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Martha

I was filled with embarrassment when Star played the video of me admitting that Alex was my mate, but I couldn't hate Alex or our connection. I hadn't done anything wrong with him, so why should I feel guilty? After all, he was my mate.

“You disgusting woman! Are you so hungry for affection that you’d degrade yourself and accept anyone as your mate?” Lucian yelled at me before his Council officers but I refused to reply to him. “Alex can never be your mate. That little rat isn't worthy of you. How can my own Luna have such a nauseating standard?” He growled.

Filled with frustration, I stood up, slowly walking toward him with intense resentment.

When I reached him, I locked eyes with Lucian. “You are the nauseating standard in my life,” I spat at him. “Do you really think you can dictate who is worthy of me, Lucian? Your words reek of insecurity and control. Alex may not meet your standards, but he has shown me more love and loyalty than you ever have. Don't underestimate the po