Vessa looked at me with pity. "Miss Thornheart, I know you and Fenris grew up together, so it's only natural you developed certain... feelings."
"But that's all in the past. Fenris and I are in love now. I hope you won't keep clinging to him."
Before Fenris could say a word, one of his brothers shoved me with a sneer.
"Vessa, you're too kind. Why waste your breath on trash like her? Just send her packing."
"Exactly. If she ruins things between you and Fenris, I'll deal with her myself."
I stumbled from the shove.
Even a worm will turn. My fists clenched so tight my nails bit into my palms.
"I told you, the wolf I'm mating with today is not Fenris Ashclaw."
"I am the Alpha Prince's chosen Luna. If you don't believe me, come to the ceremony and see for yourselves."
The words barely left my mouth before Fenris shoved me hard.
"Still putting on an act, Briar?"
"You say you're the Luna? Then where's the royal procession? Where's the Alpha Prince? Go on, call him out. Let's all have a look."
"At least come up with a better lie before you open your mouth."