《THE REJECTED WHITE LUNA》全部章節：第 171 章 - 第 180 章

Aria stared at the folded parchment in her hands. Kael hadn't taken his eyes off her. "Go on," he said quietly."Read it." She carefully unfolded the worn paper. The moment her eyes fell on the handwriting... Her breath caught, it wasn't the words, it was the writing itself. She knew it very well. Her fingers trembled slightly as she traced one of the letters. Kael noticed. "Do you recognize it." Aria swallowed."...Yes." She lowered her eyes and began to read. *If this reaches you… I'm inside the kingdom. Meet me tomorrow night at the abandoned watchtower beyond the eastern cliffs. Come alone and be watchful.* Aria knew exactly who had written it. "Rowan..." His name escaped her lips as little more than a whisper. For a moment, the room disappeared around her. She remembered the day she'd left Mooncrest. He has betrayed her but he needed his help to escape this place with her daughter. She couldn’t believe he’ll cross into the Lycan Kingdom, for her. Or maybe it was because of

Darkness clung to Aria like a heavy blanket.Somewhere in the distance…She heard a faint voice. “…My Lady.” Another voice followed. “She’s waking up.” Aria’s eyelids fluttered. The sunlight pouring through the windows forced her to close them again. Her head throbbed. Every muscle in her body ached. Slowly, she opened her eyes once more. The familiar ceiling of her chamber came into view. She was still here in the lycan palace. “My Lady.” Lady Elyra appeared beside the bed, relief washing across her usually composed face. “You’re finally awake.” Aria blinked, trying to clear the haze clouding her thoughts. Then… Her eyes widened. The parchment. She was supposed to meet Rowan at the abandoned watchtower. She pushed herself upright so suddenly that pain shot through her body. “Rowan!” Lady Elyra quickly steadied her. “My Lady, please. You’ve only just regained consciousness.” “When…?”Aria’s voice trembled. “How long have I been asleep?” Lady Elyra hesitated. “One week

Rowan stared at the map spread across the table. Lines crisscrossed the parchment. Guard posts, patrol routes and dead ends. None of them gave him what he wanted. They left the abandoned watchtower days ago. Their new hideout was somewhere even vaelric cannot think of. Kael walked over, glanced at the map, then looked at Rowan. "If you keep staring at it long enough... do the walls of the palace disappear?" Rowan didn't even look up. "I was hoping they'd disappear before you started talking." Kael snorted. “Keep hoping. I hear miracles happen once every thousand years." "They already did." Rowan finally lifted his head. "Why did agreed to work with me." Kael gave him a flat look. "I've been asking myself the same question." A faint smile tugged at Rowan's mouth. "For someone who can't stand me... you've been spending an awful lot of time around me." Kael folded his arms. "Trust me. If there were another way to get Aria out that palace... I'd happily take it." The s

The hooded man didn't speak until they were well away from the others. Kael walked beside him in silence. The passage twisted through the mountain, lit only by the occasional torch fixed to the walls. Neither of them seemed in a hurry. Finally, Kael broke the silence. "So... Where exactly are we going?" "To meet an old friend." The answer earned a faint frown. "I thought you said we were meeting the librarian." "I did. I've known him long enough to call him a friend." Kael let out a quiet hum. "I doubt he'll feel the same about me." The hooded man glanced at him. "Probably not." That earned the slightest smile from Kael. "At least you're honest." "You'll need honesty where we're going." They continued walking until the tunnel widened into a narrow stone corridor. The walls were uneven, as carved by time rather than tools. Kael noticed faded markings etched into the rock. "You've noticed them." Kael ran his fingers lightly over one of the carvings. "They look old

The next morning came like a gust of wind. The sun rays reflecting on the curtains in Aria’s chamber. She woke without feeling as though her body had been crushed beneath the weight of the crystal. She sat up slowly, testing the ache in her muscles. They still ache but not as before. A quiet knock came at the door. "My Lady?"Lady Elyra stepped inside carrying a tray. "I'm glad to see you're already awake." Aria managed a small smile. "I was beginning to think I'd sleep for a month." "You almost did.” Lady Elyra set the tray on the table before walking over. "How do you feel?" "Better. I don't think I could survive another visit to the Hall today... but I can walk without feeling like I'm about to collapse." Lady Elyra gave a satisfied nod. "The healer will be pleased." Aria accepted the cup of herbal tea she offered. The warm liquid eased the dryness in her throat. Neither of them spoke for a while. Then Aria asked quietly, "Has Audra had breakfast?" Lady Elyra smiled