Semua Bab Moonbound Deception: Bab 11 - Bab 20

CHAPTER 11 - SHADOWS OF THE PAST AND THE WOLF THREATThe sun had long set behind the horizon, but sleep refused to come. I lay in bed, staring at the dark ceiling of my room. The faint light from the crescent moon symbol on my wrist glowed softly in the darkness like a small beacon, reminding me of the reality I couldn't forget. My phone was completely dead. Its screen was dark and silent, just like my heart at this moment. I had closed every window and door, sealing myself off from the outside world. There was nothing I wanted to hear. Nothing I wanted to see. All I needed was silence to try to understand what was happening to my life. The warm tea and pancakes made by Dad—John—still lay cold on the table. He had knocked on the door several times,

CHAPTER 13 - THE REVEALED SECRETThe morning sunlight penetrated through the gaps in my bedroom window curtains, touching my face gently and making me slowly open my eyes. My body felt crushed, as if I had just fallen from a height. Every muscle screamed in pain, and my head was still throbbing softly—a side effect from using healing power last night.I lifted my right hand, staring at my wrist with eyes that were still half sleepy. The wing symbol that shone brightly yesterday now appeared dim, almost like an ordinary tattoo. But when I touched it with my finger, there was still warmth flowing there—like embers that were almost extinguished but still retained heat."Strange," I mumbled while rubbing my eyes. "Why isn't it glowing now?"Maybe my energy hadn't fully recovered yet. Or maybe this symbol indeed changed depending on the situation. I still didn't understand many things about my new self.With careful movements, I got up from bed. My legs still felt weak, but much better com

CHAPTER 15 - THE DIFFICULT DECISIONI locked myself in my room for a whole day, crying until there were no tears left. The pillows around me were soaking wet, and my swollen eyes felt like they were burning. Every time I closed my eyes, Kael’s face appeared in my mind—his gray eyes full of regret, his trembling voice when he confessed his Dad’s identity.Marcus Blackthorne. My mother’s killer.And Kael was his son.I curled up in bed, hugging my bolster tightly as if it could reduce the pain in my chest. How could fate be so cruel? Of all the men in this world, why did I have to fall in love with the son of my family’s greatest enemy?The sunlight slowly faded, giving way to the darkness of night. I hadn’t eaten all day, only drinking the water that Dad left in front of my bedroom door. My empty stomach made me feel nauseous, but I had no appetite at all.Suddenly, the sound of a wolf howling was heard in the distance. The sound that used to make me feel calm and protected now made me

CHAPTER 17 - THE UNSETTLING RETURNDr. Hayes' car slowly drove down the path leading to our house. I sat in the passenger seat with trembling hands, eyes staring out the window at a view so familiar yet now felt strange. The simple wooden house with a wide porch that once always made me feel safe now looked fragile and vulnerable in my eyes.The wing symbol on my wrist still pulsed softly, reminding me of the hunter attack that had just happened. Every time I closed my eyes, the image of the glowing blue weapon reappeared, making my body shiver with fear."We're here," said Dr. Hayes softly, as if he could feel the tension enveloping me.I nodded silently, still trying to process everything that had happened. The journey that was supposed to take me away from Silverwood instead brought me back to the place of origin, with more questions and fears than before.When the car stopped in front of the house, I saw Dad tidying up wooden c

CHAPTER 19 - FIRST TRAININGMorning came with gentle sunlight streaming through the window of the guest room at Kael's ranch. I woke up with a strange feeling—a mixture of relief at still being alive and anxiety about having to start a new life in a place full of painful memories.A soft knock at the door made me get up from bed. "Aria? Are you awake?" Elena's voice came from outside."Yes," I answered while tidying my messy hair. "Come in."Elena opened the door with a warm smile, carrying a tray of breakfast. The aroma of fresh coffee and homemade pancakes immediately filled the room, making my stomach growl loudly."I thought you must be hungry," she said while placing the tray on the small table near the window. "Last night you barely ate anything."I sat on the edge of the bed, looking at Elena with guilt. "Thank you. Sorry for troubling you all.""Don't talk like that," Elena sat in the chair across from m