There it was, that same tired excuse. The law of the Moon Goddess. As if that justified the betrayal as if it erased the vows he had made to me when he chose me as his Luna. But I didn’t let the bitterness show. Instead, I offered him a small, understanding smile, tilting my head as if considering his words carefully.
"Why would I mind?" I said softly, my voice sweet and light. "I'm truly happy for you, Alpha. You’ve found your fated mate. Now you have one more person to take care of you. Paige has had such a tragic past… I’ll do everything I can to make sure she feels welcome and cared for here."
I almost laughed at the look of surprise that flickered across Rennon’s face, quickly followed by confusion. This wasn’t the reaction he had expected, and it threw him off balance. Even Paige, who had been standing meekly by his side, couldn’t hide her shock. Her eyes widened, and I could see the doubt beginning to form in her mind.
Good. Let her wonder. Let her question whether I was truly as forgiving and gracious as I seemed. She would find out soon enough.