All Chapters of The Rogue's Forbidden Luna: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

Luna's POV The tightness of my ceremonial dress made it hard to breathe. Or maybe it wasn’t the dress. Maybe it was the fear of what was about to happen. The packhouse ballroom sparkled with candlelight, and the scent of freshly cut flowers filled the air, but none of it mattered. Not the golden arches draped with ribbons, not the smiling faces of pack members offering their blessings. This wasn’t my choice. “Luna, you look beautiful.” My father’s deep voice broke through my thoughts. He stood tall and imposing in his Alpha regalia, the silver chain on his chest glinting under the lights. “Thank you, Father,” I murmured, lowering my gaze. Complaints would get me nowhere. His eyes softened-just barely. “You’re doing the right thing for the pack. Victor is a strong Beta. He’ll keep you safe and ensure our alliances hold.” Safe. Right. As if I couldn’t protect myself. As if I were nothing more than a bargaining chip to strengthen the pack. “I understand,” I said, but the wo

Luna's POV I couldn’t sleep. The cave was quiet, except for the soft crackle of the small fire Kael had built and the faint sounds of the forest outside. My mind, however, was far from quiet. Kael’s words echoed in my head over and over: If you go back now, they’ll kill you. What did he mean? Why would my own pack-my father-want me dead? I glanced at Kael, who sat near the entrance, his back against the wall. His eyes were closed, but I could tell he wasn’t fully asleep. He had this restless energy, like he was ready to spring into action at any moment. I waited, barely breathing, until I was sure he wouldn’t notice. Then, as silently as I could, I got to my feet and crept toward the entrance. “You’re making a mistake,” his voice cut through the silence like a blade. I froze, my heart pounding. Slowly, I turned to see him watching me, his amber eyes glowing faintly in the firelight. “I’m going back,” I said, lifting my chin. Kael stood, his movements slow and deliberat

Luna's POV The morning light filtered through the trees, casting long shadows across the forest floor. I hadn’t slept much after last night-my mind was still reeling from everything that had happened. Kael had been by my side when I needed him most, and his kiss... I couldn’t stop thinking about it. The way he kissed away my tears, the tenderness in his touch-it was a kindness I never expected. I sat up from the makeshift bed of leaves we’d built in the cave and saw Kael preparing to leave. His back was to me, but I could see the tension in his shoulders. “You ready?” His voice was quieter than usual, as though he was trying to sound more distant. I didn’t respond immediately. Part of me wanted to stay hidden, to forget everything that had happened outside the cave. But I couldn’t ignore the gnawing sense that I needed to know more. I needed answers about what my father had done-and why Kael was so determined to protect me. “Yeah,” I said finally, standing up and dusting off

Luna's POV We camped early that evening, finding a small hollow between two boulders where the wind couldn’t bite at us. The forest was quiet, too quiet, and Kael had been even quieter. Since morning, he hadn’t said more than a few sentences, all clipped and practical - where to step, when to drink water, which direction we’d take tomorrow.It was eating at me.I sat cross-legged near the fire, hugging my knees, while Kael crouched on the other side sharpening his blade. Sparks from the fire leapt between us, small and fleeting - like the way his eyes flicked toward me and then away again.Finally, I couldn’t take it anymore. “You’re doing it again.”His hand stilled on the blade. “Doing what?”“Shutting me out.” I leaned forward, my elbows on my knees. “I can tell when you’re locking yourself in that stubborn head of yours.”He gave me that look - the one where his brow lowered just slightly, not quite a frown but enough to say you’re pushing your luck. “Some things are better lef

Luna's POV By the time we reached the safehouse, my legs felt like they’d been replaced with lead. The journey through disputed territory had been long, and the forest paths were slick from the earlier rain. But it wasn’t just the ache in my muscles that weighed me down - it was the silence.The kind of silence that presses on your ears and makes you hyper-aware of every step, every breath.Kael pushed the cabin door open without a word. The wood groaned, the sound echoing into the small space. I stepped in behind him, shaking off the damp from my cloak, and waited for him to say something - anything. He didn’t.The cabin was small. A narrow table sat against the far wall, a stone hearth to the left, and a small cot in the corner with a blanket folded neatly on top. The air smelled faintly of old smoke and pine. Kael set his pack down, scanned the room with the same careful way he always did, then crossed to check the shutters.No “good job today.” No “we made it.” Not even his u