Rise Of A Shattered Luna (Natalie) by Kave Derry novel Chapter 220

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Chapter 220 Oh Look Who’s Ritter

Thapter 220 Oh Look Who’s Bitter

Natalie’s POV

Ever since I had been with Baron, I hadn’t had the chance to step near a stove.

In the Stone family villa, there was an army of servants ready to anticipate my every craving before I even voiced it.

But even beyond the household staff, there was Baron.

He was the real gatekeeper.

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He never let me step into the kitchen, always placing himself between me and the countertops with a stubborn, protective grace

He insisted my skin was too delicate for the smoke.

But I knew the truth.

He was trying to get me far from fire as much as possible.

Baron’s insistence was just an excuse.

He wanted to keep me away from the fumes, away from the labor, away from anything that didn’t involve me being doted upon

t was his way of rewriting my history.

Take Chris with you,” he said, his tone shifting back to the serious authority. “Otherwise, I won’t be at ease. The South is restless, nd the Nightfang Alpha’s mother is no harmless elder.”

Alright,” I conceded.

didn’t want to fight him on this.

rose, went upstairs, and changed into a different outfit.

chose a tailored, charcoal–grey suit, pairing it with heels that added a height to my silhouette.

You sure you don’t wanna stay home with me?” Baron had teased after seeing me all dressed up.

His eyes glowed in desire, almost making me lose control of Nyx.

I’ll be back soon, Baron.” I said with a laugh, placing a kiss on his cheeks.

He tried to grab me but I ran straight downstairs where Chris was waiting.

headed out with Chris, escaping Baron.

By the time I arrived at the Café, Loretta was already there.

The café was one at the edge of the pack, where the elders meet for hushed meetings or plans

For the first time in five years, I looked at Loretta not as a daughter in law seeking approval, but as an outsider would

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Chapter 220 Oh Look Who’s Ritter

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Only then, did I notice the arrogance and disdain shimmering beneath her refined facade.

As I approached the table, a society lady – a woman I recognized as the wife of a minor pack leader – tried to greet her

Loretta didn’t even turn her head.

She merely tilted her chin, gave a dismissive hum, and said nothing more..

The poor woman, her face flushing with embarrassment, slunk away like a kicked cur.

I suddenly felt I must have been blind all these years.

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f even highborn ladies and established shifters were treated with such blatant coldness, how sould I, a girl that had been cast out as a nameless orphan five years ago, ever have expected true acceptance?

Even with Jensen’s kindness in saving me, why would the Matriarch of the Nightfang ever truly welcome me?

No wonder Jensen and I had been together for five years and he had never once mentioned mating.

“he realization drew a sharp, self–mocking smile from my lips.

lifted my chin with a new, icy confidence, and walked into the café.

Loretta, I’m here.”

The form of address made her head snap up.

‘he sheer disrespect of using her given name was like a physical slap in that quiet room.

oretta instinctively looked up, her eyes narrowing as she took me in.

The old Natalie she remembered had always carried a trace of flattery and humility.

Back then, I was beautiful, yes, but now?

The woman standing before her now was different.

was more beautiful than ever but it was my commanding presence that truly stunned the room.

My presence dominated the space, thanks to Nyx.

stood unyielding, my wolf’s aura pressing down on the atmosphere of the cafe like a physical weight

With Chris and four Stone bodyguards in black suits flanking me, I had the confidence to face the Matitary head do

Loretta’s brow furrowed, her gaze scanning my face with a mixture of confusion and growing imitation

“Natalie? Did you have plastic surgery?”

Her voice carried a note of genuine uncertainty

At last, I saw a crack in Loretta’s calm eyes.

I felt a surge of grim satisfaction.

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fever repayan ladies and established shifters were treated with such blatant coldness, how could I, a girl that had been cast out is nameless orphan five years ago, ever have expected true acceptance?

ven with pensen’s kindness in saving me, why would the Matriarch of the Nightfang ever truly welcome me?

to wonder Jensen and I had been together for five years and he had never once mentioned mating

The realization drew a sharp, self mocking smile from my lips.

lifted my chin with a new, icy confidence, and walked into the café.

Loretta, I’m here,”

The form of address made her head snap up.

The sheer disrespect of using her given name was like a physical slap in that quiet room.

oretta instinctively looked up, her eyes narrowing as she took the in.

he old Natalie she remembered had always carried a trace of flattery and humility.

lack then, I was beautiful, yes, but now?

The woman standing before her now was different.

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