All Chapters of Moonblood: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

Twenty One: King vs WrongEIRA“It’s good to see you all, but it’s been a long journey,” Cassian announces. “Tomorrow, we will have a banquet, so please, you can all retire for the day.”“Welcome back, Your Majesty,” everyone choruses and soon, they disperse until it’s just Lysandra and the rest of us left.Cassian glares at the elder. “There’s no need to move it up, Kalem.” He turns to me and say, “Come on, I’ll get you both situated.”We all follow behind Cassian into the palace, Lysandra frowning and Jafeth dragging my single suitcase. He hasn’t said a word since we returned.The palace hallways is still the same. I remember when Cassian dragged me through this very hallway that night, like he couldn’t wait to have me.“My King, after you left, I could not rule as Queen, only as Luna,” Lysandra speaks, dragging me from my thoughts. “Kalem is right. We should go ahead with the coronation immediately.”“And I said ‘no’, Lysandra.” Cassian snaps.Kalem sighs, rushing up to Cassian. “Y

Twenty Three: Secrets and TrustEIRAWe’ve been in mourning for the past three days. Thankfully, it ended yesterday.Cassian had passed a decree that we should honor the wolves we—they—lost during the hunt for the child of prophecy.These past few days have been solemn, quiet. And at midnight, they all howl to the goddess. I didn’t join the howling ceremonies, how could I?But today, we have a banquet in a few hours to celebrate the return of Cassian.Being in the palace is so much different than being at the pack house. No one barges in to tell me to get up and start working, no.Instead, they knock softly to inform me of either breakfast, lunch or dinner. It’s been wonderful… except for Lysandra.“Good evening, Miss Eira.”My heart skips a beat, and I whirl around to find a familiar face. “Goddess, you scared me.”I’ve been so lost in thought, staring blankly at Kael playing with the other pups.“I’m sorry,” he bows. “I’m Quentin.”I know who you are, is what I want to say. But I do

Twenty Five: King, Luna, OmegaCASSIAN“Oh?” I ask, turning to Lysandra.Her red lips are pressed together, eyes fixed on me but I can’t place the emotion that swirls in them.“I will—” I clear my throat, nodding at Eira. “I will speak with you later. Just go up.”“Oh no, serving is not a problem,” Eira says. Lysandra makes a sound. “I’m an Omega.”I pinch my eyes shut, jaw grinding. Eira’s scent invades my nostrils, soothing the bond but it also calms the anger brewing in my chest.This is the definition of being stuck between a rock and a hard place.“Are you refusing the order of your Alpha?” My voice is low, dark.Her eyes widen. “Never, Your Majesty.”“Then go up, Eira.”She hesitates, sparing a glance at Lysandra then me. Before she finally sighs, and nods.“Of course.”With that, she leaves, carrying her scent with her. Lysandra moves to get up, but I grip her hand, intertwining our fingers.The elders and other Alphas surrounding us give me questioning looks. But lucky for the

Twenty Seven: The King’s BathroomEIRA“I have a confession,” Quentin says as soon as we reach his room.I spin on my heels, a deep frown on my face. “What is it?”“Come on, sit!” He pulls out a chair, and I do.Quentin takes his time to bring out the materials he needs for my hair. Finally, he stands behind the chair with gloved hands.“Any moment now would be nice, Quentin,” I say dryly, exhaling loudly. His lips twitch from the mirror.“I overheard you and the King in the garden.” He shrugs. “It’s eating him up, you know?”My response is a long, exaggerated groan.I wish his confession was something else because this is a conversation I don’t want to have.He begins parting my hair and applying the dye. “You know I wouldn’t bring this up if I didn’t see the need. Gisele was at the palace that day…”“What day?”“The day he took Lysandra as his Luna…”“Oh.” I nod. “The day of my rejection.”Also known as the worst day of my life.“He was a wreck the days after. Plus, I saw when he to

Twenty-Nine:EIRA“She had white hair too, a rarity,” Gisele murmurs. “Heard she was cursed, but who knows?”I swallow. “Th-that’s absurd.”“She was a vision though, beautiful omega. But no one really saw past her hair and the supposed curse. And the king…” she shakes her head.“What happened to the king?” Quentin asks.Gisele shrugs, leaning into him. “You weren’t there that day. Goddess, he rejected her in front of all the palace ranks. And everyone supported it because she’s an Omega.”“Quentin?” She turns to him. “What would you have done if I rejected you because you’re an omega?”“I can’t even imagine it, my love. I’d probably go rogue.”Gisele places a hand on his chest, looking up at him. He leans in and gives her a kiss.I look away, chest squeezing in longing.Oh, to be loved like that.“I’m hungry, momma!” Kael cries, falling dramatically to the floor.Quentin and Gisele break away, raising brows at me.Picking him up quickly, my cheeks heat in embarrassment.“It’s okay, da