The ceremony was everything my parents wanted, It was grand, loud and perfect. Warriors stood in rows, omegas lined the path with petals, and Sara shone in silver, smiling like she already owned the pack.
But inside, I felt nothing. I only played along because I had to. As the Alpha heir, having a Luna was part of my duty, and the time for me to take over the pack’s leadership was drawing close.
When the Elder began the rites, I repeated every word as expected. My voice sounded empty and rehearsed. Sara held my hand tightly, her eyes glimmering with triumph.
“Do you, Alpha Kian of the South Pack, accept Sara as your Luna?”
“I do.”
The words left my mouth like stones.
The Elder nodded, pleased. “And you, Luna Sara, accept Kian as your Alpha and mate?”
“I do,” she said sweetly, squeez
