Luna Rising

PROLOGUE

One year ago...

I could hear the clock ticking; its tick echoes in this silent and awkward room as another thirty minutes had passed to the point of boredom.

I was the one to invite him here, and all he could do was say nothing.

It seems nothing has changed.

We don't see eye to eye all the time, and I know he doesn't like being here, especially since I'm present. Being here alone with him makes him very uncomfortable.

Of course, when you hate someone, you want to get the fuck out, and that is what I'm going to do.

I invite him here to end this loveless relationship. I can't believe I had a thing for this fucker. Since we started dating when we were young teens, not once did he takes the initiative to hold my hand or kiss me. I have to demand those requests. On Valentine, he never gave me flowers. On our anniversary, he doesn't take me on dates; on my birthday, he says happy birthday and leaves.

I mean, am I that repulsive to look at?

Was I born ugly?

No, I considered myself beautiful. But that isn't what makes him hate me. He soon will be next in line to being the new leader, the new alpha of the Blue Moon Pack, and he needs a Luna by his side.

I thought I would be the one, but being born wolfless makes me less likely a candidate for that position. However, I was his Luna until the tragic day brought me back to the past. I had to prevent another mishap since I'd been given another chance. The first thing to do is break up with Dominic Eldings.

I was so blinded by love that I rather lose my sight than fall in love with him again.

Still...

I stared at him and couldn't help but study his perfection as a man—my dream guy.

Blonde hair almost the color of the warm sun, strong jawline with a shave five-o'clock shadow lingering, and sun-kiss tan skin that you could practically rub oil over his body to see that glow. Dominic flexed his biceps, and I couldn't help licking my lips.

God, he's so hot.

I shook my dirty mind and almost fought with my subconscious. I lean back against the chair as I glare at him.

"Why did you call me here, Calliope?" He asks with boredom in his tone.

I clench my fist under the table, preventing myself from punching the guy. Of course, it wouldn't hurt him since I don't have any wolf abilities, but it's the risk I'm willing to take to punch this fucker out.

I took deep breaths to calm my rage and flash a wry smile. "I call you here - alone - simply because you and I need a talk."

Dominic groan. "What is there to talk about? You and I will do a Blood Rite in two days to complete the mate bond. What more can you possibly talk about?"

God, he's already annoyed.

Since ancient times, the Blood Rite has been meant for wolves to find their mate and do a mate bond. It's like getting married, but instead of rings, we exchange our blood. He bites me, and I bite in return. He isn't too happy to be mated with a wolfless mate.

Dominic couldn't get out of this predicament because his parents were the ones who set us up in the first place.

On the first day, I was found in the forest alone, and I was a hungry and scared infant. Alpha Marcus, Dominic's dad, took me to his home.

Alpha Marcus and his mate, Luna Lisa, raised me as their own. I was happy to be with people who cared. That's when I met 10-year-old Dominic, and I had puppy love with him from that moment.