All Chapters of The Luna He Left To Burn: Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

KAEL"Mr. Kael," my personal assistant Victor called from behind the door. "Come in," I said.He entered with a tablet in his hand. His eyes still mapping what's on the screen as if to confirm."What do you have for me?" I asked."Your schedule for today is as follows. The council has requested another meeting. They are aware you've taken Ava fully into your custody and like they promised, there would not be any interruptions based on that matter.""Okay?""So I'm here to grace you with an invite. It's a high level meeting between political families. Naturally, your presence is required."I hummed. It was because I had put a stop to their earlier negotiation schemes that they now required me to attend.It wasn't necessary, just out of pure respect, but fear was definitely a factor as well. That in itself wasn't bad. But it was evident that this time they would try to be cunning, trying to recover what they lost when they shouldn't have because of their characters in the first place.

AVAKael infected me.If I had been sick before, now I was sicker.I woke up biting my sheets, Kael's words still ringing in my head. My heart beat heavy but irregular. I honestly did not know what phase I was in. My body was healing. My mind was not.Stupid.I smacked myself across the face, finally getting the energy to move my legs from the wet noodles my thoughts had made them into. I stood, at least.I made my way to the sink, turned the tap on, and washed my face, wiping my wet, dripping hair aside before using a towel to dry off.The haze had not cleared fully. I straightened my hand, almost about to knock more sense into myself, when Amina's voice came through with a knock."Miss Ava, breakfast is ready.""Tell her I will be downstairs shortly," I said, cleaning my face properly.Amina's eyes were as observant as always. "Miss Ava, what happened to your cheeks? They are red.""A skin care routine gone wrong," I said as I walked out of the room.I reached the seating room and s

AVA"I just handed it over, so what is the meaning of this?" I asked, my tone measured, my eyes narrowed but searing."This is Mr. Kael's invite, Miss Ava," the man said."And?""He did not tell us he was bringing an extra along with him."Extra. That word infuriated me to my core. My wolf snarled inside, claws scratching at the walls of my chest. But I could not afford to start manifesting outside. I took a breath. A solid step forward."I do not know what games are going on here, but I am not in the mood for this nonsense. I came for this meeting with the invite handed over to me from Kael. Instead of questioning me, hoping to get answers I do not have or cannot give you, allow me in peace."That was solid enough to move them both out of the way."We are sorry, Miss Ava," they said and made way for me to pass.I walked in without turning back even for a second, a scowl on my face as I wondered if this was a purposeful test from Kael or if it was clear I was not supposed to be here.

AVAKael didn’t handle my outburst right there in the open.He took my hand, pulling me along as we walked toward what looked like an exit. But the moment we crossed the heavy doors, I noticed we were in a secluded employee hallway.Kael directed my attention straight back to him. His hands moved to my face, his palms framing my jaw as he steadied my gaze."Ava," he said.His tone reverberated through the narrow space, making me sizzle as the vibration traveled through the walls and straight into my chest. My wolf pressed toward him instantly, desperate and hungry, but I held myself completely still."The council investigation has extended beyond the registry," he said, his voice low. "And because of the faction chatter, they will expand further. The thing is, it has happened right underneath your nose."He paused, his dark eyes searching mine."I do not see the need in giving you information that would only make you worry, or drive you to frustration over things you cannot change. Th

AVAI woke up feeling like I had been sleeping right on top of an earthquake. My vision was blurry as I struggled to make out the figure seating beside me."Ava."I thought I heard Kael's voice reach me, comforting like a warm blanket I didn’t know I needed. I managed a whisper, but the air just left my throat in a soundless breath."Ava, can you hear me?"The voice came again, but as I blinked, the haze finally cleared. It wasn't Kael. It was Amina, tipping my chin up to look into my eyes.She looked relieved. I lifted my hand, wondering why my body felt so heavy and uncoordinated. Amina gently took my hand and drew me forward into a tight embrace."Amina," I muttered, her sudden affection confusing me. I looked around the room, hoping to find a clue as to what was going on. "What happened?""It is because of what happened at the dinner," Amina said softly."Huh?" I asked, still confused.She pulled back slightly, holding me at eye level."It has been an entire day since the dinner,