Chapter 4

• Alyssa
• My jaw dropped in shock at his words. I blinked in confusion, wondering why he would want that. I am not even his mate and definitely not Luna material.
• “Why would you want me to be your Luna? I am not even a member of this pack, and I am not your mate.”
• I pointed out.
• “Who said that you can’t become a member of this pack? As far as I know, you don’t have a pack right now.”
• He knew? How would he know that?
• “I can’t be your Luna. I don’t know what gave you the impression, but I can’t be Luna, and I don’t want to be a member of your pack.”
• I told him and stood up. I honestly have had enough of people pretending to like me, then tossing me aside when they are done with me. I want a different life now, and I am not going to be in any packs.
• I don’t need a pack to have a life. I don’t even care if I become an outcast and a rogue. I have been a rogue before, and honestly, life was better then.
• “Don’t leave, Alyssa. I am offering you something that you shouldn’t turn down if you want to ever be able to get back at those who wronged you.”
• I stopped and turned to him.
• “How do you know that I have been wronged?”
• It was a stupid question to ask him, seeing as he saved me from a fire that didn’t start as an accident.
• “Do I really need to answer that?”
• He asked, and I shook my head. Even though I wanted to leave, I stopped myself.
• “Are you trying to use me to get back at my brother for what he did to your sister?”
• I asked him, and he looked appalled as if I had insulted him with my words.
• “Why would you say something like that? That didn’t even cross my mind.”
• Somehow, I knew he was lying. I don’t know how I knew, but I could tell by just looking at him that he was not telling me the truth.
• “Liar!”
• I fired at him. I suddenly felt so angry. I can’t believe he saved me just to use me to get his revenge on my family.
• “I am not going to be your Luna, and I won’t let you use me!”
• I added. This time, I marched out of his office.
• “Alyssa, wait!”
• I heard him yell after me just as I got to the door, but I didn’t stop. I kept walking.
• “You can’t leave! I need you here for the prophecy to be fulfilled.”
• I stopped at his words and turned back to him in confusion. What prophecy?
• “What prophecy are you talking about?”
• He sighed deeply and pointed in the direction of his office, and I wordlessly followed him back. I took a seat because I suddenly felt tired, and he looked at me with concern.
• “Are you okay? If not, I can call one of the healers from the center.”
• I brushed off his suggestion by waving him off.
• “That’s fine. Just tell me.”
• I urged him.
• “I can’t directly explain it to you because even I don’t know the full details, but all I know is that you are destined for greatness and the prophecy said I need to help you be great.”
• I glared at him. Once again, I felt angry. I can’t believe I followed him back into his office for this. I stood up in anger.
• “Don’t try to leave again, Alyssa! You have nothing to lose if you listen to me! I am offering you a home and a position that most women will die to have.”
• Yes, he was right, but what he doesn’t know is that I am not most women and I don’t even want to be in a position of power.
• Destined for greatness? What a load of bullshit! All my life, I have been unfortunate. There hasn’t been anything great about my life for me to believe his lies.
• “I don’t want it.”
• “Alyssa.”
• The way he called my name sent a shiver down my body, and I slowly lifted my eyes to meet his. I held his gaze even though I wanted to look away.
• “I will take care of you. I will give you everything you want. I need you here with me. Ask me anything.”
• I swallowed.
• “I want my freedom.”
• My voice sounded hoarse and out of breath. It’s his fault, and he knew it because his lips curved in a satisfied smirk.
• “I can give you that. Alyssa. Imagine how much respect you will command as Luna of the biggest pack in the country.”
• I thought of it. The Wildheart pack is a huge deal. If I become Luna, then I will automatically have a lot of influence that would make everyone respect me. I thought about how it would be the perfect way to show myself to the Dark Blood pack. They were beneath the Wildheart pack in everything.
• If they find out that I became Luna of a bigger pack, they will lose their mind. Especially Sasha. That bastard who rejected me, too.
• My wolf pleaded with me. Even if I wanted to say no, I just couldn’t for her sake. She has been through a lot with me. We deserve some good in our lives.
• I looked at Jace again, my mind made up.
• “I will do it. I will become your Luna. I told him and hoped with all my heart that I wouldn’t regret it.