Chapter 0299 I waited, staring at him with wide eyes, silently begging him to rememberâto have saved at least one of our letters, just like I did.
But Noah just blinked again, looking utterly devoid of emotion. âI donât know what youâre talking about,â he said simply.
I stared at him, astounded. He didnât..
It felt like a knife twisting in my gut. I couldnât take it anymore.
âNo. I will never forgive you,â I said, jutting my chin out defiantly. âUnless you let me divorce you and return to my pack, I will only ever see you as my warden.â
Noahâs face flickered through another range of emotionsâhurt, anger, frustration, and finally, resignation. I understand,â he said softly, his shoulders slumping in defeat.
With that, I left his office. I didnât shed any tears, because I had none left to cry.
The next morning, I woke up early to prepare for the Luna Council meeting. The sun was just peeking over the horizon as I stepped into the shower, letting the hot water wash away some of my anxiety.
I took extra care with my appearance, choosing a smart pantsuit that made me look professional and put- together. I applied minimal makeup and pulled my hair back into a neat bun, wanting to create the image of a Luna who had it all figured out.
Even though that couldnât have been further from the truth.
My driver arrived promptly at nine, and as we drove to Luna Alannaâs home, I felt my nerves begin to fray. The Luna Council was a prestigious group, and their opinion of me could make or break my future. If I impressed them, then I would make it onto the councilâand if I made it onto the council, then my chances at getting a divorce to go through were higher Needless to say, today was very, very important.
As we pulled up to Luna Alannaâs grand estate, I took a deep breath, trying to calm my racing heart. The mansion was imposing, all white columns and perfectly manicured lawns. My hands trembled as l approached the door, and I had to clench them into fists to stop the shaking.
To think that I was here, at the Luna Queenâs personal residence... It felt like a dream come true, but it could also turn into a nightmare if I wasnât careful.
Before I could even lift my hand to knock, the door swung open. An attendant stood there, her face impassive as she nodded politely. âLuna Hannah,â she said, stepping aside to allow me entry. âPlease, come in. The Council is waiting.â
I followed the attendant through the opulent house, my heels clicking on the marble floors. The walls were lined with portraits of past Luna QueensâAlannaâs mother, grandmother, greatâgrandmother and beyond. Their eyes seemed to follow me as I walked, like they, too, were judging me. Assessing me.
Finally, we stopped outside a set of ornate double doors, where intricate carvings of wolves and moons decorated the wood.
Chapter 0299 +25 BONUS The attendant turned to me, giving me a questioning look as if to silently ask if I was ready.
I nodded curtly and smoothed down my shirt. My heart was pounding so loudly I was sure she could hear it, bu I maintained a pleasant smileâthe smile that I had gotten so awfully good at as of late that even I was almost beginning to believe it.
The attendant pushed open the doors, and I stepped into the council chambers. The room was grand, with high ceilings and walls lined with towering bookshelves. Sunlight streamed through tall windows, illuminating dust motes dancing in the air. In the center was a large, round table, its surface so clean it gleamed in the light.
And seated around it were some of the most powerful women in the world.
I recognized a few faces from pack gatherings and charity events. Luna Alanna sat at the head of the table, her silver hair gleaming in the sunlight.
As one, they all turned to look at me, their eyes assessing and scrutinizing.
âLuna Hannah,â Alanna said, rising from her chair, âSit.