There it was, that same tired excuse. The law of the Moon Goddess. As if that justified the betrayal as if it erased the vows he had made to me when he chose me as his Luna. But I didn’t let the bitterness show. Instead, I offered him a small, understanding smile, tilting my head as if considering his words carefully.
"Why would I mind?" I said softly, my voice sweet and light. "I'm truly happy for you, Alpha. You’ve found your fated mate. Now you have one more person to take care of you. Paige has had such a tragic past… I’ll do everything I can to make sure she feels welcome and cared for here."
I almost laughed at the look of surprise that flickered across Rennon’s face, quickly followed by confusion. This wasn’t the reaction he had expected, and it threw him off balance. Even Paige, who had been standing meekly by his side, couldn’t hide her shock. Her eyes widened, and I could see the doubt beginning to form in her mind.
Good. Let her wonder. Let her question whether I was truly as forgiving and gracious as I seemed. She would find out soon enough.
Paige, who had been silent until now, finally spoke up, her voice laced with false humility. "Thank you, Luna Senna. I… I promise I’ll do my best to serve this pack and to support Alpha Rennon."
I turned to her, my eyes meeting hers, and I could see the nervousness behind her facade. "Of course, Paige. I’ll make sure you’re well taken care of. After all, it’s my duty as Luna."
I excused myself from the room, my steps measured and calm as I walked away. But as soon as I was out of sight, my expression shifted, the mask of kindness and grace slipping away, replaced by a cold demeanor.
I would take care of Paige, all right. I would take perfect care of her.
SENNA’S POV
The silence in my room was suffocating, pressing in on me from all sides.
Just as I was planning everything in my head, a soft knock at the door pulled me from my thoughts. My heart clenched involuntarily, assuming it was Rennon coming to soothe his guilt with more empty words. I felt a surge of irritation at the mere thought of him. I wasn’t in the mood to play the dutiful Luna anymore, especially not with that lying snake standing beside him. But I knew I had to maintain my facade, at least for now.