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

Chapter 20 Returning to her new packs den , Cyrene barely crossed the threshold before her mother rushed forward .

My precious daughter ! The guardians said you encountered a rogue wolf today .

Are you hurt ? Did he frighten you ? Did he threaten you ? Her mothers hands fluttered over her , checking for injury .

Only after confirming Cyrenes safety did she relax .

Such danger , even in daylight ! How dare a mad wolf approach you .

Cyrene felt warmth bloom in her chest watching this mother who loved her so completely .

The Moon Goddess had indeed blessed her with a worthy pack loving parents , two protective older brothers , and even her intended mate was a childhood friend , chosen by both packs .

Everything felt right .

Thinking of the interrupted meeting , Cyrene mentioned , I missed meeting Theron today .

No worry , her mother soothed .

Ive invited his pack to share tonights hunt .

Youll see him then .

Cyrene smiled .

According to both the Moon Goddess and her mother , Theron was a worthy mate .

This Trial seemed simpler indeed .

Meanwhile , Valdrin marshaled every resource to track Cyrene .

Her fathers pack name ? came quickly .

Why pursue the daughter of the River Valley Pack ? the former Alpha questioned .

Valdrins hand trembled over her image .

Shes Ravenna .

Her father fell silent , fearing madness had taken him .

Three moons later , at the territorys Grand Gathering , Cyrene appeared in ceremonial The Broken apter robes , Theron at her side .

Their joint appearance confirmed the whispered pack alliance , drawing admiring glances from all present .

Only Valdrin lurked in the shadows , watching with clenched fists , refusing to believe this wasnt his mate .

He approached as Cyrene sought solitude from the gatherings heat ..

Heres the continuation of their confrontation : Gathering his composure , Valdrin approached with formal courtesy .

Lady Cyrene .

She acknowledged him with a measured nod , the moonlight casting shadows across her face .

His eyes never left her .

You remind me of someone I knew .

The night wind cleared the ceremonys incense from her mind .

Who ? My mate .

Cyrenes laugh held no warmth .

Once , Valdrin had never publicly claimed Ravenna as his .

mate .

His heart had belonged to Winter , his only desired partner .

Now he proclaimed Ravenna as his true mate far too late .

You must be mistaken , she replied with careful politeness .

Instead of responding , Valdrin continued as if speaking to himself : She loved me beyond measure .

I cannot imagine another soul loving me with such devotion .

Yet at first , I cared nothing for her , taking her as mate only because she resembled the one I truly wanted .

Cyrenes throat tightened , the wind stinging her eyes .

Was this his attempt at redemption , this confession in the moonlight ? fut I learned too late , his voice cracked with raw emotion , that she had become .

3 everything to me .

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