Moonlit Betrayal: A Luna’s Choice

“I, Edwina Streak-Ridge, formerly of the Silverstreak Pack…” Edwina began. Aaron understood what was coming next. “No, no, stop! You can’t do this!” he pleaded. But Edwina paid him no heed. “…adopted daughter of the Everridge Hounds, I reject you, Aaron Silvermaw, the Lycan Prince, as my mate,” she shouted, tears streaming down her face. A brilliant light erupted from Edwina’s chest, and she fell to her knees, clutching at her heart in agony. Aaron stood before her, completely frozen, bewildered. He couldn’t believe what Edwina had just said. She was his true love. How could she reject him, and why? “Why? Why? Tell me what fault of mine led to this?” Aaron begged. Edwina wiped away her tears, stood up, and simply walked away from him. ***** Edwina was adopted by the Alpha and Luna of the Everridge Hounds after her parents were killed in a rogue attack. She wasn’t an ordinary wolf; she was blessed by the Moon Goddess herself, who bestowed her ‘glow’ upon Edwina. Life had been perfect for her. She was adored, and everyone believed she would become the best Luna. But she rejected Aaron and left her wolf life behind. She returned only on the day Aaron was about to be engaged to another she-wolf. It broke her heart. Yet, why did she feel so bad? She had already rejected Aaron. He was free to choose a new mate. He was free to live his life however he wished.