The Alpha's Unwanted Luna (by Miss L) novel Chapter 377

Chapter 377

“Do you vow to protect the Black Claw pack with your very life?”

“I do.” She presses the tip of the knife gently against my palm, and I bite back a sharp intake of breath as the cool silver blade pierces my skin.

“Will you place the safety of every member of the Black Claw pack above your own?”

“I do.” Slowly, almost hesitantly, she drags the knife’s edge down my hand, leaving a thin line of blood in its wake.

“And do you promise to put the life of the Alpha of Black Claw before your own?”

Her gaze remains fixed elsewhere, refusing to meet mine. “I do.”

“Do you swear your unwavering loyalty to the Black Claw pack…” She inhales deeply, then exhales with deliberate calm, “…and to me, as your Alpha?”

This time, I don’t respond right away. I want her to see the sincerity in my eyes, not just hear the words I say. When she finally meets my gaze, I catch the flicker of pain and doubt there. She thinks I’m hesitating, second-guessing. But this—this pledge—is one of the few things I am absolutely certain about, especially considering where my mind was a month ago.

Gently, I turn my hand over in hers, letting our blood mingle. I sense her instinct to pull away, but I hold firm.

“I swear my loyalty to Alpha Elara Carman and the Black Claw pack as their new Beta. I will dedicate myself to protecting every member to the fullest extent of my ability.” A surge of energy pulses from where our hands connect, flowing through me and radiating outward—no doubt reaching the rest of the pack. They all know now. The new order has begun, and I am part of it.

“Aren’t you a bit presumptuous?” she teases.

“No, just practical and efficient. You need a reliable team. My gut says Jax and Dev should share the Delta title, but if Sebastian isn’t a problem, they should be promoted to lead warriors. The three of them can handle training duties together. You need more fighters on your side—it keeps the pups and teens occupied, making them less vulnerable. Your focus should be on the rogues and witches; their focus should be on the pack members. You can’t do this alone. That was probably your father’s biggest mistake.”

She gives me a look, skeptical.

“Don’t stare at me like that,” I continue. “He was cautious—maybe too cautious. Instead of confronting the problem head-on, he kept everything close to the chest, and that secrecy got him killed. He might have had answers to questions we’re still asking, but he didn’t want you to inherit his mess. Now, that’s exactly what you’re doing—and it ends here. Now.”

I finally let her hand slip from mine and step forward, leading the way out the door. I may be her Beta, but I am also her mate. Inside this home, we stand as equals. Outside, she is the leader, and I can make it look seamless—but she’ll always know I’m standing beside her, never behind.