Bella smiled, her eyes warm despite the tension in the air. “I’m fine, Ash.”
His voice was a mix of admiration and frustration. “You didn’t have to fight her.”
She shrugged lightly. “Sometimes you don’t get to choose. I’m your mate, your future Luna. They needed to see that I could hold my own. Plus, Diana deserved a small lesson. I never told you, but since I returned, she keeps on throwing jabs and insults at me. But enough is enough. I will not allow myself to be disrespected in my own pack.”
Asher sighed, pulling her into his arms. “You were incredible,” he murmured into her hair.
Azriel stepped forward, his voice booming over the crowd. “This is the strength of a true Luna. Not just in battle, but in composure, determination, and heart. Remember this. Sometimes it is good to t
