All Chapters of THE REJECTED BARREN LUNA REVENGE : Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

Elara sat on the edge of the bed, one hand on her belly as another strong kick made her wince. The pup had been especially active since dawn. Kael knelt in front of her, his large hands gently massaging her lower back.“Another bad night?” he asked softly.“Not bad,” she replied. “Just busy. This little one is training already.”Kael smiled, pressing a kiss to her belly. “He or she gets that from you. Always moving, always fighting.”She threaded her fingers through his hair. “And from you. Strong and protective.”He looked up, ice-blue eyes serious. “The scouts came back last night. Tom’s main camp is bigger than we thought. He’s got hybrids now. Turned wolves who are faster and stronger.”Elara’s hand tightened in his hair. “How many?”“Enough to make a real push,” Kael said. “Viktor wants to strike soon. Before they get any stronger.”She nodded slowly. “We can’t wait much longer. The eastern packs are holding, but fear is spreading. If we lose them now...”“We won’t,” Kael promise

Elara adjusted the cushion behind her back in the council chamber, trying to find a comfortable position. The pup had dropped lower in the last few days, making every step heavier. Kael stayed close, ready to catch her if needed.“You should be resting,” he said for the third time that morning.“I rested yesterday,” Elara replied. “The warriors need to see me. They need to know their future queen isn’t hiding.”A group of young fighters spotted her and straightened. One, a bold female named Mira, stepped forward. “Luna, can you show us the shield technique again? Some of us are still struggling with the focus.”Elara smiled. “Of course. Gather around.”She demonstrated the golden shield, creating a small dome of light that shimmered in the air. “Feel the energy like a second skin. Don’t force it. Guide it. Breathe with it.”Mira tried. Her shield flickered but held. The others cheered.“You’re getting it,” Elara encouraged. “Keep practicing. When Tom comes, every shield matters.”Kael

Elara sat in the quiet of their private sitting room, one hand resting on her belly as the pup shifted again. The movements had become stronger and more frequent, a constant reminder of how close they were to the birth. Kael knelt in front of her, his large hands gently massaging her swollen ankles.“You’ve been on your feet too much today,” he said softly. “The healers warned you about that.”“I know,” Elara replied, leaning back with a sigh. “But the warriors needed to see me. They’re scared, Kael. They need to know their queen isn’t hiding from what’s coming.”Kael looked up, his ice-blue eyes filled with concern and love. “They see you. They respect you. But I need you safe. Our child needs you safe.”She reached down and cupped his face. “I’m not going anywhere. Not without you.”He pressed a kiss to her palm. “Good. Because I can’t do this without you.”A knock sounded at the door. Viktor’s voice carried through. “Alpha, Luna. The eastern representatives have arrived for the fin

Elara stood on the balcony of their chambers, the cool night breeze brushing against her skin. Her hand rested on her belly as the pup shifted again, a strong kick that made her pause and smile. Kael stepped up behind her, wrapping his arms around her waist and resting his chin on her shoulder.“You should be resting,” he murmured, his voice low and concerned. “The healers said the last trimester is the hardest.”“I know,” Elara replied, leaning back into his chest. “But I can’t just sit still while Tom’s forces probe our borders. The warriors need to see their queen isn’t afraid. Our people need hope.”Kael’s hand moved gently over her belly. “They see you. They respect you. But I need you safe. Our child needs you safe.”She turned in his arms to face him. “I’m not fragile, Kael. I spent years being treated like I was. I won’t go back to that. Not even with you.”He cupped her face, his ice-blue eyes softening. “I know. I just love you too much to watch you suffer. Tell me what you

Elara walked slowly through the lower training fields, her steps measured as her belly had grown noticeably heavier in the past week. The pup was active today, turning and kicking as if sensing the rising tension in the capital. Kael stayed at her side, one hand lightly supporting her elbow, his expression a mix of pride and worry.“You’re pushing yourself again,” he said quietly. “The healers keep reminding you to rest more.”“I can’t rest while our people prepare for war,” Elara replied, waving to a group of young warriors who straightened at her approach. “They need to see me. They need to know I believe in our victory.”Mira, the bold female warrior Elara had trained before, stepped forward. “Luna, the new recruits are struggling with the shield focus. Can you show us once more?”Elara smiled and raised her hand. A soft golden light bloomed around her, forming a shimmering dome that expanded to cover several warriors. “Breathe with the energy. Let it become part of you. Don’t forc