Semua Bab Winning Back My Lost Luna!: Bab 41 - Bab 50

Kaelor POV:My Father stayed and that simple fact surprised everyone in the village, from the council elders to the wide-eyed children who had only ever heard stories about the fearsome Alpha Warlord. No one expected him to linger here but he actually did.The village council had rushed forward that first evening, practically falling over themselves to offer him the largest house in the village, the one with thick stone walls and a proper hearth that could warm a whole family through the coldest nights. They thought it was only right for a king.He refused it outright."The soldiers need it more than I do," he said, his voice steady and final, leaving no room for argument. "They fought hard. They deserve the comfort."Instead, he chose the old forester's cabin up on the western ridge, the one that had stood empty for years. It was smaller, rougher, with creaky wooden floors and a roof that needed patching in places. But it was easier to defend, tucked against the trees with clear view

Eirlys POV: The rain found me halfway up the eastern hill.It wasn’t a storm, just one of those soft autumn showers that drifted quietly across the mountains, turning the fields a gentle silver. The air smelled fresh and earthy, mixed with the sweet scent of wild lavender.I should have gone home. But instead, I stayed right where I was, kneeling among the purple flowers with my basket beside me. Harvesting herbs had always helped clear my mind. Lately, though, nothing seemed to work.My fingers brushed over another stem, feeling the cool dampness on the leaves before I cut it carefully and placed it in the basket.“You always harvest after the first autumn rain,” his voice came gently from behind me.I didn’t jump. Somehow, I had started recognizing his footsteps again, even on wet grass.“They’re stronger after the rain,” I answered without turning around, keeping my focus on the plants.“So you told me once.”“I remember telling you.”“I remember forgetting… and I hate that I did.

Kaelor's POV: Eirlys looked toward the empty training bench and nodded at it. "Sit." "I'll be fine." "Kael." The old name stopped me completely. It slipped out before she could catch it, and the moment it left her lips, her eyes widened. She realized what she'd said at the exact same moment I did. For a heartbeat, neither of us breathed. Her cheeks flushed a soft pink. "I... I meant..." "You don't have to explain," I said quietly. I sat down on the bench before she could argue again. She opened her satchel and began pulling out fresh bandages, a small jar of salve, and a clean cloth. Her movements were efficient, but I could see the way her fingers trembled just slightly. "You always ignore your injuries," she said, not looking at me yet. "Even when they're bad. Even when you know better." "I've improved." She raised one eyebrow, finally glancing up at me. The corner of her mouth twitched like she was trying not to smile. "I've improved a little," I amended. "Better." She

Eiryls POV:Halfway through the meal, Auren frowned at Alaric's plate. "You don't like carrots."The older Alpha paused mid-bite. "I've been discovered.""You've been hiding them under the potatoes," Auren said, sounding scandalized."I have," Alaric admitted.Auren shook his head. "Mama says carrots help you grow big and strong.""I fear that stage of my life has passed me by," Alaric replied dryly."It doesn't matter," Auren said firmly. Before anyone could stop him, he scooped every carrot from his grandfather's bowl onto his own plate. "There. Now you don't have to worry about them."Alaric stared at the empty spot on his plate. "So now you'll eat them for me?""I don't mind carrots," Auren said happily, already digging in.The older Alpha looked strangely moved, his expression softening in a way I rarely saw. "You've taken my vegetables.""I know.""...Why?""'Cause family shares," Auren said simply, like it was the most obvious thing in the world.The words settled over the tabl

Eirlys POV: I couldn’t stop thinking about that almost-kiss. It stayed with me all day, the way the scent of lavender clings to freshly washed clothes. Close enough to remember every second. Impossible to forget.Every time I closed my eyes, I saw Kaelor’s face under the soft glow of the lanterns. He hadn’t looked demanding. He hadn’t begged. He had simply waited for me, patient and steady, like he would wait forever if that was what I needed. I hated how that look had followed me all the way home. It made my chest feel too tight and my thoughts too loud.“You’ve added salt twice now,” Mrs. Elowen said, her voice warm with amusement.I blinked and looked down at the soup bubbling in the pot. “I have?”“You definitely have.” She chuckled softly and gently took the small sack of salt from my hands before I could ruin lunch for half the village. “You’ve been somewhere else all morning, child.”“I’ve been right here,” I said, trying to sound innocent.“Mhm.” She stirred the pot slowly, t