All Chapters of Moonbound Deception: Chapter 51 - Chapter 60

Chapter 52: Proposal in the Middle of the ForestThe aroma of the lasagna I'm making fills the kitchen, a mixture of melting mozzarella cheese and homemade tomato sauce that I've been cooking for hours. I stir the sauce once more, making sure the consistency is just right—not too thick, not too thin. This is my grandmother's recipe, which always manages to make anyone who tastes it smile with satisfaction.While waiting for the lasagna to cook in the oven, I walk to the sink to wash my hands. From the kitchen window facing the backyard, a heartwarming scene immediately catches my attention. Luna, the seven-year-old little girl, is standing upright with a small bow in her hands. Her posture is still stiff, but there's a strong determination radiating from her round eyes.Kael stands right behind Luna, his tall and sturdy body bending slightly so he can guide the little girl better. His large, rough hands—the hands of a warrior—g

Chapter 54: An Unexpected LossThe wall clock in the living room ticked with a sound that seemed deafeningly loud in the silence of the night—tick, tick, tick—each tick like a small hammer blow striking my ribs. It was nearly one in the morning, but my eyes weren't sleepy at all. My eyelids felt heavy yet refused to close, as if afraid of missing something important. The anxiety gnawing at my heart made every second feel like an hour, every minute like torturous eternity.I sat on the sofa with my legs tucked tightly, clutching a sofa pillow so hard that my knuckles turned white. The soft pillow fabric was already wrinkled from my unconscious grip that tightened every time dark thoughts crept into my head. Occasionally I glanced toward the window, hoping to see two familiar figures emerge from the forest darkness, but all I could see were silhouettes of trees swaying in the night breeze.Elena had gone to Luna's room half an hour ago

CHAPTER 56AriaI sat at the end of the living room sofa, staring at Luna, who sat silently with her fists clenched in her lap. Her fingers were entwined so tightly her knuckles had turned white. Her eyes were fixed on the floor, but her gaze was empty, as if she wasn’t truly seeing anything. The room felt too quiet, as if it were holding its breath along with us. There was no sound from the television, no ticking of the wall clock—only the echo of my heartbeat pounding in my head.I waited for the right moment, but every second that passed only made my chest tighter. Nausea rose to my throat, and my hands on my lap began to tremble. I had to tell her. Now. Before my courage drowned in the fear tightening its grip.“Luna…” My voice came out as a whisper, barely escaping my throat. I swallowed thickly, the taste bitter and dense. In my mind, I had rehearsed the words over and over, but no arran

CHAPTER 58AriaThe evening air carried the scent of wet wood and unresolved rage. The forest behind the house still bore the traces of the wolves’ footprints, the pack having just returned to their territory. But not all of them left with the rain-soaked earth. Something remained. An invisible wound—one that seeped into the house’s walls and the souls left behind.Inside the house, in the living room, Luna stood like a flame ready to burn anything in her path. Her gaze was no longer soft like the little sister I used to soothe after nightmares. Now, she was a storm. A fury held back for too long, finally finding a crack to erupt.“I’ll find them myself,” Luna said quietly but firmly. And precisely because it was quiet, her voice rang out like a threat carved from cold steel. Her eyes locked onto Kael, and I could feel the chill in that stare—sharper than a blade.Kael crosse

CHAPTER 60I slowly opened my eyes, feeling something different—something strange filling the space around me. The air felt cold, bone-piercing, but what disturbed me most was the thick silence. Quiet. Not the usual quiet I could feel at Kael’s ranch, where there was always life; laughter, whispers, and warmth flowing like a river.I took a deep breath, trying to grasp reality. Slowly, I moved my body, sitting up on the mattress. But my eyes immediately scanned the entire room—there was no one here. No friendly breaths, no Luna’s laughter, no Elena’s light footsteps, not even Kael’s usual traces I knew I could find.That silent sound gripped my chest, as if erasing their existence. My voice broke, trembling in the quietness.“Kael...?” I called with a voice that almost vanished in the cold air.Silence.“Luna... Elena... Marcus...? Aaron...? Where are you?” I called more weakly, still trying to hold back the anxiety gnawing inside.No answer except the muffling silence. My heart pound