Bound to the moon のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 71 - チャプター 80

The guards moved forward, their heavy boots cracking twigs as they stepped into the circle of firelight.Riven’s blade was out before I even breathed. “You touch her, you die.”“Riven,” Darius said, his tone dripping with disdain. “You’ve always been the reckless one. Are you going to defy me now? For her?”“For her?” Riven’s lips curled in a dangerous smile. “She’s the only reason I’m still breathing. So yes, I’ll defy you, old man.”“Kael.” Darius’ voice snapped like a whip. His gaze locked on his eldest son. “Get your brother under control. You know she’s a danger to this pack, to all of us.”Kael didn’t answer. He looked at me, his jaw tight, his eyes unreadable.“Kael…” I whispered, my throat tight. “Please.”For a moment, the bond between us trembled, uncertain.“Father,” Kael said finally, his voice low but firm. “You don’t understand. Rory—”“I understand enough,” Darius interrupted sharply. “I see what she’s doing to you. To all of you. You’ve turned against your own blood b

He turned and walked away, but not before casting one final glance over his shoulder.“One of them will burn. And when it does… don’t come crawling back to me.”The fire died slowly. The clearing returned to silence, save for the wind whispering through the trees.I sank to my knees, my hands shaking.Kael knelt beside me, his hand hesitating before brushing against mine.“I meant it,” he said quietly. “I don’t know what’s happening to us… but I won’t let you face this alone.”Riven stood nearby, arms crossed. Silent. Watching.Thorne exhaled and knelt beside us both.“You’re not alone,” he said.But even then… even with all three of them beside me…The fire inside still flickered wildly.The child inside me still pulsed with something I didn’t fully understand.And far away, I could still feel Celeste’s presence… like she was waiting for the moment I’d break.That night, I dreamed of fire.But this time… the flames weren’t mine.They were the child’s.And they were already choosing w

But another wave of pain slammed through me, making my choice for me. My hand shook as I took the jar from Celina.The liquid was cool and faintly sweet, and almost instantly, the heat inside me dulled. The pain receded, leaving me trembling but breathing again.“See?” Celina said with a soft smile, brushing a strand of hair from my face. “Just like I said.You’re stronger than you think, Rory. You just need to give yourself and the baby a chance.”“Thank you,” I whispered, though the words felt heavy in my mouth.Kael gave her a nod, his shoulders easing. “I don’t know what we’d have done without you.”Celina’s smile widened, warm and reassuring. “You don’t have to thank me. We’re family now, aren’t we?”The moment she stepped back, Riven muttered under his breath, “She’s too happy about this.”“Riven,&

“Life always is,” she murmured. “But this baby… it’s a gift, Rory. You shouldn’t be afraid of it.”Kael’s blade clanged against Riven’s shield, sending sparks flying. Celina’s eyes flicked toward him, and I didn’t miss the faint smile that curved her lips.“Kael’s under a lot of pressure,” she said softly. “Trying to be the leader, the protector, the brother who never breaks. Sometimes I wonder if anyone sees how much he’s carrying.”I frowned. “I see him.”“Do you?” she asked, tilting her head. “Because from where I stand, Kael looks… lonely. Like he’s carrying the weight of all your fire and fear on his shoulders.”I didn’t answer, but her words sank in like tiny hooks.Kael won the sparring round with a brutal strike that knocked Riven flat on his back. He didn’t even pause to help him up, just stalked toward the well to grab a drink, his jaw tight.Celina stood gracefully. “Kael,” she called, her voice warm. “You’re pushing yourself too hard again.”He stopped, surprised by her to

“Don’t say that,” he said sharply. “You’re safe. We’ll make sure of it.”Riven’s voice was low and dangerous. “Except when she’s around,” he muttered, glaring at Celina.Celina tilted her head, her expression innocent. “You’re angry at me for being here? I didn’t do anything. I was only trying to help Kael.”“Exactly,” Riven said, stepping closer to her. “You’re always here. Always circling.”Kael snapped, “Riven, enough!”Celina looked down, her shoulders sagging as though she were hurt by Riven’s words. “I’ll go,” she said softly. “I don’t want to make things worse.”“No,” Kael said quickly, catching her arm before she could turn. “You don’t have to leave. This isn’t your fault.”I felt that like a punch to the chest. My fire stirred again, clawing at my ribs like it wanted out.Riven noticed. “Kael,” he warned, “you’re making this worse.”Kael turned on him, his voice sharp. “I’m trying to hold this together, Riven. Maybe if you stopped accusing everyone, we’d have a chance.”Celin