Semua Bab Moonbound Deception: Bab 61 - Bab 70

CHAPTER 62Kael's face hardened instantly when I voiced my concern. His usually warm eyes now turned sharp, like a predator ready to protect his territory. I could feel the Alpha aura emanating from him—something he rarely showed in front of me."Aria," his voice was deep and full of authority, "Luna is your sister, but she's also part of this pack. And as Alpha, I won't let any member of my pack commit suicide."Those words made my chest tight. Not because of Kael's harsh tone, but because I knew he was right. Luna was indeed stubborn, but she wasn't a selfish person. If she could see how worried we all were, maybe she would change her mind."But what if..." I swallowed, trying to arrange my words carefully, "what if she's right? What if there really are hunters still surviving and they're still targeting us?"Kael removed his hands from my cheeks and walked to the window, turning his back to me. His shoulders were tense, and I could see the muscles in his back taut under the thin sh

CHAPTER 64Elena closed the bedroom door slowly, leaving only the sound of rain still hitting the window in an increasingly subdued rhythm. The ranch corridor felt quiet and cold, contrasting with the warmth she had just felt while helping Aria fall asleep. Her footsteps made no sound on the familiar wooden floor, her steps careful not to wake anyone.But that tranquility was disturbed when she passed Aria's room. The door that should have been tightly closed was instead slightly ajar, and from that small gap, Elena could see a sight that made her stop.Kael was holding Aria tightly in bed. Both their bodies looked so peaceful in sleep, as if finding tranquility after the emotional storm they had just gone through. Kael's muscular arms encircled Aria's slender waist, while the girl's head rested comfortably on his chest. Both their faces looked relaxed, free from the worry and tension that had dominated their expressions for days.Elena smiled faintly seeing that sight. After everythi

CHAPTER 66Aria leaned against the cold wall at the end of the corridor, her heart beating so hard she was afraid the sound would be heard. Every word she had just heard felt like a knife stabbing her chest."We have to leave Aria here. She'll be safe with Aaron.""This is too dangerous for her. She's not Luna—she doesn't have the ability to protect herself.""She'll only slow us down."They were planning to leave her behind. Again.Her hands trembled as she pressed her palm to her mouth, trying to muffle the sob threatening to escape. Elena's calm voice from earlier still echoed in her ears: "Aria isn't ready for this, Kael. You know that."Luna was already gone. Kael and Elena would follow. And her? She would be left at the ranch like a useless child."No," she whispered to the darkness, her voice hoarse from holding back tears. "Not again."Anger that surprised herself began to burn in her chest, replacing the pain with blazing determination. How many more times would she have to h

CHAPTER 68Elena walked toward the living room with somewhat hurried steps, carrying a tray filled with cups of green tea that were still steaming with warm vapor. The calming aroma of mint and chamomile filled the air, creating a refreshing contrast to the tense atmosphere that had enveloped the ranch since Aria returned from her dangerous adventure in the forest."This must be so difficult for you," Elena murmured while carefully arranging the cups on the coffee table. Her hands trembled slightly—not from the weight of the tray, but from the worry that still filled her mind. Seeing Aria return in such a traumatized condition, with empty eyes and a trembling body, had reminded her of the darkest days in her own life.When Elena entered the living room, she found a scene that was familiar yet heartbreaking. Aria sat on the sofa curled up like a frightened child, her body still trembling occasionally despite being wrapped in a thick blanket. Kael sat beside her at a distance close enou

CHAPTER 70Aaron ran with astonishing speed toward where Aria had fallen, paddock dust flying behind his hurried steps. His heart was beating so fast that he could hear the sound of his own blood pulsing in his ears. When he reached Aria, the girl lay motionless with her eyes closed, her face pale as paper, and there was a little blood at the corner of her lips."Aria, hold on," Aaron whispered with a trembling voice, kneeling beside the girl's body. His hands carefully examined Aria's head and neck, looking for signs of serious injury. "Please don't let anything be broken," he prayed silently while feeling Aria's skull with very gentle movements.In the corner of his eye, Aaron saw Bella starting to get restless and looking like she would run away from fear. The horse stepped backward with widening eyes, her breathing labored after being startled by Aria's scream and the sudden incident.Without taking his attention away from Aria, Aaron let out a special sharp and melodic whistle—a