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Moon Reaper’s Substitute Bride Chapter 39
~AURORA~Something was definitely wrong. Servants averted their eyes too quickly. Even the usual morning chatter in the halls had fallen into uneasy silence. I couldn't shake the feeling that everyone was hiding something from me, specifically about Cassian.My stomach hurt as I hurried across the courtyard, my dress gathered in my fists. I pushed open the doors to the stables, the familiar scent of hay and horses following me. Zerath was inside, brushing down one of the massive black stallions with slow, deliberate strokes. The moment I stepped in, his shoulders tensed, though he tried to mask it with a casual nod."Aurora," he greeted, voice steady but guarded. His eyes flicked to mine for only a second before returning to the horse."Where is your brother?" I asked, a little breathless from my rush.Zerath's hand paused mid-brush. He didn't look at me right away. "He's out handling business."Business. I'd fallen asleep last night wrapped safely in Cassian's strong arms, his hear
Moon Reaper’s Substitute Bride Chapter 38
~CASSIAN~I made the deliberate choice not to tell Aurora about the council meeting. She didn't need to stand in this sick place and watch her own family defend the woman who harmed her. I wanted her far from the council, safe in the quiet shelter of our chambers where she could breathe without the weight of their stares. It was not nice having to face these people. For some reason, I wanted to keep Aurora safe from them all. "Lord Cassian," Council Lord Darius greeted me, his voice smooth. His sharp eyes scanned my face, searching for any sign of weakness or guilt. "Thank you for meeting with us on such short notice."I offered a lazy nod and dropped into the chair reserved for me, legs stretched out casually.He frowned, glancing at the empty seat to my right. "Where is your wife?"I shrugged one shoulder, chewing slowly on the toothpick I'd brought with me. "At home."Lady Elowen's sharp intake of breath cut through the room. Council Lord Darius narrowed his eyes. "She is suppos
Moon Reaper’s Substitute Bride Chapter 37
~CASSIAN~Aurora lay curled against my chest, her breathing soft and even in the quiet sanctuary of her chambers. The firelight danced across her skin, casting a beautiful shade across the strands of her hair. I held her close, one arm wrapped possessively around her waist, savoring the warmth of her body pressed to mine. In moments like this, the world outside ceased to exist. There was only her. It was easy to forget about revenge, about my past. To forget the pain. All of it. Once I held her in my arms. A sharp knock interrupted the peace.I tensed, jaw tightening. No one disturbed me at this hour unless something was wrong. With utmost care, I eased Aurora onto the bed, placing the sheets over her body. She stirred faintly, a small sigh escaping her lips, but her eyes remained closed. I brushed a kiss to her forehead, lingering just a moment longer than necessary, then rose and crossed the room.I opened the door just enough to slip through, closing it softly behind me. Five
Moon Reaper’s Substitute Bride Chapter 36
~AURORA~I nod, biting my lower lip hard enough to sting. "Yes. I do. I've been thinking about it. The maids. . .they talked about it, and I overheard them. I've never done it before—" My voice cracked with embarrassment, but the dark desire won in the end. "I want to learn it from you. Only you. So I can do it right. For my mate."The lie tasted bitter on my tongue, but I couldn't stop. Vincent wasn't even on my mind right now. It was Cassian with his scent, his heat, the low rumble of his voice, that had me aching. I was using the lessons as the perfect disguise for what I truly craved: him. All of him. In my mouth. On my tongue. Filling me until I couldn't think straight.His eyes blazed and I could see the raw hunger there. He leaned in until his forehead nearly touched mine, his breath hot against my parted lips. "Fuck me, Aurora," he growled, the words wrecked and needy. "You have no idea what you're asking for." His thumb brushed my lower lip, pressing gently until it opened
Moon Reaper’s Substitute Bride Chapter 35
~AURORA~The cup was warm against my lips, the liquid inside sweet, sliding down my throat in a soothing manner. I swallowed, my eyes locked on Cassian's as he held it steady for me, one large hand cupping the back of my head with a care that still felt unfamiliar. His thumb brushed a stray lock of hair from my temple, the touch lingering a second too long, and something in my chest tightened."Drink it all," he murmured, voice low. "It'll ease the restlessness. I spoke to the healer myself, she said you haven't been sleeping enough."I hadn't. Not since he saw everything that day. Ever since, Cassian had been. . .different. Hovering. Watching. Making sure I was safe and away from harm. It was difficult for me to understand his behavior. He didn't like me, had made that clear from the moment our union was forced upon us to stop the endless bloodshed between our houses.Yet, he made sure the trays sent to my chambers were full of the foods I favored since staying here.Tonight he'd
Moon Reaper’s Substitute Bride Chapter 34
~SERAPHINA~"What is wrong with you?" I asked, my voice soft but filled with frustration as I lay across Vincent's chest. The steady rise and fall of his breathing had once been comforting, but lately it felt like a wall I couldn't break through. "You've been acting so distant. Cold. Like I'm barely even here. What's the reason, Vincent? Tell me."He stiffened beneath me instantly, every muscle going rigid. I could feel the shift in his body, the way his arms hesitated before settling around me again. He was hiding something. I knew it in my bones."You're reading too much into nothing," he murmured, his tone carefully neutral, almost dismissive.I frowned, pushing myself up slightly so I could look at his face. His eyes avoided mine. "Don't lie to me. I'm not a fool." I paused, gathering the courage I'd been building for days. "What were you and Aurora talking about that day when we visited her at the Moon Reaper's Estate?"It had been bothering me for weeks, a persistent thought I
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