All Chapters of Scarlet Moon: The Marked Heir.: Chapter 11 - Chapter 13

"What did you just say to me?" He came closer, his eyes shimmering, sending a thrill down my spine. What was I thinking? I should have just handed him the water and walked away. Was I really believing he was superior to his brother?No…"Say what you just said again, if you have the guts." His face darkened, and I couldn't tell if he was angry or if he was about to pounce on me. I find myself cursing inside, questioning why I keep making things harder for myself.He gripped my neck tightly, sending a jolt of pain through my entire body.I parted my lips just a bit, weighing whether it would be smart to say it again. This isn’t what I came for! I vowed to rise above the weight of others' expectations, yet here I am, feeling like I’ve let myself down once more. Seeing people rush past me.He gazed into my eyes, anticipation hanging in the air as he awaited my response. I let out a sigh. “You know, I was right—everyone thinks I’m into you. Now, my posters cover the wall, as if I were a n

Lioran’s POVThe training yard smelled like dust, sweat, and tension—the usual mix that made people either stronger or dead inside. The afternoon sun hit the arena in broken streaks, sliding through the gaps in the worn wooden beams above.Rowan stood in the middle of it all, his stick pressed against Arian’s neck, a smirk twisting his face like he was already imagining blood.“Rowan.” Austin’s voice cut through the noise like a blade. He didn’t shout; he never needed to. When Austin spoke, people listened.Rowan’s grin faltered for half a heartbeat before he turned slightly, that same arrogance crawling back onto his face. “Just testing the new boy’s reflexes, Austin.”Austin crossed his arms. “You’re not here to test him. You’re here to train. Leave him and fight your brother.”The silence that followed was almost satisfying.Rowan threw Arian a last look — a threat coated in a lazy smirk. “Watch your back, pet.” Then he turned toward me, twirling his stick.I sighed quietly and rol