All Chapters of The Stand-In Luna: Chapter 1 - Chapter 5

Ashley The day everything changed for the worse started like any other morning. As the strongest warrior of the Moonlit Silver Pack, I led my team through the northwest border, with my muscles tense and my senses sharp. I was doing all of this not because I wanted to, but because even if Jace and I weren’t officially mates yet, I had already stepped into the role of Luna. Also because, deep down, I did it for him. Always for him. My team and I pushed through the woods, but in a flash, they were gone. So quickly that I didn't even notice when all I could sense around me was the quiet, eerie air of the forest. My heart pounded in my chest as I spun around, looking for them. But all I could find were more trees, grass and earth. No bodies. No faces. A tree branch crunched nearby, and I frantically turned to the source of the noise, ready to fight if the situation required it. But what I saw instead turned my blood ice cold. Five—no—six Rogues emerged from the trees, their grins

Ashley The joy of Jace's earlier proposal felt like nothing but a cruel joke. "What about my arm?" My voice trembled, but I refused to back down. "This happened because I was trying to stop her from getting hurt.” Jace’s gaze flickered to the blood pooling at my feet. For a moment, he hesitated. Then, releasing Carina, he rushed to my side. His hands cradled my injured arm with a gentleness that made my chest tighten. "I’m . . . sorry, my dear." His voice softened, full of regret. "I’m just so used to worrying about Carina. I didn't mean to lash out at you." Carina shot me a glare of pure resentment before storming out. But Jace didn’t chase after her—he was waiting for my response. Once, his apology would have reassured me. But now, I was just tired. Tired of being an afterthought. Tired of always being overlooked and neglected. "I know you and Carina have nothing going on, but you needed to hear the things she said to me before you got here." I met his gaze, searching for an

AshleyLike an iron cage, the Mating Ceremony loomed over me, its grandeur only emphasizing my impending fate and doom. The entire pack had gathered, elders and warriors alike, along with visiting wolves from other packs. The air buzzed with an anxious energy, a stark contrast to the suffocating dread rising in my chest like a wave.Inside the dressing chamber where I waited to be called upon, I fastened the intricate waist chain around my ceremonial gown, the weight of my expensive cloak pressing on my shoulders. Outside, four high-ranking warriors stood guard. Four. As if I were a high-value prisoner rather than a former warrior stripped of my wolf and status.Carina stormed in, her expression twisted with malice. Her gaze flickered over my attire, and jealousy darkened her eyes. She dressed so much like me that at first glance, it was hard to tell who the real Luna was."Do you feel proud of yourself?” she sneered, stepping closer. "Better not get too overconfident, because I'll m