Semua Bab His Abandoned Luna: Bab 231 - Bab 240

|| Lilac’s POV || The grand hall of Reventhorn Castle shimmered like a living jewel box, thousands of candles suspended in midair by some ancient enchantment casting golden light over the sea of silks and polished armor. My coral peach gown rippled like liquid sunset with every breath I took, the silver embroidery catching the light in ways that made the floral patterns seem to bloom and wither with each step. That thought alone sent warmth curling through my stomach as I smoothed a hand over the delicate fabric. He'd recalled my idle comment last summer about how the peach orchards near the border reminded me of sunrise after a long night. Now here I stood, draped in that very hue, while he— "Lilac!" Mom's voice snapped me from my thoughts. She floated toward me in a gown of emerald green, Dad's arm looped protectively through hers. Behind them, Ezra stood uncharacteristically still in his formal blacks, the silver fastenings gleaming like stars against the

|| Lilac’s POV ||The grand hall fell into a hushed silence as Alpha King Darius rose from his throne, the ancient silver crown of the realm glinting under the chandeliers. Every eye followed his slow, deliberate steps toward the center of the dais where Alaric stood tall, regal, and utterly devastating in his Nightshade armor."Tonight," Darius's voice boomed through the hall, "we restore what was stolen centuries ago."A murmur rippled through the crowd. I caught Ezra's wide-eyed stare from where he stood beside our parents, his new Royal Beta insignia gleaming on his chest.Darius lifted a black-velvet pillow from a waiting attendant, revealing a crown unlike any I'd ever seen— twisted obsidian and silver, shaped like intertwined wolves, their eyes set with glowing moonstones."Kneel, Alpha of the Nightshades."The command sent a shiver down my spine. Alaric obeyed, dropping to one knee with a grace that spoke of both power and reverence.

Lilac lay still in Alaric's arms, her breathing shallow as blood seeped through the coral silk of her gown. The enchanted dagger pulsed with dark energy where it protruded from between her shoulder blades, its obsidian hilt drinking in the light. The room was stunned to find the face of the Nightshade Alpha. On top of that, Lilac being his mate was huge. But none of those thoughts touched Alaric.His aura exploded outward, shattering nearby goblets and sending candles guttering. A feral growl ripped from his throat as he cradled her closer, his claws pricking the fabric of her dress."LILAC!"Ezra lunged forward, his eyes flashing wolf-gold, only for Marcus to intercept him with an arm across his chest."My baby!" Lyra Blackwood's anguished cry cut through the hall as she stumbled toward them, her emerald skirts tangling around her legs.A deafening snarl stopped them both cold."Mine."Alaric's voice was barely recognizable— Hunter's

|| Lilac’s POV ||The fire crackled in Alaric's study, casting flickering shadows over the faces gathered around me. Mom perched on the arm of my chair, her fingers absently braiding a strand of my hair like she used to when I was a pup. Across from us, Elara, Astrid, and Madeline lounged on the oversized couch, their champagne glasses half-empty."So you two are actual soulmates," Madeline drawled, swirling her drink. "Not just some magical blip."Alaric's silhouette tensed by the window where he stood with Dad, Alexander, Ezra, and Alpha Darius. Moonlight gilded the sharp angles of his face, his stormy grey eyes flashing when they met mine."I told you," Elara crowed, kicking her feet onto Astrid's lap. "But no, 'Oh Elara, you read too many romance novels—'""Yeah, yeah," I laughed, rubbing my stomach. "That's on me."Mom's hand settled over mine. "How are you really feeling, Sweetpea?""Better," I said honestly. "Endora's tonics ta

|| Lilac’s POV ||I gently laid Aurora down in her crib, brushing a soft kiss against her forehead. She cooed sleepily, her tiny fingers curling around mine before releasing me. The warmth of her innocence always soothed me-but nothing compared to the heat that flared through me the moment Alaric's arms slid around my waist from behind.His lips found the curve of my neck, slow and deliberate, sending a shiver down my spine."What are you doing?" I asked, my breath hitching as his teeth grazed my mark. Sparks ignited under my skin, liquid fire pooling low in my stomach."Seducing my Luna," he murmured against my throat, his voice rough with desire. His hands slid up my sides, fingers pressing into the softness of my hips before gripping possessively."Alaric!" I meant to sound stern, but it came out as a moan, my body already arching into his touch.He chuckled darkly, his tongue tracing the claiming mark he'd left on me not so long ago. My