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Alpha's Regret After Her Rebirth by Aurora Starling

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Chapter 0199

Hannah

| took a deep breath as Noah and | stepped up onto the altar. The crowd fell silent, all eyes on us as we prepared

to begin the ceremony. The scent of incense filled the air as it was waved over us, the smoke curling around our

bodies in fragrant gray tendrils.

“Oh, Moon Goddess...”

With practiced ease, Noah and | began our prayers to the Moon Goddess. The words-which we had been

practicing for two weeks now-flowed from my lips easily, a traditional chant to plead with the Moon Goddess for

the blessing of a good year.

But they felt empty-pointless. Like nothing more than reciting a lecture.

Glancing over at Noah, | saw that his eyes were downcast, his hands clasped in front of him. | sucked in a breath

through my nose when he glanced back atand caughtlooking.

Focus, Hannah...

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Shutting my eyes, | pursed my lips and focused on the words. Anything but that charged moment between us in

the dressing room. Anything but that. Today was supposed to be about the Moon Goddess, the deity who had

given me-and my baby-a second chance at life.

Nothing more, nothing less.

As we finished, an attendant approached, carrying two cloth-wrapped bundles containing our offerings.

| reached for mine, feeling the weight of my offering in my hands. The item inside was precious to me, although

no one but the Goddess would know what it was. Noah did the swith his own private offering, and together

we placed our bundles on the altar while the incense filled our senses.

For a moment, | lingered there over the altar, my fingers resting on top of my bundle. Noah had already finished,

and was rising to his feet. But | remained.

“Hannah-"

“One moment,” | murmured, shooting him a sidelong glance. “I'm not ready.”

Noah raised his finger to stop me, but then lowered it again. The crowd was silent, save for the wind rustling

through the trees. Focus, Hannah... | shut my eyes again, and this time, | really focused.

“Thank you, Moon Goddess,” | thought to myself, my fingers fluttering away from my offering and coming to

settle on my lower belly. “Thank you for this second chance...”

Maybe she didn’t hearas | thought those words. Maybe she couldn’t hear anything, and maybe | was just

making a fool out of myself. But | couldn't help it; today was about the Moon Goddess, and | needed to thank her.

Because in my past life, my death would have just been days from now. Days.

A long moment passed, the only sound that of the tiny bell chiming in the wind over the altar. When | finally

opened my eyes, | was met with Noah's concerned gaze.

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“You alright?”

Nodding quickly, I sniffled and stood, turning to face the crowd. | hadn't realized it, but a small tear had slipped

free from my eyes and streaked down my face, and I quickly wiped it away before anyone could notice.

Noah and | bowed at the waist, and the gathered attendees did the same. Finally, a loud bell was rung, signifying

the beginning of the Lunar Festival.

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As the ceremony concluded, the festival burst into life around us. Music filled the air, and the scent of traditional

foods wafted on the breeze. It wasn’t long before | found myself swept up in the festivities, laughing and playing

games with my friends.

“Oh, look!” Viona exclaimed, pointing to a nearby stand. “They’re selling crescent cakes!”

| grinned at the mention of the treat-a sweet, ice cream-filled wafer in the shape of a crescent moon. “I haven't

had that in years,” | said as Viona grabbed my hand and tuggedtoward the stand.

We made our way to the stand, joining the growing line. As we waited, | felt a tap on my shoulder. Turning, |

found Drake standing behindwith a warm smile on his face.

“Luna Hannah,” he said, dipping his head respectfully in front of company. “The Lunar Festival is amazing. You've

really outdone yourself.”

| felt a flush of pride at his words. After all our hard work, it was finally here. It was bittersweet, in a way. Thanks,

Drake. I'm glad you're enjoying it.”

Finally, it was my turn to order. | got my crescent cake, taking a bite before the vendor even gaveback my

change. As | turned to rejoin my friends, | noticed that the vanilla ice cream inside was already starting to melt in

the humid evening air.

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