The Rejected Luna is Reclaimed

: SECRETS

ne away wouldn't leave her hollow feelings. Laura's small windows introduced a warmth and light to the room that would feel like a haven, a place where sh

ed Claire towards her into a warm embrace. For a moment, Claire felt comfortable. Laura fitted as she was with her arms

on't understand, Laura,' she whispered. "I thought

ind and perfect for an Alpha. Laura had harbored a quiet, simmering resentment in her heart a very long time ago. She didn't deserve to be in Claire'

e was sorry for Claire.

r." Happily satisfied she was hiding, she tight

hers, those squared hands sitting in

as can be unpredictable. Laura's tone was warm, soothing, but listen," she said, "you d

in her eyes. If Claire could believe and put her faith in Laura, then she m

f people. There was nothing evident and confident about it at first, just small glances made for uncertain, hushed whispers that ended when Claire passed. She was careful

s if no one should hear her. Were you not wondering if Claire ha

d time with Jona's rejection.' I only hope she doesn't... make any drastic decisions." With a soft tone, the

's careful lies were making the web. Slowly, solidly, one older person was binding her in whispers she couldn't hea

yes and told Claire, "It'll help clear your mind." "He knows me that well, and that's wha

she wanted the feeling of freedom that came with the woods, and she couldn't

in around them, branches twisting and flinging their shadows from the trees. With each step, Claire's heart became a little lighter. Being narrower in th

ay from Claire's thoughts with minor stories that made her laugh. Every time Claire

for a bit." Her legs were slightly tired. She nodded gratefully for the pause. Looking up into the night sky, she

aire far enough that no one would find her there. Newly sober, Laura watched her frien

and looked at her. Claire's heart skipped a beat at s

f her skirt. "I... Her voice was candid and old, dista

blinked. "Back? Laura, it's dark... Whe

t. "Oh, don't worry, Claire. You'll be just fine here. Othe

colder and more menaced with the friend next to her than without. It seemed that there

d by the deep silence of the woods, echoing. Her heart beating in her chest, she rose from the log,

trees. Claire's blood was running too cold as she realized how truly alone she was. Darknes