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

Chapter 8 Before departing , Winter sent a message to her territory landlord about vacating her den .

When questioned , she offered a vague excuse about relocating to another packs hunting grounds .

The landlord , clearly under Alpha Reeds influence , suggested extending her stay until the next full moon when pack bonds were strongest .

Winter recognized the manipulation he wanted her present for his memory recovery performance , after which he planned to reclaim her as his mate .

She agreed , letting him believe his scheme remained hidden .

Three days before her planned departure , her phone hummed with an unexpected message .

Miss Frost ? This is the manager of Silver Moon Manor where your mate claiming ceremony was planned .

Alpha Sullivan has reserved our sacred hall for the next moonrise .

We need to discuss some ritual arrangements , but we cant reach him through the pack bond .

Could you assist ? Winter almost declined , but the date made her wolf stir uneasily beneath her skin .

The first day of the new moon when Reed planned his memory recovery performance , and when she planned to break their mate bond forever .

She agreed , arriving to find the ceremonial hall awash in ancient power .

Every detail matched their original mate claiming ceremony from the moon blessed wolfsbane to the silver etched binding circles .

The air thrummed with pack magic , making her wolf whimper with remembered hope .

The keeper was called away , leaving Winter alone .

From the upper gallery overlooking the sacred ground , she recalled Reed kneeling within the ritual circle , offering his blood stone and eternal devotion under the watching eyes of the Moon Goddess .

Back then , shed dreamed of running beside him through countless moons , their wolves eternally bound .

How quickly those sacred vows had crumbled to dust .

The heavy oak doors creaked open .

Reed strode in wearing the traditional alpha ceremonial robes , carrying moon blessed flowers .

Scarlett followed , her amber wolf eyes gleaming at the power laden atmosphere , hope flickering in their depths .

The Broken Luna Unbound : Goodbye to My Alphas Seven Year Deception 7.8 % My Alpha , why bring me to this sacred ground ? 1 : Reeds alpha aura pulsed with smug satisfaction .

This is where I offered Winter my mate bond .

In three days , my pack brothers will lead her here .

The ancient magic will trigger my memories a perfect stage for our final act .

I brought you to rehearse play my intended mate while we prepare the ritual elements .

He guided Scarlett to the ceremonial circle , beginning their mockery of sacred rites .

Winter watched from behind an ancient pillar carved with pack runes , her wolf trembling with rage at their desecration .

Below , their rehearsal reached the reconciliation scene .

Scarlett tilted her throat in submission , a gesture meant only for true mates .

The sacred atmosphere shattered as his ceremonial robes became marked with her scent , her ritual dress pooling on the blessed ground .

Reed gripped her with alpha strength , his wolf rumbling .

You dare such boldness on sacred pack ground ? Only three moons remain , my Alpha , she purred .

Every moment before you return to your proper mate is precious .

Besides , isnt it thrilling to claim each other where your ancestors forged their eternal bonds ? His wolf eyes gleamed with dark amusement .

Such a wild she wolf .

How else will your wolf remember my scent ? When youve returned to her territory , you can always howl for me .

Reeds hand caught her chin , his alpha presence surging through the hall .

His voice rang with pack authority .

There wont be another howl .

In three days , this charade ends .

My wolf will recognize only Winter .

p Really ? Deception 8.1 % apto Winters wolf snarled silently as she lowered her eyes , hiding their contempt .

Too bad , Alpha .

My wolf has already severed our bond , ♡ ( 0 )