ar

ring into countless fragments. The blow is immense, a hurdle I doubt

maid, inquires. Swiftly wiping away my tea

l be down in a min

my neck, memories of the day Blake first placed it there flood my mind. A single tear threatens to fall, but I quickl

nds regally in the center of the room, its ethereal glow casting dancing shadows on the walls. The room is a testament to the

- a temporary escape from Blake's bitter betrayal. The thought causes my heart to ache and I has

ts. Yet, the ache persists. Glass after gla

ce interrupts my thoughts. Turning around, I find a tall figure in

enters the hall with Veronica, my best friend, among his entourage. My anger flares and I do

, I decide against it. Instead, I head towards the waterside temple to place

ision blurred and my steps unsteady from the wine. My lack of attention to my surroundings results in a collision with someone.

ter a word, the

te the final ritual at the temple and change out of my

m grip halts me

I need you to forgive my manners," h

owers and clean your clothes for you at the riverside? The power won't be out for long, and i

he flower, then proceed to the nearby river. There, he removes his jacket and loosens his tie before soaking

mile. Suddenly, he moves uncomfortably close. I

do this," he whispers befo

tongues, the lights abruptly come back on. He releases me

rrives. This misunderstanding wasn't part of my plan

n, but words fail me as I realize expl

th confusion. "You seemed to forget your role as Luna while we were k

unch, he sends the man sprawling on the floor, his nose bleeding profusely. Blake

with tears. I reach out to him,

dow Pack!" he declares. His words hit me like a physical blow and I

uish. Veronica rushes past me to assist Blake, not sparing me a second glance. As I s

pleading for his mercy as the beta of the pack. But he turn

ut, but he merely shakes

e and disobeyed the Moon Goddess

this pack. Therefore, I denou

symbol of my status and legacy is gone, just like that. The crowd watches i