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Chapter 49: I hate this
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BAILEYPeople always say kids don’t notice much — but they’re wrong.I notice everything.I notice how Mama smiles with her lips but not always with her eyes. I notice how she still braids my hair even when her fingers tremble from tiredness. I notice how she hides the receipts behind cookbooks and quietly skips the meat aisle at the market sometimes.I especially notice how tired she looks during training class.She says she loves working here with Gamma Aria, and I believe her. But I also see the dark circles under her eyes, the way she sits down slowly when no one’s watching, how she winces when she lifts the heavy bows during lessons.Today, her smile is softer than usual—more like a whisper than a laugh. I want to ask if she’s okay, but I don’t. She’s the grown-up. I’m just a kid. And I already know what she’ll say.“I’m fine, sweetheart. Just a little tired.”She always says that.And maybe it’s true. But that doesn’t make me feel better.After school, I sit on the steps near the
Forsaken Luna's Second Chance Chapter 49: I hate this
BEATRICEBut he shows up only for a moment—then he’s gone. For a second, I wonder if he was ever really there at all.Honestly, I don’t know what he’s thinking. Back when we saw each other as enemies, at least we were close enough to fight.But now, the distance feels colder. Emptier. Even if he helped me on the open day, I still can’t feel him.But I don’t want to dwell on it.I mean, I have my own life to live.I never thought flour under my nails would mean survival.My mornings start with training whistles, wooden bows, and eager young faces that are slowly warming up to me. My evenings? I trade the sound of arrows hitting targets for the scent of fresh bread and rising dough. It’s not glamorous, but it keeps me and Bailey afloat.The job at the training center is rewarding in its own way. The pups are no longer openly rude, at least. Some even greet me now. A few ask questions, laugh at my jokes, or seek help with form. I’m still not one of them, not entirely, but the walls are
Forsaken Luna's Second Chance Chapter 48: Prove yourself
BEATRICEThere’s a certain weight to a child’s stare—sharp, unfiltered, and unforgiving.The moment I walk into the training field with Gamma Aria, I feel it. The soft scoffs passed between tightly packed huddles of little Lycans. They might be young, but they’ve already learned to judge with their eyes.Today’s lesson is archery. And I should feel excited—I get to help teach, to prove I’m capable. But the moment Aria introduced me as her teaching assistant, I knew this wasn’t going to be easy.The nods are polite. The respect is not.I start the session anyway, doing my best to mask the nerves fluttering in my chest. I walk them through the basics—how to hold the bow, how to position their feet, how to breathe—but most of them won’t even look me in the eye. One girl yawns dramatically. Another boy stares pointedly at a tree, like it’s more interesting than anything I’m saying.Only Bailey sits up straight, hanging on my every word. She beams when I speak, nods earnestly, and even corr
Forsaken Luna's Second Chance Chapter 47: That means a lot
BEATRICEMaxwell showing up at the open day means more than he knows.I still can’t quite believe it—he came. He walked across that school field, all polished shoes and royal presence, like it was the most normal thing in the world. And yet, it’s not normal. Not even close.Not when I know how much this could cost him.The other parents went silent the second he arrived. Teachers paused mid-sentence. Kids stood up straighter. But Bailey didn’t even flinch. She lit up the second she saw him and called out, "Uncle Maxwell!"The way he smiled back at her—like it was the most natural thing in the world—makes my chest tighten. He crouched down to her level, listening intently as she pulled him into our picnic blanket, insisting he try the food I made. I barely had time to react. One second it was just the two of us, the next, he was there beside us like he belonged.And in that moment, I couldn’t bring myself to care about the stares. Or the whispers. Or the way some of the other moms clutc
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BEATRICE I try not to fidget with the edge of the picnic blanket, but I can’t help it. My fingers keep twisting the fabric, over and over. Around us, the school’s field is filled with chattering families and colorful baskets. Kids laugh and chase each other while parents sip drinks and exchange knowing glances.They gather in groups, laughing as they trade bites of each other’s desserts. Bailey and I are the only ones sitting alone. Around us, there’s nothing but empty space, as if we carry some kind of plague no one dares to catch.We're the only werewolves. I knew this would happen. I told myself not to care. But it’s different being here—feeling the quiet separation. The way no one quite looks at us directly. The way their smiles drop half a second too soon. I don’t blame them. The tension between our kind runs deep, and we’re reminders of something most of them would rather forget. Still, it stings. Everywhere I look, I see both parents—dads passing napkins, moms pouring ju
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BEATRICEI show up to Gamma Aria’s training sessions exactly on time every day, not a minute late.The moment I step onto the field, my nerves settle into a quiet determination. It’s hard work—really hard. Every stretch burns. Every drill leaves my limbs aching. And without Nyx—without my wolf—my stamina just isn’t what it used to be. I can feel it in my bones, how much weaker I am.But I don’t complain. Not once.I grit my teeth and power through every squat, sprint, and form correction. I take notes when I get home. I replay instructions in my head when I shower. I mimic stances in the mirror before bed.Because this chance is everything.I’m not going to waste it.And it turns out… Aria notices.“Starting next week,” she says one morning, tossing me a towel after a brutal agility run, “I want you assisting me in class.”I blink. “Wait—really?”“You’ve earned it,” she says simply. “I need a second pair of eyes. You’ll help lead warmups and manage the beginners while I handle evaluati
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BEATRICEI hesitate for a long time.The house is quiet now, the only sound the soft rhythm of Bailey’s breathing from the next room. She finally drifted off after insisting on talking about every single dish I should bring to the picnic. Her list included fried dumplings, sweet rolls, and something she called “victory noodles,” which I’m still not sure how to interpret.But I’m not thinking about recipes right now. I’m standing near the window, fingers hovering over the edge of the sill, heart pounding. The moon’s low tonight, a sliver behind clouds.I close my eyes.Maxwell… can you hear me?It’s the first time I’ve ever tried to mind-link him. I wasn’t even sure it would work—not since I joined the pack, not since the ceremony.I hold my breath, already bracing for silence.Then his voice comes through.“Beatrice?”I flinch.His tone is even. Calm. But it hits me like a jolt anyway—deep and low, like it’s coming from inside my chest instead of my head.My heart skips.“Sorry to both
Forsaken Luna's Second Chance Chapter 43: Wild child
BEATRICEI see her before I hear her. A small figure near the fence, surrounded by other kids. One of them shoves her again.I’m already moving.My heart pounds as I rush across the schoolyard. The sounds sharpen as I get closer—laughter, teasing, that cruel edge children don’t even realize they carry.“Wild child,” one of them says and others all laugh.“Her mom’s a werewolf, so is her” another adds. “Savage people.”My chest tightens.Bailey’s fists are clenched at her sides, her eyes glossy but defiant.“I’m not a wild child!” she shouts, her little voice cracking at the edges. “I have my mom! And my mom is the most amazing person in the world!”Goddess.My heart aches. It cracks and swells at the same time.I reach her in two strides and drop to my knees, wrapping my arms around her protectively. She presses into me instantly, her whole body trembling.“That’s enough,” I snap, glaring at the kids. “Go! Now!”They scatter like startled birds, darting off in every direction. But I
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BEATRICEI nod and smile, even though it takes everything in me to keep that smile in place.Disappointment rolls through me like a slow wave, bitter and familiar. I had hoped—stupidly, maybe—that today would be different. That I’d walk away with something solid. But I get it. I really do. I don’t have experience. I don’t have credentials. All I have is my word and the quiet, desperate fire in my chest that refuses to go out.“I understand,” I say, voice soft but steady.I start to stand, already forming the words in my head. Thank you for your time. I appreciate the opportunity. Maybe someday, if things change—But then, just as I turn to leave, Gamma Aria speaks again.“Would you be willing to train under me?”I freeze.I glance back slowly, unsure if I heard her right. “Train under you?”Aria nods, folding her hands neatly on the desk. “I think you have strong potential to learn. You’re intelligent, you’re steady, and you clearly care about the pups. You're a perfect choice. I’d be
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