Under a New Moon

My Alpha mate, Kane, finally reached out through the mind-link after three days of me not showing up at his door to make a scene. His voice cut into my head, carrying a rare trace of satisfaction. "Looks like you finally understand that the rules of the Blackwood Pack aren't just for show. Since you've learned your lesson, I'll give you the pass to the healing springs. And stop making a fuss over every little thing where Selena's concerned." I didn't answer. Just looked down at the bloodstains still dried between my thighs. Kane probably thought I'd finally learned to obey. Learned to bow my head to him and Selena. No one believed that I, as Luna, had to apply to Beta Selena just to use the healing springs for my pregnancy. All because Kane decided I wasn't fit to handle pack affairs and handed all of my authority over to her. Three days ago, my baby's heartbeat grew unstable. I submitted another application to soak in the healing springs. Selena rejected it on grounds of incomplete paperwork. I lost the baby. I replied to Kane's mind-link, my voice flat. "Okay. Thanks." He didn't know. That was my final answer. Tomorrow, I was leaving for good.