" Brother ? " Liam's gaze grew even more unhinged . " So what ? I am stronger than him . I am more suited to be Alpha ! Why did the Moon Goddess choose him instead of me ? " " Silence ! " an elder thundered . " Jacob's Alpha power far surpasses yours ! He hid his strength only to protect your pride . Every time he trained , he held back deliberately ! " The words struck Liam like lightning . His face twisted grotesquely . " Held back ? To protect my pride ? " His laugh was sharp , bitter , insane . " Even from the grave ... he must humiliate 1/2 +25 BONUS me like this ? " Arthur closed his eyes in anguish . " My poor Jacob ... " " Even so , " the elder frowned , deep in thought , " you are brothers , both of Alpha blood . The Moon Goddess should not completely reject you ... unless- " I cut in , my voice icy and calm . " Unless the Luna he chose is not of pure blood . " Every gaze in the hall turned to Isabella . Her face drained of color instantly .