Surrender To Us, Our Luna (One Luna, Four Alphas) novel Chapter 22

Chapter 22: 22-The Beautiful Swan

Haiden:

My eyes were constantly searching for Sadie. She must have been introduced before me because now only one Crusader was left to join.

And then I found her—Sadie!

Standing in the corner with her squad, wearing a red shirt and red leather pants. She must have been so uncomfortable in it. I felt angry thinking they made her change out of her comfortable clothes.

But I was hesitant to make eye contact with her. She trusted my words, believed an Alpha would know how things are done, and instead of helping her, I gave her false hope.

Even so, I was glad she didn’t make the mistake of trying to cross the wires.

I heard gasps, just a few, but I didn’t pay attention until I heard a comment from Yorick that made me snap my head to the front.

"And the ugly duckling was actually a swan." I followed Yorick’s gaze to Clementine, and my heart did a little flip inside my chest.

Gold clasps and belts traced along her thighs and waist, accenting her hourglass figure like armor forged for seduction and war in equal measure.

And her chest–Goddess. Perfectly framed by a deep-cut neckline lined in black lace, it was impossible not to notice. She had perfectly shaped, soft breasts that were peeking out of her dress. Full and high, the curve of her cleavage drew the eye. But it wasn’t vulgar, it was powerful. Her black gloves flexed. 𝐟𝕣𝗲𝕖𝕨𝗲𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝗲𝚕.𝗰𝚘𝐦

She didn’t even look like Clementine. Her body was curvy, but she had the tiniest waist and a flat stomach. Her long legs made me realize she only looked short compared to us. But then she had that ugly hat on, maybe her hair was the problem. She was too scared to accept herself as she was.

’And who is to blame for that?’ my wolf made me roll my eyes at him. ’We bully her and then question why she’s like that.’

’Must I remind you who she is? She is not someone we should feel bad for. She deserves pain, just like my mother did. So fuck you for getting too comfortable with the mate bond.’

I probably shouldn’t have argued with my wolf right before my first mission. But it was always a sensitive issue for me.

And the fact that previously he was all in on bullying her, but the mate bond suddenly changed his feelings, that was what was really irking me. It felt like some kind of twisted joke or maybe an opportunity the Moon Goddess had bestowed upon me.

"And Black Crusader Clementine Stark," Miss Rue announced with a smile on her lips.

Everyone was just watching, not because they were in love with her, but because the baggy clothes were off and what they’d all expected didn’t turn out to be the outcome.

But there was one person who wasn’t satisfied as easily as the others. Miss Lenora stepped forward to confront Clementine.

"Take off your hat. You’ll be out there with your squad, reading eyes and not speaking much, for your own and their safety. So take that hideous thing off."

Her demand made me a little uncomfortable. Even though I used to enjoy seeing Clementine mocked or pushed around, I didn’t truly feel that way anymore. I wanted to be the one to do it, but why should others?

"That’s sick," I heard Troy mutter under his breath, and my head snapped toward him. He probably didn’t think anyone heard him.

We walked toward the exit, where Clementine had already been waiting. Now she was leading us, walking ahead as we followed her to the train station.

It was a magical train that responded to ringleaders’ commands, dropping us at specific locations in the North, avoiding the deeper areas where much bigger monsters were likely waiting for us.

"Clementine, I’m really sorry for how she treated you," Miss Rue said. "But I’m sure that won’t kill your confidence. You look amazing. Come back alive, and bring the Alphas too." Miss Rue gave her a warm, confident smile, while me and the others awkwardly stared at Clementine.

She had small freckles sprinkled across her cheeks and nose. Her lips were naturally full, with a soft red tint, just like her cheeks.

"Thank you, Miss Rue," she said with a smile, climbing onto the train, and we followed behind her.

"You fucker—" I grunted, bumping into Yorick. "You dated her and didn’t know she looked like this?"

He only turned to give me a warning glare.

Clementine sat by the window with her perfectly shaped ass, so annoying. But then someone else crossed my mind again, and I couldn’t help but glance out, looking at the other coaches.

And there she was, Sadie, walking behind her squad, her eyes wet with tears.

"It’s alright, I’ll be there for you," I whispered, even though she couldn’t hear me.