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Cassidy .
I sat at the dining table of White Lake Packhouse my pack , chewing on my perfectly manicured nails – a habit my mother spent years trying to break .
I was nervous .
Thete afternoon sun streaming through the tall windows did nothing to warm the chill in my mom’s voice as she paced across the room , her voice rising and falling with each word .
As always , my father stood at the corner of the room , arms crossed , his face impassive …
He wasn’t saying much , which I wished he would at times when my mother went on and on… but as always , he was dedicated to supporting his mate , no matter what .
“ Have you no shame , Cassidy ? ” My mother snapped , staring at me with disapproval .
“ You’re not doing enough , that’s why Alpha Ramsey still hasn’t made you his Luna and do you know why ? ”
I just stared at her .
“ Because you’re failing to do your duty as a woman .
A real woman would have him eating from the palm of her hand , ready to risk everything for her .
But here you are … a glorified mistress .
.
the so – called Luna of the White Moon Throne … engaged for four years and counting with no sign of ever getting married .
”
“ He will marry me ! ” I said quietly , wringing my fingers as there was nothing left to chew on .
“ When ? ” my
mother asked turning round to face me .
“ I warned you against going to live with him .
at the White Moon Packhouse but of course , you ignored me .
Never , has your so – called .
mate – to – be evere to see us .
Not even a courtesy visit .
”
“ He’s always busy , mother ! ” I said quietly , daring to meet her eyes .
“ He’s the Lycan Leader ….
protector of our world .
You think he’ll … ”
“ Oh , shut up ! ” my mother hissed , “ This is exactly why he looks down on you , on our family .
You’re nothing but a weakling .
You’re not making yourself desirable enough and yet you wonder why he hasn’t made you his Luna ? ”
My eyes darted to my father but he wouldn’t intervene .
He never did .
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“ That nonsense from four years ago about bad luck falling on our world because of your marriage to him ? Well … Isn’t it over two years ? ” My motherughed bitterly .
“ I told you it was a
lie ”
“ I’ve tried , mother ! ” I cried , trying to mask the frustration in my voice .
“ I’m trying .
But Ramsey … he doesn’t love me .
It’s as simple as that .
Maybe he just … maybe he just doesn’t care the way he
should ! ”
Her eyes shed as she clenched her fists and came to me .
“ Love ? ” her voice was cold as ice .
“ You think love has anything to do with this ? Love is for fools , Cassidy Thorne .
For little girls who settle for the bare minimum .
Oh ! You think it’s love that has kept our world together through
the power of the White Moon Throne ? ”
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I shook my head , lowering my gaze .
“ I’ve done everything I can … ”
“ Done Everything ? ” her lips curled into a sneer .
“ You’ve done nothing ! Look at you , she gestured at me .
“ You’re the most beautiful woman in the White Mountain Region .
The most desirable of all .
There isn’t a man alive who wouldn’t want you , who would turn you down .
If Ramsey Kincaid doesn’t , you’re doing something wrong !
Tears pricked at the corners of my eyes .
“ I’ve tried everything you told me .
“ I’ve worn all those slutty dresses you sent me .
The perfumes , the oils .
I’ve seduced him in every way I could think of .
I’ve tried to be exactly who you told me to be , mother .
But he’s … distant .
He’s always distracted .
“ Then make him do it ! ” she mmed her hands on the table , causing the crystal sses to rattle .
“ If you have to spike his drink then do it .
I don’t care if you tie him to the bed and fuck him yourself until he gives you an heir … then do it ! ”
My eyes widened with surprise at her words .
My mom is a proper and prime woman … to see her telling me to do these things .
“ I can’t just spike his drink or go into his room as I please .
He’s the Lycan Leader and … ” “ He .
Has .
A.
Cock ! ” she punctuated her words .
“ He’s a man and you’ve slept with him before .
You will be Luna of the White Moon Throne , Cassidy Thorne , I don’t care what it takes or what you have to sacrifice .
It’s enough that theyugh at our backs because of your mistakes … the only way you can fix it is to give him reasons to marry you , finally !”
My throat clenched , as I tried not to cry .
Crying will only make her angry .
My father stepped forward attempting to intervene .
“ Darling , maybe … ”
But my mother rounded on him , ignoring himpletely .
“ You’re weak , Cassidy .
You’re not like me or your father .
The Thorne’s are known for their grith .
We are takers .
”
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“ Yeah , sure ! ” I plucked a grape from the fruit tray on the table .
“ Sorry , I’m not like you ! ” “ Do you know how much we’ve invested in you ? ” my mother spat , her eyes zing at me .
“ We gave you everything .
The best education , the finest clothes , a life offort .
I moulded you .
a woman of elegance and power fit for the White Moon Throne , not married to some random Lycan Alpha – and here you are , unable to charm a man into making you his Luna .
What a disappointment .
I felt my cheeks burn with shame .
“ Mother ,” I whispered , my voice cracking as I struggled to hold back my tears .
“ He said we’ll marry soon .
I’m doing my best .
”
Her harshugh cut me off .
“ Your best ? If this is your best , Cassidy , it’s pathetic .
If you think .
Ramsey’s going to marry you after all these years , you’re delusional .
He’s paraded you as his Luna , kept other suitors away and still hesitates ? Still dys ? He’s having second thoughts .
”
Her voice dropped to a whisper .
“ When a man wants you , he moves heaven and earth to have you .
Men will kill just to be with a woman they love .
I’ve seen it happen a lot of times .
”
My thoughts strayed immediately to L and all the things Ramsey has done all these years just to find her .
The devotion in his eyes whenever he gazes at her picture in the magazine from
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My fingers trembled and I clenched them into fists steadying myself , desperate to stop the heaviness that settled in my chest .
“ What … what do you want me to do ? ” I finally choked out .
My mother’s lips pressed into a thin line , her eyes glittering dangerously .
“ Trap him .
If he won’t marry you , a pregnancy would solve everything “ .
She straightened smoothing her designer dress .
“ I’ll find something you can use to knock him , out , make it seem like a wild night of passion … ”
“ If I’m caught … ”
“ You will not be caught if you do it right .
” She stopped me with a re .
“ You have until the next full moon .
If you’re not carrying Ramsey Kincaid’s child by then , you’re no daughter of mine and don’t bothering back to me .
”
With that , she turned on her heel and stormed out of the room , her footsteps echoing down the
hall .
I ced my forehead on the dining table and began to sob .
I’ve never felt so defeated , so helpless , so ashamed of myself .
My father approached me quietly ,ying a gentle hand on my
shoulder .
I looked up , trying topose myself .
“ Father ,” I whispered .
“ I’ve tried everything .
But Ramsey … he doesn’t even look at me .
”
My father’s face softened as he gazed at me thoughtfully .
“ When a man is like that , it could mean .
there’s another woman .
Is there something else ? Maybe a maid or his heart belongs somewhere else ? ”
My lips parted and for a moment , L’s name was on the tip of my tongue .
If my mother knew of L , if everyone knew , I’d lose everything .
My mother would turn on me with even more disdain , I would lose my relevance to Ramsey and he would likely take the chance to cut me off once and
for all .
I shook my head .
No ! My continued silence to always be by his side .
As I was about to make up an excuse , there was a knock on the door of the dining room .
A guard from the White Moon Pack Ramsey’s pack entered .
He was under my payroll .
He worked with Ramsey and brought me information about everything .
“ Luna , ” he bowed his head curtly .
“ What is it ? ” my father asked , straightening and folding his hands behind his back .
The guard’s gaze flitted from him and back to me .
“ Luna Cassidy … I have news you need to hear immediately .
“ It’s about … her .
”
My heart skipped a beat .
Talk about the devil .
But I forced myself to keep my expression neutral
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“ I was leaving anyway .
I have lots of matters to attend to ,” he said squeezing my shoulder once before leaving us alone .
As soon as the door closed , I turned to the guard , my heart pounding with fear .
“ Tell me ,” I demanded clutching the edge of the table .
The guard came closer , casting a quick look over his shoulder before lowering his voice into a whisper .
“ L Woond … is back ”
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