The Heartless Alpha’s Beloved Luna

Chapter 141 Avery's POV "Oh I can't stand that man!" I muttered to myself as I stormed through the ballroom towards the back hallway. I couldn't deal with being in his presence for another minute! The audacity to tell me to sit still, to watch him dance with Dierdra, while rebuffing anyone who tried to speak or dance with me? It was ridiculous. I had just as much right to be here as he did, the invitation had been sent to me! I slammed open the door to the powder room and stormed inside. There was a very nice room with mirrors and chairs for the Lunas who needed to freshen up.

Beyond, there were bathrooms and sinks. "Who the hell does he think he is?" I growled at my reflection in the mirror, shoving a stray hair back into place. "Alphas can certainly be a lot to handle," a woman was coming out of one of the stalls, and smiled at me as she washed up at the sink, "having trouble with yours?" ---- "Always," I muttered, sinking into a chair.

"They can't help themselves," the woman laughed, " They were created for one thing, to dominate, and they will try and get away with it whenever they can." "Which is constantly, apparently," I rubbed at my cheeks and put my head in my hands, slumping forwards. The woman paused by my chair, "Can I give youa piece of advice, from someone who's been in your shoes?" I raised my head to truly look at her. She was older than me, by probably ten years, but her figure and face were still youthful and lovely.

it up worse than I have already, I'm sure." She gave a delightful chuckle and patted my shoulder, "T am sure it can't be as bad as all that. You are lovely, and I can tell you have that spark that makes a great Luna." ---- Really? She could tell all that having just

"My advice is to be strategic. Let them have the small wins, but make them feel like big concessions. When you find you really do need something from them in return, use that leverage and make it count," she gave me an appraising look, "I'm Alys, by the way, Luna of the

to stand up to Gideon Nightwolf." Ihadn't thought of it that way, "Are most Alphas like him?" | asked, curiously. I knew only Ryan well before this, and that was someone I'd known my whole life and whose flaws and strengths were known to me. ---- "Oh, some," Alys shrugged, "they all have their strengths and weaknesses, but Gideon is one that few would want to fight. He's