All Chapters of The Rejected Luna's Second Chance: Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

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CHAPTER 41: Weight Of The Secret

Selena's POV~ I wake to warmth.Damian's arms are wrapped around me, his chest pressed against my back, his breathing slow and steady. The fire has died down, and the hut feels cold, but he’s always warm.I snuggle closer, syncing my heartbeat with his. My hand rests on my stomach. Our child. Growing inside me. A secret I’m still not ready to reveal.He stirs a bit, tightening his grip. "You’re awake.""Just for a moment."He buries his face in my hair. "You’ve been restless. Dreams again?"I shake my head. "Just thinking."He shifts, turning me to face him. His eyes are half-closed, still heavy with sleep. "About what?"I study him—the scar through his eyebrow, the strong line of his jaw, the way his mouth softens when he looks at me. I want to tell him. I want to say the words, see his reaction, feel his joy.But then I think of my gift. The danger that lies in wait. I

CHAPTER 42: Secret Keeper

Selena's POV~ Morning arrives, dreary and chilly. The village slowly comes to life, with smoke drifting from the chimneys and children darting between the huts. Lucy stands by the garden gate, cradling a cup of tea, her gaze fixed on the mountains.We packed in silence. Damian moved through the hut like a man who knows how to carry only what he needs. Maya rolled up blankets and tied supplies, not saying a word. I observed them, my chosen family, and pressed my hand against my stomach, where another secret is growing.Lucy waits for us outside. She doesn't say anything, just looks at me, and a silent connection forms between us. Gratitude. Understanding. Farewell.I walk over to her and take her hands. "Thank you. For everything."She squeezes my fingers. "You have the gift now. Use it wisely.""I will."She glances past me, at Damian, then at Maya. Her gaze lingers on Damian. "Take care of her."He frowns. "I alw

CHAPTER 43: Sister Knows

Selene~Maya locks eyes with me, keeping my face steady. "I know you're pregnant."The words linger in the air, and I struggle to breathe"How—""Lucy said something to Damian. About keeping a closer watch on you. So I've been paying attention. Like the way you press your hand against your belly when you think nobody’s watching. Or how you've been hiding the sickness. Even the way you cry when you think we've fallen asleep." Her voice softens. "I know you, Selene. I can tell when you're carrying a secret you don't want to share."Tears well up in my eyes. "Maya—""You don't have to keep it from me." She wraps her arms around me. "I’m your sister. Whatever it is you’re scared of, whatever you’re holding inside—I'm here for you. I’m not going anywhere."That’s it. I break down. The secret I’ve been holding, the joy I couldn't express, the fear that’s been gnawing at me—it all spills out. She holds me tight, running her fingers through my hair as I cry.When I finally pull away, she's sm

CHAPTER 43: I'm Scared

Damian's POV~ I can’t seem to get any sleep.She’s here in my arms, her face tucked against my chest, breathing slowly and steadily. The fire's gone out, and the cabin feels chilly, but she gives off a warmth that I can’t help but appreciate. She’s always been warm like that.I really should be sleeping. Tomorrow, we’ve got a long walk ahead of us. Tomorrow, we’ll face whatever comes our way. Still, I can’t tear my eyes away from her.The moonlight spills softly across her features, casting a silver glow. Her eyes are shut, lips slightly parted, hair sprawled across my arm. She looks so peaceful, so youthful—just like she did when I first carried her out of the rain, before she learned to fight, before she had to bear the weight of everything that’s happened.My heart aches at the thought.I love her. I’ve known since the day I first saw her, when she kissed me, when s

CHAPTER 44: Hurtful Confession

Selena's POV~ Morning sunlight streams through the windows, warm and golden, casting a glow on the walls of our new room. Our new home. The pack house is complete, rebuilt from the ground up, and this room—our room—surpasses what I imagined. With wooden beams, a stone hearth, and a bed spacious enough for both of us, plus a little extra.Damian is still sound asleep next to me, his arm heavy on my waist, his face turned toward the window. The light highlights his hair, his jawline, and the scar that runs through his eyebrow. He looks so peaceful, youthful, like how he appeared when I first woke up in his embrace, before we were burdened by the weight of the truth.I watch him and my hand instinctively moves to my stomach. The warmth there is steady now, not just a fleeting feeling. Not the gift, but something else. Someone else.Today, I’ll tell him.My heart races. I shift closer, letting his warmth envelop me. He s

CHAPTER 45: Ruined Everything

Selena's POV The morning light feels harsh.It slips through the curtains, all golden and soft, landing on the empty spot next to me in bed where Damian should be. The sheets are cold. He didn't come back. I lay here all night, waiting, listening for him. But he never came.I bury my face in his pillow. His scent is still there—pine, woodsmoke, just him. I breathe it in, hold it, let it break me apart.*You hid my child from me.*Those words ring in my head. I shut my eyes, and his face flashes before me. The pain. The tears. The way he pulled away when I reached out.Why didn’t I tell him sooner? I was going to, back at the garden, before everything crumbled. But the words came out all wrong, and he looked at me like I was a stranger, and I couldn’t— I didn’t—I roll onto my back and stare at the ceiling. I was scared. That’s what I told him. Scared, he’d make me stay behi

CHAPTER 46: Confession Lake

Damian's POV The lake is peaceful.Moonlight gently pours over the water, casting a silvery sheen that reflects the stars like scattered coins. I’ve been coming here since I was a kid. It’s been my refuge during tough times—since my parents died, when the pack felt too heavy to bear, or when I just needed some time to think.I’ve never shared this place with anyone. I wanted to show it to Selene, to let her see where I come to when I'm feeling lost. I had plans to propose here. But that was before everything fell apart. Before she kept my children from me.Now, I sit here alone, gazing at the water, unsure if I’ll ever take her anywhere again.*You hid my child from me.*I shut my eyes, thinking of her expression when I confronted her. The way her hand dropped, the sound she made as I walked away.I was filled with rage. I still am. But there’s something else beneath it—something

CHAPTER 47: Where You Belong

Selena's POV "Damian?"My voice trembles as I say his name. I stretch out my hand toward him, my fingers quivering, half-convinced I’m dreaming. He’s here. Really here. Sitting on the edge of our bed, his face wet, eyes red, gazing at me like I’m the only thing that matters in the world.I push myself up and grab his arms. "Is this real? Are you really here?"He cup my face in his warm, trembling hands. "I’m real. I’m right here."I break down. Tears spill over, and I can’t contain them. I throw myself into him, wrapping my arms around his neck as if he might vanish."I’m sorry. I’m so sorry, I’m sorry—" The words tumble out repeatedly, and I can’t seem to stop. Pulling back slightly, I gaze at his face, brushing my hands against his cheeks, his jaw, his lips. He’s here. He came back.I kiss him. His forehead, his eyes, his cheeks, his mouth—I

CHAPTER 48: Never Leaving Again

Selena's POV His hand feels warm in mine, and I cling to it tightly. I don’t intend to let go—not now. Every few steps, I glance up at him, checking his face to make sure he’s still right there beside me. Each time, he meets my gaze, squeezes my fingers, and plants a kiss on my forehead or lips."You’re staring," he says, a teasing edge to his voice."I’m looking," I reply.His smile is small but genuine. "Same thing."I shake my head. "Staring is distant. Looking is seeing. Right now, I’m seeing you."He halts, pulls me close, and kisses me slowly. "Then look as much as you want."We meander through the trees, the moonlight filtering through the branches. The path is familiar to him but feels new to me. He guides me to a clearing where the lake opens up before us.I stop short, my breath catching in my throat.The water lies still, like black glass reflecting the stars a

CHAPTER 49: The Afternoon

Selena's POV The sunlight pours over the bed, warm and golden, and honestly, I just want to stay right here.I’m curled up against Damian, his arm draped heavily around my waist, and his breathing is slow and steady. We’re both naked, skin touching skin, wrapped in sheets that smell just like him. It feels like ages since we’ve slept in this late. I can't even remember the last time I felt this safe.Gently, I trace my finger along his collarbone and feel his heartbeat under my palm. He’s here. He came back. Last night by the lake, when he asked me to marry him... that was real, not just a dream. I glance down at his hand resting on my stomach, the spot where our children will grow, and I finally let myself breathe freely.There’s so much waiting for me. My mother, my father, I have to find Aldric my grandfather, and that rogue faction out there trying to twist me against him. All of that is still looming, still

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