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~ 17: The Wall Between Us
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2026-07-30 16:37:57
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The Ex-Luna's Return: No Longer His Doormat ~ 107
~ 107 ~~ Darian ~The door of my office at the northern military base slammed shut against the biting winter wind outside. My mother's worsening condition dragged the full weight of East Lake back onto my shoulders, wrapping around my neck like a heavy chain. The Council kept sending messengers, demanding I return to the palace, marry Lady Ariana, settle the succession, and finally be the Alpha they needed me to be.I held the base like a fortress against all of it."Tell the Council I am staying right here," I snapped at Kade, who stood by my desk with another stack of urgent letters from the elders."Darian, your mother is sick, and the Elders are threatening to strip your authority if you don't return to address the succession," Kade warned, his voice tight with worry. "You can't hole up in this base forever.""Watch me," I replied coldly, dropping back into my leather chair."They are bringing Lady Ariana to the gates again tomorrow," Kade added, crossing his arms and watching me
The Ex-Luna's Return: No Longer His Doormat ~ 106
~ 106~ Mia ~The dining room at the main Red Moon house was bright and warm, filled with the rich smell of roasted meat and fresh bread. Our inner circle had gathered for a family dinner. Ryker sat at the head of the table, with Nick beside him, while my parents occupied the center. Hailey and her father, Marcus Vaughn, sat near the end, and across from them were the doctors Zane and his father, Jonathan Thorne. The whole table buzzed with lively chatter, mixing pack news with medical talk.I looked over at Hailey and her father. The old tension between them had thinned into something manageable. I watched as Hailey actually tried to smile at a joke her father told, a softening that would have been completely impossible a year ago."More potatoes, Nicholas?" Jonathan Thorne asked, smiling across the table as he held out the bowl."Yes, please, Dr. Thorne," Nick said, holding out his plate with a grin."Call me Jonathan, son. We are off duty tonight," the older doctor chuckled, spoon
The Ex-Luna's Return: No Longer His Doormat ~ 105
~ 105 ~~ Darian ~The cold morning air of the northern military base bit straight through my shirt, but I didn't feel it. I was ordering several soldiers to come at me at once on the training ground and letting them hurt me, because pain I can feel is easier than the pain I cannot name."Again," I panted, wiping a streak of blood from my split lip as I faced the circle of three elite warriors in the dirt arena."Alpha, you've been sparring for two hours straight without a break," one of the soldiers hesitated, lowering his heavy training staff with a worried look. "We're going to break something if we keep this up.""I said again!" I roared, my eyes flashing gold with sudden, raw anger. "Do not hold back! Come at me all at once!"They didn't argue after that. They rushed me. A heavy wooden staff caught me square across the ribs, and a fist smashed into my cheekbone, sending me crashing into the frozen dirt. The shock of the impact flared through my body, sharp and blinding. I welcom
The Ex-Luna's Return: No Longer His Doormat ~ 104
~ 104 ~~ Mia ~Alexander sat still on the examination table while I set my tray of medical tools down on the counter. I pulled on a fresh pair of sterile gloves and turned back to face him, my expression entirely focused."Alright, Mr. Herman," I said, keeping my voice clipped and strictly professional. "This is going to sting. The tissue around the cut is very angry.""Do your worst, Doctor," Alexander replied, his dark eyes fixed on my face with that infuriating, steady amusement.I picked up a swab soaked in strong antiseptic and carefully pressed it against the edge of the deep, jagged slash across his upper arm.The moment the chemical touched the raw flesh, Alexander’s jaw tightened, and he winced sharply, a low hiss escaping through his teeth."Sorry," I murmured instantly, softening my tone as I eased up the pressure. "I warned you it would burn."Alexander exhaled a slow breath, the tense lines of his face relaxing into a soft grin. "Don't apologize, Dr. Liliana. It actually
The Ex-Luna's Return: No Longer His Doormat ~ 103
~ 103 ~~ Mia ~The hospital hallways were already busy when I walked through the double doors. I dropped my coat off in the staff lounge, tied my white lab coat over my shoulders, and headed straight toward my office to review the morning surgery schedule.Before I could even touch my desk, the door pushed open and a young nurse hurried in, looking flustered."Dr. Liliana," the nurse said, pausing to catch her breath. "You have a patient waiting in examination room three."I frowned, glancing down at my digital tablet. "Room three? I don't have anyone scheduled until nine. Is it an emergency?""No, Doctor," the nurse replied, biting her lip with a hesitant expression. "It's... well, it's a man. He says he needs a bandage changed, and he flatly refuses to be treated by anyone else. He told us specifically that only Dr. Liliana is qualified to touch him."I raised an eyebrow, crossing my arms over my chest. "Refuses everyone else? Who on earth is he?""I have no idea, Doctor," the nurs
The Ex-Luna's Return: No Longer His Doormat ~ 102
~ 102 ~~ Darian ~ I worked past exhaustion on purpose. I did not want any quiet time, and I certainly did not want sleep. In the quiet, the last fourteen months had a way of creeping up out of the corners of the room, reminding me of every single thing I had broken, thrown away, and lost.My phone buzzed on the desk, breaking the heavy silence.The small screen lit up, and my heart leaped violently into my throat before I even glanced down to read the flashing name. In fourteen months, her number had lit my screen only about five times. Every single time, it had completely undone me, shaking my hands and making my breath catch like a foolish boy.I swallowed hard, cleared my throat, and steadied my nerves. I picked up the receiver, bracing myself for the clipped, efficient logistics that were all she ever gave me now."Mia," I said, my voice low and cautious.Her voice came through the speaker, even and businesslike, carrying no warmth, no anger, just empty space. "Darian. I'm calli
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