THE REJECTED WHITE LUNA의 모든 챕터: 챕터 151 - 챕터 160

The folded piece of parchment remained hidden inside Aria's sleeve. She hadn't looked at it. Not in the throne room. Not while Kael had escorted her back through the palace corridors. Only after the heavy door of her chamber closed behind her did she finally allow herself to breathe. The guards resumed their posts outside. She placed her ears on the door and listened carefully for any sound but there was none. Slowly, Aria slipped the folded note from her sleeve. It was no larger than the palm of her hand. There was no seal. No signature. She unfolded it carefully. Three short lines were written in neat handwriting. “NOT EVERYONE IN THE PALACE SERVE THE KING, BY MIDNIGHT, COME TO THE ABANDON GREEN HOUSE.” There was nothing more attached to the piece of paper. Aria read it over and over again. There was no name or an explanation. No way of knowing whether it was an invitation... Or a death sentence. She folded the note once more. "Who are you?" she whispered. A sof

The greenhouse had fallen silent. Only the wind whispered through the cracked glass panes. Kael and Aria came out of the small room they’ve hidden. He picked up the rolled parchment from the stone table and turned it over in his hands. “It’s lighter than I expected.” Aria glanced toward the hidden passage where the cloaked figure had vanished. “It seems someone saw us coming here. We need to be extra careful.” Kael nodded. “That only explained why the guards came searching.” He carefully tucked the parchment beneath his cloak. “We shouldn’t remain here.” Aria cast one last look around the abandoned greenhouse before following him into the night. The journey back to the palace was quiet. Neither of them spoke. Both were listening. And watching around. Only when the palace gates closed behind them did Kael finally relax. “Come.” He led Aria through a quieter corridor instead of returning her directly to her chamber. They stopped inside a small reading room tucked between two

Morning arrived over the Lycan Palace. Aria had barely slept. The parchment lay hidden beneath a loose stone in her chamber floor. She had read it countless times during the night, yet every glance only deepened the mystery. A quiet knock sounded. "My Lady." Lady Elyra entered carrying a breakfast tray. "As always." She placed the tray on the table. "His Majesty wishes to see you after your meal." Aria's heart sank. "Another crystal ritual?" Lady Elyra shook her head. "No. He gave no reason." Before Aria could ask another question, another knock echoed through the chamber. Kael entered. He looked from Lady Elyra to Aria before speaking. "The King has requested that I escort you." Lady Elyra gave a respectful nod and quietly withdrew. The chamber door closed. For a moment, neither Aria nor Kael spoke. Finally, Kael lowered his voice. "Did you hide the parchment?" "Yes." "Good." He walked to the window and checked the courtyard below before turning back. "I've

Ren sat quietly on the soft rug in the corner of the room, completely unaware of the storm that had just entered his mother’s life. His small wooden wolf moved across the floor as he happily made little growling sounds. Lina couldn’t take her eyes off him. He was really here. It’s not a dream or illusion. Her son. The child she had left behind in Mooncrest Pack, believing he was safe. Her hands still trembled as she reached out and gently brushed his hair. Ren looked up with a bright smile. “Mama, are we going home now?” The innocent question shattered what little composure Lina had left. She forced a smile on her face. “Soon, I promise. Ren nodded happily, accepting her answer without question. He returned to playing with his toy. Vaelric watched the exchange in silence. Only after several moments did he speak. “You love him very much.” Lina slowly rose to her feet. “Which mother wouldn’t love there son.” “I know.”His voice remained calm. “That is precisely why he is here.”

The palace gates opened slowly. A long line of merchants, craftsmen, and servants began moving through the entrance one group at a time. Rowan kept his head lowered beneath the hood of his coarse brown cloak. Beside him, Beta Lois carried a heavy wooden crate balanced against his shoulder. The rest of their men were scattered among different merchant caravans exactly as they had planned. No two warriors walked together. To anyone watching... They were nothing more than ordinary tradesmen answering the Lycan King's invitation for Welcoming Day. A Royal Guard stepped into their path. "Papers." The lead merchant quickly handed over a rolled parchment bearing the royal seal granted to approved traders. The guard studied it before motioning toward the wagons. "Search everything." Several soldiers immediately began inspecting every crate. Rowan remained perfectly still. This wasn't the first time he had stood within these walls. He already knew the palace. The towering stone arches