Semua Bab TO DENY A LUNA: Bab 21 - Bab 25

DAMON'S POVThe sunlight is merciless. It pierces through the blinds and burns against the back of my eyelids, stirring me from the shallow remnants of sleep. My skull is pounding, each throb a cruel echo of last night’s mistakes. I can barely summon the will to lift my head when the bedroom door flies open with a deafening bang, the doorknob smashing into the wall hard enough to shake the frame. I groan, dragging a hand over my face as I sit up.Dante storms in like a thundercloud, voice annoyingly chipper. “Perfect. You’re awake.”I squint at him, irritated. My temples throb harder. “What the hell, Dante?” I mutter, waving a dismissive hand in his direction, hoping he takes the hint and walks out.He doesn’t.Instead, he lounges against the wall next to my dresser, arms crossed and brows drawn together. His posture is too casual, which makes me wary.“What do you want?” I ask, my voice rough, my patience already on a knife’s edge.I glance around the room, only to freeze when I noti

VELARA'S POVThe small room welcomes us with its quiet stillness as I gently settle Kael down. His little body trembles from the chill, so I decide against giving him a proper bath. Instead, I take a clean cloth, soak it in warm water, and tenderly wipe him down. The room may be modest, but I make sure the warmth I provide him feels like the safest place on earth. After I’ve cleaned him and wrapped him in soft blankets, I cradle him for a while until his breathing evens out and sleep claims him. Watching him sleep gives me a brief, fragile moment of peace.Once he’s tucked in and resting soundly, I retreat to the bathroom, aching for relief. I step into the shower and let the scalding water cascade down my back. It’s the hottest shower I’ve taken in a long while, and I need it more than I care to admit. I close my eyes and press my palms against the cold tiles, trying desperately to wash away the memories of last night.Last night, where everything came crashing down around me.I saw