schedule. “I’ll be late,” he said. “Sarah and the kids will get there first.”

can’t the three of you come

work to handle,” Arnold

work as an excuse,” she said sharply. Then, after a pause,

“She’s not here.”

Isn’t it breakfast time? Where did

“I don’t know.”

Alpha, you don’t even know where your Luna is?”

Arnold fell silent.

“You-”

grandmother sighed deeply, finally giving up.

Chapter 28

Trained rigorously from a young age, he had left home early and had limited emotional ties to his family, except for the respect he showed

was the furthest he’d ever bent to her wishes, and

a good breakfast. I’ll see you at Lanslot tonight.”

“Take care of yourself. And don’t

hesitated, then relented. “Tine, take care of yourself as well!”

she hung

looked up curiously. “Dad,

great grandmother.” Arnold replied.

face lit up. “That’s great! I haven’t seen her in

was a kind and loving woman, always doting on the

his phone and began dialing Sarah’s number. “Tonight, we’re going

Alex cheered.

went unanswered,

Every time he did, the unique “connection” between them flared to life, a constant

Sarah had just finished her morning exercise when she noticed Arnold’s missed call.

no longer filled her with excitement or joy; instead, they left her feeling conflicted and

brief pause, she sighed and dialed