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.

were loyal," I sneered, "then explain how that book ended up

further. "Giselle gave the book

give that book to her knowing full well that it contains sensitive information?" My

book to someone that is not even a member of our Pack is

Giselle. I... I gave it to Andros. I

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

concerned. He noticed the book in my hand and wouldn't stop

so I naturally he could be trusted. I even

shock, clearly caught off guard. "Alpha, I didn't give it to Giselle. I... I gave

felt small, airless, as if someone had struck me in the

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

back a step, reaching blindly for the

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

that," I murmured, my voice barely a whisper, clinging to

eyes widened,

"Alpha, I would never make up a lie like that You know

to swallow, but each

Giselle?" The words slipped

simmering beneath my tone. "I don't know exactly what

would be best

let

shed light on

steadying breath, bracing myself against the weight of betrayal that