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Chapter 57

Author: Ireti
last update publish date: 2026-04-12 08:41:13

Kelly

The words “The daughter I gave birth to is long dead” burned deeper than any slap could have. For a moment, I couldn’t breathe. My throat constricted painfully as tears threatened to spill, but I swallowed them back, forcing myself to stay upright, to not give her the satisfaction of seeing me break. The ache in my chest was so heavy it almost made me dizzy, but I steadied myself with one deep breath and lifted my chin.

“Why shouldn’t I say it like it is?” I snapped, my voice trembling b
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    KellyThe entire drive back to the palace, my mind wouldn’t rest. My thoughts chased themselves in circles, tangled and relentless, all revolving around one thing: Alaric’s upcoming birthday.What could I possibly give a man like him? Something symbolic, something meaningful, something that said everything words couldn’t. A gift worthy of not only who he was to me… but who he was to the entire realm.Nothing felt good enough. Every idea that flickered to life in my mind burned out just as quickly. Jewelry? Too cliché. A weapon? Too impersonal. Something sentimental? Maybe, but how could I create sentiment from only a few days of knowing him?I groaned softly, pressing my forehead against the window as the car rolled along the cobbled road. The palace gates loomed in the distance, gleaming under the midday sun like the mouth of another world. I wanted his gift to mean something, to show him that I saw him, not just his crown or his power, but him.But what did I even know about him?Th

  • Another Chance For The Barren Luna    Chapter 61

    Kelly Jessica’s words completely caught me off guard. I blinked at her, my mouth slightly open. “What?! His birthday is in four days?!”Jessica raised a brow, clearly amused at my reaction. “Yeah. You didn’t know? It’s his 30th birthday.”I gaped at her. “How do you even know this?”She leaned back smugly, arms crossed. “Hello? Journalist extraordinaire here. Information is my currency.”I shook my head, still dumbfounded. “Wow. I had no idea. He hasn’t mentioned it.”Jessica smirked, twirling her wine glass lazily between her fingers. “Lots of people don’t really consider their birthday much of a big deal. After all, it’s a year closer to death.”Her dark humor earned her an exaggerated eye roll from me. “Goddess, you’re impossible.”She laughed, clearly pleased with herself. “He probably never got the chance to bring it up,” she added with a shrug.“You’re right,” I admitted, sighing. “His birthday would have been the last thing to come up in conversation given how chaotic the last

  • Another Chance For The Barren Luna    Chapter 60

    KellyThe fizzing sound of the pour filled the air as she handed me a glass.“This one's to you, Kelly,” Jessica announced proudly, raising her glass high. “The fiercest, kindest, and most badass Alpha this Pack will ever have. May your reign be long, successful, and prosperous!”I couldn’t help but grin as our glasses clinked. The wine was sweet, crisp, and slightly floral. The kind we always saved for good news.After a few sips, Jessica’s curiosity finally broke through her cheerful veneer. “Alright, spill,” she urges, setting her glass down and leaning forward, eyes sparkling. “Tell me everything right from the beginning.”So I did.I told her everything. From the moment I left her house and returned to the palace, to how I sold my jewelry and donated all the money to the orphanage. How my confrontation with my parents spiraled into Bryan tying me up like an animal. How Alaric found me, saved me, and revealed that we were fated mates. I told her everything, all the way up to visit

  • Another Chance For The Barren Luna    Chapter 59

    Kelly Gripping my phone tighter, I felt my pulse quicken. My stomach dropped at the tone of her voice, she never sounded that breathless unless something serious had happened. “Did something happen, Jess? Are you in trouble?”Her laughter came through the line, light and quick. “No, no! Everything’s fine. I’m sorry if I scared you with the sudden call, I just got so excited I couldn’t help myself.”A deep, shaky breath escaped me as the tightness in my chest loosened. “Are you sure everything’s fine?” I asked again, needing the reassurance.“Yes! Forget about me for a moment,” she gushed. “I just saw the news. OMG, Kelly! This is phenomenal! I still can’t believe it. My best friend is the Alpha of this Pack. Congratulations!”I couldn’t help but chuckle, her enthusiasm so contagious that it melted the last of my tension. “Thanks, Jess. It means a lot. Honestly, all of this still feels so surreal.”“I totally get it,” she mused. “I’ve pinched myself so many times my arm is red. I’m so

  • Another Chance For The Barren Luna    Chapter 58

    Kelly I switched off the TV, the sudden silence making the tension in the room even heavier. The echo of the news anchor’s voice still lingered faintly in the air, but now all attention was fixed squarely on me. Their stunned faces were almost comical—Miranda’s disbelief frozen mid-breath, Tetra’s expression caught between horror and denial.I folded my arms, the remote still in my hand, and said evenly, “You’ve seen it for yourself. Surely you can’t accuse me of faking the news, especially when it has live footage.”Tetra blinked several times, looking completely dazed, her voice trembling when she finally managed to speak. “But… But how?”I tilted my head slightly, savoring her confusion. “That should be the least of your worries right now,” I said, my tone cool but cutting. “Paul confessed that you instigated his attack on me. Thankfully, the incident made it so that I could tell him the truth. When he recovers, I’ll expose your true face to the entire Pack with his help.”Her fac

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    Kelly The words “The daughter I gave birth to is long dead” burned deeper than any slap could have. For a moment, I couldn’t breathe. My throat constricted painfully as tears threatened to spill, but I swallowed them back, forcing myself to stay upright, to not give her the satisfaction of seeing me break. The ache in my chest was so heavy it almost made me dizzy, but I steadied myself with one deep breath and lifted my chin.“Why shouldn’t I say it like it is?” I snapped, my voice trembling but sharp. “I don’t know the spell she used on you, but it’s obvious to anyone with eyes that she’s not the least bit concerned for Dad!”Miranda’s face twisted into disgust. “If you actually took out the time to get to know Tetra instead of trying to sabotage her all the time, you would know she has severe anxiety and panic attacks, so the doctor recommended she use distractions during high-tension situations.”I blinked at her, stunned at the ridiculousness of what I was hearing. “That’s a lie

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    KellyLetting go of my chin, Alaric brushed a loose lock of hair behind my ear. His touch was careful, almost reverent, and it made something inside me tremble. His voice was deep and steady, each word deliberate, as though he wanted to carve them into my soul.“Listen to me, Kelly,” he said, his g

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