Semua Bab Lycan King's Cursed and Rejected Mate: Bab 121 - Bab 130

MAYA“No,” I said, forcing the word out. “Except for the attack by Feral wolves years ago, I haven’t met anyone like that.”The Priestess arched one silver brow. “You were attacked by Ferals?” Her gaze sharpened. “And nothing unusual has happened since then?”“No.” The lie tasted sour on my tongue. I held her stare, willing my face to stay blank.She studied me for what felt like an eternity. Those ancient eyes seemed to peel back layers I’d spent years reinforcing. For one soul-stopping second, I was convinced she would call me out and name Xander right here in front of everyone.But then she nodded slowly, almost to herself. “But The Dark One is the only one with the ability to completely strip a Moonwhisperer of her powers,” she murmured. “Interesting.”Finn shifted closer until his arm brushed mine. The faint warmth of him grounded me, even as guilt twisted in my gut. “And that means?” he asked.“It means,” the Priestess replied, “that Maya might have encountered the Dark One some

KAELMy gaze drifted to Maya. She stood near the moonstone circle, arms wrapped loosely around herself, trying to wear a brave smile. It didn’t reach her eyes. Finn muttered something low as his hand settled gently on the small of her back. “You need to rest. I’m sure there’s provision for us in the pack. We should go.”He was already guiding her toward the heavy doors, protective in that quiet, steady way of his.Before they could disappear through the archway, I forced my legs to move. My heart hammered against my ribs, but I remembered how she had pulled away from my touch earlier. The rejection still stung.I stepped into their path. Maya’s eyes met mine. I let the pleading show plainly on my face. “Please,” I murmured. “I need to speak with you.”Finn tensed immediately, shifting so his body blocked the space between us. “What else do you want to tell her, Alpha Kael? You want to blame her more?”“Stay out of this, Finn.” My voice came out sharper than I intended. “For once, can

KAELI stiffened. “I… I can do that…” I stuttered, forcing the words out. “But not now… we need to make sure…”“That I can get my powers back,” Maya finished for me with a bitter scoff. “That I can become relevant again.”The accusation landed hard. I opened my mouth, but nothing came out. She narrowed her eyes, watching me struggle.“That’s the problem, Kael,” she said quietly. “I don’t even blame you for wanting that. Maybe that’s just the way you were raised, and it’s okay. I’m not even angry anymore. But I can no longer be a gamble for you. You want to keep me, but still in the shadows, until it’s confirmed that I can become the moonwhisperer again. Right?”My chest tightened. I tried to speak again, but the words refused to form. She saw it. She always saw everything I tried to hide.“That’s what I thought,” she said, offering a sad, small smile. “Even if I forgive everyone in the future, I will never forgive you, Kael. My heart can call for you all it wants. My body may yearn fo

MAYAThe lodging was small but cozy, tucked away on the edge of the Lunar Sanctum grounds. Wooden beams crossed the low ceiling like dark ribs, and a single lamp in the corner spilled warm yellow light across the worn furniture. We’d chosen it over the pack house’s temporary rooms. It was a place to breathe until the High Priestess finished her devotions, and we could conclude whatever unfinished business remained with her.I sat cross-legged on the faded couch, elbows on my knees, staring at the phone in Finn’s hand. My body still felt numb from the moment Tobias had told me about the video.I waited for the wave of shame to crash over me. It never came. I was so used to humiliation that this felt almost… routine. A new low, sure, but not a surprise. If anything, the detachment surprised me more. I should have been screaming. Crying. Instead, I felt oddly calm. Almost curious.“I want to see it,” I abruptly said.Finn’s grip tightened on the phone. “Are you sure about this?” His ton

FINN“Yes,” The priestess nodded solemnly. “Every Moonwhisperer in history, including Neriah, the first, has at some point been stripped of their abilities. This is not the first time.”“So how were they able to fight?” Elder Mira asked, leaning forward. “They all underwent training,” the priestess answered. “Serious, vigorous training that made them stronger, stronger than any ordinary Lycan. Most of them gained the strength of a hundred Lycans combined. The Moonwhisperer, before Maya, the general from across the sea, had the strength of a thousand Lycans. That was because of his experience as a warrior, coupled with his special gift.”A fresh wave of shocked murmurs spread through the hall. Even Kael looked taken aback.“But why?” Kael’s voice cut through the noise. “Why did they all lose their powers? Was the Dark One responsible for that too?”The priestess inclined her head. “The pattern has been consistent. Because of how Moonwhisperers discover their powers, the Dark One alway