All Chapters of The Rise of a Forsaken Luna: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

SERAPHINA~~It’s happening tomorrow. The gala that I have dreaded for the past week will happen tomorrow, and while I genuinely looked forward to picking Dr. Nicola’s brain, I still wish I didn’t have to attend."But you have to." Kia's thoughts collided with mine. "You know how important this is." Yes, I did. Over the years, Celeste has shown some unique abilities that I couldn't link to our people but I stumbled on some witch-related cases while trying to understand my daughter's symptoms, and from my study, I discovered that Dr. Nikola has conducted extensive research in that field.My stomach has been in knots, a constant tug-of-war between my desire for medical knowledge and the instinct to stay hidden in these silver mountains forever.“Don’t tell me you are overthinking again, Sera.” Those softly spoken words didn’t loosen the knots tightening in my stomach. Even though Serana wore a big smile as she stepped into my dressing room, her brows were raised as if daring me toa

SERAPHINA~~The air felt thin. Or maybe my lungs had gotten too greedy with the past closing in on me. I wanted to turn and walk away. To disappear into the library annex and find the safety of Dr. Nicola’s medical theories or run back to Kieran, but my legs felt rooted to the marble floor.“I believe you’re mistaken,” I said, my voice steady despite the earthquake happening in my chest. “Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have matters to attend to.”I tried to step around them, but Camille shifted, blocking my path with a sneer. “Not so fast, doll face. You nearly ruined my dress. You owe me an apology.”I felt a spark of Kia’s bottled temper, but I inhaled deeply, calming the fire in my Lycan blood. I rolled my eyes, a gesture that suited the image I was trying to present. “I already apologized, even though you are the one who is in my way.”My nostrils flared as I took it a step further, hoping that the duo would realize I wasn’t someone to mess with. “If you can’t handle your champ

SERAPHINA~~Th-the world… M-my world had gone silent. The music, the clinking of glasses, and the hum of hundreds of voices had faded. It all vanished, replaced by a rhythmic, heavy thrumming in my ears that matched the frantic beating of my heart.It’s t-the m-mate bo-bond…It was screaming, but at the same time, it was a whisper, as if demanding and soothing simultaneously.It felt raw, slamming into my soul the second Rexton blocked my path. My wolf, who had been pacing just because Rexton was near, let out a confused yet clarity-induced, painful whine. “How?” I thought to my Lycan, my breath hitching as I stared into the eyes of the man who had cast me aside like trash. “How could he possibly be our mate?” “The moon goddess must have a sick sense of humor,” Kia grunted, holding on to her rage even though we could both feel the bond trying relentlessly to make me melt before this man. This is the same man who tried to kill me. H-how could I possibly be his mate? And why no

SERAPHINA~~“Is that him?” A young teenage werewolf pulled the older woman's skirt to grab her attention. “Is that really Dr. Nicola?” The older woman, whom I presumed was her mother, nodded, mirroring the girl’s excitement. “Yes, Nora. It’s the best healer our realm has ever had.”I heard them whisper about Dr. Nicola’s achievements, and I realized that I wasn’t the only fan who would do anything to speak to him. Both old and young seek his knowledge, so I didn’t waste any more time. I turned to Kieran, barely containing my excitement. “I’m going to talk to him!”I could have sworn I saw Kieran’s reflection of the sparks in mine as he nodded in approval. “Hurry up before he gets swarmed.”Smoothing my dress, I stepped forward, pushing past my nerves as I subconsciously looked around for Rexton. I felt like a trapped mouse, even though I could feel Kieran’s protective gaze burning into my back. “Hello, Dr. Nicola.” I breathed politely as soon as I was within his earshot. A pai

SERAPHINA~~These past five years, I have been training with warriors while studying medicine, yet I wasn’t prepared to hear a public declaration of war. War was normal to our people, but the mere thought of it made me sick to the stomach. “Might have something… everything to do with the fact that we lost the man who loved and adored us in a war.”Kia chimed in within me, and I completely agreed with her. Although Rexton didn’t die in that war six years ago, my Rexton died and never returned home to me. That war was the beginning of suffering and—and Dahlia.“It seems we need to tighten our security and prepare for war as well,” Kieran said to me, his voice low.I nodded, his words falling like a leaden weight between us as my mind drifted back to when injuries similar to the ones the council described were admitted in the Lycan hospital. “This is beyond the werewolves. It’s affecting our people too.” I whispered back to Kieran, my heart racing even faster than my unsettled th