Semua Bab JILTED LUNA, CLAIMED BY THE ALPHA KING: Bab 21 - Bab 30

***AURORA***He unhooked the beautiful-looking diamond chain and started walking towards me.“This used to belong to my mother,” he said. “You can wear it for today.”“What?” I asked, heat rushing to my face. “I wouldn't dare.”He simply ignored me. The next thing I heard was a soft click, and the chain was already sitting perfectly around my neck.Ronan took three steps backwards, chin resting on his hand as his eyes narrowed at my neck. Then he nodded and smiled softly.“It suits you perfectly.”“Thank you,” I chuckled, my joints unusually stiff. “I'll be sure to take care of it.”“You do that,” he muttered, turning around and walking towards his chair. Then he gestured for me to sit, and I did.“I feel like I should put you up to date before you face the media,” he muttered, and I leaned back slightly against my chair, eyes narrowed at him. “Things have changed quite a bit since the last time we spoke.”I asked what, and he told me everything about Lenora, and a man called Don Roos

***AURORA**The moment we stepped out of the council room, I let out a long breath I didn't even know I was holding. My knees suddenly felt weak, and I rested my hand against the wall."I almost died in there," I muttered, brushing my palm against my forehead.A soft chuckle escaped Ronan."You did well."I turned towards him immediately."Well?" I asked. "That's all you have to say after throwing me into that lion's den?""You wanted to face the media yourself.""I know…" I sighed heavily. "But I thought there'd be like… five people."He folded his arms across his chest."There were only five people.""What?""The rest were wolves pretending to be reporters."My mouth dropped open."You're kidding."He simply shrugged."I'll never joke about security."I stared at him for a few seconds before shaking my head. "So... you knew all of that?""I did.""And you still let me panic?""You overcame it yourself."I wanted to stay angry, but I couldn't. Instead, I laughed. A real laugh, one th

***ELIAS***“Eagle squad,” I said, clutching the earpiece closer to my ear as I stared at the screen. “Do we have movements yet?”“No sir,” A voice responded through the comms. “Everything here looks normal.”“Keep your eyes peeled,” I said, pulling the earpiece away.“Something is wrong,” I said, pacing inside the control room. “I can feel it in my gut.”“It's not even 9PM yet,” Samantha's voice came from behind me. “I think you're just being paranoid.”I turned around slowly, facing her. “Let me see the text?”“What text?” Her eyes widening.“The lead we're chasing,” I responded, my lips parting slightly.A heavy sigh tore from her as she pulled a phone from her bag, handing it over to me. “Here.”I went through the text, and that was when I noticed something oddly familiar—“Lucien Moretti will be striking a drug deal by 9PM tonight. Tell Erling Smoke—this is the best opportunity to finally make Lucien pay.”My chest tightened as I read the text. The mail was directed to my underco

***ELIAS***I picked up my phone again. Damon’s picture lit up on my screen.“I know you're hurting,” Samantha's voice came from behind me, as she placed a hand on my shoulder. “But you need to put your all into this operation.”I sighed heavily as I tugged my phone away. “You're right.”I straightened in my chair, facing her. “Do we have a warrant for arrest?”“Yes,” Samantha responded, lifting the arrest warrant. “The magistrate finally approved it.”A smile curled at the corner of my lips, despite how wrong it felt.“Get me a black suit ready,” I instructed, taking the warrant from her. “We have a wedding to attend.”“Sure,” a smile, tugging at her lips as she left.The smile vanished as soon as she left my office.***I stepped out of the office, the moon was pale and barely visible. The cold night air felt heavier than usual. I walked toward my car, fingers searching for the car key in my pocket, when I suddenly felt eyes stabbing me. I turned immediately, and a shadow shifted b

AURORA'S POVI froze as soon as Ronan told me those words—Someone who wasn't supposed to be at the hospital at that moment was there?“Let's go right now,” I muttered, looking at Ronan right in the face. “I want to know exactly what I'm dealing with.”He held my gaze for a bit, then nodded. “Okay.”We darted out of the house right after that and hopped into the car without saying a single word. I rested my head against the window as I stared at the city blurring past me in streaks, mind completely focused on Ronan’s conversation on the phone. I glanced at Ronan sitting beside me, and he looked composed as ever—shoulders firm and eyes focused on the bath before us.After what felt like a long drive, we finally arrived at the hospital. I quickly placed my hand on the door handle, about to pull it and exit when Ronan pulled me back.He looked right into my face, and my heart thumped. “Don't bother… I'll get the door for you.” Then he exited the car, rounded it, and opened the door for me