Semua Bab The Tribute Luna: A Year with the Enemy: Bab 21 - Bab 30

RoseMother was paler than a ghost. Father and Alpha Alaric were shouting at each other so loudly that the walls seemed to vibrate.I looked at the closed door where Leona had just vanished, walking out proudly hand-in-hand with one of the most powerful Alphas in the realm, with Erik trailing behind them like an attention-seeking foolI wanted to scream. I wanted to tear this place apart. This was not what I wanted; it wasn’t what I intended. I had only planned to teach Leona a lesson—to humiliate her just a little. She was always so proud, so mighty; I just wanted her to fall from her high horse. I never expected that Leona—the girl who spent her life running after Erik, the one obsessed with his every move, ready to do anything for a mere scrap of his attention—would actually walk away.I wanted her gone eventually, but not yet. Not when Erik’s future was at stake. Erik and Leona were supposed to mate; once his position as King was cem

Leona Three days passed in a blur of combat training, spending time with Brian and Emiliya. Even Garrison joining us in the garden once. A training with Colette was also surprisingly pleasant; she had done a complete one-hundred-and-eighty-degree turn and now treated me like her own daughter. Rebecca was quiet, not stirring up any trouble for me. But I wasn't delusional. She-wolves like her don't learn their place that quickly. She would definitely strike again, but for now, I enjoyed the peace. Surprisingly, I missed Stellan. It wasn't as if we were even close when he was in the pack, but sometimes I missed his cold eyes, his grumpy face, and the thrill of teasing him. I had sent him a couple of messages, and he actually replied. I was shocked by how warm his texts were. “Maybe there's something special in that city air,” Alma joked in my mind. I was currently on my way to Stellan’s

I had no choice but to shower quickly, throw a robe on top of my silk pajamas, and march to the master suite that I would share with Stellan from now on. I silently prayed that he would already be asleep.But the moment I slipped inside, his eyes pinned me to the spot.Bright. Electric blue. Shining like the North Star in the dark sky under the dim light of the bedroom. His wolf was right at the surface, and he looked at me like I was his next meal.His hair was still damp from the shower, a few droplets falling onto his shirtless chest and sliding down his perfectly shaped abs and narrow waist before disappearing behind the waistband of his sweatpants. The pants hung dangerously low.I swallowed hard and pressed my thighs together automatically. I was not afraid of him—I was never afraid of anyone, actually—but I was scared of the way he made me feel. I did not want to want him, but I did. My breath hitched traitorously.“Like what you see?” he asked, raising an eyebrow and smiling s

LeonaI gathered all the photos back into the box, my hands trembling with pure fury.“The idiot really thinks he can guilt-trip us?” Alma growled.“Oh, he doesn't know us at all if he really thinks pathetic gestures can win us back,” I snapped, completely on the same page as my wolf. “He didn't think about any of these memories while siding with his sweet little Rose. He didn't think about our years together while marking and mating his so-called sister.”But more than being mad at Erik, I was furious with the other Alpha asshole who had been standing behind me moments ago. Did Stellan seriously think I didn't scent him? That I didn't hear his footsteps, his heavy breathing, or feel his aura slipping as anger radiated from him in waves? Of course, he was angry—he was terrified of losing his King title to Erik.“Leona, he's just jealous,” Alma said softly.“Are you trying to defend him now?” I frowned internally. “You've got to b

Leona I had just finished dressing when the bedroom door opened and Stellan walked in. His hand was freshly bandaged, and in his other, he was clutching a velvet jewellery box. He inhaled deeply, hesitated for a moment, and then spoke. "Leona, today at the arena, you truly impressed me. Actually, you keep impressing me every day. In such a short period, you've already won the hearts of Brian, my mother, and my sister. My wolf adores you. And honestly... I truly like you." For a second, I held my breath. It sounded so much like a love confession that a sudden flurry of butterflies erupted in my stomach. "You are strong, fierce, beautiful, fair, and absolutely captivating," he continued, taking a step closer. "You aren't afraid to be yourself, and you don't try to hide your flaws. I—" My heart raced. I was almost ready to throw myself into his arms and kiss him fiercely. "—I would be happy to pursue you if circumsta