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The word he didn’t mean
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2026-09-06 17:31:35
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THE LUNA’S CROWN The cost of protection
I barely touched my breakfast the following morning.The words from last night kept replaying in my mind.“I’d gladly go to war for Elara.”I had heard them clearly but there was no misunderstanding them and yet, I couldn’t understand why.Why would Edwin risk his pack’s peace because of me?I wasn’t his Luna, and I wasn’t even certain what I was to him.My wolf had called him my mate more than once, but I had spent too long being bound to Kael to simply accept another bond without understanding it first.Still, the thought of Icefall going to war because Alpha Evans had insulted me made my stomach twist.As I walked through the packhouse later that morning, I noticed warriors moving around with unusual urgency.Weapons were being checked, swords were being sharpened, and several guards were being stationed around the outer walls.The atmosphere had suddenly changed completely.Wolfbane wasn’t simply making threats, they were secretly preparing.I stopped one of the warriors.“What’s
THE LUNA’S CROWN A war for a woman
The following morning, I was summoned to the Alpha’s study.I had barely finished breakfast when Agatha came looking for me.“Alpha Edwin wants to see you.” She announced.I followed her through the familiar corridors until we reached the large wooden doors of his study.When I entered, Edwin was standing beside his desk.He looked unusually serious.“Good morning,” I greeted.“Good morning.” He replied.His eyes briefly moved over me before settling on my face.“There is a visitor coming today.” He announced.“A visitor?” I raised a brow.“Alpha Evans of Wolfbane Pack.”I frowned. “I’ve heard of Wolf bane.”“You should have.” He walked toward the window. “They share a border with us. Their pack has been having disputes with neighboring territories for years, and they’ve recently requested a peace treaty with Icefall.”“I see.” I nodded.“He is coming today to discuss the terms.” He explained.I nodded.Then Edwin looked at me. “I want you present.”I hesitated. “Why?”“Because you a
THE LUNA’S CROWN The word he didn’t mean
By the time Agatha and I returned to the packhouse, I was still smiling.I just couldn’t help it.The image of Edwin standing in his study window, looking as though he wanted to personally chase every warrior away from me, kept replaying in my mind.Agatha noticed. “You’re still thinking about it.”“I am not.” I said shyly.“You are.” She chuckled.I laughed. “Perhaps a little.”She shook her head and disappeared toward the servants’ quarters, leaving me alone in the hallway.I had barely taken a few steps when I heard footsteps behind me.“Elara.”I stopped. I didn’t need to turn around to know who it was. It was Edwin.I slowly turned. He was walking toward me, his expression unreadable.“Alpha.” I bowed slowly.His eyes narrowed slightly. “You seemed to be enjoying yourself.”I raised an eyebrow. “I was.”“With the warriors.” He frowned.I almost smiled. “With the warriors of course.”He stopped a few feet away from me.“How long were you planning to stay there?”I stared at him.
THE LUNA’S CROWN A jealous Alpha
The evening air in Icefall was surprisingly pleasant.After spending most of the day indoors, I welcomed the chance to walk through the gardens with Agatha. The sun was already beginning to disappear behind the mountains, painting the sky in shades of orange and pink.Agatha walked beside me, her hands folded behind her back.“You know, I never imagined I would end up working in the Alpha’s packhouse,” she said suddenly.I glanced at her. “Really? Where did you think you would be?”She laughed. “Somewhere far away from important people. Maybe married to a hunter with six children running around my feet.”I smiled. “Six?”“Why not?” She shrugged. “My mother had eight.”“Eight?” I gasped.“Yes.” She groaned dramatically. “And somehow, I was the one who always got blamed whenever something went missing.”I laughed. For the first time since arriving in Icefall, I felt completely at ease.Agatha continued telling me stories about her family. She told me about her younger brothers, her stu
THE LUNA’S CROWN A place of her own
I woke up the next morning thinking about Clara.Her letter was still on the table beside my bed, carefully folded exactly as I had left it.I reached for it and ran my fingers over the paper.“Please don’t reply.”Those words hurt more than anything else she’d written.Not because I was angry with her but because they reminded me that Moonridge was no longer a place where I could freely reach for the people I loved.I missed Clara, I missed the familiarity of Moonridge, and I missed the gardens I’d spent hours tending to, the kitchen where I used to sneak food for the younger servants, and even the quiet walks I’d taken around the packhouse.But when I thought about returning, my chest tightened.I couldn’t, not anymore.I’d spent two years trying to convince myself that being Kael’s mate was enough.I’d accepted a breeder, I’d accepted sharing my husband, I’d accepted being pushed aside, and I’d even accepted Lily humiliating me in my own home.And for what? To remain someone else’s
THE LUNA’S CROWN A letter from home
When would grief ever let me be?I returned to my room with the strangest feeling in my chest. The meeting had ended hours ago, yet I was still thinking about Kael. Not because I wanted him back. At least, I didn’t think I did. I simply couldn’t stop thinking about how surprised he had looked when he saw me beside Edwin. Once, seeing Kael after being apart from him would have been enough to shatter me. Today, it hadn’t. I had stood beside another Alpha while my former mate watched us, and I hadn’t felt the desperate urge to run into his arms. That realization frightened me more than I wanted to admit. I sat by the window and stared at the mountains beyond the glass. Had I really changed that much? A knock sounded. “Come in.” I yelled. The door opened and Edwin stepped inside. “You disappeared quickly after the meeting.” He smiled. “I needed some air.” I lied. He nodded before walking toward the window. “How are you feeling?” I gave him a small smile. “Fine.” He raised
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