Alpha Orion POV Anita wasn’t rejecting the idea because she liked being poor or because she didn't want a better life. She was rejecting me because she was slowly losing feelings for me. That realization gnawed at my insides like poison. The blame—no, the fault—rested solely on Darius. My fists clenched tightly, and I had to hide my hands behind my back so Anita wouldn’t see how angry I was. The thought of Darius slipping into her heart, taking what was rightfully mine, made my blood boil. I wanted to crush him—to destroy him—but I knew I couldn’t let that rage show. Instead, I had to be strategic. Luna Nora. That was the key. I’d take everything from her. She’d lose her position, and with it, Darius would lose his power too. They both thought they could stand in my way? They were wrong. I looked at Anita, offering her a forced smile. She looked puzzled, unsure, but there was relief in her eyes. I placed a hand gently on her shoulder. “You don’t have to worry, Anita. I won’t stress
Luna Nora POV The moment I walked into the council room, my stomach churned with anticipation. I knew Alpha Orion was about to make his move—his betrayal. And as I sat there, waiting for it all to unfold, I steeled myself for the inevitable. I was about to lose everything I had worked for, everything I had sacrificed for this pack. But I couldn’t show my fear. I couldn’t let anyone see that this moment terrified me to my core. Not Darius, not the council members, and certainly not Anita. Alpha Orion cleared his throat, his voice echoing across the chamber, and the council members bowed respectfully. I refused to move. He didn’t deserve my respect. Not after what he was about to do. His gaze softened as it landed on Anita, and I knew, without a shadow of a doubt, that this was the moment he would announce my downfall. I clenched my fists under the table, feeling the weight of his betrayal like a noose tightening around my neck. I waited for him to speak, each word from his mouth like
Darius POVStanding up against Alpha Orion felt like stepping into a battlefield. I knew it was a dangerous move, but I had to show my mother that I was ready to protect her, to stand by her, even if it meant challenging my brother. If I failed to defend her now, she would forever see me as weak, as someone who bends to Alpha Orion's will. That was something I couldn't live with.My eyes narrowed as I faced Alpha Orion, and I made sure the anger was clear in my expression. I wanted him to see that I wasn’t just standing there like a shadow. I was here for a fight, and this time, I wouldn’t back down."You can’t just strip my mother of her position, Orion. You’ve been planning this for a while, haven’t you? Everyone’s been whispering about it, everyone knows what you intend to do. But I won’t allow it. Anita doesn’t even want this. Ask her! She doesn’t want to be Luna, and you know it!"I turned to Anita, hoping that my words would give her the strength to speak up. But instead of defe
Anita POVWatching them all argue together, I couldn't help but feel a deep sadness welling up inside me. This wasn’t how I imagined things would turn out. I never wanted Darius and Alpha Orion to fight, not over me, not over anything. All I wanted was for them to find peace with each other, but now, that peace seemed so far out of reach.I felt like a stone, stuck in place, forced to watch the growing tension between the two brothers as it tore them apart. I knew deep down that this was all part of Luna Nora’s plan. It was obvious in the way she smiled at me, a sly, satisfied grin that told me everything was going exactly as she wanted. She was enjoying this, watching Alpha Orion and Darius clash. I hated that I was at the center of it all, but there was nothing I could do to stop it.Darius looked at me with pity, as if he knew the burden I carried, but I couldn’t move. I couldn’t speak up. If I said anything now, I would only offend Alpha Orion further, and I knew he was already on
Luna Nora POVAfter Alpha Orion had finally succeeded in humiliating me—doing exactly what he wanted—Darius did nothing. That betrayal pierced through me. He just stood there, silent, when he should’ve stood up for me. I was furious beyond words, but I had no right to speak, not anymore. I could feel the council’s eyes on me, watching, waiting for my reaction. If I wanted to keep any semblance of dignity within the palace, if I wanted to be respected even a little, I had no choice but to play along and accept Orion’s decision.But deep inside, I was boiling. He had stripped me of everything—my power, my title, my respect—all in one fell swoop. And for what? For that lowly slave girl, Anita? It felt like a nightmare I couldn’t wake up from. The more I thought about it, the more the rage inside me festered. My position, my throne as Luna, was gone. But that didn't mean I was defeated. No. I still had a weapon, and that weapon was Darius. I saw the anger and vengeance in his eyes before
Luna Nora POVIt is hard to get close to Anita. She hates me, though I can't pinpoint the exact reason. Maybe it’s everything I’ve done, or maybe it’s because she senses the danger I represent. But I don’t care. I’ll still go to her room and try to strike up a conversation, to pretend I’m trying to make peace. If my attempt fails, Maya will step in and do whatever it takes. Maya has her own anger brewing towards Anita, and while I act like I’m trying to support her, she will lash out, creating the illusion that I’m the good one. Anita will believe I want the best for her, and that’s when we’ll have her right where we want her. I couldn’t help but laugh at the brilliance of Maya’s plan. She’s clever, and with her by my side, this whole thing might actually work.As I sat there, thinking through our next steps, a knock sounded on my door. I assumed it was Maya returning with more updates, but to my surprise, it was Darius, his face tight with anger.“Mom, what the hell were you doing o
Luna Nora POV The next morning, I wasted no time. I needed to go to Adam’s place, and fast. It wasn’t close, and I’d be driving alone, but that didn’t matter. The only thing on my mind was finding a solution—something that could end this nightmare. I rushed through my breakfast, though the tension at the dining table was unbearable. Alpha Orion and Darius barely exchanged glances, their hostility thick in the air. Anita, now seated at the table with us, made it all the worse. It was as though every gaze was a dagger being thrown across the table. Even Darius' fiancée sat stiff, glaring at Anita with simmering jealousy. But none of that mattered to me now. My focus was on Adam. He had to find a way to fix this mess. I needed answers, and I needed them now. I slipped out of the dining hall without saying a word, knowing neither Darius nor Alpha Orion would notice my absence. They were too consumed by their own dramas, their eyes fixed on Anita as though she were the center of thei
Anita POVI won’t lie—last night was pure chaos. The meeting, the arguments, Luna Nora confronting me—it all felt overwhelming. I thought about it as I lay in bed, staring up at the ceiling. What a whirlwind my life had become. I was exhausted, mentally and physically. But what choice did I have other than to brace myself and keep going? Even as the new day arrived, I woke up early out of habit, but with nothing to do now, it felt strange. The reality was unsettling. I used to fill my days with endless tasks, but now, all I could do was wait around to be summoned, wait for the maids to come in and dress me. It was a constant reminder of the unwanted role I’d been given.When the maids arrived, they shot me looks of irritation, and some even rolled their eyes, as if I’d stolen something precious from them. But I ignored it. I was living the life I had once dreamed of, even if it came with hostility from nearly everyone around me. But the truth was, this life was a double-edged sword.