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 will let them vote for who they stay with

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

could still go back now. It’s not

been sure of anything so much in

at her words, but she ignored it,

worried people 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 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

of the iceberg.

was something menacing about the omega, who was now clinging to her ex-husband and whispering something in his ear. Besides, there was

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

man started talking, “Riannon and I got divorced yesterday. And as a result of that and the new law that was accepted back

wave of whispers rippled through the crowd. In spite of everything, not everyone knew what was

why, Alpha?” someone shouted in the back and Brayden

of us,” he said, and

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

Moon pack are now mine again. And today

to 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

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

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

We live in a cruel world.” Brayden snorted,

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

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

want in

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

At least, not yet.

charge for protecting 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

smiled at her future sister-in-law, thankful for her help, “How about we get to business? We will both be able to ensure

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

stepping forward.

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

heard her, “But this is important

although it was

bit her lip as if she was perplexed about what to do, “But can an

it. She trusted each of them with her life.

was. And when her gaze shifted to her brother, who stood on the opposite side of the circle, Riannon knew exactly

the pack. He or she is supposed to be the strongest to lead the people. If

“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

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

mean Alpha Riannon does not have a wolf,”

“We have known Ria