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34. Luna Mark (Clay POV)
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The world seemed to hum around me, a low, intoxicating melody that resonated deep within my core. As I sat on the balcony the following day, the sunlight filtering through the buildings casting shadows on the ground, I couldn't help but replay last night's conversations in my head. A Beta for Clay and a Luna mark for me—everything felt like it was falling into place, as if pieces of a cosmic puzzle were clicking together. Is this what they mean when they talk about fated mates? Or was there something more intense, something even more profound? My eyes drifted to Clay and Luke, who were engrossed in their morning workout below. Their synchronicity was like an art form—each move perfectly in tandem, yet inherently unique to each. "God, look at them," I muttered under my breath. My eyes traced the contours of their bodies, captivated by how their muscles contracted and relaxed in harmonious movement. Luke was leaner than Clay, his lifestyle slowly etched away the weight, revealing a s
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I pulled on my shirt, relishing the feeling of sobriety that coursed through me. Six days clean, and the world seemed vivid for the first time in a long while—each color brighter, each emotion sharper. A voice within me questioned whether I was fit to be a Beta, whether I could live up to the responsibilities. But then I thought of Lexi, and how agreeing to this would keep her in my life. It seemed like a fair trade. A fantastic one, actually. The bitter memories of my ousting from the pack crept in, the wound still fresh despite the years that had passed. The day my father turned his back on me still stung, and the sting became a burn when Trevor, my younger brother, stepped up to be the Alpha. My own blood, replacing me. The shame and betrayal from that event dragged me down a spiral, and I was just now clawing out. The car's engine purred to life as Clay settled into the driver's seat, pulling me from my thoughts. Lexi settled beside me, her presence alone a salve on my hidde
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The weight of Elena's words stayed with me, filling the air between us with a heavier sort of gravity. I looked down at my wine glass, now only half full, and then back at her. "So how does all this translate in the human world? I mean, with a Luna mark and everything?" I questioned, fidgeting with the stem of the glass. Elena's gaze softened. "Honey, you can choose to interact with the human world as much or as little as you want. The mark is a symbol among us, not something that requires you to sever ties with the world you knew." "Do you have family who would notice if you're gone for an extended period?" Elena asked, a delicate note of concern entering her voice. I paused, letting the silence hang for a moment. "No, not really. My parents are gone, and I was an only child. I have some distant relatives, but we're not close. They probably wouldn't notice if I disappeared off the face of the Earth. I mean, my foster mom might start noticing some of my disappearances, and my bes
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