The Battle Is On

Luna Megan's POV again

"Meg!"

Cliara rushes towards me when she notices my presence. She gives me a tight hug and we circle around each other.

"What girl, you look amazing. Your mating with this amazing Alpha seems to be doing you good. How lucky you are to hook up with an Alpha. While your parents are semi-rankings". I frown for a moment, this comment is definitely rude. It sounds like she doesn't think I'm worthy of being an Alpha's mate.

"Well, the Moon Goddess chose him for me. But whatever his rank, I would be content with him. At least I wouldn't have to stay mateless." A shadow crossed her face for a brief moment; she clearly had not expected my counter.

She had never been mean at college, nor had she ever stooped to this kind of petty insult. I wonder if this is the effect of her disability, or if her true nature is being revealed. She takes my hand and leads me to a sofa.

"Actually, I am surprised that you still remember me. I was told that you had lost your memory. Or is tha