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

Chapter 8 Just then , out of nowhere , Caspian appeared .

He was holding Riley back , his movements swift and decisive , his eyes blazing with anger .

He was putting himself in danger to protect .

me .

I quickly picked up the silver dagger that had fallen during the struggle , folding it away .

I didnt want that weapon to harm anyone else .

.After reporting the incident to the Black Rock Pack guard outpost , we handed her over to The kennel guards and left .

Theyd be taken to the outpost to face punishment for their actions .

I scoffed , Well , I guess youre happy now .

Youll be reunited with your brother at the one can tear you apart there , youll finally be together .

Arbitrators Council .

No Back at the apartment , I noticed Caspians hand .

It had a deep gash , likely from being unintentionally hit during the fight .

He had risked getting hurt to protect me .

Hed been trying to hide the injury in his sleeve , as he said to me , You mustve been terrified , he said , his gentle voice trying to soothe my emotions .

Lets eat .

He was always putting my needs first .

I walked towards him with a frown , and grabbed his arm , pulling up his sleeve to reveal the gruesome wound .

My heart skipped a beat .

Are you insane ? Why didnt you tell me you were injured ? My tone was a mix of ange and concern .

I couldnt stand the thought of him being hurt .

He instinctively pulled his hand away , forcing a smile .

Its nothing , it just looks worse than it is .

He didnt want me to worry , always putting my feelings first , even in pain .

I didnt say a word .

Silently , I grabbed the herbs and treated his wound .

My heart ached .

Once I was done , my expression was still grave , I couldnt control my emotions .

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As I stood to put the herbs back , he tugged at my sleeve .

Are you coming back after you go downstairs ? His voice was laced with anxiety , his eyes filled with a wary vulnerability .

fraid that I might leave him .

Seeing him so insecure and tentative made my frustration evaporate.

His kindness always disarmed me .

I sighed .

What else would I do ? Can you eat all of this on your own ? I used a question to answer his , not wanting him to feel insecure .

was mure His face lit up , like a discarded pup being reclaimed by its owner .

His smile and gentle , and I had an overwhelming urge to hold him close .

After wed finished eating , he started clearing away the dishes , and I stopped him .

After some careful thought , I knew that I had to speak to him .

I needed to face this growing feeling .

I opened his drink for him , and then , completely without warning , I asked , Do you have feelings for me ? He choked on his drink , his eyes and face going red as he coughed .

His reaction said it all ; he couldnt hide his love for me .

I suddenly realized that , without a single word , he had shown me he loved me .

Caspian , I said , trying to analyze his feelings using logic , Is it possible youre not actually in love with me ? Maybe youre just grateful that I helped you and youve developed a dependence on me , seeing me as your savior ? You keep to yourself too much .

You should spend time with other werewolves ; maybe youll realiz this isnt real love , its just you being dependent on me .

I spoke to him as a professional , using my knowledge as a healer .

Id said enough , and then I fled .

I was afraid to face these feelings .

I didnt want to get hurt again .

It was better to offer a clear rejection , because my wolf wouldnt be able to handle any The Broken Luna Unbound : Goodbye to My Alplus Seven Year Deception 84.7 % ambiguity .

For a long time , I avoided every request Caspian made to go on a date .

I was running from these feelings , afraid to be hurt again .

Then , an opportunity came up for me to do a blood exchange program with another pack .

I immediately applied .

I needed to leave , to run from these feelings , to grow .

I embarked on a worldwide journey to teach suicide intervention techniques .

I needed to help other people , instead of being trapped in the past .

I would occasionally post pictures of my travels on Wolfgram , displaying my life of freedom and contentment .

Liam and Caspian were always the first to like them .

They were still watching me , and they both hadnt given up .

They were both waiting for me .

When I finally returned to the territory two years later , Id changed a lot .

Id grown , I was more mature and strong .

The first familiar face I saw was Liams mother .

Her face was lined with worry , a permanent furrow in between her eyebrows .

She no longer held her former grace and arrogance .

The once beautiful , refined woman was now gaunt and worn , consumed by time and pain .

I had never liked her .

She had always been condescending , and every time wed met , shed tried to persuade me to leave Liam .

She had always put herself first .

Her eyes filled with tears , Seraphina , I know our family wronged you , but now Im begging you … Her pride had completely gone .

She was just a helpless mother wolf , seeking help for her child .

Please , go and try to persuade Liam at Silver Moon Valley .

He has bone rot disease and he wont listen to anyone else other than you .

Her request was laced with desperation and despair .

Shed given up her pride .

All she wanted was her son to live .

She rambled on for a whole afternoon , telling me about the decline of their family and how their lands had been ravaged by infighting .

It turned out an illegitimate son had been revealed in the family .

After the scandal with him The Broken $ 5.0 % apter & and Riley had been revealed , control of their land had plummeted .

Even when theyd tried to fix things , it had been too late .

Their family was crumbling .

The illegitimate son had used that opportunity to gain influence with the elders .

And at that time , Liam hadnt cared about any of it , while Riley was scheming in secret .

Shed agreed that if the son became leader , then shed get to be with Liam again .

They were willing to do anything to get more power .

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