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.

pack members to the garden. We will let them vote for who

already there,” Riannon informed him and he couldn’t hide his annoyance at her taking the

“We could still go back now. It’s not too late. But it will be late

haven’t been sure of anything so much

her words, but she

circle around the white garden house. Riannon saw how worried people were and a little guilt washed over her for disturbing their lives and turning them upside down. But she had to

of the iceberg.

and whispering something in his ear. Besides, there was this undeniable connection to Everett. And possibly the

right about this. She had to do this. She had to protect as many of her people as she could.

him to his dismay. However, there wasn’t anything he could

And as a result of that and the new law that was accepted back at the Summit, we

rippled through the crowd. In spite of everything, not everyone knew what was going on

shouted in the

two of us,” he said, and Riannon had

take the word to control the narrative from him, “Both Brayden and I found our 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 that is exactly what I am going to

assets that belonged to the Pearl Moon pack are

make a choice for yourselves – whether you will stay with alpha Brayden or with me. We understand that it may cause some inconvenience for you, and we apologise. Whatever pack you choose, you will be

took care of you for the past six years, nothing will change in the Silver River,” Brayden smirked, “I will

grow and not be stuck in the

We live in a

ensure the protection 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

TD

that?” the

want in return?”

clenched her lips. It wasn’t her place

At least, not yet.

of Ria’s is our family now. We

for her help, “How about we get

the voice that she hated more than anything

stepping forward.

folded her hands on

sure that everyone heard her, “But this is important and I think that

it was obvious that the two of them were

if she was perplexed about what to do, “But can an

froze. This was her secret. And just a few people knew about it. She trusted each of them with her life. So, how

looked as shocked as she was. And when her gaze shifted to her brother, who stood on the opposite side of the

Brayden replied calmly, “An alpha is a leader of the pack. He or she is supposed to be the strongest to lead the people. If an alpha doesn’t have a wolf, it’s impossible to lead

not my place to speak about it. But I think this is an important information,

share it with

Alpha Riannon does not

known Ria since