Rejected Luna Returns with Secret Twins (Lysandra) novel Chapter 103

Chapter 103

I glanced at Kieran, silently pleading for help. He nodded, placing a hand on Alaric’s shoulder. “Ric, why are you intimidating her? You know she can have male friends.”

Alaric stood abruptly, turning to Kieran, his aura making items in the room vibrate slightly. ‘Really? Don’t make me say it. She can have male friends? Isn’t it you who threatens every male wolf that approaches her with your Beta voice, warning them to stay away?”

My eyes widened at Alaric’s accusation. I looked at Kieran, who scratched the back of his head, clearly caught in the act.

“That’s nonsense, Alaric. Cool down,” Kieran muttered to his Alpha, submission evident in his tone.

I felt confused and incredulous. Every time a male wolf had approached me, they’d mysteriously backed away, and Kieran had always claimed it was Alaric’s orders. So it had been Kieran working behind the scenes all along? Why would he do that?

Alaric turned to me, studying my confused expression as his Alpha presence receded slightly.

“It was Tristan who took her, wasn’t it?”

I froze, shocked. He already knew! Astrid trembled nervously within me.

“Ric, how did you know?”

“What do you take me for? I’m the Alpha of Moonshade Pack. I can sense when another Alpha has been active in my territory. Now tell me, why did he do it?”

I lowered my gaze, voice dropping. “He wanted to know the truth about the twins.”

“That bastard! What did you tell him?” Alaric’s eyes transformed completely to wolf–gold.

I remained silent. I couldn’t bring myself to tell my brother what I’d said to Tristan. The words I’d spoken were too

embarrassing to repeat to anyone.

“She told him their father is dead,” Kieran answered for me, his voice steady despite the tension.

“And? He didn’t question that? He didn’t want more details?” Alaric pressed.

“She said it was a one–night stand, that she knew little about the children’s father.” Kieran’s tone was strained.

Alaric fell quiet for a moment before sighing, his eyes returning to their normal green.

“You did something stupid, Lysandra.”

I looked up at Alaric. “Ric, I had no choice but to make up an excuse. I couldn’t let him know the truth.”

Alaric gave me a disappointed look. He’s not the same Tristan from five years ago. He’s Alpha Tristan, ruler of Silverblood Pack. I’ll say this – he’s smart enough to see through your lies. He’s not some ordinary wolf who would believe such a story.”

I frowned at him. “Ric, he believed me. He was angry, but eventually let me take Lyra.”

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Chapter 103

Alaric turned to Kieran, his eyes flashing dangerously again. “Why didn’t you tell me? Why did you let her go to that wolf

alone?”

Kieran lowered his head in submission, his Beta instincts forcing compliance. I was shocked at Alaric’s anger. He’d never treated Kieran this way before. They’d always been best friends.

Ric, this isn’t his fault-”

Alaric raised his hand to silence me, snapping at Kieran. “Is this how you protect my sister? By sending her to her ex- husband? You know how dangerous he is!”

I felt awful. Because of me, Kieran was bearing Alaric’s wrath.

“I’m sorry, Alaric,” Kieran said quietly, sounding reluctant, as if he didn’t appreciate being treated this way but apologized anyway because Alaric was his Alpha.

“Ric, please listen. Don’t be angry with him. He didn’t do anything wrong. I begged him to let me go alone to Tristan to get Lyra back. I was afraid if he came with me, Tristan might hurt my children or recognize them.”

“I need to speak with Lysandra alone,” Alaric growled, his Alpha voice making the air in the room heavy.

Kieran nodded without looking at either of us and left. I watched the door close behind him, feeling sorry for him.

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