Everything was perfect after finding my mate four years ago. Leo, the alpha of the Moon Star pack, was the love of my life, my wolf's mate, and my other half—the one the Moon Goddess so graciously bestowed upon me to unite our packs. Back at the academy, he had a chosen mate, like most alphas do before finding their true lunar mate, and the chosen mate mark disappeared.

The moment we looked at each other after I transferred from another academy, the mate bond snapped into place. We were both so happy, and his chosen mate graciously stepped back, not wanting to be in the way... until she came between us at the banquet we held for young, unmated wolves from around the country, meant to help them find their mates. Leo and I were the embodiment of a strong mating bond, but she ruined it, forcing me to reveal the vicious side every Luna hides until a battle breaks out. Even then, Lunas try to stay prim and proper, but she underestimated me.

As I stood on the side, watching young wolves find their mates, my gaze shifted to Leo and her dancing. People glanced between us like a tennis match, whispering and watching my reaction. My eyes narrowed as I listened to their conversation.

"Leo, I've missed you so much," she whispered breathlessly, looking into his eyes.