His False Mate, Her True RIse의 모든 챕터: 챕터 21 - 챕터 30

Professor Clauss entered the classroom and placed his books on the desk. The students slowly settled into their seats while a few conversations continued in hushed whispers.“Before we begin today's lesson, I have an announcement regarding the Red Moon Festival.”That immediately caught everyone's attention. Even the students who normally struggled to stay awake sat up straighter.“The festival will take place in two months and, as many of you already know, it will mark the official ascension of the future Saintess.” Professor Clauss adjusted his glasses before continuing. “Several pack leaders, noble families, and representatives from allied territories will be attending.”Almost every student turned toward Phoebe.Phoebe sighed dramatically. “I suddenly understand why celebrities wear sunglasses.”The classroom erupted into laughter.Professor Clauss ignored her completely. “The festival will also include the traditional welcoming ceremony for the future Luna. While no official titl

“So what do you want me to do?” Elena asked as they continued down the corridor.Elaine glanced at her before answering. “I know you and Kael are close, and because of that I want you to keep an eye on him for me.”Elena frowned. “Aren't you two together?” she asked, genuinely confused. “Why would you need me to watch him?”“Because I don't trust Princess Seraphine,” Elaine replied. Her voice remained calm, but there was a sharpness beneath it that Elena rarely heard. “Everyone else seems enchanted by her, but every time I look at her I feel like something is wrong.”Elena looked away. She hated admitting it, but she understood exactly what Elaine meant. There was something unsettling about Seraphine, something she could not explain no matter how hard she tried.“Alright,” she said after a moment.Elaine nodded as though she had expected that answer all along. “Meet me at the training yard tomorrow evening. Since you're helping me, I'll keep my end of the deal and teach you the Lily D

Kael sat back in his chair, his thoughts far clearer than they had been earlier. The more he looked at the report, the more convinced he became that the hunting grounds were not the real issue.“There shouldn't be a dispute in the first place,” he said after a moment. “The territory has been shared for generations. If the Hatenwort Clan suddenly wants more land, then something must have changed.”Magnimus leaned back slightly.“Go on.”Kael glanced at the report again. “We need to find out why the Hatenwort Clan needs more hunting grounds and why the Surez Clan refuses to compromise. Until we know that, we're just guessing.”For a moment the room was silent.Then Magnimus smiled.“And if His Majesty asked for a judgment today?”“I'd tell him not to make one.”That seemed to surprise the advisor.Kael placed the report on the desk and folded his arms. “A bad decision made quickly is still a bad decision. We investigate first and rule later.”Magnimus studied him for a few seconds befor

“You?”Rowan's brows rose in surprise as Elena lifted her head. Her eyes were red and her cheeks were still damp from tears. In all the time he had known her, he had never seen her cry. Embarrassed? Annoyed? Frustrated? Plenty of times. But crying was new.“This is a first,” Rowan said as he pulled out the chair beside her and sat down. “I know you're always overthinking things, but I didn't think I'd ever find you hiding in an empty classroom crying.”Elena let out a humorless laugh and quickly wiped her face. “Then pretend you didn't see it.”“No.”“Senior Rowan.”“No.”Elena groaned and dropped her head onto the desk. For a while neither of them spoke. Rowan wasn't the type to offer comfort and Elena wasn't the type to ask for it, but for some reason neither of them left.“I'm tired,” Elena finally said.Rowan remained quiet, letting her continue.“All my life I've been compared to Elaine. She's prettier, stronger, smarter, more talented. Even when people aren't trying to com

Rowan frowned. Maya wasn't just spying anymore. Somehow, Elena had become part of whatever Seraphine was planning and that bothered him more than he cared to admit. He couldn't understand what the princess saw in her. Elena was just Elena. Weak, stubborn and always finding trouble without meaning to.He waited until both girls had gone their separate ways before moving. There was no point drawing attention to himself. Once he was sure nobody was watching, he followed the second girl.“Where did you get that bottle?”The girl froze.“I don't know what you're talking about.”“You handed Maya a bottle and she took a pill from it.” Rowan's eyes narrowed. “Try again.”The girl hesitated before letting out a sigh.“They belong to Elena.”Rowan frowned.“Elena?”“She takes them all the time. I've helped her collect them from the school nurse before.” The girl shrugged. “I don't know what they're for. She said they were prescribed.”Rowan was silent for a moment.“Does Elena know Maya h