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I clenched my jaw, my heart pounding in my chest. “So, this is what it’s come to? My daughter being violent? How am I supposed to fix this, Luna?”

Luna shook her head, her voice softening.

“You can’t control this, Orion. Not everything can be solved with brute force or authority. Miranda is hurt, she feels abandoned, and Marcosias is feeding on that. We have to find a way to break through to her before it’s too late.”

“I don’t know if we can,” I said, running a hand through my hair, the weight of the situation crashing down on me. “She’s gone too far, Luna. I don’t even recognize her anymore.”

“We have to try,” she whispered, stepping closer, her hand resting lightly on my arm.

Just as I was about to respond, my phone buzzed in my pocket. I pulled it out, my blood running cold at the sight of the message on the screen.

It’s not over, Alpha. Luna is next. She’ll be mine soon enough.

Chapter 13

Luna

When Orion’s phone buzzed, he glanced at the screen—and froze, every muscle in his body locking up instantly. Something was very wrong.

"What is it?" I asked, my voice barely above a whisper, sensing the shift in the air.

He didn’t respond immediately, but I saw his eyes darken as he read the message. His grip on the phone tightened so hard I thought it might shatter. I stood, crossing the room toward him, but before I could reach him, he growled low under his breath, fury rolling off him in waves.

“Orion, what’s going on?” I asked again, but he didn’t answer. His fingers flew over the phone, dialing a number.

“Jake, get over here. Now!” Orion barked into the phone, his voice a dangerous growl. “And bring everyone you’ve got. I want men at every entrance. No one gets in or out without me knowing.”

I felt a chill run down my spine.What was happening?

He slammed the phone down, his eyes blazing as he finally turned to me. “Luna, it’s not safe. I’m not taking any chances.”

“What did the message say? “I stepped closer, trying to get him to look me in the eye, to explain.

“It’s from Marcosias. He’s threatening us." Orion let out a sharp breath, the muscles in his neck tightening. “What ... what exactly did he say?” My heart stopped for a second.

“It’s not over, Alpha. Luna is next. She’ll be mine soon enough.” His lips curled into a snarl.

"He won’t touch me, Orion." I swallowed hard, the weight of those words settling in.

His eyes flashed with a wild protectiveness I hadn’t seen before. “You’re damn right he won’t. Not while I’m still breathing.”

Moments later, Jake stormed in, followed by a handful of Orion’s men. Their faces were grim as Orion paced in front of them.

“No one leaves Luna’s side. Not for a second,” Orion ordered, his voice cold and firm. “She’s under maximum protection until I say otherwise. Do you understand me?”

“Yes, Alpha,” they replied in unison.

Orion turned to Jake, his eyes hard. “Double the security. I want men at every corner, inside and out. Anyone tries to get near her without my permission, you take them down. No questions.”

Jake nodded, but I saw the flicker of concern in his eyes.

Orion’s expression faltered for a moment, his fury giving way to something more vulnerable. “What happened to Miranda? Is she okay?”

“She’s fine.” Jake hesitated.

I felt a knot tighten in my stomach. Everything was spiraling. I reached for Orion’s arm, trying to ground him in the moment.

His gaze softened just a bit when he looked at me, but the storm still raged behind his eyes.

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