บททั้งหมดของ THE LUNA'S GAMBIT: Heads and Tails: บทที่ 101 - บทที่ 110

Rafael’s POV“What is he thinking making such a declaration?” Delta Simons, my minister of defense, roared.“This is getting out of hand, he cannot just make demands and expect us to follow them like cattle!” Delta Viks responded and slammed his palm on the ornate table in the council room.Just then, the door opened, and I walked in on the conversation that was audible even from the hallway.Everyone rose and bowed curtly and remained in that position until I sat down.“Alpha, we have to do something about this,” one of the older nobles on the elder council spoke. “The sovereignty of our pack is being challenged.”I met his gaze.He was not wrong, I just did not know what to tell him.“As if the display in the pack square was not enough, now this? At this rate, we will become the laughing stock of the 5 kingdoms!” Simons roared again.He was an eccentric man, and little things got him riled up. His neck veins were already pulsing, and his face was turning a shade of red.I remained s

Rafael’s POV“Status report?” I asked as soon as I walked into my study.The pack event planner, games master and training commander were all present.The event planner went first, “The lodges for all the alphas and their participants are all ready, alpha.”I nodded.The Games master was next, “We are halfway done rejuvenating the old courses and tracks. I am also considering adding a new event to the usual three.”“What are you thinking?”“Outside of the speed course, strength 6 fighting tournament, I would like to add a tie breaker event in case we have a three-way tie.”I stared at him, “There has not been a three-way tie, ever. Besides, all that really matters is the fighting tournament. The speed and strength courses are just supplementary and for crowd appeal.”“Yes alpha, but –”I cut him off and turned to the training commander, “How are our fighters?”“We have only one delta level fighter. The rest are all –”“Only one?” I cut him off, disappointment seeping into my voice.“D

Lacy’s POVMy heart was slamming against my rib cage as if it wanted out of my chest. I looked at the stainless hilt of the knife that had just punctured my fridge and then at the shadowy figure that was making its way to me.WTF? How could this be happening? How could it be happening in my house of all places?I struggled to my feet.“I can’t believe you dodged that,” came the croaky voice from the hooded silhouette that had been cleverly concealed in the dark parts of the room.My cheek burned with an intensity that scared me, but I was too afraid to focus on that.“Miracles don’t happen twice,” the figure said.As he withdrew another concealed dagger, the side of the blade caught the light and gleamed in my face.I just realized with horror what was about to happen. His tongue was out, and he licked the blade before tossing it at me with what appeared to be all his might.I tried to roll out of the way, but I was not fast enough. The blade lodged into my right lap, and a burning

Blaine’s POVThe chains clanged in the basement as I crumbled to the floor. The curse was becoming more and more painful. I gritted my teeth as beads of sweat dropped freely off my face.I heard the pitter patter of feet and smelled her scent long before she came into view.Megan was clutching a giant bottle of cold water in her hand as she unlocked the reinforced steel bars and came inside the holding cell.“Here you go, Lord.”I snatched the bottle from her and twisted off the cap hastily, and gulped the content in one fell swoop, crumbling the bottle and tossing it aside.My insides still felt like they were on fire.I exhaled hotly.Megan was sobbing gently as she undid my restraints.“Oh, cut it out,” I snapped at her in irritation.“How much longer, my lord?” she asked amidst sobs. I stared at her, a disgusted look on my face. “Since when did I discuss such matters of my health with you?”She bowed deeply, “Forgive me, my lord, it’s just that – just that –”“Just that what?” I

Rafael’s POVI was being held back by a very thin thread. Any slight push was going to send me over the edge.I expected Blaine to give me the extra push that would send me over with one more stupid comment, but surprisingly, he didn’t.He simply smirked and raised his hands in mock surrender as he backed away from, “Fine, have it your way.”Something about the way he said it rubbed me the wrong way, but I was too angry to dwell on suspicion.I stood alone in the enclosed garden for a while to get my emotions under control before I stepped out.By the time I did that, Blaine was nowhere to be seen, but I knew that Ted was keeping an eye on him.It was surprising that he didn’t come with that prick Mike Flamez. That just made me worry more, Blaine was most dangerous when he moved alone.As I was about to head back inside, a black Cadillac SUV pulled into the parking spot, and alpha Jason Jackman stepped out.There was a busty lady tangled hand in hand with him, and they were grinning w