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

Chapter 22 Every word Theron spoke echoed Cyrenes heart .

She turned to Valdrin one last time .

Do you understand now ? Whats broken cannot be mended .

Whats shattered cannot be whole .

If you truly honor her memory , raise your pup well .

Give her that much , at least .

Young Ash remained her only tie to the past the pup shed carried beneath her heart for hine moons .

But even that bond wasnt enough to drag her back into darkness .

Her new life beckoned , free from old chains .

Taking Therons arm , she left Valdrin behind .

By the dessert table , she hesitated .

Dont you want to ask me anything ? Theron calmly selected her favorite sweet moon cake .

Youll tell me when youre ready .

Forcing truth serves no one .

I trust you .

He offered the cake with solemn sincerity .

When you wish to share your story , Ill listen .

Cyrene accepted the cake , noting how he remembered her preferences .

Theron , she said suddenly , lets complete our mate bond .

Their ceremony was set quickly .

Each step took Cyrene further from her past life .

Meanwhile , Winters pack withered in grief .

Though healed , Winter found no joy .

Their den remained heavy with sorrow , their mother often lost in memories , clutching Ravennas old belongings .

Their mother spent hours in Ravennas old chamber , tending the few possessions left behind .

Most had been taken when theyd banished her , the rest thrown away in anger .

Now their mother had restored everything , recreating the chamber as if Ravenna might return any moment .

The Broken Winter watched , bitter jealousy burning .

Why did death earn Ravenna all the love shed craved ? Mother , Winter called softly , please eat something .

Leave me .

Winter fell to her knees , tears flowing .

Mother , blame me ! Its my fault , but please dont harm yourself .

I wronged sister , but you must eat- Their mother struck her .

Yes , it IS your fault ! Her howl shook the den .

Without you , my Ravenna would live ! Winter touched her stinging face , disbelieving .

Their mother had never struck her before .

Now she did it for that worthless- How dare you ? Winter snarled through tears .

I didnt perform the ritual ! I didnt take her heart ! Didnt you always say her strength in the womb weakened me ? She owed me this heart ! Arent I your beloved daughter ? Why do you strike me for that worthless- Their mother choked on rage .

Their father burst in , catching their mother as she swayed .

He kicked Winter aside .

Ungrateful pup ! We spoiled you rotten .

Whatever Ravennas faults , she was your blood sister .

She died for you how dare you speak such poison ! O ( 0 ) The Broken