All Chapters of From Betrayed Luna to Crowned Princess: Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

Ravena's POVAstrid tilted her head, a proud expression on her face like she had just won something cruel. I saw the way her lips twitched like she was about to smile, and that smug look made me want to tear her apart.But when I looked to the side and saw Evander watching me, his gaze calm but locked on mine, it helped me breathe again. His presence reassured me even though he didn't say anything.I took a deep breath and raised my chin. “You want to talk about my mother, don't you?” I asked, loud enough for everyone in the tent to hear. “Very well. But you should listen first.”The atmosphere in the tent became tense as all eyes turned towards me.“My mother,” I started, my throat tight, “was the heart of our pack. She taught me to fight, to lead, and to love. She stood by my father when our lands were threatened. She stood when others fell. And when the rogues came, she did not run.”I hesitated and closed my eyes for half a second, trying to control the emotions welling up inside

Ravena's POVLucien's eyes met mine just for a second, but all I saw in them was regret. His steps faltered, and his lips parted like he wanted to say something. Maybe he wanted to tell me that he was sorry.But I didn’t want to hear it.I held his gaze, then looked away first as I reminded myself that he wasn't mine anymore because he had stood by and let her ruin everything we had. He had watched me be broken. And now, after all the damage was done, he wanted to look at me like he cared?No.I had already rejected him. I had chosen to end that chapter. But still, every time I saw his face, something sharp twisted in my chest.At that moment, my wolf stirred quietly. “He was once the one we loved,” she whispered.I bit the inside of my cheek. “Not anymore,” I answered back.When they were finally gone, the tent remained quiet. The warriors were still stiff and tense. Some looked away from me as if they had seen too much. Others stared, maybe out of pity or maybe something else. I did

Ravena's POVI took another sip from the cup in my hand, letting the warmth of the wine coat my throat. But the moment it settled on my tongue, I frowned.There was barely any burn. Just a sweet flavour that reminded me more of juice than wine. I stared down at the liquid, wondering if the bottle had gone bad. I was about to complain, but when I looked at Evander the words died in my throat.He was gripping the edge of the armrest so hard that his knuckles turned white. He had been quiet through most of my story, but now I saw the rage hiding behind his calm.Feeling guilty, I carefully placed the cup on the table and shifted to face him better.“Thank you,” I whispered.He looked up at me, his gaze calm. “For what?”“For listening. For not asking me to stop. For sitting through everything I had to say when others would have walked away or tried to fix it.”His lips parted, but I didn’t let him speak yet because I needed to complete my thoughts. My emotions had been bottled up for too

Ravena's POVFor the first time in a long time, I slept without feeling burdened by the weight of the past.The morning air seemed softer than usual. The pain in my chest wasn’t as heavy, and when I opened my eyes, the tent didn’t feel like a prison anymore. I breathed in slowly, the cold biting my lungs in a good way.It was peaceful.I changed into my black combat uniform, tied my hair back, and laced my boots tighter than necessary. The sun was just starting to rise, but I didn’t want to waste another second lying around.As I stepped out, a few warriors were already gathered near the campfire, eating roasted meat and drinking warm broth. They paused when they saw me, nodding with respect. One of them stood up and offered me a plate.“Commander Ravena,” he greeted with a smile. “You should eat something.”I smiled back. “Thank you, but I prefer to train before breakfast.”Another one raised his mug. “Then at least have some water…”I shook my head gently. “I need nothing more than

Astrid's POVThe crowd was thick by the time Lucien and I reached the training ground. Warriors stood shoulder to shoulder, looking around eagerly, their feet shuffling in the dust. The air buzzed with whispers and heat, but I didn’t care about any of that. I pushed my way forward, ignoring the elbows and the stares. Lucien followed close behind.“She is already in the ring,” someone muttered beside me.I pushed harder. “Move.”The man in front of me stepped aside without a word. They always did. I had that effect on people.Finally, we reached the front and there she was.Ravena Kaelith, standing in the center like she owned the damn kingdom.I crossed my arms and tilted my head. “This will be over in seconds.”Lucien didn’t answer. I could feel his mood change beside me, but I didn’t look at him.My eyes stayed locked on hers. And as if she felt it, she turned and our gazes met.I raised my chin, smirking just enough to make sure she saw it. “She won’t last,” I whispered under my br