The Alpha's Unwanted Luna (by Miss L) novel Chapter 191

Chapter 191

“What’s happening?” I ask urgently as another piercing scream cuts through the tense air.

“Your mate has arrived for you,” he replies, his voice hollow and resigned, as if all hope has drained from him.

“Why aren’t you fighting back?” I press, confusion twisting inside me.

“Why aren’t you running away?” he counters, his eyes searching mine.

“Because I don’t believe you’d ever hurt me,” I say softly. “I don’t think you ever intended to. Honestly, I’m still trying to understand why I’m even here.”

He exhales slowly, the weight of his confession settling between us. “I wanted my mate. I thought you were the key to that. But it turns out I was just a pawn in someone else’s game. None of this was about proving my worth. It was all orchestrated to separate you from your alpha. We did all the hard work for her.” A single tear escapes, trailing down his cheek like a silent admission of defeat.

I feel a pang of empathy for him, recalling the crushing void of rejection and the slow, painful acceptance that follows. “I’m sorry, Finn,” I whisper.

“This isn’t your fault. She’s the one who set this in motion. I’m lost. I’m a warrior, not an alpha. I don’t want that burden. But I can’t stand to see anyone else get hurt.”

I meet his gaze, determination rising within me. “I can help end this, but you have to get me to Ryker—right now.” I extend my wrists toward him.

He inhales deeply, and as he exhales, a single claw flashes through the air. I flinch instinctively, then relax as my hands are freed. He has released me.

“Time to find out if you’re truly as strong as everyone says, Luna,” he says quietly.

Without hesitation, I dart forward, Finn close behind. I can sense Ryker nearby, his presence like a faint pulse. Something about the ropes binding me felt wrong.

“Ryker, I’m here! I’m safe! Please stop! These people don’t deserve this!” I repeat silently, hoping my calm will reach him. I know I can’t mindlink, but maybe my steady thoughts will resonate with their heightened senses.

“KENNEDY! Baby, where are you?” a frantic voice calls out.

“I can feel him that way,” I tell Finn, pointing toward the part of the camp where the noise is loudest.

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