Alphas regret: Magnificent Return of the Rejected Luna
Rejected Luna 36

Chapter 36 Chapter

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The rest of the drive was quiet, and by the time we arrived home, the girls were starting to yawn

They were tired from the long day at the amusement park, and I was grateful for their obedience as they headed straight to their room to get ready for bed.

Once Joanne and Joey were settled, Branwen and I sat in the living room.

His expression was tense, and I could tell he was holding back his frustration.

"Do you want to tell me what you were thinking?" Branwen finally asked, his voice tight.

Isghed, leaning back against the couch. "I wasn't thinking," I admitted. "I just... I forgot about the full moon. I was careless."

"Careless?" Branwen's voice rose slightly. "You know how these nights affect you, Lorelei. Why would you stay out so long?"

"I didn't mean to," I said defensively. "It just... happened."

Branwen's eyes narrowed. "Or was it because you were having such a great time with Silas?"

I shook my head, sitting up straighter. "That's not it," I said firmly.

"I wasn't having a great time, Branwen. Every second I spent with him, I was thinking about one thing-revenge."

He studied me for a long moment, his expression softening slightly. "Revenge," he repeated quietly. "What happened today?"

I hesitated for a moment, then decided to tell him everything. "Silas asked me to be his Luna," I said finally.

Branwen's reaction was immediate. His jaw tightened, and his eyes flashed with anger. "He what?"

"He said Lena isn't fit to be Luna anymore," I continued, keeping my voi

"No," Branwen said flatly. "Absolutely not. You're not marrying Silas."

"I didn't say I was going to," I said, frowning.

And he thinks I should take her place."

"Good," he snapped. "Because I won't allow it, Lorelei. I don't care what his reasoning is or what he thinks. You're not going to become his Luna."

I took a deep breath, trying to steady my emotions. "Branwen, it's part of the plan," I reminded him.

"The plan doesn't involve you marrying him," Branwen shot back. "There has to be another way."

"There might not be," I said quietly. "This is an opportunity, Branwen. If I can gain his trust, get close enough to him-"

"No," he interrupted, his tone leaving no room for argument. "We'll replace another way, Lorelei. I won't let you put yourself in that position."

I didn't respond immediately, the weight of his words sinking in.

I knew Branwen was only trying to protect me, but part of me also knew that this might be the opening we needed.

Branwen POV:

The soft light of the lamp cast long shadows across the room as I sat in silence, waiting for Rowena to speak.

Her expression was unreadable, but there was a tension in her posture that set me on edge.

Finally, she broke the silence. "I've made my decision," she said, her voice steady but laced with something I couldn't quite place. "What decision?" I asked, my chest tightening in anticipation of her words.

"I'm going to marry Silas."

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Alpha's Regret: Magnificent Return of the Rejected Luna.

Chapter 36

The world seemed to tilt at her declaration. I stared at her, stunned. "You're going to what?" I said, mely keep my om fx4,

"It's part of my plan," she explained, her tone resolute. "I'll marry him, get close to him, and then make him peynir fling, stipe

Her words churned a storm of emotions within me-anger, disbelief, and a deep, aching fear.

But beneath it all was the undeniable pull of our bond. She didn't know it, but Rowena was my mate

I had known since I was eighteen. The moment I first felt the mate bond, it was like a tether had formed between on, connecting me to her swept couldn't explain.

Her scent, her presence, the sound of her voice-all of it became an intrinsic part of my existence,

But I had let my prejudices cloud my judgment. Back then, I had heard rumors-stories of Rowena's supposed crity and lack of men

People said she was manipulative, that she preyed on the weak to elevate her own status.

Those whispers had poisoned my mind, and I had believed them without question.

I stayed away from her, ignoring the bond and suppressing my instincts.

I convinced myself that she wasn't worthy of my loyalty, let alone my love.

Eventually, I left the Snowfang pack altogether, distancing myself from her and everything she represented.

Looking back now, I hated myself for how blind I had been.

The rumors had been lies, spun by those who envied Rowena's strength and resilience.

By the time I realized the truth, it was too late. I had alienated her, left her to face unimaginable hardships alone.