All Chapters of Moonbound Deception: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

CHAPTER 2 – Kael NightshadeThe clinic door opened, and my world instantly changed.The man who entered brought an aura that immediately filled the room—tall, muscular, with slightly messy black hair and sharp gray eyes like a storm. He wore worn jeans and a flannel shirt rolled up to his elbows, revealing muscular arms covered with small scars. But what took my breath away was the intensity of his gaze when our eyes met.Instantly, I felt something strange—like an electric current flowing from my toes to the tips of my hair. My heart beat so hard I was sure he could hear it. And even stranger, I could sense something from him—something wild, primitive, and very dangerous."Kael," Dr. Hayes greeted, breaking the sudden silence that had formed. "What's wrong with Thunder?"Those gray eyes finally left my face, and I could breathe again. Kael—so that was his name—glanced out the window where a large black horse was tied to a trailer."He got injured during training this morning," he ans

CHAPTER 4 – Nightshade RanchIt took us about fifteen minutes through the land route. I followed his pickup with my car, and his silhouette really disturbed me.When we arrived at the ranch gate, I was mesmerized by the view. Nightshade Ranch was much larger than I had imagined—vast green land stretched to the foothills, with a large rustic-style wooden house that looked like it came out of an architecture magazine. Horse stables were scattered in various corners, and I could see dozens of high-quality horses grazing in the fields."Wow," I murmured as I got out of the car. "This is... amazing."Kael walked toward me, his chest slightly puffed with pride. "My family has been building this ranch for three generations. I'm just continuing the tradition."Before I could respond, two people came out of the main house. The first was a man with light brown hair and a friendly smile, almost as tall as Kael but with a slightly smaller build. The second was a woman with long red hair and gentl

CHAPTER 6 – Something That Shakes My SoulI woke up gasping for air, cold sweat soaking my temples. Morning light filtered through the apartment curtains, but the strange sensation in my palm still felt real—warm, as if last night a giant wolf had truly touched me. I stared at my palm for a long time, hoping to find any trace. But, of course, there was nothing.I sat at the edge of the bed, hugging my knees, trying to calm my mind. That dream… or maybe it wasn’t just a dream? I could remember the details clearly: the forest, the moonlight, those golden eyes looking at me with recognition and longing. And that voice—“Finally, you’re home.”I took a small journal from the nightstand drawer, writing down everything I could remember. For the past few days, I had been writing about my strange dreams, hoping to find a pattern or explanation. But the more I wrote, the more it all seemed to make less sense.My phone vibrated. Dr. Hayes messaged me asking if I would be coming to the clinic ear

CHAPTER 8 – WARNINGThe clinic felt quieter than usual. Dr. Hayes had gone to the city for important business, leaving me alone to handle the patient routine—or so I thought. I was cleaning the examination table when the bell above the door chimed softly.A man entered, carrying a black cat in a carrier. He was tall and handsome, with a strong jaw and piercing blue eyes that immediately made me wary. His friendly smile seemed too perfect, too cold beneath the politeness.“Hello, doctor,” he greeted lightly. “My cat seems a bit lethargic today.”I smiled politely, took the carrier, and examined the cat. Strangely, the cat looked perfectly healthy—no wounds, no sign of illness at all.“What’s his name?” I asked, trying to remain professional.“Shadow,” the man replied, his eyes never leaving my face. “He’s very sensitive to new people. But it seems he likes you.”I stroked Shadow’s head, trying to ignore the man’s gaze. As I was about to return the cat to the carrier, his hand touched t

CHAPTER 10 - ESCAPE AND PAINFUL TRUTHI ran. My legs moved on their own, as if no longer controlled by my common sense. Breathless, my heart beating so fast it felt like it was going to explode. There was only one word in my head: run. Run from the reality that didn't make sense. Run from the wolf figure with familiar gray eyes. Run from a world that suddenly turned into a nightmare.Kael shouted my name from behind, but I didn't look back. Couldn't. Wouldn't. His voice sounded desperate, but I didn't care. What I needed now was distance. Distance from all these lies.Tree branches scratched my arms as I ran through the forest. Protruding roots almost made me stumble several times, but I kept running. Tears flowed heavily down my cheeks, mixed with sweat and dust. I didn't know how long I ran, but when I finally reached home, my lungs felt like they were burning.I slammed the house door hard, the banging sound echoing throughout the room