Reclaiming His Fated Luna のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 31 - チャプター 40

RAVENI looked at myself in the cracked mirror, the black dress clinging to my body like a second skin. It shimmered under the soft glow of the candlelight, and though it fit me perfectly, I knew damn well it wasn’t given out of kindness. Selene had tossed it on my bed the night before like it was some charity case, saying something about it being “too plain” for her but “just right” for me. I almost didn’t wear it out of spite, but then I thought—no, let her see me in it. Let her see how good I look in her castoffs. Let her squirm in that dainty skin of hers. Let her choke on her own envy.I closed my eyes for a moment, letting the silence in my room press against my ears. I imagined them all, lined up, drenched in fear. Selene, with her fake poise and bitter smile. Her friends, clutching at their pearls and overpriced gowns, the same ones that whispered behind my back, called me a mutt, a mistake. And Alpha Kieran—her beloved brother. The mighty one, the untouchable. He’d kneel too.

RAVENThe ballroom shimmered with warm golden lights, music playing softly in the background, but beneath the surface, everyone could feel it — tension was clawing through the air, thick and unforgiving. I didn’t need a crystal ball to tell me that tonight could go sideways fast. People were mingling, smiling with their teeth but not their eyes, their hands too tight around glasses of champagne, their laughter forced. I stood near one of the marble pillars, arms crossed, my eyes darting from face to face. Something was off.Kieran’s voice suddenly rang out, firm and commanding. He had stepped up onto the stage, adjusted the microphone slightly, and swept a glance over the crowd. “Tonight,” he began, “is not just about elegance or celebration. It’s about unity. It’s about community ties that should not be broken, about blood not turning against blood.”I didn’t miss the shift in the room—the stillness, like everyone was holding their breath. And from the corner of my eye, I saw him—Luc

RAVENI paced the length of the corridor, heart pounding against my chest, fingers twitching by my sides as my mind raced with what had happened earlier. Kieran's stare. The way his eyes lingered a second too long. The question he hadn’t asked out loud but one I could feel brewing in his silence. He knew something—maybe not everything, but enough to make me sweat. I’d seen that kind of gaze before. Calculating. Dangerous. And I’d be a fool not to take it seriously.I was still trying to collect myself when one of the maids came scurrying up to me, her expression taut with the kind of nervousness people wore when delivering messages from those who mattered.“Vee,” she said quickly, eyes flickering toward the east wing, “Selene’s asking for you. She said she wants her snacks. The usual.”I blinked once. Twice. Then gave a tight smile.“Of course. I’ll bring them myself.”The girl nodded and scampered off, probably relieved I didn’t bite her head off. As soon as she turned the corner, I

RAVEN I was crouched near the eastern wall of the training ground, tightening the bolts on the weapon rack, when I felt the sudden rush of movement behind me. Before I could even turn, Selene’s hand shot out and snatched the tool right out of mine like she owned the godsdamn place.“What the hell?” I snapped, standing quickly. My voice wasn't loud, but the tension was already crawling up my spine.Her guards appeared like shadows out of nowhere, circling her as though I had lunged first. I hadn’t even moved. She was the one who came to me. My fists twitched at my sides, and I had to remind myself to breathe. Deep and slow. Don’t give her what she wants.“What’s your problem, Selene?” I asked tightly, trying to keep my voice even, though my heart was slamming hard against my ribs.“You storm over here, grab my stuff, and now your dogs want to jump me?”She narrowed her eyes, voice rising instantly so everyone in the damn clearing could hear. “Don’t play innocent, Vee. Whatever you’re

RAVEN The night was thick with silence, save for the crunch of twigs under our boots and the rustle of leaves brushing against our legs. Rowena and I crept through the woods, cloaked in shadows, our breaths held low as though the trees themselves might betray us. My heart pounded in sync with each step. We were close to the border now, Lucian’s pack was just beyond the ridge, but the danger wasn’t there. It was behind us. It was Kieran.“Do you think anyone saw us?” Rowena whispered, her voice low but laced with panic. She kept glancing behind us, eyes darting like prey sensing a predator.“No,” I muttered, though I wasn’t sure. “We were careful. Dorian and Kieran were still in the war room last I checked.”Rowena let out a shaky breath, her hands curling into fists. “I hate that place, Raven. Every inch of it reminds me of what they did.”I looked over, watching the way her jaw tensed, the flicker of pain that never really left her eyes.“You never told me everything,” I said.“What