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.

After you. Ash, call pack members to the

couldn’t hide his annoyance at her taking the

her, “We could still

she nodded, “I haven’t been

she ignored it, turning

were and a little guilt washed over her for disturbing their lives and turning them upside down. But she had to think of a bigger picture here. Leaving those people

of the iceberg.

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

to do this. She had to protect as many of her people

the centre of the circle, and she followed him

the man started talking, “Riannon and I got divorced yesterday. And

whispers rippled through the crowd. In spite of everything, not everyone

in

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

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

to the Pearl Moon pack are now mine again. And today

a choice for yourselves – whether you will stay with alpha Brayden or with me. We understand that

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 the same

to play that game very 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 evolving. And

evolve if you are not protected properly. We live in a cruel world.” Brayden snorted, trying to diminish her

looked at him, impressed

TD

for that?” the Alpha gritted his

want in return?”

clenched her 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

about we get to business? We

sure?” she heard the voice that she hated

stepping forward.

a Q&A,” Ria folded her hands on her

said in a shaky but loud voice, making sure that everyone heard her, “But this is important and I think

although it was obvious that the

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

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

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

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

But I think this is an important information, considering that the

know something important, share it with us,” Bray

Alpha Riannon does

have known