Semua Bab Moonblood: Bab 81 - Bab 90

THE SHIFTEIRA'S POVThree days pass in the old library.Three days of waiting. Watching Kael sleep fitfully. Wondering what's happening beyond these dusty walls.The investigation has begun. I know that much from the guards who bring our meals. They whisper about witness testimonies, about the Northern Pack's growing impatience, about evidence that may or may not exist.About my son's fate hanging in the balance.But Cassian hasn't returned since that first night.The door opens just as I'm contemplating breaking out of this gilded cage.Reece enters, his expression carefully neutral."The Alpha requests your presence," he says.Finally.I follow him through the servant passages, Kael's hand gripped tightly in mine. We emerge in a corridor I recognize, near the council chambers.Cassian stands outside, speaking with Elder Marcus. But something's different about him.His posture is relaxed. Almost casual. His expression open in a way I haven't seen in weeks."—appreciate your patience

THE SUMMONSEIRA'S POVThe summons comes at dawn.A sharp knock on my door. A servant's face, carefully blank."The Luna requests your presence in her chambers. Immediately."My stomach drops. "Why?""I wasn't told. Only that you're to come at once."I look at Kael, still sleeping peacefully. At Quentin, who stayed the night to help watch him."I'll stay with him," Quentin says quietly. "Go. See what she wants."Every instinct screams at me to refuse.But I'm not in a position to refuse anything.I follow the servant through the palace corridors, my mind racing.Why would Lysandra summon me? What does she want?The answers come the moment I enter her chambers.She sits at her vanity, already dressed in a flowing gown that somehow makes her look fragile and powerful at once. Her reflection in the mirror shows satisfaction."You called for me, Luna?" I force the words out."I did." She doesn't turn around. "I have... assignments for you."Assignments.The word settles over me like a noo

THE GATHERINGCASSIAN'S POVThe great hall fills rapidly.I stand near the front, greeting guests, playing the role of proud Alpha-to-be-father.Every smile is calculated. Every handshake strategic.Lysandra works the room beside me, her performance flawless. The devoted Luna. The excited mother.No one suspects a thing."Quite the turnout," Reece murmurs beside me. "Everyone who matters is here.""Good." I scan the crowd. "And the others?""Positioned as discussed. Waiting for your signal."I nod. Everything is in place.Almost everything.My eyes find Eira across the room. She's standing by the drinks table, her posture rigid. Uncomfortable.Beautiful.The emerald dress I had made for her fits perfectly. Makes her eyes stand out. Makes her look like the Luna she's supposed to be.Soon, I tell myself. Soon everyone will know."You're staring," Reece observes."I'm aware.""She looks miserable.""I know." The guilt twists in my gut. "But it's almost over.""And if she won't forgive yo

THE REVELATIONCASSIAN'S POVThe hall is silent. Waiting.Two hundred pairs of eyes watching me. Waiting for my next move.Lysandra kneels on the floor, broken. Japheth stands rigid, his face a mask of barely controlled rage.This is the moment.Everything I've planned. Everything I've worked for these past two weeks."A Luna's first duty," I say slowly, "is to her pack. To her Alpha. To the truth."I step off the platform. Walk through the crowd.They part for me automatically.I stop in front of Eira.Her eyes are wide. Confused. Beautiful."Lysandra failed in all three duties," I continue, keeping my voice loud enough for everyone to hear. "She lied to her pack. Betrayed her Alpha. And corrupted the truth for her own gain."Eira's hands are trembling. "Cassian, what are you…""Which is why," I take her hand, "I'm stripping her of her title. Effective immediately."Gasps ripple through the crowd."You can't do that!" Lysandra's voice is shrill. "I'm your wife! Your Luna! You can't j

THE MORNING AFTEREIRA'S POVI don't sleep.How can I?In one night, everything changed.I'm supposed to be Luna now. Cassian's mate. Acknowledged. Accepted.But all I feel is terrified.The sun rises slowly, painting the sky in shades of gold and pink.I watch it from the window of my new room. The Luna's chambers. The same rooms Lysandra occupied just yesterday.The servants moved my things while the celebration was still happening. Efficient. Thorough.Like I was always meant to be here.But I wasn't.Five years ago, Cassian rejected me. Sent me away. Made it clear I had no place in his life.And now?Now he's declared me his mate in front of everyone.A knock at the door makes me jump."Come in," I called.Quentin enters, Kael's hand in his. My son looks sleepy. Confused."Mommy?" He rubs his eyes. "Quentin says we have new rooms?""We do, baby." I kneel down, pulling him into a hug. "Everything's... everything's different now.""Different how?"How do I explain this to a five-yea