The soft morning light streamed through the windows as I awoke, my thoughts immediately drifting to what Evangeline had told me the day before about the previous Alpha, Jaxon. Her hesitant words still lingered, and my heart ached for the wolf who had lost so much. To lose a mate and a child—how did anyone survive such heartbreak?
Pushing the thoughts aside, I resolved to make today different. I would take Evangeline’s advice and immerse myself in the pack. It was time to step out of the shadow of my own hesitations and truly embrace my role as Luna.
After dressing in a simple ivory dress, I headed downstairs where Susan was bustling about with her usual energy.
“Good morning, Luna,” she greeted cheerfully, placing a warm cup of tea on the table.
“Good morning, Susan,” I replied with a
