His Unwanted Gamma novel Chapter 88

Chapter 88

Elara’s POV

I stared down at the grass ring in his palm, unable to form a single coherent thought. My mouth opened and rinsed, struggling to wrap around what had just happened. After what felt like an eternity of silence, I finally managed to whisper, “What?”

“I know this is sudden. You’re probably scared…Raelen’s voice trailed off.

“Scared?!” i blinked, waving my hands in front of me as though i could push this madness away. “No, not scared. Shocked, Ralent What were your thinking? This is our first date! Our second time seeing each other and you just proposed

Ishook my head vigorously, my thoughts swirling Proposed? No way, if I’d known this was a proposal, I wouldn’t have agreed to this date. I liked Rawler, sure, but not like that. And we barely knew each other!

Ralen scratched the back of his neck with a very smile, clearly embarrassed. “I guess I came on a bit too strong, huh?” He sighed, his shoulders stumping. “Yeah… probably should’ve done the speech first. That might have helped.”

Speech? No speech was going to make this look any better.

“Just ted me what you were thinking” I demanded, trying to keep my voice calm, though I could feel the tension in my chest. “You’re not seriously in love with me, are you?

“like you a lot.” His words were quick, like he’d been waiting to say them, but the hesitation in his eyes said more than he realized.

I felt a knot tighten in my stomach. Like, sure, but not love. And I like you too, Ralen, but not enough to marry you. So, what’s the real reason you asked me to be your Luna?”

He sighed deeply, the frustration evident on his face. “Alright, you caught me. I’m not fooling you, am I?” he muttered under his breath

“No, you’re not,” I said softly, shaking my head.

Ralen let out a bitter laugh, staring down at the grass ring he held between his fingers. His eyes were heavy with something darker now. “You were right. Asking you to be my Luna.it wasn’t exactly a fairytale proposal. Honestly, it was desperation.”

My eyes softened at the rawness of his words. “Desperation?” I repeated quietly.

“Yeah,” he nodded, rubbing his thumb over the ring “See, Bex–ho’s the best help I’ve got in my pack, but after what he did… Well, now I’m isolated. Completely. The elders will use this against me. They find someone else, someone with Alpha blood, and be replaced.”

A shiver ran through me. “So you want my help,” I said, the pieces falling into place.

Raelen gave me a dry smile, his gaze now intense. “Yeah. You’re the sister of Blood Moon’s Alpha, a true princess. And you’re a Gamma, a brilliant warrior,

you become my Luna, I’ll get less resistance from the elders. They’ll take me more seriously

blinked, his words sinking in. This wasn’t about love. It never had been. It was about power, position… survival.

“You must hate me now,” he continued, his voice quieter. “Using you like this. Asking for your help…it’s pathetic?

“No” I shook my head slowly, surprised at how calm I felt. “Everyone needs help when they’re in trouble. I get that, I’ve been there,”

my time with the Diaz family–how I’d prayed for someone to help me, to save me from the constant nightmare.

1. e. But there had been no

I thought back to my

one. No one but max.

“Honestly, Raelen,” I said, reaching for his hand, “I get it. I understand how hard this must be for you. Being isolated, with no one to turn to. It’s hell”

Raelen squeezed my hand, his eyes softening just a fraction. “I didn’t want to make this into a bargain, but..” He let out a breath. “There’s more. This could benefit you too. If we marry, I’ll take full control of Fenreach Pack. We can create an alliance with your pack. One that’s strong. Long lasting

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Chapter 88

Fenreach Pack and Blood Moon, united. Peace war–together”

I stared at him, unsure how to feel. The idea wasn’t completely crary. “What do you mean by “beneft mer

“You’re a brilliant woman, Elara. You don’t deserve to be stuck in a household, invisible, like you were with Thorne I’ll make sure you have power, a real role in court. You’ll get to use your rength and your wisdom the way you’ve always wanted.”

For a long missent, I couldn’t find my voice. Everything he was saying was what I’d always craved, but something inside me hesitated. A deal. A marriage of convenience.

“I can’t agree to this, Raelen, I finally said, my voice quiet but firm. “At least not now. I’m sorry”

I couldn’t make myself part of a deal. I wanted more than that. I wanted love, the real kind. I wanted the kind of connection where a bond formed naturally, not out of desperation.

Ralen’s face fell, disappointment clear in his eyes. “Well, I didn’t think you’d say yes right away, but…” He laughed, a bitter sound passi was proposing with a candy ting”

Traised an eyebrow at the grass ring he’d been holding.

“That was con

was certainly….. a reckless move!

His grin was genuine, despite everything. “At least you’ll think about it?”

Thesitated, staring at the grass ring in my hand. It felt absurd, yet strangely symbolic. Aber a long pause, I met his gare. “Yes I think about it,” I said, my voice steady.

His face lit up, a flash of hope brightening his eyes. “And don’t forget, I really do like you. It’s not love yet, but I can see myself falling for you Crazy for you, maybe.”

I couldn’t help but laugh, shaking my head. “Sure, Raelen. I’ll keep that in mind.”

I slipped the grass ning on my finger, watching him grin. “I promise the next time propose, it’ll be a real diamond,” he teased.

We both laughed then, the tension finally breaking

We finished our meal, and as the night deepened, we lay on the blanket together, staring up at the stars. The sky was clear and endless, like a promise of something greater. Rarlen pointed out the constellations, and listened as he spoke of his childhood, his survival in the harsh world of the Fenreach Pack

elders.

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