Alpha's Second Chance Luna

t it was also a night that marked a turning point in the life of his best friend, Lucas. Stella was not just a member of the pack. Orphaned from a young age, she had been raised by a lo

with Lucas. They had grown up together, shared laughter, secrets, and dreams. However, deep in her heart, Stella had alwa

close friend, entering the room with a bright s

Emily. It's his evening, not mine. I

o me. I've known you long enough to know that you

ve her, Émilie. I've loved it for as long as I

houlder. "You'll never know if you don't

ce. The air was filled with the palpable excitement of the pack members, all eager to see their new leader take his rightful

ature and natural charisma. His piercing blue eyes darted through the crowd, seemingly searching for

ity. Lucas knelt before the altar, ready to accept his responsibilities as alpha. Stella couldn't help but feel immense pride

ing. Stella, trying to hide her conflicting emotions, joined in the festivities, laughing and dancing with her f

, a warm smile on his lips. "Are you having fun? »

p her tone light. "I'm so proud of you,

He looked at her with an intensity that made her heart beat fas

silence for a few minutes, enjoying the quiet of the night. Finally, Lucas st

tion in her eyes. "And you for me,

," he said finally, his voice trembling with emotion. "For years, I've wondered if I s

I..." She took a deep breath, gathering

closer to her, their faces so close she could feel his breath on her skin.

t of the night. They held each other, finally feeling the truth of their feelings rele

ace and privacy. There, under the night sky, they made love for the first time, uniting their hearts and

f happiness and tranquility wash over her. For the first time in a long time, she

real," she whispered, her

inning. » Lucas held her a little tighter, s

r. She knew that life in the pack was full of challenges and surprises, and that the future wou

hey rose, ready to return to the party a

revious evening seemed almost unreal to her, a dream she never wanted to leave. She smiled as she felt his steady breathing and the

y smile. He looked at Stella tenderly, gently caressing her cheek. "H

have this moment. "Hello," she replied, b

the day caught up with them. Lucas stood up first, stretching and looking at the clock with some he

paration. " I understand. I'm going home too. We'll see each other later. » They exc

ious night in her mind. She felt a new confidence in herself and in her future with

knock on her door. It was Émilie, her close friend, with a concerned loo

te tension. "What's

speaking. "It's Lucas. He found

t ? But..." Words failed him, and a sharp pain shot

didn't know it before. She arrived this morning to congratulate hi

It's so unfair," she whispered, feeling tears well

know. But he has to make a decision no

she headed towards the great hall, where the pack often gathered for important announcements. The at

e him stood a beautiful young woman, with blonde hair and piercing green eyes. She radiat

ination to visible pain. He took a deep breath before speaking. "M

est, but she forced herself to remain silent, her eyes fixed on Lucas. He continued, his voice trembling. "As an alp

old back tears, her world collapsing around her. She could no longer hear anything

egan to disperse. Lucas approached her, his face marked with pain and c

ucas, I... I understand. This is your destiny, and I cannot stop

stinctively backed away. "I have to go, Luc

o, Stella, please. Don't go

freely now. "To live as if nothing happened? I love

nable to come up with an