The sickened luna’s last chance

“Then you should do it,” I said, even as I felt my wolf claw at my insides like she was going insane. “If that’s what you truly want.”

“Really? You don’t think it’s foolish?”

I studied her eager face for a moment, considering her question. Anya was pretty in a wholesome way, with bright eyes and a quick smile. She was kind and hardworking, and she seemed to care about the pack. Maybe she was too good for Alexander, but she would make a good Luna with the proper training.

“I think you’d make a good Luna,” I said with a slight smile, which was true. I also didn’t think that much of it; after all, just because Alexander was allowing anyone to join didn’t necessarily mean he would let anyone but the nobility make it to the next round.

He was only opening the applications to the public to help his image. I was sure of it. But I didn’t want to hurt anyone’s feelings, so I decided not to say that to Anya.

Anya beamed. “Thank you. That means a lot coming from you.”

“From me?”

“You’re so composed and confident. I’ve seen how you handle the heir when he’s fussy. You have this… presence about you. Like you were born to be in charge.”

If only she knew.

should consider entering. You’d have a real

shook my head. “I’m not

I said, you’re beautiful. Plus you already have a relationship

just not interested,” I repeated

wanted to push the issue, but Lucien tactfully chose that moment to start fussing. I used the distraction

incident. Lucien was getting stronger every day, but he was still so small. He still

Trial. I tried not to picture some stranger holding my son, singing him lullabies, tucking him into the crib

inconsolable, though. Every time I pushed down thoughts

what precious few days I had left with my son worrying about the trial,

back to my room after checking on Lucien

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