LOVE AND HURT
NARRATOR
*FLASHBACK*
"You must marry the Luna from the Ice Claw pack," he said, his voice firm, his gaze fixed on anything but him. "To form a strong alliance between us and strengthen our bond," he added. It's for the pack. "There’s no one better suited for this than you, Thane," he continued, finally looking up at him for the first time since the conversation began.
"Why me?" Thane asked, his voice breaking with quiet desperation.
"You're the heir, Thane. "Look around you. "We need the Ice Claw on our side," he emphasized.
"This is one of the many sacrifices you’ll have to make for the good of the pack," he stated.
In a few days, you will be announced as its new leader. It's time you stepped up your game. Let the people feel safe under your reign."
"Only a Luna—
