The Perfect Luna by Marissa Gilbert

Chapter 55. The Accusations

She waited for him in the middle of the spacious hall and wasn’t surprised at all when the

redhead devil appeared right behind him, flapping her long lashes innocently.

Brayden had a mixture of emotions on his face, and she knew at once that he wouldn’t make it easy for her. Not that she was counting on it.

“Was it really necessary?” She arched her brow at him, but not a muscle flinched on his

face.

“Don’t blame me after what you did at the Summit.” He told her and she tilted her head to

look at him. Ash walked out of his office and a few other people were gathering around them as well.

“I had the right to do what I did, and I don’t think anyone in their right mind can blame me, “Riannon shrugged. She knew that she had to choose her words carefully now, but she also

wanted to be honest with herself.

“You tricked me,” he said finally.

“Let’s agree to disagree,” she sighed, “You had the project in your hands the whole time and it’s not my fault that you didn’t read it carefully. Or worse – you read it but didn’t understand the meaning.”

“Forgive me for trusting my wife,” he gritted through his teeth, “You could have told me that you found your mate as well. Like I did. I was honest about it.”

“Should I have brought him to live with us as well?” she rolled her eyes, “Because my wolf needs it?”

“Does she now?” Brayden sneered and for the first time Riannon had a bad feeling about

this. Especially when she saw ‘Roxy smirking behind his back too. Something was up with the two of them and she did not like it.

“Anyway,” Ria decided to change the topic, “There is no point in postponing the inevitable. You will need to leave my land today. The papers have been processed.”

“And what about my people?” Brayden growled.

“Your people live on your land,” she explained to him calmly, “And whoever decides to stay here today, will be my people.”

“How do you see them leaving their houses?” the Alpha in front of her clenched his fists.

“This is exactly why they would have a choice. They can either stay with me or go with you. I am not going to force anyone. The same goes for people in your territories. If they want to join The Pearl Moon, we will find a place for them.”

then?”

“We meet in the garden, where we always discuss pack matters with the members. And we let them choose. Today.” She held his gaze, and he finally gave up.

at the door, “Let’s go then. After you. Ash, call pack members to the garden. We

are already there,” Riannon informed him and he couldn’t hide his

asked her, “We could still

sure, Brayden,” she nodded, “I haven’t been sure

words, but she ignored it, turning

lives and turning them upside down. But she had to think of a bigger picture here. Leaving those people to Roxanne would be worse. Every day Ria was sure more and more that the omega wasn’t that simple. And that what happened to her in her previous life was

of the iceberg.

now clinging to her ex-husband and whispering something

to protect as many of her people as

him to his dismay. However, there

aware why we gathered you here today!” the man started talking, “Riannon and I got divorced yesterday. And as a result of that and the

everyone knew

why, Alpha?” someone shouted in the back and

of

true mates and it became impossible to stay together. Not to mention that we see the future of our pack differently. According to the new law, I can claim back what was mine before our marriage. And

the Pearl Moon pack are

understand that it

six years, nothing will change in the Silver River,” Brayden smirked, “I will still be protecting you and we will keep the same

to grow and not be stuck in the past. Other packs

not protected properly. We live in a cruel world.”

of The Pearl Moon if there will be such a need,” Reid interjected loudly and everyone looked at him, impressed that a lycan was present there,” We are sworn to

TD

will be the price for that?” the Alpha gritted his teeth, “What will

want in

her place to make any promises on behalf of

At least, not yet.

stepped forward, “And any family of Ria’s is our family now. We

“How about we get to business? We will both be able to ensure our packs’ safety one way or

you sure?” she heard the voice that she hated more than anything

stepping forward.

not a Q&A,” Ria folded her hands on her chest, “And this is not

everyone heard her, “But this is important and

raised his brow at his mate although it was

lip as if she was perplexed about what to do, “But can an Alpha really lead a

froze. This was her secret. And just a few people knew about it. She trusted

shocked as she was. And when her gaze shifted to her brother, who stood on the opposite side of the circle, Riannon knew exactly what had happened. Dean lowered his head, also realising what he had

or she is supposed to be the strongest to lead the people. If an alpha doesn’t have a wolf,

sorry,” the girl mumbled, “This is not my place to speak about it. But I think this is an important information, considering that the pack is about to vote on who

share it with us,” Bray

does not have a wolf,”

“We have known Ria since