ilvermo
in my own home, the Luna who had dared to defy her Alpha. Pack members averted their eyes when I passed, their scents a mixt
ck-wide emergency protocols, overriding my authority. He moved Brielle into the guest wing of the Packhouse, a blat
e. I was a Silvermo
hearing with the Pack Elders. It was a right granted to every Luna, a power rarely invoked.
umphs. A fire roared in the massive hearth, but it did little to warm the icy atmosphere. The three Elders sat at a heavy oak table on
voice was like the rustle of dry leaves. "Luna Elara, you have invo
hall. "I come before you today because my mate, Alpha Ryker, has refused my formal re
gnation. He was a staunch traditionalist and a loyal supporter of Ryker.
Not to create a prison. My Alpha has taken a mistress. He flaunts her in this very house. He has sho
pack members who had gathered to w
affairs are not for public debate. This is a matter between my mat
le, my actions driven by emotion rather than r
a to an Alpha who shares his bed and his heart with another. It weakens his position. It weakens t
ility. The Elders stirred, their expressions growing more serious. Th
. "My commitment to the Blackwood pack is absolute. My... f
resources. You dishonor me with your neglect and your lies. Tell me, Alpha, if I am truly your Lu
is face flushed with anger. He couldn't answer without
ivate matter!
y home!" The words were out before I could stop them, raw and full
your actions are... questionable." He looked between the two of us, his old eyes troubled. "The law is clear. We cannot force th
what is it you want from this council? What rem
t. The one I had
powers of my station. According to the original treaty signed between our packs, the Luna has absolute control over all assets brought into
reposterous! Those assets are int
rtnership. Since that partnership no longer exists, I will manage them myself. I wil
asking for a separation of assets. I was drawing a lin
r a long moment, he looked up, his expression grim. "The treaty is clear. The Luna'
hing I would never forget. I had beaten him. Not
and, but I had jus
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