All Chapters of Not Their Luna: A Female Alpha Story: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

FinleyThe party swirls around me in a blur of silver and white, but I barely register any of it. My wolf paces restlessly beneath my skin, yearning for our mate who keeps finding reasons to stay on the opposite side of the room. But I refuse to let anyone see how much it hurts."He probably just needs time to process," I whisper to Nova, forcing myself to smile as another pack member wishes me happy birthday. "Anyone would be shocked."I'm lying to myself and I know it. But it's better than facing the truth I saw in Liam's eyes when he ran from me.Kaden, Liam's older brother and the Alpha of Glass Lake, approaches with his mate Olivia. They both hesitate, nostrils flaring slightly, and I know they can sense it – the newly formed mate bond humming in the air. Olivia's eyes fill with concern, but before she can say anything, I shake my head slightly. Please don't make me talk about it."Happy birthday, Fin," Kaden says smoothly, respecting my silent plea. His eyes flick to where Liam

FinleyTwo years. That's how long it's been since I felt a mate bond tear my world apart. Seven hundred and thirty days of carefully crafted excuses for why I couldn't attend pack gatherings at Glass Lake. Twenty-four months of throwing myself into training until my muscles screamed louder than my heart.Now, watching the female warriors I've trained spar in the morning sun, I almost believe I'm past it all. Almost."Your stance is too wide, Tara!" I call out, circling the training ring. "Remember, speed over power. Let the bigger wolves underestimate you – that's your advantage."The young she-wolf adjusts, then lands a perfect combination that sends her opponent stumbling backward. Pride swells in my chest. Two years ago, female warriors were rare in Forest Trails. Now we have an entire unit, thanks to Dad finally listening to my suggestions."Looking good out there, Bennett." Bradley calls from the sidelines, earning an internal eye roll from me. But I pointedly ignore him. Tara a

DaneI've spent my entire life in control. Control of my emotions, my actions, my future. Summit, my wolf, has always respected my authority, understanding that in the world of wolf packs, discipline is everything.Until today. Until her. All it took was one look at the little fireball of a she-wolf with silky brown hair and piercing green eyes to rip it all to shreds. "You've jeopardized years of careful negotiation!" My father's voice booms through the guest quarters Forest Trails has provided us when he arrived this afternoon, thankfully too late to witness my spectacular public humiliation. "Do you have any idea what you've done?"I maintain my posture, back straight, face impassive. A lifetime of training under my father's critical eye has taught me to never show weakness. But inside, Summit is snarling, furious at being separated from our mate.Our mate. Finley Bennett. The name alone sends a rush of possessiveness through me that I can barely contain. Every voluptuous inch of

FinleyI barely sleep. How could I when Nova paces restlessly all night, whining for her new mate while simultaneously reaching for the old bond that has haunted us for two years? My body feels like a battleground between competing instincts, and by dawn, I'm exhausted.Mom brings tea to my room early, perching on the edge of my bed with concern etched into her face."How are you feeling?" she asks, handing me the steaming mug."Like I've been hit by a truck." I take a grateful sip, the herbal concoction calming Nova slightly. "Is there some kind of record for fastest mate rejection? Because I think I'm about to break it.""Finley." Mom's voice is gentle but firm. "You don't know that he's going to reject you.""You heard him. He's promised to someone else." The words taste bitter. "Territorial alliances come before mate bonds, apparently."She sighs, tucking a strand of hair behind my ear like she used to do when I was little. But she doesn’t argue. "It doesn't matter now." I pull a

LiamKaden pulls me aside as soon as we're in the corridor."What the hell was that?" he demands, his voice low. "Since when do you care about mate bonds and their sanctity?"I shake my head, unable to articulate the storm of emotions raging inside me. "I need some air."He doesn't try to stop me as I push past him, heading for the nearest exit. Once outside, I gulp in deep breaths, trying to clear my head. Storm paces anxiously, pushing me to find Finley, to talk to her, to explain.But what would I say? Sorry I rejected you but got pissed when another guy did the same thing? Sorry I'm jealous even though I have no right to be? Sorry I've been lying to myself for two years?My phone buzzes in my pocket. Ryleigh. Guilt immediately floods me."Hey," I answer, trying to sound normal."Hey yourself," she says, her voice warm but tinged with worry. "How's it going? Any progress on the training program?"The training program. Right. The reason I'm supposed to be here. "It's... complicated.