Semua Bab Mooncursed: Fated to the Alphas: Bab 41 - Bab 50

“So,” Colin began after a few minutes of silence, his voice low and easy, almost teasing, “where are you from? And how exactly did you land yourself in between the Lycan brothers?”I blinked at him, caught off guard. “Between them?”He chuckled, kicking a loose pebble along the path. “Oh, don’t look so surprised. You’d have to be blind not to notice it. Every time you walk into a room, one of them is already watching. Draven goes all stiff like he’s holding back a war, Daemon smirks like he’s already won, and Darius—” Colin paused, smiling faintly. “He just looks at you like you’re something he’s still trying to figure out.”My chest tightened at his words, though I managed to keep my voice light. “You’ve been watching me.”He shrugged. “Well Technically I have eyes.”We walked on, the crunch of leaves beneath our feet filling the silence. The night air had turned colder, brushing against my bare arms. To distract myself, I reached into the pocket of my cloak and pulled out an apple I

The day couldn’t get any worse. I had left Darius’s office with my heart pounding and my pride barely intact. Every word he’d said kept replaying in my head, twisting deeper like a thorn I couldn’t pull free. By the time I reached the courtyard, the afternoon sun had slipped behind a veil of gray clouds, heavy with the promise of rain. I wanted to disappear into them. But instead, I found Selene waiting. She stood near the fountain, flanked by two of the visiting she-wolves both of whom I’d seen gossiping by the dining hall earlier that week. The moment her eyes met mine, her lips curved into that familiar, venomous smile. “Well, if it isn’t the little stray,” she purred. “You look rather… disheveled. Rough morning?” I walked past her without replying, hoping silence would sting her pride more than words ever could. But Selene never backed down from a fight, especially one she thought she could win. “Oh, come now, don’t be shy,” she called after me. “We were just talking

Rain’s POV The day passed in its usual quiet rhythm, if quiet meant trying to ignore the constant whispers that trailed behind me like an unwanted scent. I had learned to keep my head down, stick close to Maris when she wasn’t with her brother, and spend as much time as possible doing something, anything that kept me from thinking too much. By midday, the sun was spilling gold through the high windows of the dining hall as the women gathered for lunch. I was helping set the table when Luna Amelia’s voice carried across the room, light but commanding as always. “Ladies,” she began, her tone smooth and practiced. “I have an announcement.” The room quieted instantly. Even Selene, who had been laughing loudly with her little circle, turned to listen. “The men who left earlier this week to attend to matters in their territories have returned,” the Luna continued, clasping her hands. “Which means the summit will resume in full force. Tonight, we’ll be dining with them to mark the conti

Maris caught my wrist just as I reached her. Her grip was steady strong enough to stop me, gentle enough not to draw attention. “Come with me,” she murmured, her eyes scanning the room. Whatever she saw there made her jaw tighten. Without waiting for me to answer, she guided me through a side corridor and out into the garden where the noise of the hall dimmed into a faint hum. The night air hit cool against my flushed skin. I hadn’t realized how tightly I’d been holding my breath until I finally let it out. Maris turned to face me, arms folding. “What the hell was that back there?” I blinked. “What?” Her gaze sharpened. “Don’t play dumb, Rain. Liana. The way she looked at you—like she’d seen a ghost. Who is she?” I dropped my eyes to the gravel path, watching the faint glow of lanterns ripple against the wine in my glass. “She’s no one,” I muttered. “Don’t lie to me.” Maris’s voice softened, but her tone carried that quiet authority that always made me listen. “You froze when s

The idea of being under the same roof Liana after escaping the last time was highly laughable. But right now that may not be my only issue.I know Liana, and if there’s anything she derives joy at, is seeing me suffer and weep and that she will do, which leave me with one option.Run.I looked back at the building that now held over five hundred wolves, alphas and betas included, lycans too and every other creature that existed in this realm.Draven and Daemon would have gone back inside to entertain the guest or give some stupid yet captivating speech about, bind and loyalty.Stupid.I now stood in front of a lake I have never seem to notice, although I haven’t actually been to this part of the house.The ground was wet and soft.Removing my shoes, I walked towards the shining water, that was calm, so calm it as if it was mocking the chaos in my mind.Liana was going to tell anybody willing to hear that I was wolfless, and worthless. I mean she isn’t wrong.“I know you have your fav