Lahat ng Kabanata ng Luna At Alpha Academy: Kabanata 151 - Kabanata 160

“He was notorious for treating females badly, so people think he deserved it. Also, those sitting near him said he kept insulting you and your father, and you only reacted to protect your father’s honor.”“Wow.” I blink. Roman sits by me. “That… escalated fast.”Aunt Irene smirks. “I guess you didn’t have to step in, Roman.”He rubs the back of his neck, trying not to grin.“Actually,” she continues, “you helped just by showing up. In one day, the both of you are already trending—‘couple goals’ and all that. The way you carried her out? People loved it.”“I wasn’t planning anything with that,” He protested. “I didn’t like the way they put her on the spot like that. Eldora isn’t some party animal.” I feel his protectiveness shimmer through the bond.“I know,” Aunt Irene says, amusement lacing her tone. “But people love to romanticize everything these days. So it works in our favor. The patrons will lie low because of the public sentiment and the Vaynes’ influence. Eldora won’t be oppo

“There’s no way you wouldn’t be useful to me,” I murmur. “But that’s not why I want you to come with me.”“Then why?” Her eyes search mine.“I just want to be a guy who found his mate… and brought her home to meet his family.”Her lips soften into a smile that lights up everything around her. “I can work with that.”“Yeah?” I grin, the tension between us melting away.“Yeah.”By the time we look up, the sun has vanished behind the hills, leaving streaks of orange fading into blue. Fireflies begin to gather at the edges of the garden.“I’ll race you to the house!” Eldora says suddenly, that spark back in her voice. Before I can answer, she takes off, her body shimmering, bones shifting, fur bursting through skin as the silver wolf emerges mid-run.I laugh and shift after her, the transformation instant, effortless. My legs stretch, muscles thrumming with energy. I catch up easily, my stride powerful and longer.‘Keep practicing,’ I tease through the link as I go past her, my voice lace

“Uncle-” Roman begins, his tone instantly defensive.“I didn’t mean it as an insult.” Craig glances briefly at him, then back to me, his expression calm and clinical.“It’s fine,” I reassure Roman softly before meeting Craig’s eyes. “I’ve gotten so used to concealing my strength, it comes off as second nature now.”“That would explain it.” He straightens again, satisfied. “Your father is waiting in his office. He wanted to welcome you both at the garden, but something came up.”“Alright. I’ll meet him there.”Alpha Craig nods once, the gesture crisp and precise, before turning down the opposite hall. The air feels a little lighter once he’s gone.“I’m sorry about him,” Roman mutters beside me, rubbing the back of his neck. “He can be a bit… direct.”I chuckle, shaking my head. “What’s there to apologize for? You probably don’t realize it because we’re mated and you can feel my real presence, but to other people, I appear like another regular beta or omega.”His brow furrows. “Why is t

The two of them talk and think the same way. It’s amazing to see. Nicolas has mentioned that my Aunt and I act the same way sometimes. So this is what it looks like.“They don’t know there are two different grades of pills,” I whisper, the realization sinking like a stone in my stomach.Roderick nods, expression grim. He opens a drawer and retrieves two sleek black cases, placing them gently on the desk. The click of the clasps echoes in the silence. Inside each case lies a small pill; identical in shape and color but not in scent. Even from here, I can tell one smells sharper, almost metallic, while the other has a faint sweetness that curls uncomfortably in my chest.“There have been more rogue cases recently,” he explains. “In unexpected places, and to unexpected people.”“Unexpected people?” Roman asks before I could. “The believers could be anybody, right?”“Yes, but in most of the first rogue cases, those who took the pill voluntarily and had reasons to seek that kind of power.

I look at Eldora, then nod once before going in first. My boots thud softly against the steps as I descend, hand brushing the cold concrete wall. When I reach the bottom, I scan the room, senses stretched thin for danger. Nothing but the hum of low electricity and distant voices. I reach through the bond. You can come down. Watch your step.She joins me a moment later, her footsteps light but steady. Together we move down a long, narrow hallway. The further we go, the stronger the red glow becomes like we’re walking into the belly of something alive. It reminds me too much of my sight when I was cursed.I swallow hard. “Let’s finish this fast.”“Are we going in the right direction?” Eldora asks behind me.I glance over my shoulder, a smirk tugging at my mouth. “If I knew, wouldn’t you be surprised?”She snorts softly. “I wouldn’t put anything past you.”A few more steps and then we reach it. The half-open door ahead, pouring out crimson light so bright it floods the corridor like bloo