ROXANNE

The sun was bright as I stood before the mirror. My wedding dress was a simple, elegant white silk that hugged my nine-month-pregnant belly.

It felt surreal. A few months ago, I was considered just an ordinary breeder, a walking incubator for the Alpha's child, I was in a dark dungeon, and now, I was preparing to be crowned Luna of the merged packs.

I thought about the last few weeks. When I returned to Alejandro, I knew we had work to do. I had gone to him, not just because I missed him, but because I had a goal. I told him about the state of my old...