The Alpha's Unwanted Luna (by Miss L) novel Chapter 271

Chapter 271

23 – Greta

I find myself sitting motionless, my gaze fixed on the closed door ahead. There’s complete silence beyond it—no shower running, no movement—just a quiet waiting, as if he’s silently urging me to leave. I should feel a sense of relief, especially since he told me to go. Yet, my body refuses to obey, rooted in place by an invisible force. My wolf senses his presence, silently pleading for him to come out. But his wolf is standing guard, blocking her path, and I can feel the sharp sting of heartbreak radiating from her. Something has shifted between us, and it’s painful. I add this to the ever-growing list of reasons to blame myself.

Frustrated, I push myself up and take a deep breath, inhaling the faint scent he left behind. Suddenly, an idea sparks in my mind. I run my hands over the pillows and blankets scattered around the room, touching every soft surface I can find. Maybe, just maybe, this small gesture will help him rest better tonight. I know I need to talk to Kennedy soon—this situation is unfamiliar territory, and I’m at a loss for how to handle it. I still don’t want a mate. It wouldn’t be fair to Finn, knowing I’m broken and beyond repair. The thought of causing him pain over this is unbearable.

Weeks have passed, and Finn remains nowhere to be seen. I can sense him when he’s close, but he’s been avoiding me completely. I had hoped to catch him during training so we could talk, but luck hasn’t been on my side. Not even a glimpse of him at the far end of the training field. If he is training, it’s somewhere I don’t attend. He’s been taking on missions from Ryker—many of them, in fact. The only reason I know this is because of Ryker’s wolf. Kennedy refuses to discuss Finn’s situation with me. She simply says he’s been through enough and needs time. Since she’s friends with both of us, she won’t act as a messenger between us. My alpha seems to have some unspoken ‘guy code’ with Finn and only informs me when Finn will be away from the pack, preparing me for the inevitable separation. He doesn’t share where or for how long, just that Finn is leaving.

I’ve been running patrols as often as possible, desperate to catch his scent and get my daily fix. When did my life become this? Trailing after a guy just to know if he’s nearby, worrying about when he’ll return. He doesn’t even acknowledge me anymore, not giving me the time of day. My wolf huffs in irritation.

“You good, Greta?” Danny’s voice breaks through my thoughts.

“I’m fine, Danny. Stop asking,” I snap without turning.

“Then stop sounding like you’re not,” he replies, clearly unconvinced.

“Shut up and run, Delta,” I retort, my wolf sighing again. Lately, I can’t tell if she’s annoyed with me or at me.

Suddenly, a heavy impact knocks me sideways. My wolf scrambles to focus on our attacker. Where the hell did that come from? I can’t detect anyone unfamiliar nearby. Before I can react, we’re slammed down repeatedly.

“You can’t even fight back properly! What’s going on with you, Greta?!” Danny demands, his wolf pinning me down, muzzle pressed against my neck.

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