บททั้งหมดของ Reborn Luna: บทที่ 1 - บทที่ 10

Hope’s POV“Please don't do this,” I choke out.“Kneel,” Keith, my mate, repeats, the word cracking on his tongue.My body crumples, and I drop in the center of the council room. The force of the wooden floor reverberates in my knees and thighs. The sealing charm affixed to my back burns, making it impossible to move.It is nothing compared to the reminder of how it was placed there.Trickery. Deceit.Words I would have never thought to place alongside Keith.When we were invited three days ago to a royal banquet to honor Princess Lilith’s coming of age ceremony, I had no idea it would end up like this. That I would go from esteemed guest, Luna of the Lotus pack, to a criminal.The Alpha King and his Luna Queen remained quiet, but I could feel their animosity, their conviction. To them, my guilt was absolute, and nothing would stop them from seeking justice for the harm done to their daughter, Princess Lilith.I search Keith’s familiar face looking for the male I had grown to love, but

HopeIf I don't make eye contact, maybe they will go away.My wolf huffed at my naivete.Judgmental bitch. I hate it when she's right.Tugging on my jacket I try to wait for Tino in the hallway.Leah decides that's the moment she wants to make her move. Side stepping, she blocks the doorway, arms folded, chin tilted like some warped mini version of her mother. Fucking great.I thought her momentary lapse of silence meant she would do us all a favor and save her whining for someone who cared.I should have known I’m not that lucky.The goddess gave me a do over not a get out of jail free card.I rolled my eyes, unwilling to play games when my time was ticking.“Well, I don't have all day. If you have something to say I suggest you do it before Tino gets here,” I say evenly.No use in letting her know she's annoying me, that will only make the interaction take longer.“You should watch who you're talking to, daddy isn't here to save you,” she snarls, looking me up and down with a frown,

HopeThe sun dips low, casting long shadows over the training grounds as I step onto the field. The smell of my childhood home eases the sharp edges of my frayed nerves.When we arrived at Blue Rock the first thing I did was look for Tessa.My boots crunch against the gravel as I head to the training fields.A flash of red captures my attention. Tessa's lithe frame is there—center ring—bear arms swinging as she brings down a familiar male.Ben.He hits the ground with a grunt, and she doesn't look down as she turns, scenting the air."Hope?" Her voice cracks like a whip. She straightens, her eyes- a vibrant sky blue like our mothers— narrowing with her words. “You’re back?”I move faster, practically jogging to hug her. I crash into her squeezing her, thinking of all the years we went without seeing each other.Her arms cage me to her. “Hey… hey,” she braces my shoulders, pulling my back gently to look over my face, concern etched onto her features. “Are you okay?”Shit.I almost forgo

Keith“Are you sure you want to do this?” Jace leans against the edge of my desk, arms folded.My wolf growls. The bastard has become more irritable each passing day.All he wants is to find Hope. To confirm the beguiling scent is hers.I had much more self-control with him and even I was starting to feel irrationally moody.Jace's judgement wasn't helping.“Yes.” I don’t look up from the map I’m marking.He exhales slowly. “I get that this female has got your wolf all twisted but lying to her father just to get a read on her isn't the smartest idea.”I slam the pen down. “Well, what the hell am I supposed to do?”“Oh, I don't know. How about trying a little thing called telling the truth.”I meet his eyes. He knows as well as I do the problems around that. “I don't want to get her hopes up.”He laughs at that. “Goddess Keith, it's not like the girl is going to cry herself to sleep if it turns out not to be true.”I frown at him. “No but it can put thoughts into other females' heads. Y

HopeKeith's presence looms behind me like a fatal dream. Even though he’s silent as I guide him and Jace to the second level of the main house he is impossible to ignore.I take him to a door at the end of the hallway.“This will be your room,” I say neutrally and then point to the one beside you. “ And Jace you can stay here. There is an adjoining door should you both need it.”“Thoughtful,” Jace comments, giving Keith a look I can't decipher.“Just making sure you feel comfortable. I know Beta’s like to stay with their Alpha’s during travel.”“Smart female,” Jace smiles.I frown. Normally, I let comments like this pass. Now I know it's the same as staying silent. The same as letting life lead me instead of taking hold of my own life.That is not what this second chance is about.I know what happens when I’m agreeable.“Just smart,” I correct him.“Excuse me?” His eyes are somewhere between amused and confused.“You specified female. So, you're either impressed because I'm female, wh