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  1 LYRA "Lyra, you stand accused of attempted murder. What is your plea?" The courtroom atmosphere grew tense as I met the cold, steel-blue gaze of my mate, filled with nothing but disdain. How on earth did I end up in this situation? For so long, Alpha Richardson and I had been blissfully in love, our future seeming full of promise. Then I discovered my inability to bear him children, and as Alpha, he chose a breeder to continue his bloodline... without informing me. That's when our lives began to unravel. The breeder he selected, Jeanette Gibson, somehow managed to

Framed Luna, A Betrayal of Blood and Bond

Jeanette's smug expression was evident as she adjusted her top, seemingly unaffected by my presence. I dug my fingernails into my palms, trying to control my trembling.


Ragnulf approached, his voice now oddly composed, as if discussing something trivial. "Lyra, I've been considering Jeanette as a potential breeder."


I felt my breath leave me abruptly. "A breeder?" I echoed, barely audible.


"Indeed," he replied, as though the term was innocuous. "But you're my Luna. If you object, I'll forget about it."


Without thinking, my hand moved swiftly.


The loud slap of my palm connecting with his face made the already tense atmosphere even more palpable.


Surprised gasps filled the room, but I paid no attention. My hand stung, yet it was nothing compared to the ache in my heart.


"You're revolting," I hissed, my voice quivering with fury. "You humiliate me in front of our pack, then think you can make amends by offering me a choice? As if I should be thankful?!"


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