Back For My Throne And Your Luna のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 1 - チャプター 6

Marliene's POVThe sleek black sedan glided along the winding road leading to Moorgrave Manor, its polished exterior reflecting the vibrant hues of the setting sun. I stared out the window, my heart racing with a mixture of anticipation and anxiety. "This is it," I reminded myself. "The beginning of my new life as Luna."As we approached the manor, the grand structure loomed before me, a modern marvel of architecture adorned with expansive glass windows and elegant stonework. It was a stark contrast to the life I had known, and I imagined a warm welcome awaiting me inside. But as the car came to a halt, I felt a knot tighten in my stomach.The driver opened the door, and I stepped out onto the meticulously manicured lawn, the scent of freshly cut grass mingling with the crisp evening air. A group of servants stood nearby, their expressions a blend of curiosity and disdain. I squared my shoulders, summoning every ounce of confidence I could muster."Welcome to Moorgrave, Lady Marliene,

Marliene's POV I woke to a hushed manor, the usual sounds of bustling servants replaced by an unsettling silence that hung in the air like a thick fog. Every corner of the Moorgrave Manor felt heavy with tension, and I could sense the anxiety swirling around me. I slipped out of bed, the chill of the wooden floor sending a shiver up my spine. Something felt off, and I needed to find out what it was. "Gotta know if my future mother-in-law is up to something else today," I murmured as I washed my body. The woman had been trampling all over my nerves, and no matter how much I complained to Lex, he never said anything to her, almost as if she had him charmed or something. As I dressed, I caught snippets of hushed conversations drifting through the hallways. I tiptoed to my door and pulled it open slightly. The servants were huddled together, their voices barely above whispers. I strained to hear their gossip. "It was a human man. He brought a letter with an unknown seal," one whisper

MARLIENEThe morning sun bled through my curtains, bringing nothing but cold. I sat at my vanity, staring blankly at the ruby ring on my finger. My mind was stuck on a loop, replaying the sound of shattering ice and the terrifying, magnetic pull of Rune’s skin against mine.A sharp knock on the door made me flinch."Lady Marliene," a maid’s voice called out, entirely lacking the venom from the day before. News of the slap had clearly traveled. "Alpha Lex requests your presence in the grand parlor. The guest of honor has arrived for the morning strategy meeting.""Hm," I replied, keeping my voice steady. "I'll be down shortly."I took a deep breath, smoothing down the skirts of a dark blue dress. I needed to play the part of the dutiful, quiet betrothed. If Ariel or Lex caught even a hint of what I had done last night, I may not live to see the banquet.When I entered the grand parlor, the atmosphere was suffocatingly tense. Lex and Ariel sat on the velvet sofa, looking like royalty, w