All Chapters of The Betrayed Luna: Rise Of The Phoenix : Chapter 61 - Chapter 70

Alaric’s POVI had to admit, watching her hold her own like this was like seeing a musical performance. I listened to the Elder's whispers, my senses taking in every minute expression, not saying a word in defense or to chastise her.I was going to let her play this role to the end.This was the first time Aurora had truly taken on a role as Luna and I realized I liked this side of her, even when she became defiant and stubborn towards me, it only meant she was getting stronger.My chest ached with a pang upon recalling the way I had acted the previous night at the clinic after… Should I apologize? Would it make her become softer towards me?I still had no idea what to make of her entire personality shift, but I knew I couldn't lose her.“You cannot be so certain about the effects of this poison, Luna,” Another spoke, their voice full of indignation. A glance told me it was Elder Fallon, a normally calm man. But I also recalled it was his nephew that was one of the warriors infected.

Aurora’s POV“Beta Declan, what a pleasant surprise,” Elder Miriam was seated atop a short stool, drinking a hot cup of tea. And I meant HOT. It looked like it was steaming even in the porcelain mug, and yet she supped it with apparent glee.“How can you drink that? Doesn't it burn you up going all the way down?” As I spoke, I reached for the teapot and poured myself a cup of whatever she was having, because her teas were somehow the most excellent ones I had ever had, and that was saying something. After a pause, I gazed at Beta Declan with an unspoken question. He hesitated briefly before he nodded and I poured a second cup for him, gently sliding it in his direction.“Oh, pish posh, Luna Aurora,” she visibly rolled her eyes whilst chuckling. “It makes my old bones feel warm again. And trust me, at this age, warmth is the thing that gets you going.”“Hmm, good tea though,” I quipped, taking a sip as the scent of the herbal tea hit me. Chamomile, hibiscus and hints of citrus. Quite

Aurora’s POVThe anticipation was killing me.I stared fixedly at the patient with the ventilator mask on. His body trembled, like he was trying to move but couldn’t. It made my blood boil.Seeing a warrior who used to be a strong force of nature being unable to even lift a finger made my heart chill.I pursed my lips.Focus Aurora, I chanted in my mind. Focus on the effects of the medication, wondering if it was going to work or not.Behind me, whispers and murmurs were audible, the door to the ward we ended up using was slightly ajar, and many of the clinic staff watched as Elder Miriam, Doctor Evans, Nurse Delores and I worked together to stabilize the patients. All four of us wore our protective gear, and the only sounds that could be heard within were the rustling noises.On the other two beds, two patients lay there. One had been given the tablet I formulated while another had taken the broth. I noted mentally that both of the patients that took oral medications had found it dif

Aurora’s POVSeraphina’s voice was syrupy sweet, so sweet my teeth hurt, and I felt the visceral, nearly uncontrollable urge to strangle her.I froze in my steps, listening to Alaric speak.“If you think that’s bad, then you haven't seen the worst,” Alaric chuckled.“Being an Alpha must be so exhausting,” Seraphina cooed. “I don't know how you do it. I surely know most men cannot.”I gritted my teeth, still frozen in place. There she was, appealing to him. She was certainly skilled at it, at stroking a man’s ego until he didn't know what he was falling into.But Alaric knew, or he had to have some idea, right?I glanced at the entryway mirror, seeing my reflection that appeared equally jarring and yet, wholly unsurprising.I was no longer the beauty-obsessed, lovestricken Luna who would give anything for her husband. My hair was in a simple ponytail, my clothes simple in cut, though still high quality. I noticed I had lost weight, just enough to make me look more athletic instead of a

Alaric’s POVShe was truly different. A pang struck my heart.Before me, Aurora wore a simple shirt and jeans, with a coat draped over it. Yet, somehow she appeared to be more radiant than if she had worn the most exquisite clothing.She talked with ease about a plan to ensure the ally packs got access to the antidote she formulated, and it was a sound plan, reasonable and yet held more promise. Our Shadowpine pack was not a weak one by any means, in fact we were one of the largest and most powerful in this region. But after a period of peace, our reputation needed more of a boost.Aurora’s plan did that and more. It placed us at the forefront of this charge against the rogues, who were leading these attacks.As I stared at her, all I could think of was, ‘How had I missed this beautiful part of my mate before?’I had once thought she had less zeal to work than anyone else, and admittedly she had worked at the clinic all the way to the last month of her pregnancy, during which she was