The Rejected Luna is Cursed のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 21 - チャプター 30

Morning came with its own troubles.It was almost done before I’d been able to find some sleep. And as a result, I didn’t wake up at the usual time.The banging on the door was loud and annoying. I got up and dragged myself to the door, my face twisted in a frown.Alice stood outside, ready to knock. She took in my appearance and frowned.“It’s way past dawn” she muttered.“I couldn’t sleep last night” I mumbled and she nodded.“What happened last night?” I looked up and caught the gaze of the other girls. They stood side by side as they watched me, waiting to hear.“Nothing” I mumbled and she regarded me through narrowed eyes.“The news is everywhere” I sighed.“Then you don’t need to hear it from me” I said softly. Alice’s gaze lingered. It didn’t hold annoyance or contempt but the look of pity. “What’s my duty for today?” I asked, quickly changing the topic. I didn’t want anyone looking at me like I was broken furniture.“Here” she handed me the paper and I stared at it. The list

KING LEONIDAS POV Mornings were the worst part of my days. The air of pretense was so thick it was almost too difficult not to choke on it. Everyone was trying to be productive…or pretending to be serious about their duties. Reports, news, letters, and visitors when I’d rather just be in the silence. I looked up at Richard who I’d been ignoring for the past ten minutes. He knew I didn’t want to speak to him or see anyone but he didn’t budge with the stupid paper he had clutched between his fingers. “You never take a hint” I mumbled and stood up. I walked straight to the drink cabinet but I didn’t grab anything. I just stared at it, contemplating. I’d developed a bad habit. And heavy dependence on alcohol to go through frustrating situations. Granted it had no effect on me, but the burn made me feel something and distract me. “You have to finish the trial” he spoke, annoyance edged into his words. I turned to face him, amused by his words. “I have to?” His stern gaze falt

The idea to steal from the king disappeared as soon as it came. I couldn’t stomach the idea long enough to actually go through with it. I was determined to find another way. But in the meantime, I had to deal with my current issue. The king's interest.In the days that followed after our last encounter, a permanent duty found its way to my list. I had to clean the king's room every day. And worse, he was always present. I tried to protest but Alice almost screamed off my head in warning. So I was stuck with that duty and him. His eyes followed me everywhere, and he brushed against me at every opportunity.And my body…it shamelessly reacted to his touch. Burning up and spreading heat throughout my body. I was enjoying the silent game against my better judgement and unconsciously, I’d found myself anticipating his touch. Just yesterday, I knew he would be coming out of the bathroom. I moved on my own, cleaning the space next to it just so he could brush against me when he stepped ou

Roman hastily pushed me behind him but the king's eyes narrowed at that. His large frame filled the hallway and he was shaking with barely restrained rage. "My lord" Roman bowed. "I..." his eyes shifted, the good more prominent and he craned his neck to the side. "Come here" his deep voice bounced off the walls and I obeyed, my feet taking me from behind Roman's frame. "Becca..." King Leonidas growled angrily at Roman and he froze. "What did I tell you?" He asked in a cold voice, leaning down until our faces were inches apart. "I...." He grabbed my arm roughly when words failed to leave my lips and I winced from the pain. "You just signed his death sentence" "No...please" I cried desperately. "He didn't do anything" I cried harder, my heart pounding in fear. "Your defense for him is doing nothing but sharpening the blade to cut off his neck" I shook my head in horror. "Please.." I couldn't let anything happen to Roman because of me. He was Paula's last chan

My body shuddered in fright as I stood before him. His dark eyes raked over my frame and I refused to move.Could he smell the fear? I didn’t know.He said nothing as he entered his bedroom and when the door closed, I almost jumped out of my skin.I had to get out of here.“My lord” I greeted stiffly, out of courtesy and then I grabbed my things. He said nothing, only his eyes followed. My heart beat faster, out of control. Once I had all my things, I dashed to the door. But I should have known he wouldn’t let me go just like that.His fingers grabbed my arm, forcing me to a stop. My skin tingled at his touch. Our eyes met and for a moment, the darkness pulled me in but then I remembered.How soulless his eyes were when he murdered Roman and I jerked myself out of his hold, nearly toppling over. He caught me again, holding me by my waist this time.Again, I pushed away from him. The crested envelope lying against my stomach was like a hot branded iron. Each moment I spent in his room