Chapter 40: Compliant

Chapter 40: Compliant

Olivia's POV

I signaled one of the guards at the door to step forward. He gave me a respectful nod before addressing the hall.

"Any she-wolf with a matter to present before the Luna, step forward now," he announced.

For a moment, no one moved, and I could sense the hesitation rippling through the crowd. Then, a young she-wolf, probably no older than eighteen, nervously made her way to the front, her hands trembling slightly.

I offered her a gentle nod. "Speak freely," I encouraged, softening my tone to ease her nerves.

She hesitated for a moment before speaking. "L-Luna, I… I wanted to report that my mate has been refusing to provide for our pup. He spends his time drinking and gambling instead of working, and we're running out of food. I've tried speaking to him, but he just… gets angry."

Anger flared inside me at the thought of a mate neglecting his family, but I kept my expression calm. "What is his name?"

"Troy, Luna."

I glanced at the guard, giving him a curt nod. "Write down his name. I will meet with him after this meeting. A mate's duty is to protect and provide for his family, and neglecting his pup will not be tolerated. You and your child will be taken care of, and I will ensure he fulfills his responsibilities—or faces punishment."

The she-wolf's eyes widened in surprise and gratitude. She bowed deeply. "Thank you, Luna."

"Go to the kitchens and get food for you and your pup," I ordered gently. "One of the omegas will assist you."

nodded, her face lighting up with relief, and quickly

forward, her gaze filled with pain. "Luna, I need justice. My mate struck me in a fit of rage yesterday. I'm tired of his temper and fear for my

worse was the heartbreak of being hurt by the man who was supposed to protect me, and I would not

and

He's probably

Any male who harms his

mockery scoff, but I

she-wolf gave me a grateful bow,

pups being

glaring. I knew she wished she were the one in my position. But I

and addressed the hall again. "I will not tolerate mistreatment or neglect of mates and pups within this pack.

least they were beginning to see that I wasn't just a figurehead to be ignored or disrespected. I was their Luna, and

filed out of the hall, some

rose from her seat and strode

take this position from you, and you'll go back

"I'm not surprised you like

"Enjoy

she could hear. "And you enjoy watching

my heel, I strode past her, the list of names clutched in my hand. I had real matters to handle, and wasting time

of weapons filling the air. My gaze swept

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