#Chapter 23: The Alpha’s Decree

Ava I felt my throat tighten as I looked down at the bruised and bloody Omega who lay in front of me. Her fingers, weak and cold around my wrist, tightened ever so slightly as she spoke those words. “Thank you, Luna.” On instinct, I shook my head solemnly and corrected her. “Acting Luna. Not Luna.” The Omega blinked slowly, her brow furrowing in confusion for a moment before the other girl reached out and placed a gentle hand on her arm. The two exchanged a silent look, a flicker of understanding passing between them, before allowing the medics to whisk them away. Once they were gone, I turned back to face Chris and the Elders with a heavy sigh. Chris had a faraway look in his eyes, his jaw clenched as he stared off into the distance. It was clear that the violence had taken its toll on him as well, despite his usual stoic exterior. Finally, after what felt like an eternity, he seemed to snap out of his trance. “I will be issuing a decree first thing in the morning