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

Chapter 11 No matter how hard you strive , its futile , Winters voice dripped honey sweet venom .

Whatever I desire , Father , Mother , even dear Valdrin … they place it at my feet .

Such devotion something youve never known , have you , sister ? Winters smile turned cruel , her mask slipping to reveal the predator beneath : I wonder if youll even live to see me at the Gathering ? Her eyes held dark knowledge .

She knew .

Shed always known .

Ravenna met her gaze with ice .

Even if you stand there , your lack of skill will make you nothing but a mockery .

Winters face darkened .

With no witnesses , her innocent facade crumbled completely .

Worry less about me , sister , and more about your precious packmate .

I hear shes in quite the trouble .

Ravennas blood ran cold .

What have you done ? Oh ? You dont know ? Winters false innocence returned .

Your dear Lyra came to confront me .

I merely mentioned to Father how … uncomfortable she made me feel .

And you know Fathers ways a few whispers of territory violations , and shell spend years in the dark cells .

Ravennas claws struck before she could think , raking across Winters face .

Youre mad If you want to destroy something , destroy me ! Leave her out of this ! Winter merely laughed , touching her healing cheek .

But you care for her .

You have so little left for me to take … shes all that remains .

Blame yourself , sister .

Your love for her sealed her fate .

Winters smile remained angelic , masking the monster beneath .

The Broke Ravenna raised her claws again , but this time she was thrown backwards as Valdrin materialized between them , his power crackling through the air as he shielded Winter .

What are you doing ? His snarl echoed off the stone walls .

What has she done to deserve .

your attack ? In an instant , Winter transformed her face crumpling as tears spilled down her cheeks .

Alpha , please , dont blame sister .

I spoke carelessly and upset her .

Its fine if she strikes me … I dont feel the pain .

Winter clutched her chest suddenly , her breath coming in desperate gasps , playing the part of a dying wolf perfectly .

Valdrins face twisted with rage .

Have you lost your mind , Ravenna ? Look what your violence has done to her condition ! But Ravenna wasnt listening .

Her only thought was reaching Lyra , warning her to flee before her fathers hunters found her .

She reached for her communication crystal , but Valdrin knocked it from her hand .

Have you no heart ? Winters life hangs by a thread , and youre concerned with messages ? The crystal shattered against the stone floor , its light dying instantly .

Valdrin seized Ravennas arm , his grip bruising .

Winters condition is critical .

The ritual .

must begin now .

Winter clutched at Valdrins ceremonial robes , making a show of labored breathing .

Bu her eyes met Ravennas over his shoulder , gleaming with triumph .

Pure theatre .

Ravenna wrenched free , desperate to reach the healers station to send word .

But Valdrins iron grip returned , his superior strength leaving no room for resistance .

Youre not backing out now .

The ritual begins immediately ! The Broken 3 apter 11 Ravenna struggled helplessly as they dragged her toward the ritual chamber .

I wont refuse the ritual , I swear ! Just let me send one message .

Please just one message ! Valdrin ignored her pleas , assuming she sought to delay .

Pack warriors strapped her to the ritual stone .

Through her tears , she begged : Valdrin , I beg you .

One message , thats all .

Please … His face remained stone as he ordered : Administer the sleeping herbs .

As the cold mixture entered her veins , Ravenna felt consciousness slipping away .

Her world -grew dark at the edges .

In her final moment of awareness , she looked at her mate , tears falling freely .

Valdrin … I will never forgive you .

In the darkness , the Moon Goddesss voice echoed , cold and ancient : Trial failed .

Your hearts sacrifice will condemn this vessel .

As you wished , Moon Blessed one , I shall grant you a new form , a new Trial , with a different pack .

Your spirit shall continue its journey …