MasukAyla Mooncrest thought the Moon Goddess had finally blessed her when she found her fated mate in Alpha Ryder Blackwood. For years, she endured humiliation and ridicule, believing that one day she would stand proudly beside him as his Luna. Instead, on the night of their mating ceremony, Ryder publicly rejected her before the entire pack, shattering her heart and destroying her future. Pregnant and alone, Ayla leaves her pack with nothing but her pride and a secret growing inside her womb. But fate is not finished with her. Ayla has another identity. When a chance encounter brings her before Kael Nightshade, the feared Alpha King who rules all werewolf territories, Ayla discovers that her unborn child is tied to an ancient prophecy that could change the fate of every pack. As enemies close in and old wounds refuse to heal, Ayla must choose between the mate who broke her heart and the king who offers her a new future. Ryder thought rejecting her was his greatest victory. Soon, he will learn it was the biggest mistake of his life. The rejected Luna is no longer begging for acceptance. She is destined to become the Alpha King's Queen.
Lihat lebih banyakChapter 24: Beneath the PalaceThe narrow stone staircase disappeared into darkness.Cold air drifted upward, carrying the scent of damp earth and ancient stone.No one spoke.For several long seconds, the only sound was the flickering of the lantern hanging beside the archive door.Master Alaric stared at the hidden passage in complete disbelief."I've spent forty years in this library," he murmured."I've catalogued every scroll, every shelf, every room."He slowly shook his head."And yet...""I never knew this existed."Kael remained crouched near the opening.His fingers brushed against the stone floor."There are footprints."He looked closely."They're recent.""How recent?" I asked.He studied the marks for another moment."Less than a day."A shiver ran down my spine."So whoever took the scroll...""They came this way."Kael nodded."Most likely."He stood and drew his sword.The polished blade caught the light from the lantern.Its silver edge gleamed brightly before disapp
Chapter 23: The Restricted Archive 2The heavy thud echoed through the library once more.Then...Silence.No one moved.No one breathed.Master Alaric's face had turned ghostly pale."The Restricted Archive..." he whispered again."It has been sealed for decades."Kael's expression hardened."Stay here.""I'm coming with you," I said immediately.His silver eyes met mine."No.""I'll only be in your way if you leave me here wondering what's happening."For a moment, he simply looked at me.Then the corner of his lips lifted ever so slightly."That wasn't the answer I expected.""I've surprised you before.""You have."Master Alaric cleared his throat."If I may...""The lady should remain close."Kael looked at him."The archive is old.""There are hidden passages beneath it.""If something has disturbed them..."He glanced at me."...she'll be safer beside you than alone."Kael considered his words before giving a reluctant nod."Very well.""But you stay behind me.""I promise."--
Chapter 22: the Restricted archive Morning arrived with the gentle sound of birds singing outside my balcony.For the first time in weeks...I smiled before opening my eyes.The palace was beginning to feel less unfamiliar.Less like a place where I was merely staying.Almost...Like home.A soft knock interrupted my thoughts."My Lady?" Lady Miriam called."May I come in?""Please."She entered carrying a tray with breakfast.Fresh fruit.Warm bread.Honey.And, sitting neatly beside the teapot...A small bouquet of white roses.I tilted my head."Those weren't here yesterday."Lady Miriam smiled."They arrived this morning.""No note?"She shook her head."None."I gently picked up the flowers."They're beautiful.""I had a feeling you'd like them."Before I could ask another question, another knock sounded.A young maid stepped inside."My Lady.""His Majesty asked if you would join him in the royal library after breakfast.""The library?"The maid nodded."He said there are a few
Chapter 21: A Queen's GraceLady Elena didn't take me back to the tailor.She kidnapped me from him."I'm being rescued," I whispered dramatically as she pulled me through another hallway.The older woman laughed."You catch on quickly."Behind us, Master Edgar's voice echoed through the corridor."Lady Elena! She still needs to be measured!"Lady Elena waved without turning around."You've already measured her seventeen times!""Only eleven!"She scoffed."My point still stands."I couldn't help laughing.For the first time since arriving at the palace...Everything felt normal.---Lady Elena led me into a sunlit courtyard hidden behind the eastern wing of the palace.It was unlike the grand royal gardens.Smaller.Quieter.Wildflowers bloomed freely instead of being arranged in perfect rows.A stone fountain rested in the center, surrounded by white marble benches."This," Lady Elena announced proudly, "is my favorite place.""It's beautiful.""It is."She smiled."And almost no on






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