All Chapters of NIGHTLY TEARS: The Unknown Luna: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

SELENAMy heart skipped a beat, and I staggered backward. I glanced at the hand I'd slapped the old maid with, and my lips quivered. I didn't mean it. I didn't really mean to slap her. I was frustrated, yes. I felt the urge to scream at her, yes. But I knew better than to do anything to her. She was a maid while I was a slave. A maid worked to get paid. They came to the castle voluntarily, and many of them could be nobles in the pack who only wanted to get close to the Alphas, hoping to attract their attention. Meanwhile, slaves were the workhorses. No payment. No praise. We were Alphas' properties. Only death would liberate us...Every slave knew how lowly they were compared to the maids in the castle, and I knew this so well, too. So, why did I slap her?I really couldn't understand. However, I knew I was in trouble. The Alphas wouldn't let me go. The maid would do everything to bring me down. But why? I'd never crossed her in the castle. No, I'd been nice to everyone, g

SELENA I didn't expect it. Maybe anyone else could have done so, but definitely not King Jared. His lips on mine were cold yet soft. It made my body tremble with both excitement and fear. Why did he do this? Why did he kiss me? His movement was slow but firm. His hands wrapped around my waist as he deepened the kiss. I felt dizzy. Our lips soon parted, and I breathed in difficulty. Raising my head, our eyes met, and his eyes wavered. "You're awake." He said solemnly. I nodded, still confused. He walked over to his bed and sat down. "That's great." Even his tone was unnatural. Was he embarrassed? Was the kiss impulsive? If that was the case... then, wasn't King Jared too cute? Amusement flashed across my face, but I hid it well and bowed deeply. "Thank you for your help, King," I said sincerely. Indeed, I felt grateful. If he hadn't caught me back then, maybe I would have broken a bone or two from the fall. He was a lifesaver. King Jared cleared his throat

SELENAHow could she die?How could I let her die?She mustn't die. "Please, King, Selene is my only sister." I pleaded desperately. The sin of interrupting the king or anyone of the Alphas was huge. It was something I couldn't afford to pay, but what price could be heavier than Selene's life?Even if the Alphas would punish me, how could I let them kill Selene?"Please." I bowed deeply as I pleaded. My head hit the ground. Once, twice, thrice..."Stop!" A sharp and angry voice growled. Raising my head, I saw Alpha Severin glaring at me with annoyance in his eyes. "Do you want your head broken?" He asked menacingly. I shuddered. Then, shook my head. "Please, don't kill my sister." I cried out and lowered my head to continue. "Enough." He growled. "Who said they would kill your sister?" My eyes widened. I glanced at him, and then, at King Jared, whose gaze was as calm as ever. "King Jared said..." "You didn't let me complete my word." King Jared's cold voice cut through. Calm

SELENAThe maid was calm and kind. She thought of us calmly and never got mad no matter how many times Selene made mistakes. She taught us how to massage the Alphas after every fight. How to treat their injuries. How to cheer them up and even how to invite any lady they might be interested in during the summit. My chest ached slightly at that, but my expression remained the same. The Alphas were never mine to begin with, and there was no need to feel bad about another woman lying in their bed. The lesson went smoothly, and by the time we were done, it was already evening. The maids excused us as we returned to the dining room to eat and then went to bed. Days continued this way. From waking up, to eating, to training, eating again, and then going back to bed. None of the Alphas had shown up for the past two weeks, and I couldn't help but wonder how stressful their training must have been. Also, Selene and I continued to mind our business. She wouldn't stop apologizing despite

SELENA"Go on." Said King Jared. His eyes lingered on us longer, too long, as if he wanted to say something, but in the end, he only gestured for us to leave. Selene and I stood up, bowed to the Alphas, and left. Numerous slaves were out already. Standing on the stage with their faces filled with eagerness to impress their alphas. Selene and I were the same. However, I was a bit nervous. Not for myself but for Selene. I turned to look at her, and as expected, her cheeks were slightly red. Her fingers were damp, and she clutched her dress nervously. I wrapped my fingers around hers. Her eyes wavered, and then, she looked at me. Our eyes met. "Selena..." She mumbled. I nodded slightly. "It's okay. We are doing this together." I assured her. Selene's brows raised, seemingly surprised that I had talked to her after ignoring her for so long. Her lips curved in a bright smile, and she covered my hand with hers. "Thank you, Selena. I will do my best." She whispered. "Let's do our b