All Chapters of The Luna's Groom: Chapter 141 - Chapter 150

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140| A Way To End The Night

P E R S E U S “Morrison?” I called out to him the night before as we cleared the table together. He paused, glancing at me. “Yes, Perseus?” I hesitated for a second before speaking. “I lost my memories again.” His hands froze mid-motion, and he turned to face me fully, his expression sharp with shock. “What? How?” “It happened during the war,” I admitted, my voice low. “I lost my memories of her… my wife.” His forehead scrunched up in concern. Eleanor had fallen asleep right after dinner, which meant we’d have to stay here until morning. I’d seen the stack of books she kept about the human world, and it was obvious how enthusiastic she was about it. That was part of why I’d brought her here—to give her that connection. But it wasn’t just for her. I needed answers too, fragments of my childhood and the pieces of myself that tied me to her. The mate bond between us was strong, overwhelming even, pulling me toward her in ways I couldn’t ignore. But there was still this

141| It Was A Few Days After The Wedding

A U T H O R Severus lifted Bernadette’s hand to his lips, pressing a slow, soft kiss to her knuckles, lingering just a second longer over the ring now firmly settled on her finger. He’d had it forged by a jeweler long before the first war, a quiet act of faith that one day, he’d renew the vows they’d once made. This time, there’d be no interference, no scheming mothers, no political games tearing them apart. She grinned, her eyes locked onto his as her thumb traced the sharp line of his jaw. “So, we’ve actually done it,” she whispered, her voice thick with disbelief. “Yes, we have,” he confirmed, nodding once. They were tucked away in an old, weathered building deep in the heart of the forest where they’d first married decades ago. Birdsong drifted through the open windows, the breeze carrying the faint, briny scent of the river nearby. It was peaceful here, simple, untouched by the chaos of courts and wars, the kind of place where love could exist without complications.

142| We’ll All Go Down

P E R S U E S "I got up hours later after they took her," Severus said, his voice cracking as he broke into harsh sobs. Eleanor kept patting his back in slow circles as he finished his story, her face tight with concern. I didn't know what to say. My mind raced, trying to piece together what this meant for us. We needed Bernadette - not just for the war, but because she was one of us. Losing her now would be a blow we couldn't afford. He looked like half a man compared to the warrior I knew. The worst of his wounds had healed, but angry red scars still crossed his chest and arms. His face remained swollen, one eye nearly shut. He wore only trousers, his bare feet digging into the floor like he was trying to anchor himself against the memory. "I should've done better to protect her," he choked out, wiping his nose with the back of his hand. Eleanor's hand stilled on his back. "You did your best, Severus." "My best?" A bitter laugh escaped him. "I didn't even fight back prop

143| A Queen's Command

A U T H O R Bernadette's eyes flew open as she jerked upright with a gasp, her vision swimming before focusing on Meredith's cold stare. The familiar walls of her old bedroom in the dragon keep surrounded her, but any comfort they might have once held had long since vanished. The air smelled of damp stone and bitter herbs, a far cry from the lavender scent she used to keep in her chambers. The heavy iron cuffs around her wrists bit into her skin as she moved, the chains connecting them to the bedposts rattling with every slight motion. Her heart pounded violently against her ribs as the memories crashed over her. The heated argument with Severus. The sharp pain of arrows striking her body. The way the world had gone dark before she could finish her sentence. Her fingers twitched against the cold metal restraints. Abducted. She'd been taken right from under Severus' nose, and now she needed to know if he was still alive, if he'd survived the ambush. A dull throbbing pulsed behind

144| All Bastards

A U T H O R Bernadette kept her furious gaze locked on Meredith as the guards roughly released her feet from the bed restraints. They hauled her up by the chains binding her wrists, the sudden movement making her cry out as her injured body protested. They dragged her from the room, her bare feet scraping against the rough stone of the spiraling staircase as they descended. The air grew thicker with each step down, the smell of rust and rotting flesh becoming overpowering the deeper they went. They tossed her unceremoniously into a windowless cell, the heavy metal door slamming shut behind her with a final-sounding thud that echoed in the darkness. *** Hours later... Bernadette hung from the ceiling by her wrists, the chains cutting off circulation to her hands. Her blood-soaked dress clung to her sweat-drenched body, the fabric sticking to fresh wounds. Angry red burns crisscrossed her arms where the branding irons had seared her flesh. Tears rolled freely down her dirt-stre

145| Bleeding Cacophony (1)

E L E A N O R The attack had come without warning, just as I predicted it would. Perseus and I moved quickly, my fingers fumbling only slightly as I fastened my armor, making sure every strap was secure and every plate was in place. Asmodeus worked briskly beside us, dipping blades and arrowheads into bubbling cauldrons of potions meant to weaken dragon-scale and slow shifter healing. Above Bloodthorn, the sky rained fire. We had managed to get most of the women and children to the underground shelters, but a surge of fierce pride went through me when nearly half the women still inside the walls demanded weapons and joined the fight alongside every man aged eighteen and above. My father and Marcus arrived on the second day, their faces set in grim determination as they fell into rank beside us. There was still no sight if Thomas or Meredith, they were waiting until we ran out of strength. We were losing fighters faster than we had planned. I struggled to keep my focus sharp, m

146| Bleeding Cacophony (2)

P E R S E U S She’s bleeding. My lips are trembling, my mind racing too fast to hold a single clear thought as I hurry through the camp with her in my arms. I hold her tightly against my chest, my voice low and urgent as I beg her to stay with me, to keep her eyes open, to hold on. The healer’s tent is crowded with wounded soldiers, the air thick with the smell of blood and the sharp scent of healing herbs and strong potions. Men groan in pain as healers rush between cots, but none of that registers. All I see is her. All I feel is the damp warmth of her blood soaking through my armor. “Jeremiah!” I shout, my voice cutting through the noise like a blade. He drops the bowl he’s holding immediately and rushes over, his expression turning grim as he takes in the scene. Eleanor’s body is shaking, her skin alternating between burning hot and frighteningly cold within seconds. This is exactly why I didn’t want her on that battlefield. Why I tried to keep her close, keep her safe. I

147| Bleeding Cacophony (3)

A U T H O R Severus’ horse charged through the dense forest, its hooves pounding against the earth as his men followed close behind. They burst into the dragon shifter empire, and the air filled with screams of terror. His soldiers cut down anyone who crossed their path, their focus razor-sharp. They were here for one thing only. Bernadette. Meanwhile, Bernadette’s body lay still and unconscious in her old bedroom. The three children huddled around her, their small hands clutching hers as tears streamed down their faces. Their nanny had slipped away to secretly call for a healer, leaving them alone in the tense silence. “What if Mama doesn’t wake up?” James sobbed, his voice trembling. “Shut up, James,” Hildegard snapped, her tone harsh with fear she wouldn’t show. “Mama will be alright, James,” Eliza said softly, though her own hands were shaking. “She’s only sleeping.” “I hope her lover comes soon,” Hildegard sighed, wiping her eyes with the back of her hand. “Lover?” E

148 | Bleeding Cacophony (4)

P E R S E U S My grip on the sword tightened until my knuckles ached under the pressure. I didn’t blink, didn’t breathe—just glared at Thomas as his cold eyes finally locked onto mine. Fresh blood splattered his face and dripped from his blade, dark and still wet. He looked like he’d just carved his way through the outskirts of the battle, eager and unhinged. He rose slowly, a smirk twisting his lips as he roughly tied his hair back. Looking at him now, really looking, made my stomach turn. We had the same sharp jaw, the same unforgiving eyes, the same anger running deep beneath the surface. My father was right, I thought bitterly. Dragon shifters are poison. And this one—this cruel, selfish king, was the source of it all. I channeled the disgust into rage. If the Dragon Alpha died, his army would fracture. They’d lose their nerve, their coordination. This ended now. “So you finally decided to show your face,” I scoffed, voice low and rough. “Just thought I’d pay your childre

149 | Bleeding Cacophony (5)

P E R S E U S A loud, piercing sound rings through my head like an alarm that won’t stop blaring. I cover my ears, groaning as the noise finally floods through me, pulling memories I had buried deep. Memories of her. Her voice. Her pain. All of it. “You just have to kill me, then. Go ahead. Do it.” “I feel horrible, Perseus. All of this, it’s worsening my guilt. It’s killing me. You’re killing me.” “I don’t want to think. Just don’t let me think.” “I’m pregnant.” “If all of this is about a child, then you have a child now. Just stop pushing me away and having someone else replace me. I can’t keep doing this.” “I have you, and I have our baby.” “You’re not protecting me by leaving me to my assumptions.” “You regret marrying me?” “Whatever reason you’ve kept me alive, just get it over with. I’m tired. I’m done. Use me and kill me. You don’t have to keep up with this.” “It’s okay. You’re here now.” “I’m not leaving you, Perseus. So don’t leave me too.” Her word

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