The Perfect Luna by Marissa Gilbert

Chapter 61. The Fox Trap

“And what do you think I should do with her?” Castiel threw an angry gaze at Roxy.

“She is a princess,” the redhead tried to explain to him her brilliant idea, “Well, of sorts. But she is important in Thorn’s pack! We can use her.”

“Thorn’s pack is now done. And not thanks to you,” the leader of the foxes frowned, “So far you have been one big disappointment, Roxanne. For someone whom I personally trained. Yet all your work was done by Luna Riannon Michaels instead.”

“It was just a coincidence,” Roxy furrowed her brows, “She…”

“She played you to her advantage,” Castiel smirked, “You were supposed to destroy her but instead she wiped her feet over you.”

Roxy had nothing to say to that and she hated that. She hated that the man whom she loved so much was praising another. It wasn’t just a coincidence that she was the best in her

group. She worked hard for it, trained hard… in the hope that one day he would notice her. And

she was sure that he did. He took her to his bed where her education continued. He personally showed her how to please a man and she was sure that it meant something. He never let anyone touch her and he singled her out every time. He paid her way more attention than to

other she-foxes.

But then he sent her on a mission into another man’s bed. She was upset about it. Heartbroken even. But she never admitted it out loud. It was not great to be used as a tool, but she had no choice. This was her job. And this was what he had been preparing her for. She was ready to prove herself to him anyway. After all, Castiel always seemed like a man of broad

views. He only respected two things in his life – power and intellect. And if she managed to have those, nothing else would matter.

Foxes weren’t like everyone else. Although they were excellent warriors when needed and could easily rival werewolves, what they actually preferred was a game of wits. Why fight anyone if you could just trick them into doing what you needed in the first place? Or even better, if you could make your enemies fight each other while you watched? Everything was a challenge and foxes loved their victories.

But this was also why they were never on good terms with the wolves. The latter always strived for dominance and this was where the problem between the two species lay. Foxes did not like to be dominated. And wolves really did not like to be played. They took it as an insult if they caught someone trying to deceive them.

It was much easier with the werebears, where they were all muscle but could be

certain bargain in the end. Whereas wolves would want blood and nothing else.

This was why they couldn’t live together. So, when the foxes’ population increased and the land they had in their possession became not enough, wolves did not want to share. Hence, they became a problem. A problem that the foxes needed to solve. Or better say get rid of. Whatever it cost them.

But whatever they tried was failing. And then the Union was formed to unite shifter packs under the wing of lycans from the Western kingdom. This was the worst news for the foxes. Back then, Castiel’s father was the king and he was not happy with the new situation. Because since the Union was formed, if he dared to attack one pack, the rest would come for him and destroy him. So, the former fox king started thinking of ways to destroy the Union.

And this was how the most brilliant plan was born.

was now on Castiel’s shoulders. He

of the weight off him. This was

Him.

The fox king was amazing. Tall, handsome, clever, strong and

he wasn’t happy with her anymore. He was disappointed

to blame for

Riannon Michaels.

didn’t seem like a threat at all. A chosen mate, stuck up, so perfect that it was boring. It should have been easy

out to be full of surprises. She put up a real fight and Roxanne

to get through with it,

what was worse was Castiel’s growing interest in Riannon Michaels. This was probably the most painful part.

as a prisoner, she could sense his growing interest with the Luna. She told herself many times that it was just her

was still in for a

to get out as soon as she could, killing good warriors for him and risking her own life. All that only to find out that as soon as he got out, he went to see that other woman. That one hurt her. But it was what followed next that absolutely destroyed her from the inside. When the time came for their plan to go into its active phase and slaughter the werewolves, she received another order

the first time when she didn’t do

personally checked that the blonde nuisance was present,

that time, everything also went wrong and what was supposed to be the fatal blow to the heads of the alphas, turned into a slap that only made

she was there and not back in her pack as he wanted, he got furious. The man, who always remained calm, got furious over a little and insignificant matter like that. She couldn’t stop thinking

when Riannon mentioned him coming to her again

absolutely lost it.

a well-thought through plan and she knew it. But she had to try to get rid of that woman once and for all. Even

What she couldn’t survive was him being interested in another. For

reason.

helping her to attack the wolves. She lied to

Roxanne did what she could. But her team still

words. She knew that it was a grave mistake and

her.

was why she

and wrists were chained in silver-plated chains and she did not look her usual polished self. Roxy figured her out first with

because she could relate to her. This was also the reason why it was so

the girl. If she had a choice, she wouldn’t stoop so low. But these were desperate times… And

do with her?” Castiel rubbed the bridge of his nose as