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

Chapter 12 A haunting howl echoed through the ritual chamber as the last heartbeat faded .

Alpha Valdrin , the heart has been claimed , the pack healer announced .

The others relaxed , but Valdrins hands trembled , an overwhelming dread seizing him .

His eyes fixed on the ritual stone .

Ravenna lay there , peaceful in deaths embrace , her wolf spirit extinguished .

By his own Claws , he had taken her heart .

Valdrin stood frozen until another healers touch broke through his haze .

Alpha , we must complete the transfer ritual for Winter now .

Reality crashed back .

Yes .

Winter would live .

Wasnt this what he had always wanted ? Hours later , as the moon reached its peak , Valdrin emerged from the sacred chamber .

The pack waited anxiously their former Alpha , his mate , even young Ash and Sweet all concerned only for Winters fate .

The ritual succeeded , Valdrin announced .

Joy erupted among them .

Not one asked about Ravennas fate .

As Winter was carried to the healing den , her father remained behind , gripping Valdrins arm with tears in his eyes .

Youre a true Alpha , finding a heart donor and performing the sacred ritual yourself .

Winter might not have survived otherwise .

Perhaps she should have been your mate from the start .

Back then , she … He stopped , sighing .

Never mind .

Tell me , who was the donor ? Our pack should honor their sacrifice .

Must Just then , the chamber doors opened .

Pack healers carried out Ravennas body , covered in ceremonial furs .

A breeze lifted the edge , revealing her distinctive moon mark .

Her father froze .

That mark … Valdrin quickly blocked his view .

The sacred laws forbid revealing a heart donors identity .

Her father nodded , dismissing the familiar marking as coincidence .

In the sacred crypt , Valdrin dismissed the healers , personally carrying Ravennas body .

He pulled back the furs , revealing her pale face .

The ritual wound gaped crimson across her chest .

Though he knew this wasnt true death , seeing Ravenna lying cold in the crypt tore at something deep within him .

The pain hed denied finally surfaced .

He clutched her cold hand .

Youll return to me .

Your love for me will bring you back .

Even if you resist , the Moon Goddesss Trial binds you to me until completion .

Valdrin pressed his forehead to hers , whispering : When you return , well build a real life together , my mate .

Please … Once , Ravenna would have tenderly touched his face , agreeing softly .

Now , only silence answered .

By tradition , the Moon Blessed returned within three moons , wearing a new form , living a new life .

Valdrin was confident no matter what vessel she inhabited , what identity she claimed .

As long as she appeared in his territory , he would recognize his mate .

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