I yearned to be acknowledged as a deserving Luna, even though the entire pack never addressed me as such. Nevertheless, I persevered, striving for their respect.

Within each pack, leaders must earn the pack's allegiance rather than coerce it. Hence, I continued to push myself beyond the limits I had never before explored.

Yet, despite my relentless efforts, I was deceived and betrayed. My so-called mate, Brett, and my supposed best friend, Jennifer, shattered my trust. We grew up without parents, but I cared for Jennifer as a sister would. Nevertheless, she plunged a metaphorical knife into my back.

Now and future, never again will I allow anyone to exploit my vulnerability, I will reclaim my standing.

Gamma Be My Alpha

　　Ellissa's eyes shimmered with unshed tears. "And I would give anything to safeguard our home, our loved ones. This battle is not just for us; it is for the future of our pack."


　　A heavy silence fell upon the room as I struggled to find the right words to convince Ellissa otherwise. Every logical argument I had constructed in my mind seemed to disintegrate in the face of Ellissa's determination. Finally, I lowered my gaze, defeated.


　　"You are as stubborn as a mountain, my love," I said with a resigned sigh. "I cannot stop you from going, but promise me you will take every precaution to ensure your safety. Promise me you will return to me, no matter what."


　　Ellissa's expression softened, the fire in her eyes replaced by a tender love. "I promise, Eden. I promise to fight with all my might, to return to you."


CHAPTER 52 The Depths of My Soul