The Broken Luna

Chapter 11 Mira

"Tell me everything," I commanded Faye. Technically, I couldn't actually command anything of her, she was a rogue now.

"I took a trip here last year with Damien. He was looking for his mate, and I just wanted to explore anything outside of Crimson Moon. That's when I met Dan. Goddess, he was gorgeous. He was 17 when we met, so just half a year older than me. He had gorgeous snow white hair, just like yours, but his eyes were the deepest shade of emerald green. He looked so ethereal, more Fae than wolf, I was ready to do anything he asked. He told me about how the Alpha was sick, no one thought he'd recover this time, and they were panicked because he had no heirs. But, then they realized that his younger brother, your father, had had a child when they asked Reiz for his birthing records. You gave them hope for an heir. I was so jealous that he was already so obsessed with you and he hadn't even met you yet! It was always like that with the boys I liked. We'd start dating, and all they would ask about was you! I had to spread my legs just for them to focus on me; it wasn't fair! Dan promised me a place here, a comfortable life here, if I could convince you to come and see the packlands, at least. But, I didn't want to talk to you about it. I just wanted one man to stay mine. So I lied, I said that you'd agreed to be escorted to the packlands after your first shift and hand over your claim to rule. Then, you were fated to Fallon! My plans were falling apart! And Dan and his boss were already in Crimson Moon. I called him while you and Fallon were mating, and I told him that the two of you were going to take the pack lands by force instead. His boss came up with this crazy plan to kidnap you! I said no at first, but then Dan told me that it was just to get you away from Fallon long enough for you to honor what you had originally agreed to outside of his influence. And I couldn't tell him that I'd lied, so I said okay," she started sobbing.

"Faye, I really need you to keep going," I stated firmly.

"So, we made the plan. I asked you to help me clean up after the party and start outside under the ruse that I didn't want it to get too cold. And they were waiting on the roof just outside the door to jump down and inject you with wolfsbane. I had my packed bags stashed in the bushes right there, so the boys shifted and I threw you and my stuff on Dan's back and climbed on behind you to hold everything on. And we ran for the border. We'd been walking for about 3 days and I finally asked Dan's boss how much further. And that's when he revealed their true plan. To let their chosen Alpha r**e you in the hopes of siring an heir. I tried to pull you off of Dan and run, but I don't have all of my wolf-strength yet since I don't turn 18 until next month. And they stopped me and injected us both with wolfsbane. I woke up just as we were coming inside the packhouse. I guess they gave me a smaller dose.They stuck us in here. It's only been about 3 hours since then," Faye finished.

"Bathroom?" I asked.

"There isn't one in here, I've been banging on the door begging to go, and they said they'd only open it for you" Faye said exasperated.

"On the bright side, I am the Luna-born ruler here, if I use my Luna voice, the wolves will have to listen. The witch is a wild card. I need to command the wolves to take her down quickly. Then, get them to take us outside and we run for it. I'll shift, you'll jump on my back, and we'll be back in Crimson Moon in no time," I said, already stretching and cracking my joints.

"How are you always so annoyingly optimistic?" Faye asked.

"If I don't believe in what I'm saying, then there's no point in even trying," I replied.

I walked over to the door and commanded, "Let me out, NOW!"

The door flung open and I wasted no time giving my next command, "Take the witch down!" Two wolves immediately obeyed and knocked her unconscious.

"Take my friend and I outside, unharmed!" panic started to enter my voice. No way it could be this easy, and yet they were leading us down the hall and to the door.

Suddenly , I heard slow clapping from a little ways up a grand staircase.

"I'm impressed little Luna," came a sickly sweet voice, like too much caramel, "Most she-wolves would not be collected enough to think of using a Luna command" he laughed. He was tall at least 7 feet, with honey colored eyes and brown curly hair. His skin was tanned as if he lived on the beach and his muscles were bulging out of his long sleeve white button up and black slacks.

"Most she-wolves are not Luna-born. Let me go!" I commanded.

"Ah, that won't work on me. You see, I was an advisor to the late Alpha, but I was a rogue technically speaking. It's how he knew I was giving him my honest opinions and not obeying his Alpha presence. The funny thing is, I've brought some of my friends with me to take over your packlands. And each of the wolves stationed outside your room? I have their mates imprisoned. I will murder their mates if they allow you to escape, so think about that before giving any more Luna commands," he laughed.

"Fallon will find me, and he will make your death slow and painful," I promised.

"Maybe, but not before I've had my way, little Luna. Sid, prepare the Luna for the viewing ceremony!" the false Alpha commanded.

"Yes, Alpha" came the rough voice from my wolfsbane memories, "Come with me please Luna Mira" He said politely, grabbing my upper arm tightly to make it clear it was not a request.

"I will make sure Fallon knows to break every one of your fingers that touches me, Sid," I growled.

"Fiesty little Luna, you will never see your Alpha again. You will be imprisoned here until you birth the next Alpha, and then you will be murdered. I just pray to the Goddess that Alpha Fabian let's me have a turn before he rips your head off of your pretty little neck," Sid purred in my ear, sending shivers of disgust down my spine.

"Aw you're excited for me already?" He mused to himself.

"Dan, take your little friend to her new quarters, I see no reason to keep her imprisoned if you can teach her to listen," Sid ordered. He must be the false Alpha's beta.

"No, I want to stay with my Lu-" Faye began, but the white-haired man with the deep green eyes and sharp bone structure held his finger to his lips with a meaningful look at Faye. This must be Dan. The man who had conspired my k********g.

Faye had almost called me her Luna. Was she regretting her choices? Did she think I'd let her back into the pack? She had made her bed, the most I'd do is help her get out of this hellhole and then let her lie in her "independence ."

Sid led me to a gorgeous white marble bathroom. everything looked like it had been carved out of one giant block of marble, the bathtub, toilet, sink, floor, walls, everything. Three handmaids followed him in. They drew a steaming hot bath and poured in different soaps and lotions and things that filled the room with two scents that made my heart ache: blackberries and burning wood.