I persuaded Emiliano to allow Edoardo and Roberto to attend the emergency meeting in the war room. Together, the three of us joined the commanders of General Emiliano's army. To my surprise, no one questioned our presence; not a single gesture or glance hinted at disrespect or animosity, though some must have known that we were from the resistance or that I was Alpha Stefano’s mate. Instead, they all lowered their heads in acknowledgment of my Luna status.

Emiliano astonished me even ...