Chapter 18: Chapter 18

"Everyone listen ....." Mark shouted in the middle of everyone. Everyone become silent and focused their attention on him. "Tonight is not only our Friday gathering but also a birthday celebration of someone important to me? As you all know, a few years ago my sister and mate died. I thought it was the end of everything but someone came to us who changed my perspective in life. She’s happily married now and a very respectable Luna of Moon Crescent Pack. And tonight I want to let you know that the Moon Goddess blessed me with a second chance mate. I thought it was impossible to have a new mate because it’s rarely given by our goddess. But tonight I want to introduce my new mate and the new Luna of Wolf Fang Pack. "Mark looked at me and signaled me to stand next to him. Everyone was surprised to see Mark holding my hand. “I know you guys barely know Wendy, she became our member not long ago with our beta female Allie. The day they joined our pack Wendy and I already felt our bond but due to what happened in the past we let each other get to know each other first. Now, in front of you, I want to introduce Wendy as your new Luna and my mate. “Most of them applauded except for other people who show their dislike for me.

I saw Ysabelle look badly at me. What’s her problem? She should be happy that his ex finds his own happiness.

Mark signals me to speak. I look at everyone and tried my best to act calmly. “Thank you for accepting me as your new Luna. I promise to fulfill my duties and do my best to protect our pack.” I turn to Mark. “And to you my second chance mate, I want you to know how blessed I am having you in my life. I would never have thought that I will be given a second chance to find someone with whom I can connect my soul and enjoy life together. I promise to love you and be with you till my last breath.”

Mark pulls me closer and seals my speech with a kiss. I feel so shy but recover quickly.

“Enjoy the party everyone. Let’s start the feast.” Mark said.

After the announcement, many people approached us to greet me. Most of them hug me to imprint their scent on me, especially the women. It shows their loyalty and bond to me.

I'm having a moment with Allie when Ysabell approached me.

"Hello, Luna." She said.

"Yes? Ysabelle."

"I see .... You already know me."

"Everyone here knows you. One of them told me who you are." Allie gives us a moment but my mind links me. You can do that girl!

"Tonight's revelation is shocking. I didn't expect Mark to have a new mate." Ysabelle said.

"Unexpected things happened. It's just like when you came back here today."

She was obviously startled but recovered quickly.

"Mark and I are ----"

"The past is in past Ysabelle. Mark and I are now mates and we both came from a dark past regarding our mates. It will not help us to dwell in our exes when we have a future to think about."

"If you think that way then okay, but I should warn you. There are a lot of people here who don't like you. You’re an outsider who became lucky to join the pack. Some elders don't think that you're the person who fits the position. "

"The goddess herself chose me to be the Luna of this pack. I don't think she mistakenly chose me." I was about to leave but Ysabelle grabbed my arm.

"Don't be so sure Wendy. I know that Mark still has feelings for me."

I push her hand away. Lucy doesn't like the way she threatens us. Especially making assumptions about our mate’s feelings.

"Know your place Ysabelle. I am your Luna now."

"Not yet. You are not yet claimed by Mark. Technically, you're not yet our Luna." She's about to grab my arm again but someone came between us.

"If you have a problem being Wendy's Luna, why don't you leave here again?" Angel said.

I was shocked to see her. I thought they can’t make it today.

"Don't get involved in our conversation. Who are you?" Ysabelle said as she pushes Angel away.

"She's Moon Crescent Pack Luna and Mark's special person. She's Luna Angel." I said.

"She's Luna of another pack, not here. She should know when not to intervene with pack-related conversation." Ysabelle said.

"You made the right decision to leave this pack. Because of you, I became Wolf Fang's strongest female warrior. But I hope you didn’t come back. You don’t have any position here either." Angel said in a mocking tone.

"Is there a problem here?" Mark asked as soon as he and Gabriel join us.

"Mark, I didn't know you had a new member again," Angel said.

"You don't remember about her? They talked about her when she left the pack. You inherit her position after a year of training."

"I don't remember. She's not remarkable enough to be remembered." Angel answers.

"Excuse me, Alpha Mark. I'll join the others." Ysabelle said before disappearing.

Angel and I exchange eye language.

"Did I miss something? You both look suspicious." Mark asked.

"It's nothing, Mark. Wendy and I will just have a girl talk. Please entertain my husband for a while." Angel said before grabbing my hand. We went inside and sit in the lodging area.

"Wendy, even you're not claimed yet. You are still Mark's mate. No one can question that. Use that to your advantage. I heard a lot of bad things about Ysabelle. People here like her because she's strong. That's the only reason. Other than that is because she used to be Mark’s girlfriend.”

“I know about that. I didn’t expect her to confront me all of a sudden.”

“Exactly! How dare she confront you when she doesn’t even have any position here? The only reason I tolerate her is that it’s not my place, to begin with. You need to become strong. She might challenge you to the position. That thing happens when some elder doesn’t approve the Luna.”

I didn’t know about that. “How can I do that?”

“I’ll train you.” She said.

“Really? Is that okay? Are you not busy?”

“Don’t worry about that. I can train you for a week. By that span of time, you can be strong.”

“Thank you, Angel. That’s a big help.”

“I’m doing this because I like you and I want Mark to be happy.”

She’s really an Angel. I said to myself.