The Revenge Of The Reborn Luna

Chapter 6

Erica's POV

I sat stiffly on the edge of the bed in Jane's room, my thoughts racing as the truth of this situation hit me hard. This was my new life, but it felt completely strange. The mirrors showed Jane's face-an expression mixed with confusion and fear, her dark hair falling over shoulders I was still getting used to. Memories filled my mind-who I was, who I had been before this time. I had lived in my own body, a life filled with anger and loss, only to wake up in this girl's body.

What had happened? My last memories flashed in my mind like fire-pictures of betrayal, my sister Erin's mean laughter, and Jaxon's cold eyes shining behind my closed eyes. Their plot against me felt like a knife in my stomach. How did it end up like this? Now I was Jane, a girl set to marry the famous Alpha King, rumoured to be a beast pretending to be charming. But I didn't want to believe in stories that ended badly.

"Jane?" A woman's voice pulled me out of my thoughts. Iberia Simmons, Jane's mom, stood in the doorway, looking both worried and in charge.

"Uh-mom?" I replied without thinking, still feeling strange saying the name.

Iberia entered the room. "You've been really quiet since you got up. Are you okay?" Her voice was gentle but curious.

I glanced at my hands, which trembled slightly in my lap. "Yeah, I'm... just thinking." How could I explain my troubled past to a woman who saw me in a different light? The thought made my stomach feel funny.

Iberia stared at me for a moment, her forehead furrowing. "You can tell me anything. I'm here to support you."

"Thanks." I said. "But... it's just hard to understand all this."

"I can picture it. This whole marriage plan-do you know the guy you are going to marry?"

Just hearing the name of the Alpha King made me shiver. I had listened to stories filled with fear and respect-Dante Byers, the tough leader of the Bloodhound Pack, a man who scared many people. "Not really," I said, my voice barely a whisper.

Iberia let out a sigh, her eyes showing her sadness. "This is tough for all of us, Jane. Your dad believes-"

"What does my dad think?" I interrupted, a little louder than I meant.

Iberia raised her chin, feeling steady again. "He believes that teaming up with the Bloodhound is vital for our pack's future. It's about power, safety... stability."

"Security?" I laughed sarcastically, my heart pounding. "You think putting your daughter with a monster is security?"

"It's not that easy, Jane." Iberia sounded serious now. "He is tough; he can keep you safe, keep us all safe. We've heard the stories-"

"Rumours?" I felt fury rise inside me. "He's not just a rumour; he's a man famous for his violence!"

Iberia's face changed. "You have to accept this, Jane. Do you not agree with your dad's plans?"

"No!" I said sharply, shaking my head. "I-" I took a deep breath to calm down. "I just need to think. I need some time."

"Time," Iberia repeated, her voice cracking. "You need to answer soon! The Alpha is waiting for you." She walked out of the room.

The truth hit me hard, like a thick blanket. I had arrived here as just a part of someone else-someone else's loss, someone else's future-and now I faced a choice that would alter everything.

***

Outside Jane's room, a ruckus started, and muffled voices grew louder. Beta Simmons was fighting with Iberia, their angry words coming nearer.

"He's on his way, Iberia! We can't back down now! Jane has to get it!" Beta's voice was loud, adding to the tension.

"Understand what? That we're giving her to a monster?" Iberia's voice grew louder, filled with worry. "This isn't just politics! This is our child!"

Their anger mixed into a loud noise, and I felt powerless against their chaos. But as I moved away from the bed and walked slowly in a circle, something changed inside me. Maybe, just maybe, this was my chance. If I married the Alpha King, I could gain power too. I could get rid of Erin and Jaxon and fix the wrongs. Revenge had been my only wish before death, and now I had an unexpected chance.

Taking a deep breath, I straightened up and walked into the hallway, my heart pounding even with the fear nagging at me. "I need to tell them," I said quietly to myself, getting ready for what was to come.

As I got closer to the living room, Beta and Iberia's voices grew louder as they argued. I stopped at the door, feeling more determined. This moment had built up inside me, and I was ready to deal with it.

"That's enough!" I shouted, my voice unexpectedly strong as I walked into the room.

Both of my parents looked at me, surprised for a moment, as their loud conversation stopped.

"Jane, we-" Beta Simmons started, but I cut him off.

"I'm ready to marry the Alpha King." I said, my heart racing in my chest.

Iberia's face went pale, shock showing all over her face. "No! Jane-please! You can't mean that!" She moved closer, fear clear in her eyes. "Not him! He's unstable, risky!"