The Perfect Luna by Marissa Gilbert

Chapter 64. Betrayal Hurts

“As you know, we live in a world where only the strongest and the fittest survive,” Brayden started his speech, “This is why it is so important for us to continue our bloodlines and create heirs. So that when we get weaker, they can step up and take our place! For us wolves this is

crucial. Otherwise, our pack will be done!”

Riannon stood and listened to his speech next to her former self, remembering almost every word. One could never forget when they were humiliated like that. But looking at her old self now, she was proud of her for not breaking down in front of everyone. By that time, she didn’t have anyone close for support.

“My legal wife Riannon and I have tried to have pups for some time now,” he continued his grand speech. (This novel will be daily updtaed at www.noveljar.com)It was a lie. They didn’t try to have children and actually planned to have them later. But he was now using their absence to justify what he was doing. And it was working because he was receiving sympathetic glances from the crowd. “But we were unsuccessful,” he even let out a heavy sigh. She wanted to slap him. Ria also realised that if she was made of flesh right now, she would have said something, would have fought for her honour and defended herself against all odds. She changed a lot even though not much time

passed.

But she was just a bodiless spirit now and couldn’t change anything in what was happening. She was here to learn.

“You also know that the Moon Goddess blessed me and helped me to find my true mate,

Roxanne! I didn’t understand the will of the Goddess from the beginning. But Selene is wise and she knows what she is doing. So, my beautiful mate with the kindest heart in the world became pregnant with my pup and ensured our pack’s future! And after very careful consideration, I realised my mistakes. I was worried that Roxy here was just an omega, but she taught me a valuable lesson and proved the importance of mates.”

She remembered how every word of his was punctuated with the beating of her heart in her ears and she touched the hand of the past her as she stood there. Even knowing that it wouldn’t help.

“This is why I had to take a very hard and drastic, but very important decision for the sake of our pack. Today I received approval of my divorce and our ways with my wife Riannon Tho… Michaels part. Riannon Michaels, I reject you as my chosen mate. And with a heavy heart, I denounce you as the Luna of this pack, but as my dear friend, you are always welcome to stay here as a regular member of the pack and I promise to take care of you as I do of

“No thanks,” the present Ria snorted to herself.

People around them were whispering and gasping, but a lot of them were nodding in approval. Ria tried to remember the faces this time. Anything could be crucial.

“Moving on from the sad news,” Brayden raised his voice, “Let me introduce the new

Luna of the Silver River pack! Roxanne Belgrave!

He stretched her head and Roxanne walked out in a golden maternity dress. Just as

tacky as she remembered.

“She will become Roxanne Thorn in the nearest future,” Bray went on, looking at the fox with gleaming eyes, “But she starts her Luna duties today. Roxanne, do you swear to serve as Luna of this pack and always have the best interest of our people in your heart?”

“I do, Alpha,” the vixen said proudly.

Lies.

“Do you promise to devote your life to the pack’s safety?”

“I do.” More lies. “Do you swear that you will work hard every day for the pack’s prosperity?” “I do, Alpha.” Lies again.

“Roxanne Belgrave, by the will of the Moon Goddess Selene,(This novel will be daily updtaed at www.noveljar.com) I announce you the new Luna of the Silver River pack!” Brayden growled and wolves around them started howling in celebration. This was the moment when the past her wanted to leave, but then she heard something else.

for my beautiful mate, Luna and future wife!” Brayden announced, walking behind Roxy. He carefully took all of her

made

canines and grazed them over the girl’s skin. She let out another moan and that seemed to do the trick as he sunk his

fast they were changing their sides and switching their loyalties. Ria noticed from the corner of her eye, Alice offering her old self a drink. Something with alcohol this time, which the former Luna drank in one gulp and walked away. The omega who served her looked guilty but in

the two

words. She was clearly inexperienced,

Riannon felt sorry for the girl, who was falling into the big bad wolf’s trap. But then she noticed the glass that probably still contained the traces of aconite with which the omega poisoned her. It made the pity fade away as she watched the man taking the girl away from the

her underwear, just moved it slightly to get access. He took her not in the nicest of manners but she seemed to enjoy it. Even when he laced his fingers around her neck while pumping into her from behind. Riannon turned away as this was the last thing she wanted to see. But very soon she heard him grunt which probably meant that he was done. Alice moaned. Not very believable. After all, the whole thing lasted just a

in an unnatural angle as

started dragging her away while no emotions were evident on his face. This was the moment when she promised herself to kill him as soon as

didn’t

she did not follow him as he dragged Alice’s body. She knew that she had to be in a different place to learn what

B of the pack. She

how tired she was.

hard to carry an Alpha baby,” she giggled, “He is so strong and healthy. He kicks me every day and

a hug and caressed her stomach, “The future of our pack is literally

right,” Roxy nodded to the disappointment of the others around them, (This novel will be daily updtaed at www.noveljar.com)“I’d better listen to

Until you.”

a jab at her, but Riannon

them as they went back into the house and all the way back to Brayden’s bedroom, which Roxy was sharing with him tonight. Harper helped her to sit

a week prior, Roxanne ordered a

away everything that Ria ever

the fox accepted the pills and the glass of water handed to her, “You are so sweet. Did you manage to

in the next armchair, frowning, “It feels

sat in silence for a

the problem there is,” the

innocently.

her chest and her nostrils flared visibly, “And then we will finally have a chance. Ash

position for her.”

natural at all, “I don’t know how to tell you… But I heard rumours between the omegas that

in her seat and

coffee table, “People saw him buying a ring and bragging to his friends about it. She will have his mark on her neck tomorrow. And I just… I don’t want you to suffer. You know

love him so much. I… I waited for him to notice me for

Roxy placed her palm on top of hers, “When I see you two together, you look like a perfect couple. But Riannon… She has her way with men. Sometimes I think that she

sister-in-law nodded, “Ash is not his usual self when he is with

this was happening to your brother as well. And only the power of true mate bond helped to

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no help to me though,” Harper threw her head back, “we

her web, “And you have to

life would change if Riannon

tempt me,” Harper let out a laugh and then she got quiet. “Oh, no,” slipped off Ria’s