Diana remained silent for several long moments, studying Vanessa with thoughtful eyes. The she-wolf had stopped arguing. Stopped shouting. She simply stood there, shoulders trembling, tears falling freely down her face. For a brief moment, Diana tried to imagine herself in Vanessa's place. Losing both parents in a single night. Being manipulated by the one person she believed she could trust.
Making one terrible decision after another until there was no way back.
A part of Diana pitied her. But another part... The Luna Queen inside her... Could not overlook the consequences of Vanessa's choices. She slowly exhaled.
Inside her mind, Artemis spoke.
"Honest answer?"
Diana already knew where this was going.
"Our mate would be an i***t Alpha King if he still lets Vanessa become the Alpha
