All Chapters of The Lost Luna’s Return: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

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Chapter 21: The Truth Beneath the Surface

Zoey’s POV“Yeah, you do that,” Lucien snaps before storming off. Damon follows in silence, and soon Raven and I are walking away too.“Sorry you had to see that,” she says as we make our way to the pack hospital.“It’s okay. Families argue,” I reply, even though I’ve never really had one.She nods thoughtfully. “Lucien doesn’t let many people in. So when he does, he’s protective—sometimes overly so. Kieran, though… he doesn't let anyone close. Not since Aubrey.”Aubrey.There’s that name again.We step into Raven’s office and find Lucien already there, slouched in a chair, brooding.“Where’s Damon?” Raven asks as she takes a seat.“Said something about keeping an eye on Aubrey,” Lucien mutters, annoyance creeping into his voice.That name again.“I can’t believe Kieran’s just letting her roam freely,” Raven murmurs under her breath.“He probably thinks it’s best for the war,” Lucien bites out. “That’s all that matters now.”“Don’t be like that, Luce,” Raven says gently. “You know he’

Chapter 22 — The Truth Beneath the Surface (Part 2)

Kieran’s POV Moonborns. The word loops endlessly in my head. Moonborns. Moonborns. Moonborns. It drowns out everything else. I go through the motions—sign papers, respond to updates—but I’m not present. I don’t even know what it means yet. Just that the word has sunk into my bones. A knock on my office door jerks me out of the spiral. “Yes?” I call out. Damon steps in, silent, and slumps into the chair across from me. I set my pen down and study his face. “How’s Lucien?” I ask. “Pissed at you—but he’ll get over it,” he says with a shrug. “And Aubrey?” I raise a brow. “Keeping her head down.” “She better,” Ragnar snarls in my mind. “How are we looking on the preparations?” I ask, flipping through a half-read document. “We’re getting there.” Ragnar growls again. So do I—aloud this time. “Getting there? We should be ready by now.” “We still have two months,” Damon replies, surprised by my tone. “Less than that,” I mutter, slumping back in my chair. Damon stands, read

Chapter 23 - The Curse and the Calling

Zoey’s POV “We have two months to the war,” a voice says. The world around me is pitch black, but the voices pierce through the void like beams of light. “Phase One is already in motion. She won’t fail,” another voice answers calmly, coldly. “What about him? Is he ready yet?” “He’s been preparing for this his whole life. He’s ready. We’ll begin the ritual a week before the war.” “Good. Kieran’s downfall is around the corner… and my rise is all but certain.” Suddenly, air rushes back into my lungs like a crashing wave. I jolt upright, coughing, gasping for breath. My surroundings spin and blur, but as they come into focus, I realize I’m in the den of Anders’ cabin. My limbs tremble. My body feels weak—fragile, like it did when I was an Omega at Arrow Heart Pack. I brace myself against the wall, dragging my aching body up the creaky staircase, each step a battle. Voices drift toward me from above. “…she killed her parents during one of her episodes,” someone says. The words s

Chapter 24 — The Truth Buried in Blood and Moonlight

Kieran’s POV As she stumbles out of the cabin, I can’t bring myself to follow her. I wouldn’t even know what to say… “She didn’t do that,” Lucien defends. “I know, but if she did, it would be an accident,” Anders clarifies. “She didn’t do it,” I repeat, more firmly this time, like saying it out loud will make it more real, more true. “I’m sure,” Anders says with a shrug, “but without proof, we don’t know anything for certain.” “Guys, what is this?” Raven interrupts, her eyes locked onto the worn out pages of the book she’s holding. She reads aloud slowly, voice full of unease and awe: “Though they walk alone, the Fates sometimes bind them to a Half—a male counterpart bearing only a portion of the divine flame. Yet only one can awaken the full force of the Moonborn. Her true equal. The Supreme Half. When the sacred bond is sealed—marked and

Chapter 25: Storms and Echoes

Zoey’s POV I don’t know where I’m going as I burst out of the cabin. The air is cold against my skin, sharp like reality slapping me back into the world, but my legs move with a purpose my mind can’t grasp. I’m not running from something. I’m running to something. Raven’s office. My feet lead me there before I even realize it, past guards and staff who stare and whisper but don’t stop me. Maybe they sense the energy rippling off me. Maybe they know better. The moment I reach her office door, I don’t knock. I push it open. It’s empty. Relief washes over me, swift and staggering. I crumble the moment I step inside, the door clicking shut behind me. My knees hit the floor hard, and sobs rip through me like tidal waves. My chest tightens with each breath until I can barely suck in any air. The room spins, the floor beneath me trembling. Then I feel it—my skin glowing again, softly at first, then brighter as my cries intensify. The tremor deepens. Dust dances in the air. Somewhere

Chapter 26 — The Council’s Eye

Kieran’s POV “Your timing is impeccable,” Ragnar says sarcastically in my head. “You really know how to pick ‘em.” Not now. “You can’t really be upset by her answer,” he adds, his tone sobering. I’m not upset. “Tell that to your clenched fist.” I look down. Sure enough, the muscles in my hand are tight, veins bulging like I’ve just returned from battle. Ragnar retreats quietly, satisfied with the truth he’s unearthed. Zoey’s breaths have evened out upstairs—slow and deep now, like waves lapping against the shore. I linger in the silence a while longer, but eventually force myself down to the kitchen. The floorboards creak beneath my feet, the only sound in the darkened hallway. Behind the counter, Lucien stands hunched over his phone, brow furrowed in concentration. I haven’t seen him this lost in that screen since...well, not since before everything changed. “How did that go?” he asks, not looking up. I don’t respond. I grab a water from the fridge and twist the ca

CHAPTER 27: Ghosts and Glimmers

Zoey’s POV“Thank you for joining us on this most joyous occasion,” Anders says, his voice echoing through a room I don’t recognize. A place I’ve never seen before, but somehow it feels familiar in a bone-deep way. The scent of burning herbs and moonflowers wafts through the air, mixing with the electric tension of something sacred.The room is overflowing with people, all beaming, dressed in ceremonial robes. There’s an unnatural stillness to their expressions, their smiles too wide, too perfect—like mannequins in a dream.On the stage with Anders stand Aubrey, Kieran, and Damon.They all wear the same bright, unsettling smiles.But it’s Kieran who nearly knocks the breath out of me. His smile is blinding, radiant. He looks like he’s exactly where he’s always wanted to be. His joy is so palpable it hurts to look at.And his hand is locked with Aubrey’s.“This is the claiming ritual for my daughter, Aubrey, and the Alpha King, Alpha Kieran,” Anders continues, his voice a proud tremor.

CHAPTER 28: Embers of Betrayal

Kieran’s POVMy vision floods crimson.There’s only one thing that triggers the blood-rage this quickly—betrayal."For future reference," I growl, voice clipped with fury, "you inform me before you invite anyone to a council meeting, Elder Cameron. This meeting is adjourned."The room falls into stunned silence, everyone too afraid to move, too wary to breathe wrong. Elder Cameron looks like he might faint."Really? It's like that now?" a voice drawls behind me, oozing insolence. I don't have to turn to know who it is.Maven.I storm out of the temple, and he follows casually like he owns the ground he walks on."What are you doing here?" I grit through my teeth, my body vibrating with fury I barely contain."War's brewing, cousin. Everyone's coming together now, right?" he says with a crooked grin, tossing a glance at Lucien. "Lucien, my man. Long time."Lucien doesn't respond. Smart.My anger sharpens with each step toward the pack house. My cousin hasn't shown his face in over a de

CHAPTER 29: Echoes of Her Bloodline

Zoey’s POV“I hope I’m not bothering you,” Maven says, his voice a rich baritone that wraps around the room like velvet. “I was hoping we could talk.”What is he doing here?For a second, my heartbeat had quickened, foolishly thinking it was Kieran at the door. But now I’m locked in Maven’s gaze, thrown off by his sudden presence.“So...?” he says, scratching the back of his neck. His awkwardness cuts through the silence, but I don’t reply. I just stand there, stunned. Eventually, my body shifts aside, betraying my hesitation and silently inviting him in.The moment the door clicks shut behind him, I realize how much the room shrinks with him inside. He moves with the ease of someone accustomed to being welcome, settling on the sofa like he owns it. I, on the other hand, hover awkwardly near the door, arms crossed, a pit of unease blooming in my stomach.“I’m sorry for barging in like this,” he offers.“Why did you?” I ask, forcing a polite smile that doesn’t quite reach my eyes.He s

CHAPTER 30 – The Claim

Kieran’s POV “Woah,” Damon mutters, nearly bumping into me as I trudge into the dining hall. “Did you get any sleep at all?”I shake my head, my body heavy with the weight of too many thoughts and not enough rest. My feet drag across the tiled floor, and the scraping of the chair legs is the only sound I focus on as I collapse into a seat.Damon sits beside me, his eyes scanning my face as the servers begin to lay out plates of food that smell far more appetizing than I feel. The scent of roasted meats and herbs wafts through the room, but I can barely taste anything as I chew absently.“What’s going on?” he asks, his voice low and filled with concern.I exhale slowly, feeling the exhaustion seep into my bones. “There’s just… a lot.”Damon doesn’t look convinced. He leans forward, elbows on the table, voice firmer now. “You can’t afford to be distracted, Kieran. Or to have sleepless nights. Cassian is coming.”His words land like a slap. Cassian—the reason for every sleepless night,

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