The Abandoned Luna's Journey to Power (by Emily Reed) novel Chapter 2

Chapter 2 Shameless Grace and Determined Wolf Eyes

Cindy’s POV:

“You were just doing your duty.”

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James said it so casually, but the words slammed into me like a punch I never saw coming. They echoed in my chest, tearing through everything I thought we had.

Was that really how he saw everything I’d done? My loyalty, my sacrifices, my commitment- did he reduce it all to nothing more than an obligation?

Unbelievable. How could someone be so heartless?

“Diana, did you hear that? Can you believe the nerve of him?” I was screaming inside my head.

“Kill him, Cindy! That guy doesn’t deserve you, much less the title of Alpha! Say the word, and I’ll rip him apart!” Diana growled from deep within, her fury nearly overtaking mine. She was so close to dragging us both into our wolf form right then and there.

I clenched my fists tight, nails biting into my palms. The pain grounded me, barely holding back the rage bubbling up inside. My hands shock, my body tense, trying not to explode.

At the same time, James appeared totally unaware of the turmoil building inside me.

He strolled over to the liquor shelf, poured himself a glass of blood–red alcohol, and downed it in one go.

He acted like he was picking what to eat for dinner, not dropping a bomb that would shatter my world.

Setting his glass down, he finally met my gaze again, his voice dripping with condescension and self–importance as he tried to justify himself. “I get why you’re angry. You’re my destined mate, and the Luna role should’ve been yours. But, Cindy, you have to consider what’s best for the pack. It’s obvious Evelyn is the better choice.”

He paused, probably realizing how cold he sounded, then added with an expression like he was doing me a favor, “But I’m not cutting you off. I still recognize our bond. You can stay close to me. I’m sure Evelyn won’t mind.”

He made it sound like some grand gift.

But to me, it was sickening.

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Chapter 2 Shameless Grace and Determine Wolf Eyes

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I broke into loud, unfiltered laughter, tears slipping down my cheeks as disbelief took hold.

James, who do you think you are? Some royal jerk who picks his women like picking sides in a game? My laughter died out, replaced by an icy tone sharp enough to cut glass. “You expect me to swallow this insult and share my mate? Sorry, but I’m not that pathetic.”

Your James’s expression turned dark right away

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