All Chapters of The Lycan king's Unwanted Luna : Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

The work kept my hands busy and my mind quiet. Lifting crates, sorting supplies for the coming winter, the steady rhythm of it all left little room for stray thoughts. When the horns blared earlier that morning, signaling Lucien's arrival, I braced for the familiar spike of panic. It never came. I simply kept moving, stacking another bundle of dried herbs. The realization hit me hard. Months ago, just hearing his name would have wrecked my whole day. Now it barely registered. I had changed more than I let myself admit.Lucien’s POV>>>>>>>The meeting with Kael stretched on far too long. We covered trade routes, grain stores, and how the packs would handle the harsh snows ahead, but my mind wandered constantly. Every mention of Seraphina pulled my focus. I caught glimpses of her through the tall window. She laughed at something Elias said, the sound carrying faintly across the courtyard. She hoisted a heavy crate without pausing, her shoulders steady. She chatted easily with one of the

I was carrying a crate of dried herbs back from the storage hall when Lucien stepped into my path. The weight pressed against my arms, but I held it steady. He looked tired, shadows under his eyes like sleep had been avoiding him for days. For a second neither of us spoke. The corridor felt smaller with him standing there.“Can we talk?” he asked quietly.I adjusted my grip on the crate. “No.”I walked around him without waiting for a reply. My steps stayed steady on the stone floor. I didn’t look back. The old Seraphina would have stopped, heart racing, ready to hear whatever he needed to say. This one didn’t. I kept moving toward my quarters, the herbs rustling softly with each step. The air outside carried the faint scent of pine from the nearby woods, and it grounded me. I had places to be and work that mattered more than old ghosts.Lucien’s POV>>>>>>She walked away like I was any other stranger in the corridor. No hesitation in her stride. No lingering glance over her shoulder.

Stable hands led fresh horses into the courtyard while servants carried trunks toward the waiting carriages. The whole place buzzed with quiet activity. Nobody needed to ask what was happening. By evening, Lucien and Selene would be gone. I helped Mara fold linens in one of the storage rooms, and for the first time in days, my shoulders weren’t tight with dread.The simple motion of smoothing fabric felt good. I caught myself smiling at something Mara said about the upcoming winter festival. The relief surprised me. I hadn’t realized how much space they had taken up inside my head. Their presence had kept me on edge, but now the air itself felt lighter.Lucien’s POV>>>>>>>The official notice was polite but final. My three days were over. Kael had made it clear there would be no extension. I packed my things slowly, folding clothes and setting aside maps from our meetings. Then I went looking for her one last time. I found Seraphina near the eastern courtyard, helping tie down a suppl

I returned from the village with a lightness I had not felt in ages. The elderly woman’s grateful words still echoed in my thoughts, and the little girl’s enthusiastic wave stayed with me. For the first time since I arrived at the Citadel, the massive structure no longer seemed like a temporary shelter. It began to feel like a place where I could truly belong.Mara found me in the corridor shortly after. “The east storeroom could use some attention if you feel up to it. Dust has gathered there for years. Nothing too strenuous, mostly sorting through old items.”I agreed without hesitation. “I can help.”The space was dim and still, packed with ancient chests and pieces of forgotten furniture. I began shifting things around carefully, wiping down the shelves and going through crates filled with worn linens and damaged tools. My fingers picked up a fine layer of grime, yet the effort brought satisfaction. Toward the back wall, I discovered a faded tapestry rolled up tightly in a corner.

I woke up the next morning and lay still for a moment, listening to the quiet. It took me a second to understand why everything felt different. Lucien and Selene were gone. The knot that had settled in my chest over the past few days had disappeared with them. By the time I finished breakfast, I realized I wasn't watching every doorway or expecting an unpleasant encounter. For the first time since they arrived, the Citadel simply felt like home.I was crossing the corridor when Mara approached me. “His Majesty requests your presence in the council chamber this afternoon, my lady.”My steps slowed. The request was unexpected. I tried to think if I had done something wrong, but nothing came to mind. I followed the her through the halls, the carved wooden doors standing taller than any entrance I remembered from Black Hollow.Kael’s POV>>>>>>The advisors were already seated when I entered. One of them set a report on the table. “Several village elders have asked whether Her Majesty will