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."

I held

and a bitterness I

she's better than me, Father?" he demanded, taking

in charge is no different from handing the Pack over to its own destruction. You're not securing its future —

at his words, but I kept my expression steady. Andros continued, his voice rising, a mix

her over me? She's only been here for three years —

people?

-

know our people, I know what they need! I've trained my entire life for

to contain his fury. "You keep talking about safety,

playing the obedient Beta, but that's all an act. Sooner or later, she'll turn on us, on all of us, and then what? You won't be here to stop her, to fix what you've set

his words struck deep. I know Andros's was basing his reasoning on truth, but I also

had been tested time and

his eyes filled with disbelief, as

am youre son. I was born to lead this Pack And now you're telling me

time bomb, someone who could turn

the

quieter now, "Astrid is not a monster. Sooner or later, I'm going to find the cure to her

I know this is hard for you to accept, but she is the