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

Chapter 13 Leaving the crypt , Valdrin found young Ash lingering in the shadows .

Is she really gone ? the pup asked , his voice small .

Shell return , Valdrin said , but the words rang hollow even to him .

Ash slipped past him into the crypt .

When he lifted the ceremonial shroud , his composure shattered .

One glimpse of his mothers lifeless face sent him fleeing into the darkness .

In the healing den , Winter woke from her ritual sleep .

Her fingers traced the fresh scar where her new heart beat .

Am I whole again ? At Valdrins nod , tears spilled down her cheeks .

Father , Mother , my Alpha … youve saved me .

Joy filled the chamber until Winters soft question cut through the warmth : Where is my sister ? She should share this moment .

She must be happy Im healed … Valdrins jaw tightened .

Their fathers contempt filled the air .

Probably skulking somewhere , showing how little she cares for her sisters life .

Understanding flickered in Winters eyes , though she pressed further : Alpha , have I angered her ? Valdrin retreated without answering .

How could he explain that Ravennas form was go ? That night , their father stepped out for the moon prayer .

He noticed healers clearing the adjacent chamber .

Where is the patient ? he asked .

Re healer shook her head , handing him a forgotten scroll .

Perhaps you know them ? It was a heart bond compatibility ritual scroll .

11 showed Ravennas heart was perfectly matched to Winter .

His hands trembled in the cold night .

What is this ? A matching scroll .

The donor and recipient a perfect match .

His hands shook as he read the names again and again .

Ravenna and Winter , written clear as moonlight .

Suddenly , all the pieces aligned Ravennas endless rituals , the scattered scrolls , the body .

under the furs with that familiar moon mark .

The scroll fell from his nerveless fingers .

He stumbled to the crypt , nearly falling in his haste .

When he saw Ravenna lying lifeless on the stone , all color drained from his face as he collapsed .

Valdrin caught him , trying to block his view , to explain- Their father shoved him away .

What have you done ? Silence answered .

The heart donor … my daughter … YOUR MATE ? His rage exploded in a blow that split Valdrins lip .

Valdrin accepted it without flinching .

* Wiping blood from his mouth , he spoke quietly : Winter was dying .

We had no choice .

H No choice but to sacrifice my daughter ? Your own mate ? Valdrin met his eyes , unflinching .

It was the only way to save Winter .

Tell me , in my place … would you have chosen differently ? ♡ ( 0 )