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.

he pointed at the door, “Let’s go then. After you. Ash, call pack members to the garden. We will let them vote for

couldn’t hide his annoyance at her

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

sure, Brayden,” she nodded, “I haven’t been sure of anything so much

her words, but she ignored it,

But she had to think of

of the iceberg.

who was now clinging to her ex-husband and whispering something in

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

circle, and she followed him to his dismay. However, there wasn’t

and I got divorced yesterday. And as a

In spite of everything, not everyone knew what was going on and some were clearly

in the back and Brayden sighed

that decision for the two of us,” he said, and

to stay together. Not to mention that we see the future of our pack differently. According to the new

Moon pack

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

will change in the Silver River,” Brayden smirked, “I will still be protecting you and we

well, “I actually see plenty of places for improvement. Twant us to grow and not be stuck in the past. Other packs around us are changing for the better and

We live in a cruel world.”

need,” Reid interjected loudly and everyone looked at him, impressed that a lycan was present there,” We are sworn to protect our Luna and future queen.

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what will be the price for that?” the Alpha

want in return?”

lips. It wasn’t her place to make any promises on

At least, not yet.

our family,” Savanah stepped forward, “And any family of Ria’s is our family now. We will assist our Queen’s own pack as if it’s

Riannon smiled at her future sister-in-law, thankful for her help, “How about we get to business? We

heard the voice that she hated more than

stepping forward.

her hands on her chest, “And

sure that everyone heard her, “But this is important and I think that people have the right to

although it was obvious that the two of them were

as if she was perplexed about what to do, “But can an Alpha really lead a pack if she doesn’t have a

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

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 done. But unfortunately, it was too late for

supposed to be the strongest to lead the people. If an alpha doesn’t have a wolf, it’s impossible to lead the pack. Why do

“This is not my place to speak about it. But I think this

important, share it with us,” Bray encouraged

does not have a wolf,”

snorted loudly, “We have known Ria since