---- Chapter 5 Sebastian turned to his Gamma, Pierce Holmes, and ordered coldly, "Inform the pack that I'll be holding the Luna Ritual for Zoreen even though she has passed. She will be the real Luna, and the only one I'll ever have. Those who refuse to show up will be exiled from the pack!" Nina stared at him in disbelief. She surged toward him and grabbed his arm, screaming, "Sebastian, are you out of your mind? How could Zoreen be your Luna? You said I was the one you loved, not to mention the fact that she's dead. How could this be possible?" Shrugging her off, Sebastian replied, "I promised Zoreen the Luna Ritual. What's the issue here?" Nina's heart sank to the bottom of her stomach. Defaulting to her old tactics, Nina made her voice whispery and painfully hoarse as she said, " Sebastian, you can't do this to me! Oh, my throat, it hurts! I can't speak..." Grabbing her throat, she ---- continued, "Quick, get me a doctor!" This used to be a foolproof tactic. However, it failed this time. Sebastian only said dispassionately, ''Nina, you were just mute. Your legs are fine. Go see a doctor yourself." Nina froze. She widened her eyes incredulously while her nails pressed crescent indents into her palms. For the next few days, Sebastian locked himself in the small house we used to live in. Every corner reminded him of me. Standing in the kitchen, Sebastian seemed to see a vision of me clumsily making soup for him while he had been sick. When he walked into the garden, he was met with the flowers I'd carefully grown, just because he'd mentioned them in passing. When the thorns of the flowers pricked his finger, he watched the blood trickle out and suddenly realized no one ever would love him like I did. Regret tore his heart apart. ---- On the day of the Luna Ritual, all the neighboring packs came. Everyone was dumbstruck by Sebastian's obsessive adoration. Cradling the wooden urn in his hands, Sebastian walked onto the ritual stage. "With the Moon Goddess as my witness, I hereby declare Zoreen Sterling as my only Luna, now and forevermore. She will be buried with this real Luna Pin in my territory." He lifted a glinting pin. Then, he continued, "As Alpha, I proclaim that the Flame Pack will belong to Zoreen Sterling from this day onward." The crowd stirred with surprise! This essentially erased the possibility of anyone else becoming Sebastian's Luna. Nina lost her mind. She shrieked as she leapt onto stage like a raging bitch. "You can't do this, Sebastian! I'm the Luna of the Flame Pack!" Sebastian glared at her coldly. Exhausted and annoyed, he replied, "As I've said, Zoreen is my Luna. Get off the stage, Nina, or you'll regret this." In "Cinderella's Glass Slipper: The One I’ve Always Loved" by CrushReel, a heartfelt romance unfolds between a woman and the president she has long admired since youth. Overcoming insecurities about her appearance, she finds herself working closely with him as his assistant, leading to unexpected twists and turns in their relationship. This modern romance novel explores themes of self-acceptance, unrequited love, and the dynamics of power and attraction in an office setting. The unique blend of billionaire CEO dynamics, hidden feelings, and the revelation of secrets adds layers of intrigue to the story, keeping readers captivated as the plot unfolds. What sets this novel apart is its delicate balance between sweet romance and the complexities of relationships in a contemporary workplace. With each chapter, readers are drawn deeper into the emotional journey of the characters as they navigate their growing connection amidst professional responsibilities and personal desires. For those seeking a compelling tale that combines elements of romance, secrecy, and personal transformation, "Cinderella's Glass Slipper: The One I’ve Always Loved" is available to read at CrushReel, offering a captivating escape into a world where love conquers all.