The Broken Luna Unbound: Goodbye to My Alpha’s Seven-Year Deception Novel

Chapter 15 Reed woke to the sharp scent of antiseptic .

The aftermath of alcohol still clouded his senses , his head throbbing and stomach burning with acid .

As his vision cleared , he found his pack members watching him , their relief at his consciousness overshadowed by disappointment .

How long will you destroy yourself over one she wolf ? his fathers Alpha authority filled .the room .

His pack brothers crowded closer , their concern evident in their scents .

Winters been gone a month without a trace .

She clearly doesnt want to be found, Alpha .

You could have any mate in the territory .

Why torture yourself over her ? Reed had heard these arguments countless times this past month .

His bloodshot eyes remained unfocused , his unshaven face set in stubborn lines .

His fathers patience finally snapped , Alpha power crackling through the room .

Youre my heir ! The future Alpha of the Sullivan pack ! Yet you waste away pining like a lovesick omega ! Ive arranged a mate bond .

In five days , youll complete the ceremony .

Defy me , and youll be cast from the pack ! The door slammed behind the Elder Alpha , leaving the room in tense silence .

Reed forced himself upright , his voice rough .

Whos the chosen mate ? Julia Crescent , third daughter of the Crescent pack .

The Crescents ? Reeds wolf growled softly .

Tell her this no one decides my mate but me .

If shes wise , shell reject the arrangement .

I wont show mercy to the Crescent pack if forced .

His pack brothers shifted uncomfortably , caught between two Alphas .

The Broken Luna Unbound : Goodbye to My Alphas Seven Year Deception 15.6 % apte In our circles , mate bonds are often political alliances .

Your father has given his final command .

The Crescents are powerful allies … Besides , the moon ceremony invitations are sent .

Winters bloodline isnt strong enough for our pack anyway .

Reeds expression turned glacial at their words .

His wolfs anger filled the room .

Speak of her that way again and youll leave my territory , Winter Frost will be my only mate , my only Luna .

I dont care about the Crescents or any other pack .

They retreated quickly , leaving Reed alone , In the silence , he closed his eyes , memories flooding back .

Winter adjusting his tie each morning with a gentle kiss .

Her tears and careful nursing when he was ill .

The surprises she planned for each moon ceremony , her promises of running together until they were old … All those precious moments hed taken for granted , now lost to his own arrogance .

His assistants latest report showed no trace of Winter anywhere .

Reeds heart ached anew .

He clutched her abandoned phone like a final lifeline to what hed lost .

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