I Left Before He Learned My Worth novel Chapter 123

**TITLE: I Left Before He Learned My Worth**
**Chapter 123**

**ARIA**

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“Am I really?” I retorted, pivoting to face him directly. “What evidence do I have to show that I’m anything more than a burden? What have I contributed since my arrival that adds any real value to this pack? From my perspective, all I’ve done is stir up chaos, complicate matters, and create a constant stream of drama.”

Kael’s expression shifted, a flicker of frustration crossing his features, as though he wanted to dispute my claims, yet the words failed him. Deep down, we both understood the truth of my statement.

“Margo was utterly miserable working under me,” I confessed, my voice barely above a whisper. “Did you know that? She spent days arguing with Nina, desperate to be reassigned because serving me felt like a punishment. And when I had to let her go for gossiping, everyone viewed it as a petty display of power rather than a necessary reaction to unacceptable behavior.”

“Aria—” he began, but I cut him off.

“I’m not asking for you to defend my actions,” I interrupted firmly. “I don’t seek reassurance or comforting words, nor do I want empty promises that things will improve. I’m simply trying to grasp what steps I need to take. How can I cultivate the kind of trust that Ivory possesses? How do I transform into someone whose word carries weight, whose decisions are honored, and whose integrity is beyond reproach?”

Feeling the weight of exhaustion settle over me, I sank deeper into the chair, my spirit feeling heavy with the burden of it all.

“Because right now, I’m just the Luna nobody desires,” I murmured, the words tasting bitter on my tongue. “The political pawn who brought nothing but turmoil instead of value. The individual who expects trust to be granted without any effort on my part and then feels wounded when people don’t automatically place their faith in me. I’m at a loss for how to change this. I have no idea where to begin, what actions to take, or if it’s even feasible at this stage.”

Kael shifted, settling himself on the floor beside my chair, maintaining a respectful distance but close enough for me to sense his unwavering presence.

“It is possible,” he said softly, his voice steady. “It will demand time and unwavering effort, but it is entirely achievable. You can cultivate trust. You can prove your worth. You can evolve into the Luna this pack truly needs.”

“How?” I inquired, the defeat in my tone making me wince.

“The same way Ivory did,” Kael replied, his gaze unwavering. “Through selfless service. Through unwavering dedication. By demonstrating time and again that you utilize your position for the benefit of the pack rather than for personal gain. By making yourself indispensable in ways that cannot be overlooked or dismissed.”

“That could take years,” I stated, the reality of his words weighing heavily on me.

“Yes,” he confirmed with a nod. “It likely will. But Aria, you have years ahead of you. You have the time to establish this foundation. Time to earn the trust that will shield you in future crises. Time to transform into someone the pack genuinely desires as their Luna.”

He paused, his expression turning serious. “If you’re willing to put in the work.”

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