Reclaiming My Broken Luna by Selene Souchon

Chapter 335: Birthright Alpha Theron's POV

Andros scoffed, his disbelief clear as he tilted his head back. "You are choosing Astrid over me?" he spat out.

"You're going to make her the crowned Luna of this Pack? It's only been three years since you met her, and you think she's worthy of this title?

What do you think Asha would say? Astrid isn't even your legitimate child!"

I met his gaze, my own expression resolute. "Astrid has proven herself capable.

She's been our acting Beta for three years and led as the Luna of the Silvermoon Pack for five years before that.

She has the qualities, the skills, and the strength needed to lead. In terms of ability, Andros, she does her job far better than you."

Andros's fists clenched, his expression darkening with insult and rage. "This is madness! The Pack won't accept it!

My mother is your true mate and the Luna of this Pack. Giving your position to someone who isn't her child is an insult to her legacy and to this Pack!"

I took a step forward, my voice unwavering. "I am the Alpha of the Shadowfang Pack, Andros, and that means I put the well-being of this Pack above all else — above tradition, above sentiment, and even above you.

If ensuring the Pack's safety means breaking a few rules, ignoring a few customs, then so be it.

My duty is to protect this Pack, even if it means defying expectations. And when I'm gone, I need to know that the Pack is in capable hands."

glared at me, his pride and fury simmering, but I held his gaze, showing him that my decision

his voice laced with frustration and a bitterness I hadn't

me, Father?" he demanded, taking a step forward, his gaze hard and

is a monster, and putting her in charge is no different from handing the Pack over to its own destruction.

my expression steady.

for three years —

people?

-

this Pack. I know it, I know our people, I know what

"You keep talking about safety, about protecting the Pack, but

us, on all of us, and then what? You won't be here to stop her, to fix what you've

his words struck deep. I know Andros's was

that had been

at me, his eyes filled with disbelief, as

edged with anger, "I am youre son. I was born to lead this Pack And now you're telling me

Pack to a ticking time bomb, someone who could turn on us the moment it suits

saw the desperation in his eyes, a desperation that came from

now, "Astrid is not a monster.

she's proven her loyalty, her strength, her commitment. I know this is hard for you to accept, but