Alle Kapitel von The Demoted Luna : Kapitel 91 – Kapitel 100

Nia's POV I stepped into the prison cell with calm, measured strides, my eyes settling immediately on Liora, who sat against the stone wall with heavy chains wrapped around her wrists and ankles. The moment she noticed me, a bitter snort escaped her lips, and despite her current state, there was still arrogance in her gaze as though she believed she had some remaining control over the situation.A smile slowly touched my lips as I folded my arms across my chest and studied her carefully."Some people truly belong to the dirt no matter how clean you brush them," I said softly, allowing my gaze to travel over her disheveled appearance.Liora's eyes narrowed instantly."Do not think this is over."The smile on my face widened slightly as I continued moving toward her."It is not over yet," I replied calmly. "The difference between us is that it will only be over when I decide it is."Hatred flashed across her face, but I found that I no longer cared enough to react to it. There had been

Rapheal's POV I was reviewing reports in Torin's office when a hurried knock landed against the door.Before either Narek or I could answer, a guard pushed the door open and stepped inside. His face was tense and his breathing slightly uneven as though he had rushed all the way here."Beta Narek, Gamma Raphael, the elders have called for an emergency council meeting."Narek immediately looked up from the document in his hand."An emergency meeting?"The guard nodded."Several shipments were hijacked this morning. The workers escorting them were found dead. The elders are demanding immediate answers."Silence settled inside the room.Narek slowly lowered the report he was holding.I watched the expression on his face tighten.For the past few days, the entire pack had been stretched thin. Torin was away dealing with matters that could not be ignored, Nia was still in Dark Crest Moon carrying out her mission, and every problem seemed determined to arrive at once.Narek released a quiet

Darren's POV I strode into the council hall with my hands clasped behind my back while the elders and council members slowly settled into their seats. The atmosphere already felt tense before the meeting even began. Word traveled fast within the pack and most of them had likely heard rumors that I was preparing to make a decision concerning Blood Thorn Pack and Crystal Pack.Darien followed behind me with his usual indifferent expression before taking his seat.The moment I lowered myself into the Alpha chair, the conversations gradually died down.Every eye turned toward me.I allowed the silence to stretch for a few moments before speaking."There are several matters that require immediate attention, so I will not waste anyone's time."A few elders straightened in their seats.One council member quickly pulled out a scroll and prepared to write.I continued calmly."Dark Crest Moon has officially agreed to proceed with peace treaty discussions with Blood Thorn Pack."Several voices

Nia's POV The cool night air brushed against my bare skin, a stark contrast to the absolute wildfire burning inside my chest. For years, I had built walls. For years, I had locked every single desperate thought, every longing glance, and every agonizing heartbeat into a box deep within myself, pretending that Torin was just a friend, just an ally, just someone I shared space with. But standing out on that secluded balcony, with the city lights twinkling like a distant, irrelevant galaxy below us, the lock shattered completely.I reached out, my fingers trembling slightly before they found purchase in the soft, thick strands of his hair. I pulled him closer, erasing the torturous distance between us, and deepened the kiss. It wasn't a gentle request; it was a demand born of years of bottled emotions, a sudden and violent release of a dam that had been holding back an entire ocean. I tangled my hands deeper into his hair, gripping tight, as if anchoring myself to the only thing that ma

Torin's POV The warmth of her body vanished the moment I pulled out of her, leaving me exposed to the biting chill of the night air that swept across the stone balcony. I let my forehead rest heavily against her bare, trembling shoulder for a long, quiet moment, my chest heaving as I fought to get my ragged breathing under control. The scent of her, mixed with the sharp tang of our shared passion, filled my senses, making my head spin with a dizzying rush of possessive satisfaction. I wanted to stay exactly like this, wrapped up in her, blocking out the rest of the world until the sun came up, but the sudden shift in her posture told me the fantasy was already over.Nia slowly pulled away from me, the deliberate movement creating a physical and emotional distance that made my chest tighten with an immediate, defensive ache. She did not look at me as she reached down to gather the crumpled fabric of her dress, her fingers remarkably steady as she began fastening the small buttons we h