All Chapters of Orphan to Luna: The Alpha's Substitute Bride: Chapter 71 - Chapter 80

Chapter Rhys' POVThe next morning, I was still reeling from the vision of Mara’s last moments. The pain was fresh, but the anger burned brighter. As I was getting ready, a knock drew my attention."Step in" I ordered and a guard stepped in with a bow."Alpha" He greeted."Yes what is your message"“Alpha Rhys, the elders have called an emergency meeting. They need you there immediately,” he said, his voice tense.The elders? I questioned within a part of me wanted to decline and told him to tell them it could be postponed but I knew it wouldn't look good especially what happened the last time."Do you know why this meeting is called for?" I questioned."No sire" He responded.I nodded, trying to push aside the turmoil inside me. “I’ll be there.”Soon I got dressed then left for the conference room. As I walked to the meeting hall, my mind raced. What could this be about? When I entered, the room was filled with the stern faces of the elders, their expressions unreadable. Duncan was

ChapterMara's POV "An attack?" Dahlia questioned worriedly her grip on my hand tightening."Excuse me" The seer said walking out the door before anyone can say anything to stop her I glanced at Dahlia who nodded,"She'll be fine" she assured.“Take care of one another Dahlia, stay here. Lock the door and don’t open it for anyone but me.”“Ethan, please be careful,” I whispered, my heart pounding.He gave me a reassuring smile, though it didn’t reach his eyes. “I will. Just stay safe.”With that, he left, closing the door behind him. Dahlia and I quickly locked it, the sound of the bolt sliding into place feeling both secure and terrifyingly final. We could hear the chaos outside, the clash of weapons, the shouts, and the growls. It was a nightmare brought to life.Dahlia paced the small room, her worry etched into every line of her face. “We’ll be okay, Mara. Ethan will handle this.”I nodded, though I wasn’t sure if I believed it. “I hope so.”Suddenly, a loud crash echoed through

Chapter Mara's POV A collective gasp echoed through the room myself included, I stared at him stunned."Your wife?" The elder said cocking a brow, Ethan laced his hand with mine and I forced a smile wanting to follow his lead, I knew I could trust him."Yes we had a quick marriage due to a circumstance" Ethan continued trying to convince them."And what circumstance might that be?""It's a personal matter" Ethan disclosed in a finite tone."After the present circumstance the pack faced we can't take chances what if she was an accomplice to the rogue attack how do you expect us to remain quiet and accept her with no logical explanation" the man urged and a few members supported him.A full crowd had formed all of them focused in our direction."I'm pregnant" I blurted, Ethan eyes widened as he looked in my direction."Yes I'm pregnant that is why we had to get married it was urgent"The elderly man looked at Ethan and me. “Congratulations,” he said, though his tone lacked warmth. “Bu

Chapter 77Mara's POV Ethan grabbed the man and punched him across the face, the impact sending the rogue stumbling backward. “You won’t get away with this,” Ethan growled, his voice low.A few other pack members quickly arrived attracted by the noise. “Ethan what are you doing?” Someone questioned. “The lycan Queen will punish us severely for this”“This man is no spy sent by the Queen, he is just a rogue, arrest him” Ethan ordered and they stepped in, pulling the rogue away from Ethan and restraining him. The man struggled, but it was no use. He was outnumbered and overpowered."Take him to the holding cells," Ethan ordered, his voice steady. The pack members nodded, dragging the rogue away as he spat curses under his breath.I knelt down and picked up the rogue’s phone, my hands trembling. The screen was still on the message he had sent: “The Lycan is in the pack. My cover is blown.” My heart pounded as I scrolled through his texts, desperately searching for more information. The

Chapter Mara's POV "Ethan, I swear, I wasn't lying," I said, my voice trembling with a mix of anger and fear. "I saw Lia put something in my drink."He sighed, running a hand through his hair. "Mara, I believe you. But the others... they don't. They think you're causing trouble."I could feel the weight of their judgment even now, like a heavy blanket smothering me. "Why don't they believe me? Lia is the one causing trouble, not me."Ethan stepped closer, his eyes softening. "They've known her for a long time, Mara. It's hard for them to see her doing something like this.""But she did!" I insisted, my voice rising. "She planned this, Ethan. She wanted to provoke me and make herself look like the victim."He looked at me, his eyes filled with sympathy. "I know. I believe you. But convincing the others is going to be difficult."I buried my face in my hands, feeling the weight of everything pressing down on me. "What am I supposed to do, Ethan? They think I'm the one causing problems