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

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

still go back

been sure

but she

disturbing their lives and turning them upside down. But she had to think of a bigger

of the iceberg.

was now clinging to her ex-husband and whispering something in his ear. Besides, there was this undeniable connection to Everett. And possibly

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

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

gathered you here today!” the man started talking, “Riannon and I got divorced yesterday. And as a result of that and the new law that was accepted back at

everything, not everyone knew what

Alpha?” someone shouted in the back and Brayden sighed

made that decision for the two of us,” he

to mention that we see the future of our pack differently. According to the new law, I can claim back

Moon pack are

or with me. We understand that it may cause some inconvenience for you, and we apologise. Whatever pack you choose, you will be well

as me and my warriors took care of you for the past six years, nothing will change in the Silver River,” Brayden smirked, “I will still be protecting you and we will keep

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

properly. We live in a cruel world.” Brayden snorted, trying to diminish

be such a 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. And we will defend her

TD

the Alpha gritted his teeth, “What will the

want in return?”

wasn’t her place to make any promises

At least, not yet.

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

done with that,” Riannon smiled at her future sister-in-law, thankful for her help, “How about we get to business? We will both be able to ensure our packs’ safety one

the voice that she hated more than

stepping forward.

on her chest,

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

raised his brow at his mate although it was obvious

as if she was perplexed about what to do, “But

a few people knew about it. She trusted

stood on the opposite side of the circle, Riannon knew exactly what had happened. Dean

“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 the

girl mumbled, “This is not my place to speak about it. But I think

know something important, share it with us,” Bray encouraged

Alpha Riannon does not have

known Ria since