Love's End, Freedom's StartChapter One
"I am sorry, Luna."
I swallowed hard as I heard Sebastian, the healer of the Blue Moon pack, say. My hands trembled as I covered my mouth, trying to stop myself from making noise.
"I am sorry, but you only have a month to live. The disease is eating your life force faster than we expected," Sebastian added.
But my mind went blank. All I could ever think was, why did it have to be me? I was faithful to my duties as the Luna of the pack. I am also loyal to my husband, Blake, the Alpha of the Blue Moon pack. All of my life, I tried to be good. I tried to make everyone happy. But why am I being punished?
My phone rang, pulling me away from dark thoughts. I hurriedly picked up my phone from my pocket; I saw my mate's name on the phone screen. I tapped and answered it. I cleared my throat. "H-Hon?"
I glanced at Sebastian, motioning him to be quiet.
"Where are you?"
"I am still in my office. Why?" I tried to sound typical, but Blake didn't know my condition. I plan to tell him once I get home.
"Nice. I won't be home again. I have a lot of things to do in the office. I have to review the plans that have been submitted.” I heard footsteps. “Blakey, who's that?” A soft voice stopped Blake from talking to me. "I gotta go," Blake continued and ended the call.
My stomach churned. And it dawned on me that my mate was with Viviene again. My phone beeped with my trembling hand. I tapped my phone screen again, and the tears I had been trying to hold fell. It was a photo of Viviene smiling, and behind her was my mate, Blake. Hugging her while smiling warmly at the camera. I had always asked my alpha to take photos with me, but he always refused. Telling me how annoying it would be to pose in front of the camera.
"Luna?" Sebastian asked worriedly.