Reclaiming My Broken Luna by Selene Souchon

Chapter 332: Facade Alpha Theron's POV

The moment Astrid left my office, I reached through the Pack Link, calling for Beta Alek.

My voice came out raw and unfiltered, the unmistaken anger pulsed through the link sending their wolves into submission.

I could sense Beta Alek's panic, could feel his wolf bristle at the force of my command. He knew I wasn't pleased.

Moments later, the door opened, and Alek entered, his face pale, but his steps were urgent.

I didn't give him a chance to speak before hurling the book at him. It hit him squarely in the face, making him stagger.

As he caught the book, his face drained of color even further when recognition flared in his eyes.

"Didn't I tell you to burn that book?" My voice was low, lethal, and I didn't miss the way he trembled at each word.

Alek fell to his knees, the weight of his guilt bearing down on him.

"Alpha," he choked out, "I admit my irresponsibility. I failed you. I'm willing to accept any punishment for my insubordination," he answered readily, prepared for this scenario.

He knew the consequences of his action when he kept the book instead of burning it, defying my orders.

I gritted my teeth as I towered over him. "You know the penalty for treason, Alek." I growled, my voice cold as stone. "You're aware it's execution. Go now and carry it out yourself."

He looked up, eyes wide with horror. "Alpha, I swear I am loyal to you. I have never committed treason." His words were a desperate plea, his voice breaking.

He was so ready to accept his punishment, but when he heard that his punishment is death, he instantly broke from his character.

"then explain how that book ended

explained further. "Giselle gave the book to Astrid, and she came here to confront me

book to her knowing full well

not even a member of our Pack

give it to Giselle. I... I gave it to Andros. I swear, he is the only whom I have told about

trying to process his words. "What did you say?" The question slipped out,

lowered his gaze, his shoulders hunching "Andros was... concerned. He noticed the book in my hand and wouldn't stop asking questions

even told him to burn the book after

"Alpha, I didn't give it to Giselle. I... I gave it

small, airless, as if someone had

went dry, and for a heartbeat, I could only stare at Alek, his words echoing through

blindly for the edge

own blood. Andros, exposed this secret to Giselle, willingly putting his

voice barely a whisper, clinging

Alek's eyes widened,

know me,

forced myself to swallow, but each

to Giselle?" The words slipped out, low and tight, each one laced with barely restrained

my tone.

would be best

let him

on

steadying breath, bracing myself against the weight of