Chapter 2
“I naturally understand a future Alpha King’s responsibilities, but I believe governing should be based on merit and ability to earn respect, not relying on family connections.”
Adrian was arrogant enough to think his abilities were sufficient, that he didn’t need to depend on his future mate’s pack for power.
Though his words had some logic, they completely enraged the Alpha King.
He’d forgotten that the current Alpha King had once been an unremarkable prince among many sons, only ascending to power through the Luna Queen’s pack’s military might.
“Good, very good! You have such grand ambitions. I’ll see if you ever regret this day!”
“Guards! Draft the decree! Stella Rivers shall be Luna. Choose an auspicious date for the mating ceremony!”
With that, he stormed off with a dramatic sweep of his coat, the Luna Queen shaking her head as she quickly followed.
Adrian immediately pulled Stella into his embrace, his expression moved.
“Stella, this time I swear I’ll never let you go!”
I watched the embracing couple with cold amusement, turning to leave.
But Adrian called out to stop me.
“Wait!”
He refused help from those around him, limping toward me, leaning close to whisper in my ear.
“Luna Grey, I know you’ve been reborn too…”
“You were wise not to steal Stella’s glory this time…”
“Last time, I was angry that you caused Stella’s death, so I was indeed too harsh on you. This time, as long as you promise not to oppose Stella, I’m willing to keep you as my mistress…”
I frowned slightly, responding coldly.
“My pack has a distinguished history, my father leads the Council of Alphas, and I’m the only heir. What makes you think I’d become anyone’s
mistress?”
“I don’t understand what you’re implying, Your Highness.”
I couldn’t risk revealing my rebirth secret, fearing his retaliation, so I could only play dumb.
I glanced down at his mangled right leg, smirking inwardly.
A few soft words and the promise of a mistress position, and he thought I’d forget the blood debt from my past life? Adrian Blackwood was far too arrogant.
A soon-to-be-crippled future Alpha King – whoever wanted him could have him!
I turned to leave. Adrian reached out to stop me but suddenly lost his balance, falling awkwardly to the ground.
“Adrian”!Adrian
Stella frantically called out.
I brushed off my sleeve without looking back and walked away.
Chapter 2
Back at the Grey pack house, seeing my family alive before my eyes, and my beloved pet fox Ember rushing into my arms to nuzzle me…
My nose stung with emotion as I silently swore.
Since the Moon Goddess gave me a second chance, I would never let tragedy repeat itself!
The next morning, at dawn, an uninvited guest arrived at our pack house.
Stella Rivers, her eyes red and swollen from crying, burst into my room. “Miss Grey, you were born with everything handed to you. Why must you compete with me for him?”
“I risked my life to earn the Luna position. I won’t let anyone take it from me!”
I rubbed my sleepy eyes, slowly sitting up, looking at her in confusion.
When had I ever competed with her for Adrian?
Stella bit her lip, glaring at me resentfully.
“What did you say to him yesterday? He was calling your name even while unconscious…”
I raised an eyebrow slightly.
“Didn’t Adrian tell you? He begged me to mate with him…”
