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 garden. We will let them vote for who they

informed him and he couldn’t hide his annoyance

her, “We could still

haven’t been sure of anything so much in

frowned at her words, but she ignored it, turning

for them outside, forming a 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 think of a bigger picture here. Leaving those people to Roxanne would be

of the iceberg.

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

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

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

guess you all are already aware why we 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

spite of everything, not everyone knew what was going on and

someone shouted in the back and Brayden sighed

Luna made that decision for the two of us,” he said, and Riannon had a hard

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

assets that belonged to the Pearl Moon pack are now mine

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,

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 the same course as

me,” Riannon knew how 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 I think that so

properly. We live in a cruel

there will 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 people as our

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be the price for that?” the

in

her place to make any promises on

At least, not yet.

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

sister-in-law, thankful for her help, “How about we get to business? We will both

that she hated more than

stepping forward.

hands on her chest, “And this is

heard her,

mate although it was

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

knew about it. She trusted each of them with her life. So, how on Earth

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 head, also realising what he had done. But unfortunately, it

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 pack. Why

my place to speak about it. But I think this is an important information, considering that the pack is about to vote on who to

important, share it with

Alpha Riannon does not have

Aria snorted loudly, “We have known Ria since