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.

go then. After you. Ash, call pack members to

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

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

haven’t been sure of anything so much in

but she ignored it, turning on her

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

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 this undeniable connection to

right about this. She had to do this. She had to protect as many of her

of the circle, and she followed him to his dismay. However,

aware why we gathered you here today!” the man started talking, “Riannon and I got divorced yesterday. And as a result of that and

everything, not everyone knew what was going on and some were

shouted in the back and Brayden

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

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 going to do. All

assets that belonged to the Pearl Moon pack are now mine again.

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,

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

as for 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

you are not protected properly. We live in

will ensure 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 sworn to protect our Luna and future queen. And we will defend her people

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price for that?” the Alpha gritted his teeth,

in return?”

place

At least, not yet.

“And any family of Ria’s is our family now. We will

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 way or

she heard the voice that she hated more than anything

stepping forward.

on her chest, “And this is not the

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

brow at his mate although it was obvious that the two of them were

girl bit her lip as if she was perplexed about what to do,

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

with Maya’s, who looked as shocked as she 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 head,

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 do you ask that,

girl mumbled, “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 who

important, share it with us,” Bray

Alpha Riannon does not have a

have known Ria since childhood! She always