The Luna's Rejected Love

ia Stormveil's body. She stood at the center of the Frostfang Pack's sacred clearing, her chest heaving as the sharp scent of pine and earth surro

ated mate. The man who held he

n about to

e hated the weakness in it, hated how vulnerable she so

d, as if he were fighting a war within himself. But there was no tenderness in his t

er stomach twisting into knots. "What do you mean, you

w. The crowd murmured, the pack shifting uncomfortably at hi

ght, even as her legs threatened to give out beneath her.

away from her, raking a hand through his dark hair. "I'm the Alpha. I have responsibilities, a

The murmurs around them grew louder,

ing despite the lump forming in her throat. "I would sta

softer now, almost apologetic. But it was

nding. She couldn't let this happen. She wouldn't. "

nce was

hated the tears that burned at the corners of her eyes, threat

as no hesitation, no hint of regret. "I, Caleb Frostheart, Alpha

t. The words hung in th

er soul to his unraveling in an instant. The pain was excruciating, a phys

ed, shaking her hea

alrea

gazes darting between the two

ssing the crowd without sparing Aria

her as well, though he

uncertain. She felt their pity, their judgment, their confusion. She wanted to sc

espite the tears streaming down her face. She wo

ng the trunk of a nearby tree for support. She turned back to look at Ca

cou

Caleb's arm, leaning in close. Her smile was sweet, but Aria saw the tri

her chest turning to anger. She wou

let Caleb's rej

lked into the forest, leaving the Frost