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

Chapter 4 Her fathers face stiffened , the Alpha power in his eyes flickering momentarily .

His past proclamation of banishment had returned like a rogue wolfs curse , tearing at his own pack bonds .

The Moon Goddess had a way of making Alphas taste their own bitter declarations .

The once proud Alpha lowered his head in supplication : The Pack Healer says Winters wolf spirit is failing .

Her blood weakens .

Only your blood can sustain her until we find a heart donor .

You must return with me for the blood ritual .

Watching him plead this way only made Ravennas heart ache more bitterly .

Never had she seen her father humble himself for anyone Winter truly was the precious jewel of his heart .

And wasnt it the same for everyone else ? Alpha Valdrin , young Ash didnt they all worship Winter like a sacred moon ? The thought brought moisture to Ravennas eyes .

Very well , Ill agree .

But I have conditions .

I want my place in the pack restored , and I want all of Winters pack shares returned to me .

Her fathers eyes turned to ice .

Ravenna , dont push your luck .

These are my terms .

Accept them or leave .

After a long silence , her father yielded .

Ravenna was roughly dragged to the pack healers den , her weakened body stumbling against the stone walls .

Having gone without food all day , her vision swam .

The Broken Luna Unbound : Goodbye to My Alphas Seven Year Deception 32.2 % apte Her father paid no attention , racing through the territory to the healing grounds , practically dragging her to the blood ritual chamber .

The young healer , seeing Ravennas pallor , asked kindly : Your wolf seems weak .

Should you rest and take sustenance first ? But her father snapped impatiently : Begin now ! This private healing ground had been established with her fathers influence his word here was pack law .

The healer , frightened , hastily prepared the ritual tools .

As the sacred silver needle pierced her skin , Ravenna felt the world spinning .

The fever from her illness , combined with hunger , made each drop of blood drawn feel like poison .

Halfway through , her breath grew labored , her head lolling to one side .

The healer cried out in panic : We must stop ! Any more could kill her ! Her fathers face turned ugly .

He feared consequences not of Ravennas death , but of losing Winters blood source .

Fine .

Use what we have .

Ravenna was moved to the healing chamber .

She had lost consciousness completely , her wolf spirit dim and fading .

Time passed in a haze of fever dreams .

Suddenly , a she wolf burst into the chamber , her claws raking across Ravennas face as she howled in anguish : This is your fault ! How dare you play weak when your sister needs you ! That pitiful amount of blood is worthless ! The pain jolted Ravenna awake to find her mothers tear stained face , features contorted with rage .

She grabbed Ravennas ceremonial robes , her claws tearing at the fabric : Why did the Moon Goddess curse me with twins ! If only Winter had been my only pup ! 3 The Broken Luna Unbound : Goodbye to My Alphas Seven Year Deception 32.6 % Surse upon our bloodline ! Even in the womb you stole Winters strength , leaving hd wolf heart weak .

Now when she needs your blood to live , you put on this pathetic display .

Do you truly wish your sister dend ? Each word was like silver through Ravennas heart , poisoned with years of hatred .

Even Ravenna , who had never shed tears before the pack , felt ice cold trails down her cheeks .

She had heard these accusations throughout her life .

Simply because she and Winter were born as twins , because Winters wolf heart hadnt Tormed properly Everything was blamed on her .

They claimed she had stolen Winters life force in the womb .

No one in her family loved her .

Her mate and pup despised her .

She had been born carrying the weight of a curse .

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