All Chapters of THE LUNAR THAT WASN'T ENOUGH : Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

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CHAPTER 11: THE LAWYER'S OFFICE

Three days later, Adrian sat in the sleek downtown office of Margaret Chen, the most renowned werewolf family law attorney in the continent.She was a small woman, barely five feet tall, with sharp eyes behind designer glasses and a reputation for being absolutely ruthless in court."So," Margaret said, setting down the divorce papers Adrian had brought. "Let me make sure I understand the situation correctly."She ticked off points on her fingers."One: You were in an arranged contract marriage with your mate for three years. Two: During those three years, you kept the marriage secret from most of your pack. Three: You were publicly involved with another woman during your marriage. Four: Your wife suffered multiple incidents of abuse from your mother, which you failed to prevent. Five: When your wife begged you to take her to the hospital, you called her a car service instead and went to comfort your girlfriend. Six: Your wife is now revealed to be the Lycan Princess and is pregnant w

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CHAPTER 12: THE WEIGHT OF THE CROWN

Leila stood in the grand council chamber, her hands clasped behind her back to hide their trembling, as five elderly werewolves, the Lycan High Council, stared at her with varying degrees of skepticism."Princess Leila," Councilwoman Vera spoke, her voice sharp as cut glass. "You've been absent from the realm for eighteen years. What makes you think you're qualified to take on royal duties?"This was Leila's third council meeting in as many days, and each one felt like a trial."I may have been absent, Councilwoman, but I'm here now," Leila said, keeping her voice steady. "And I'm willing to learn.""Willing to learn?" Councilman Gerard scoffed. "A princess should not need to learn basic protocol. You should have been raised with it.""That wasn't exactly her choice," Darius interjected from his position beside his father's throne. "She was kidnapped…""We know the story, Prince Darius," Vera cut him off. "But sympathy does not qualify one to rule."King William's hand tightened on th

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CHAPTER 13: MORNING SICKNESS AND SECRETS

Leila woke at 4 AM with her stomach churning violently.She barely made it to the bathroom before she was sick, her body heaving even though she'd barely eaten the day before.When it finally passed, she slumped against the cool tile floor, exhausted and miserable.This was getting worse.Every morning for the past week, she'd been waking earlier and earlier, getting sicker and sicker.She'd managed to hide it so far by making sure Clara didn't arrive until 7 AM. But today, her handmaid was scheduled to come early to help prepare for a breakfast meeting with a delegation from the Eastern Territories.Leila dragged herself to the sink, rinsing her mouth and splashing cold water on her face.In the mirror, she looked pale. Too pale. There were dark circles under her eyes, and she'd lost weight instead of gaining it.The baby was growing, she could feel it, feel the tiny life inside her getting stronger every day.But Leila herself was fading."I can't keep doing this," she whispered to

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CHAPTER 14: LESSONS IN POWER

"Again," Darius commanded, his voice firm but patient.Leila closed her eyes, trying to summon the power she'd felt at the ball. The silver glow, the absolute command, the way every wolf in the room had dropped to their knees.But now, standing in the palace's private training courtyard with only Darius watching, the power felt distant. Elusive."I can't," she said, frustrated. "It's not working.""Because you're trying to force it." Darius moved closer. "The royal power isn't something you control through will alone. It's about connection. About understanding the bond between you and every wolf in your realm.""That doesn't make sense.""Doesn't it?" Darius tilted his head. "How did you make everyone kneel at the ball?"Leila thought back. "I... I don't know. I was angry. Scared. They were questioning me, doubting me, and I just... I needed them to see. To understand.""You needed them to submit.""Yes.""But it wasn't about dominance," Darius said. "Not really. It was about establis

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CHAPTER 15: SHADOWS OF THE PAST

Eighteen Years AgoThe moon hung full and heavy over the Lycan palace, casting silver light across the royal nursery where Princess Leila slept.She was only three months old, small and perfect, with tiny fists curled against her chest and silver eyes that had made the entire kingdom celebrate when she was born. The lost silver eyes of the royal bloodline, appearing for the first time in three generations.Queen Helena sat beside the cradle, humming softly as she watched her daughter sleep."You should rest, my love," King William said from the doorway. "The nurse can watch her.""I know." Helena didn't look away from the baby. "But I just... I can't shake this feeling. Something's wrong.""Helena…""I'm serious, William." The Queen finally looked at her husband, and he saw the fear in her eyes. "I've had dreams. Visions. Someone is coming for her. Someone who wants to take our baby."William crossed the room, kneeling beside his wife's chair. "I've tripled the guards. The palace has

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CHAPTER 16: THE INVESTIGATION

Adrian stared at the photograph Alex had placed on his desk.It was a blurry image, clearly taken from a security camera, of a man punching Adrian at the pack house driveway. The man's face was partially visible, strong features, dark hair, expensive suit."This is him?" Adrian asked. "The man who took Leila?""Yes, Alpha. I've been running facial recognition, checking every database I could access." Alex pulled out more photos. "I finally got a match from the Lycan Royal Archives."Adrian's heart stopped as he saw the next image.It was a formal portrait: the same man, dressed in ceremonial robes, standing beside King William."Prince Darius," Alex said quietly. "Leila's brother."Adrian sank back in his chair, the realization crashing over him like a wave."Her brother," he repeated numbly. "I accused my wife of having an affair with her own brother."The memory made him physically ill. The things he'd said, the accusations he'd thrown at Leila..."You didn't know," Alex offered wea

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CHAPTER 17: THE COURTING BEGINS

Leila was reviewing the border dispute proposal in her office when Clara knocked."Your Highness, a delivery has arrived for you.""A delivery?"Clara's eyes were sparkling with excitement. "You should come see."Curious, Leila followed her handmaid to the palace entrance hall.And stopped short.The entire entrance was filled with flowers. Hundreds, no, thousands, of white roses, arranged in elaborate displays that seemed to glow in the afternoon light."What..." Leila breathed."There's a card," Clara said, practically bouncing with excitement as she handed it over.Leila opened the elegant envelope:Princess Leila,White roses for purity and new beginnings. I hope they bring a smile to your face as your mere presence brings light to our realm.With deepest respect,Alpha Harry ThornfieldLeila stared at the card, her emotions tangled.The flowers were beautiful. The gesture was sweet, romantic even.But all she could think about was how Adrian had never once sent her flowers in thr

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CHAPTER 18: THE CHARITY EVENT

Two weeks later, Leila stood in front of her mirror, adjusting the pale blue gown she'd chosen for her first official public appearance as princess.The charity gala was being held at the grand ballroom of the Lycan Palace, a fundraiser for children's welfare programs across the realm. Hundreds of important wolves would be in attendance, all watching to see how the lost princess handled herself.No pressure at all."You look beautiful, Your Highness," Clara said, adding final touches to Leila's hair.Leila studied her reflection. The morning sickness had finally eased slightly, thanks to Dr. Winters's medications. She'd even managed to gain back some of the weight she'd lost.But she still looked tired. The stress of the past weeks had taken its toll.At least the dress hid her barely-there baby bump. She was almost thirteen weeks now, still safe in the first trimester, still keeping the secret carefully guarded."Are you nervous?" Darius asked, entering her room already dressed in hi

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CHAPTER 19: THE SANCTIONS

Adrian sat in his office, staring at the papers Margaret had brought him.Trade sanctions. Economic restrictions. Political pressure from every angle.King William was systematically destroying his pack's economy."Three more business partners pulled out," Margaret said, her voice grim. "The timber contract with the Eastern Packs? Canceled. The shipping agreement with Coastal Trading? Terminated. Even your pack's investment portfolio is taking hits because banks are nervous about being associated with you.""How bad is it?" Adrian asked quietly."Bad. If this continues, Blue Moon pack could be bankrupt within six months."Adrian should have felt panic. Should have been scrambling for solutions.But all he could think about was Leila's face at the charity gala. The tears streaming down her cheeks.Because of him.Always because of him."What are our options?" he asked, forcing himself to focus."You could try to negotiate with King William directly. Offer concessions, agreements…""He

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CHAPTER 20: THE IMPOSSIBLE CHOICE

The countdown clock on Adrian's desk read 18 hours, 42 minutes.Eighteen hours until King William's deadline expired. Eighteen hours to decide between his pack's survival and his unborn child.Adrian hadn't slept in three days."Alpha." Alex entered without knocking, his face grim. "We need to talk.""More bad news?""The Riverside Pack just canceled their alliance agreement. That's our fourth ally this week." Alex dropped a folder on the desk. "Security contracts, gone. Transportation agreements, terminated. We've lost sixty-three percent of our income streams."Adrian opened the folder, though he already knew what he'd find. Numbers bleeding red across every page."How many families?""What?""How many pack families are struggling because of this?"Alex's jaw tightened. "Forty-seven families have at least one unemployed member. Twelve families are behind on their housing payments. The Morrison family's daughter had to drop out of university because they can't afford tuition anymore.

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