70. Steps

Airk’s pov

It’s been a few weeks since the day I joined the pack and accepted the title of Luna. In my mind, it’s still temporary. While Brax tries to show me he loves me every day and lets me know I am no less without Kael, it doesn’t feel like that to me.

Throughout my life, I have met and grown up with so many strong Lunas. They stand beside their alpha with confidence and often fight beside him too. Mom had fought along with Dad, although he usually went out alone. But in my case, there is no choice but to stay behind. I might still be stronger than your average human, and I still have the Omari genes, making me a better fighter than most. But I am not going to be useful in a war.

But it’s not just that I don’t have a wolf. If that was it, I’d probably accept the title, knowing my brother and sister would be there to protect the pack instead of me.

It’s me. I’m not enough.

Brax seems to be fine with holding my hand and falling asleep while holding me, but it’s been weeks and w