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

29.6 % Chapter 2 Moonweave was notoriously complex to repair , and this piece bore a significant tear .

The restoration would take considerable time .

After three hours in the bitter cold , her fingers were too numb for such delicate work .

But Ash erupted : Youre useless ! You just dont want to do it ! I promised Sweet Sister it would be fixed tomorrow .

You have to do it today ! Ravenna clutched her warm cup , her voice like frost : Ash , Im your mother , not your servant ! She rarely showed strictness with Ash .

His inherited brilliance meant she never worried about his studies .

Instead , Ravenna had devoted herself to being his caretaker , attending to his every need .

From daily necessities to his health shed been meticulous in her care .

Yet Ash always found fault .

Accustomed to her domestic devotion , he took her service for granted , while constantly criticizing her efforts .

Even her storytelling voice wasnt the right pitch for him .

Ravenna had understood that raising a gifted pup came with challenges , so shed enduketit all .

But now , her patience had run dry .

Startled by her tone , Ash looked to his father .

Valdrin emerged from the kitchen , addressing Ash : Let your mother rest tonight .

She can fix it tomorrow .

30.0 % apte Suddenly , Valdrin resumed his role as the attentive mate .

Wearing an apron , his gaze soft , he tucked a heated stone into Ravennas lap and stroked her hair .

Why get angry with a pup ? Ravenna shifted away from his touch .

Her voice was eerily calm : Im not angry with him .

She was simply informing Ash that she would no longer be his servant .

Valdrins hand froze mid air before withdrawing .

The silence carried an unsettling weight , an inexplicable sense of loss .

Valdrin frowned .

This wasnt like Ravenna .

Hed expected tears , accusations , resentment then eventual submission .

Instead , shed skipped straight to acceptance .

As if she simply didnt care anymore .

Lets eat , Valdrin changed the subject , bringing out a bowl of venison stew , made from a fresh kill from the sacred hunting grounds .

He served Ravenna first .

Warm yourself with this .

Isnt herb seasoned venison your favorite? Ravenna stared at the rich broth, the tender meat infused with sacred herbs that only grew under the full moon .

Valdrins specialty .

But- Bitterness rose in her throat .

The Broken Luna Unbound : Goodbye to My Alphas Seven Year Deception 30.2 % Herb seasoned venison was Winters favorite .

Valdrin paused briefly , then continued casually : Youre sisters .

Your tastes should be similar .

Ravenna laughed inirthlessly .

Her preferences were nothing like Winters .

But Valdrin only remembered Winters likes .

His mind , usually occupied with pack alliances and territory negotiations , had carved out a special place for every detail about Winter .

I hate venison , Ravenna said quietly .

I hate its gamey taste .

Its repulsive .

Like eating dirt .

11 Valdrin continued serving , his voice neutral : It strengthens your wolf heart.

Ravennas grip tightened on her spoon .

So that was his concern .

She said nothing more , forcing down the bowl before retreating to her chamber .

For eight years , Ravenna and Valdrin had slept in separate chambers .

Valdrin claimed his wolf senses were too acute for shared sleeping quarters , so shed volunteered to take the guest wing .

Eight years in solitude .

In truth , he simply couldnt bear sharing a bed with her .

Now , none of it mattered to Ravenna anymore .

The next morning , she woke with a pounding head , disoriented and weak .

Loud banging echoed through her door .

Mother ! Useless mother ! Why havent you risen to prepare my morning hunt ? The Broken Luna Linhound : Goodbye to My Alphas Seven Year Deception 30.4 % Ravennas body felt leaden .

She struggled to rise , realizing it was already past moonser Ash needed to join the young pups training at first light .

Usually , shed wake before daym to prepare his morning meal and pack his training gear .

When she opened the door , Ash kicked her leg with his boot .

At seven , his wolf strength was already formidable .

Ravenna stumbled back , gripping the doorframe to stay upright .

Wheres Father ? The den was empty , no trace of Valdrin .

Ash sneered , Father has pack duties .

Hes busy leading our territory .

All you do is laze around the den , and you cant even wake up to feed me .

Indeed , Valdrin was always occupied .

As Alpha of Silver Creek territory , his duties were endless , consumed by pack politics and border disputes , leaving little time for family .

When Ash had fallen ill as a pup , shed taken him alone to the pack healer , running between herbalists and medicine women until she collapsed from exhaustion .

After Ash recovered , she fell ill herself .

Valdrins only response had been a cold : Next time , send a pack servant .

So dismissive , those words .

Having never raised a pup himself , he couldnt understand a mothers worry when her child was sick .

Pack servants could run errands , but how could she trust them with her pups care and & comfort ? Valdrin never understood this , only criticized her for not delegating .

The Broken Luna Unbound : Goodbye to My Alphas Seven Year Deception 30.7 % apter 2 Now Ash shared his view .

Aunt Winter is right youre just lazy , not a proper mother at all ! A childs cruel words cut deepest .

Ravenna stared at her son , the pup shed carried through nine moons .

Shed raised him from first breath , when hed nuzzle into her neck , swearing with a pups conviction to protect his mother when he grew strong .

How had it come to this ? Ravennas laugh was bitter : Ash , cant you sense Im ill ? Ash finally noticed her pallor .

His frown mirrored his fathers coldness , showing irritation rather than concern .

How stupid , getting sick at a time like this .

Someone who cant even maintain their wolf strength doesnt deserve to be my mother .

With that , Ash left with his training gear .

Ravenna slumped against the doorframe , her vision swimming .

The door slammed shut .

Clutching her chest , Ravenna thought bitterly : Soon , I wont be your mother at all .

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