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• Moonbound Deception   Twenty One

  CHAPTER 21 - THE SWORD OF ETERNITYTime seemed to stop as Luna reached for something from beneath her dark cloak. With trained and cold movements, she put on the black mask that covered half her face, concealing the blue eyes that once radiated warmth and love. The mask made her look like a figure from a nightmare—strange and terrifying.I stood frozen, staring at the figure who was once my little sister, always chasing me around the yard. Luna, who used to cry at the sight of a dead ant, now stood before me with a murderous aura."Luna, please," I whispered with a trembling voice, tears streaming down my face. "Don't do this. I'm your sister. I'm Aria, the one who always protected you."But Luna didn’t respond. Her hand moved to her waist, pulling out something that made my breath catch in my throat. A sword—but not just any sword. The elegant metal handle emitted a dazzling blue light as she activated it. A blade of li

• Moonbound Deception   Twenty

  CHAPTER 20 - THE UNEXPECTED ATTACKThe third night at Kael's ranch felt different. The air felt heavier, as if something was hanging in the atmosphere that made the hair on the back of my neck stand up. I sat on the back porch of the house, staring at the nearly full moon with an uneasy feeling I couldn't explain.The wing symbol on my wrist flickered slowly, like an irregular heartbeat. I had been training with Kael for three days, and my ability to control the Moon Witch power was getting better. I could heal small wounds without losing much energy, even create protective shields strong enough to withstand light attacks.But tonight was different. There was something churning inside me, as if my power was responding to an unseen thre

• Moonbound Deception   Nineteen

  CHAPTER 19 - FIRST TRAININGMorning came with gentle sunlight streaming through the window of the guest room at Kael's ranch. I woke up with a strange feeling—a mixture of relief at still being alive and anxiety about having to start a new life in a place full of painful memories.A soft knock at the door made me get up from bed. "Aria? Are you awake?" Elena's voice came from outside."Yes," I answered while tidying my messy hair. "Come in."Elena opened the door with a warm smile, carrying a tray of breakfast. The aroma of fresh coffee and homemade pancakes immediately filled the room, making my stomach growl loudly."I thought you must be hungry," she said while placing the tray on the small table near the window. "Last night you barely ate anything."I sat on the edge of the bed, looking at Elena with guilt. "Thank you. Sorry for troubling you all.""Don't talk like that," Elena sat in the chair across from m

• Moonbound Deception   Eighteen

  CHAPTER 18 - PROTECTION AND APOLOGYThe symbol on my wrist glowed brighter, and the stinging heat made me wince in pain. The rumbling sound of engines getting closer made my heart beat like war drums. This wasn't the sound of ordinary cars—it was louder, more threatening, like military vehicles ready to attack."Dad," I whispered with a trembling voice, "we have to go. Now."Without asking any more questions, Dad immediately pulled my hand firmly. "Follow me, quick!"We ran toward the back of the house, passing through the small garden I usually tended with love. Every step felt heavy, as if I was leaving part of myself in the house that had been a silent witness to my life's journey. Dad guided me into the forest behind the house, where tall trees towered creating a dark canopy that hid us from view.Behind the thick bushes, I saw something that made me freeze. A large black trail bike was parked neatly, hidden among the tre

• Moonbound Deception   Seventeen

  CHAPTER 17 - THE UNSETTLING RETURNDr. Hayes' car slowly drove down the path leading to our house. I sat in the passenger seat with trembling hands, eyes staring out the window at a view so familiar yet now felt strange. The simple wooden house with a wide porch that once always made me feel safe now looked fragile and vulnerable in my eyes.The wing symbol on my wrist still pulsed softly, reminding me of the hunter attack that had just happened. Every time I closed my eyes, the image of the glowing blue weapon reappeared, making my body shiver with fear."We're here," said Dr. Hayes softly, as if he could feel the tension enveloping me.I nodded silently, still trying to process everything that had happened. The journey that was supposed to take me away from Silverwood instead brought me back to the place of origin, with more questions and fears than before.When the car stopped in front of the house, I saw Dad tidying up wooden c

• Moonbound Deception   Sixteen

  CHAPTER 16 - THE UNEXPECTED RESCUEThe journey to New York felt like an endless nightmare. I had been driving for three hours, but my mind kept drifting back to Silverwood—to Father’s broken face, to Kael’s gray eyes full of regret, to all the lies that had changed my life forever.The wing symbol on my wrist continued to glow dimly, sometimes flickering like a dying flame.I tried to ignore it, but the warmth radiating from there was intensifying as if giving a warning I couldn’t understand.The highway I was traveling became increasingly deserted. Tall trees flanked both sides of the road, creating a dark canopy that made the day feel like dusk. I saw a road sign saying there were still 200 miles to New York. Still far.Suddenly, my car engine started making strange creaking sounds. The sound of metal grinding made my hair stand on end. I pulled over to the shoulder and turned off the engine, hoping this w