The Heartless Alpha’s Beloved Luna

Chapter 19 An excellent Luma. I imagined Avery commanding the pack the way she'd commanded the workers in the gardens. Then I remembered how defiant she'd been and my irritation bubbled up again. Even excellent Lama's need small lessons sometimes. I thought grimly. Avery's POV The training ground track was oppressively hot. Our feet thudded dully as we jogged around the perimeter again and again. It had been a long time since I'd done this much cardio. I threw myself into running at the best pace I could manage. It was nice to run with a friend.

Ian slowed down to match my pace, even though I got him into this. We were halfway through our laps when a third wolf joined us. It was Melody, lan's sister. She kept pace beside me and delivered her message, "Please stop, Luna. You don't need to do this." "Just because Gideon's territorial doesn't mean he needs to overreact!" I said angrily. "Oh!" Melody looked shocked, "He wasn't overreacting!" She bit her lips shut as though she wanted to say more. I gestured for her to go on. "For an Alpha, it's vital that everyone in his inner circle be seen to be in accord.

"A weak Alpha is death to a pack." Ian agreed, grimly, "And there are warriors who would challenge the Alpha if they thought they had a chance." I hadn't thought about how it would encourage others. I thought, surprised, as we finished the last of the laps. All I could think about is how unfair Gideon was

asked Melody as we filled our trays with food and grabbed cups of juice. "She's the Beta's, younger sister." Melody said softly, bowing her head in respect as Jessica came our way.

was glad to see, was not unscathed either. Her cream-colored skirt now sported a dark splotch. "You clod!" Jessica screeched, pointing at Melody, "Apologize, then take my clothes to be washed," she commanded. Melody turned pale white and immediately began apologizing. 1f2 "Do not." I snapped. The girl