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Lucien's pov

They had started the facade just as planned. A feast for the public's eyes. It was something of a shock to everyone when he first announced that he planned to accept Lenora as his future mate and Luna.

" He accepted a new Luna without confirming the death of the other"

" What's going on,"

" How quickly was it for him to move on."

" Were they ever mated in the first place?"

" Maybe it was fake."

Most of the people in crescent park carried baseless rumors, some who never accepted Esme rejoiced with the new Luna. they fell for her gentle charm and strong leadership. While others rebuked in the shadows waiting to see her crumble under her pretense.

They could never come forward since their own alpha agreed. The bitter look in their eyes, as he paraded the streets, receiving cheers from passing onlookers.