Lenora
I was shocked to hear River defending me. So was Ashley, apparently. She stood frozen beside his bedside, her mouth slightly agape. Her expression was momentarily so hurt and confused that I almost felt sorry for her. Almost.
“L-luna?” She stammered, taking a step back from River’s side, as though he had physically struck her. “But River, Don’t you remember? You said if neither of us found our mates, then we would choose each other!” Her voice dropped to a whisper. “I was supposed to be your Luna!”
Her acting skills were superb. I would have been moved, if it were not for my inner wolf, who was vibrating with an unexpected rage. I had never before felt so possessive over anything, or any one, but my wolf was determined. River was ours.
“Things change,” River dismissed
