en. The mansion was still and quiet, but she could f

pack liked it or not. it was

ng a Luna was supposed to do, but she could learn. She had to. If she was going to stay

morning meals. "I want to help," Lucian said. Lena ra

ant to know what a Luna is supposed to do." Lena

serving how things were run. She helped Lena with small tasks and joined Mia and Blue in visitin

es. Others whispered when she walked past, but a f

rs were practicing combat kicks, blocks, shifts. It was intense

e, watching silently, th

ner pack for years and was respected by many. She also made

said, walking toward her

at her calmly.

ng expression. "Why don't you show us what you'v

tone grew louder, drawing attention. "You carry the t

me? For what? Prove that I don't deserve

ll eyes were on them now. Lucian swa

sing her fists. Lucian entered too, nervous but determined. S

t like thunder across

arms crossed, his face cold and sharp. he walked for

circle, he stood bet

ice was low, dangerous. "You think t

ed her eye

t get to question that. You don't get

rozen. He was

nge to me," Alex continued. "And trust

d slightly. "i am sorry, Alpha." without

said quietly, "You don't need to fight to prove yourself. Y

r heart skipped lo

nt, but this time, something in

de her room, staring up at the stars. The win

und. The way everyone had stared a

She knew that. But h

turned to see Blue e

e Luna faced Maya." lucian rolled her

tood your ground. That's more than half

ce here. She still felt like

be, she was startin