Luna Lana: The Alpha’s Reincarnated Mate のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 41 - チャプター 50

LanaI’m not Sapphire, I’m Lana Steele...Those words had actually left my mouth just now.For a second— no, it was longer than that, the room felt too small. Like the walls had moved closer when I wasn’t looking.My heart was beating so hard I could hear it in my ears, thump… thump… thump… like someone was banging on a door.I watched Ashton and the spirit world and earth knew that I wish I knew what he was thinking.If he looked angry, I could probably deal with that. Emphasis on probably.If he looked shocked, hurt, or confused or anything, but his face… his damn face was completely unreadable and it sure as hell was driving me insane.I rubbed my sweaty palms against the sides of my dress.Say something. Please say something!“Well?” I blurted, my voice cracking a little. “Aren’t you going to say anything?”Still nothing from him.The silence stretched between us until it felt like it might snap, then Ashton finally spoke.“What are you talking about? I'm slightly lost here, Luna.

Lana“Hello, sister.”Ugh! That word tasted sour in my mouth.I kept a smile on my face anyway but honestly, if acting were a profession in the werewolf kingdom, I deserved a damn award tonight.But fine. Whatever. I could play the role.Across from me, a graceful smile appeared on Amethyst’s lips as she stepped forward looking like some innocent princess greeting a guest.“Welcome home, Sapphire,” she said sweetly.Oh please! I almost rolled my eyes.The act was so obvious it was painful to watch.For a split second, I had the dramatic urge to grab her shoulders and shake her. Just drop the damn performance already!But of course she wouldn’t. Not when Ashton’s driver and the royal guards who had dropped me off were still standing nearby.Amethyst wasn’t stupid. She knew exactly how appearances worked in this kingdom and as long as the King’s people were watching, she would play the loving sister perfectly.I personally knew exactly how Amethyst treated Sapphire when no one important

LanaThe moment I stepped into my room after dinner, the Moonlink Mirror on my desk began to glow faintly.A thin silver light shimmered across its surface.Right on time, I presumeI closed the door behind me and walked over to the desk. The Moonlink was reserved for only royal officials and high-ranking pack leaders. Only they had access to one of these as as Luna, I had one.I pushed a few buttons and the link vibrated.Then the glass on the side cleared and three figures appeared within the dark reflection. Eepresentatives from the King’s Estate.The elder acknowledged me instantly. “My Luna. Thank you for responding so quickly.” one.“Of course. I assume this is about the border patrol dispute.”One of the Beta warriors beside him nodded. “Yes, Luna. Reports came in again this morning. Once again today, patrols from Silvercrest and royal territory nearly clashed along the eastern boundary.”“So have you found out what exactly started it?” I asked.They all exchanged subtle glance

LanaBy the time the meeting started the next morning, the air in Silvercrest council chamber already felt heavy.I could feel the tension prickle at my skin where I sat—at the center seat meant for the Luna.Sapphire had probably sat in one of these meetings before with her head lowered, saying very little or nothing while everyone else talked over her.But that wasn’t happening today.On my left sat two elders from the King’s Estate, their dark cloaks marking them as royal representatives.Ashton had sent them himself, which honestly made me feel a little less alone in this room full of Silvercrest wolves.Across from me was Amethyst, that smug diaplay on her face consistent as ever. And there was Diego who sat relaxed in insouciance.One elbow rested casually on the table, his fingers loosely intertwined like he was attending a pleasant afternoon discussion instead of a meeting meant to resolve a border dispute between two territories.When his eyes met mine, he let out a light smi

Lana“Luna Sapphire, how did things go in Silvercrest regarding the border patrol dispute?”Councilman Elder Edward asked, leaning slightly from across the table as the council meeting kickstarted.Routine had returned rather early. The next morning after my return from Silvercrest, I found myself seated at the long crescent-shaped council table beside Ashton.Several heads turned toward me, all anticipating a good yet plain response.“It went well,” I replied calmly.“As you all know, the winter floods pushed the riverbank further into Silvercrest territory. Patrols from our pack and theirs were still using outdated maps, which caused repeated encounters along the border.”A few council members murmured knowingly. “Typical,” someone even muttered.I continued. “With the help of the three delegates the king sent to me, we did a review on the patrol routes and redesigned the boundary lines based on the river’s current position.”My fingers gestured lightly toward the documents placed b