All Chapters of The Rejected Luna's Redemption: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

Dane’s POV The moment I smelled her blood, the world went red.I didn’t remember pushing past the guards or hearing Clara’s panicked screams echo through the hall, only the scent of iron, sharp and familiar, burning through every instinct I had. The corridor outside her room was chaotic. Healers ran back and forth, carrying basins and herbs, the floor slick with spilled medicine.When I burst through the door, the sight stopped me cold.Donna lay on the bed, pale, her shoulder bandaged hastily. Her hair was tangled across the pillow, her skin ghost-white. Blood stained the sheets, her blood. The healers crowded around her, murmuring spells and prayers under their breath.For a heartbeat, I couldn’t move. Couldn’t breathe.That same image haunted me, the one from the auction, when she’d collapsed in my arms. Only this time it was worse, because she wasn’t a stranger now. She was mine.“What happened?” My voice came out low, dangerous.Clara turned, trembling, her small hands clutchi

Donna’s POV The hall was large and imposing. I stepped inside carefully, my posture straight, hands folded in front of me. The women’s council was already seated: the Luna and wives of the betas, their eyes sharp and expectant. Silver Dawn stood to the side, smiling as if she owned the place.Leona had given me a brief nod before I entered, but otherwise remained silent. I knew she was watching.“Sit, Donna,” Silver said, her tone light, polite, but with an edge I could feel immediately.I obeyed, lowering myself onto the chair she indicated. My back stays straight, my hands resting calmly in my lap.Silver began with instructions, explaining the purpose of the session. “This is not punishment. It is to prepare you for the role of Luna. The Court must see your composure, your grace, and your understanding of your position.”Her smile stayed polite, but her eyes were calculating. I knew better.“First,” she said, “let us test your knowledge of our laws.”She handed me a thick scroll.

Donna’s POV The council hall was quiet as I entered. I kept my head high, walking with careful steps, aware of every pair of eyes on me. Several of the women from the Luna Court were seated, already engaged in quiet conversation. Their glances were curious but polite. I could feel the tension in the air, the same mix of curiosity and assessment that I had felt before.I approached the small group I had started to grow closer to over the past weeks. Lady Maris and Lady Talia, two women who had been quietly supportive, looked up and smiled when they saw me.“Donna,” Lady Maris said, her voice soft but welcoming. “You look well today.”“Thank you,” I replied, keeping my voice calm. “I am well, and I hope you are as well too.”Lady Talia nodded. “We are. And it is good to see you here. The court needs a fresh perspective.”I nodded politely, careful to show respect. Even the small gestures mattered in this place. I had learned that composure, patience, and attention to detail were what

Donna’s POV The training yard was wide and open, sunlight casting long shadows across the stone tiles. Today was for knight exercises, a session meant to test coordination, speed, and control. I was paired with Silver. My stomach tightened as I walked to the sparring area. I had already sensed her hostility, and now I had to face it directly in combat.“Ready?” Silver asked, her tone casual but precise. She held her training sword lightly in her hand, but I knew the subtle tension in her stance.“I am,” I replied, keeping my voice steady. I adjusted my grip on my own sword and nodded toward the designated starting line.The instructor signaled us to begin. Our movements were deliberate, measured, meant to demonstrate skill and control rather than aggression. Silver moved first, quick and precise, testing my defenses. I blocked and parried as I had been taught, careful not to overextend or expose myself.For several minutes, the exercise was controlled. Then Silver changed her appro

Donna’s POV The sun was still low when I entered the training hall. The room smelled of polished wood and iron from weapons racks, the quiet hum of early morning activity surrounding me. I found Kael near the practice dummies, adjusting the targets for a sparring session.“Good morning, Luna,” he greeted, his tone unusually easy. There was a warmth in his eyes that hadn’t been there before, something more open than I expected from the Beta.“Good morning,” I replied, cautious but curious. Kael had always been reserved with me, polite but distant. The way he smiled now made me think he was willing to cross the boundaries of mere formality.“I’ve noticed your training with Silver,” he said, leaning against a nearby post. “You handled yourself well yesterday.”I stiffened slightly, thinking of the sparring match that had left my ribs aching. “Thank you,” I said. “It was… challenging.”Kael nodded, his gaze thoughtful. “I imagine it would be. She’s not subtle in her methods, and she lik