••• Arabella’s POV •••

Reaching the bedroom, Max closed the door behind us, and as our gazes met, Max smiled gently at me.

“Arra, you did exceptionally well in showing them how you are their Luna and shouldn't be looked down on or disrespected,” he praised me.

I felt happy, and my smile grew wider.

“Thank you and… Thank you for standing up for me, Max.”

Even if I didn't feel right for him to hurt an Elder for my sake, I still felt fortunate to have a man who stood up for me the way he did.

“Oh, Max, I’m wondering… Why didn't you unleash your Alpha aura?” I...