All Chapters of THE LUNA HE FORGOT TO LOVE : Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

Ronan's POV"The western patrols need reinforcement. Captain Derin's report suggests—"The doors burst open, I looked up from the briefing table, my hand still hovering over the map spread before me. A sentry stood in the doorway, his chest heaving, his face flushed from running, dust clung to his uniform, like he had sprinted the entire way."Alpha."I turned fully. "What is it?"He stepped inside, his boots echoing against the stone floor. The other warriors at the table went silent, their eyes fixed on the messenger."A Thornridge party has crossed into our western approach." He paused to catch his breath. "No envoy banner, no diplomatic escort."The room went silent.I stared at him. "How many?""Twelve riders. They stopped at the old watchtower." He paused, his voice dropping slightly. "They are requesting you personally."My wolf surged beneath my skin, protective like never before. I gripped the edge of the table, the wood creaked beneath my fingers. The warriors exchanged gla

Selene's POVI had been waiting for three hours, the candles in his chambers had burned low. I had watched them melt, watched the wax pool and harden, watched the shadows stretch across the walls. I had rehearsed what I would say, abandoned it and rehearsed again.My hands were cold, I pressed them against my stomach, the baby moved beneath my palm, it made my stomach flutter.He had been gone for days, before his departure, he never came to me, worse?, he never spoke to me or even looked at me.I heard his footsteps in the corridor, I stood and straightened my dress.The door opened, Melvin entered, exhausted, his tunic still dusty from the ride. He didn't see me at first, be walked toward his desk, his shoulders slumped, his movements were heavy."Melvin."He stopped and turned."What are you doing here?"I crossed the room before I could stop myself. My hands reached for his tunic, gripping the fabric, pulling him toward me."What is going on, Melvin? What did you go there to do?"

Auren's POV I was reaching for the jar of yarrow when their voices drifted through the gap in the storage room door. “I heard the Alpha from Thornridge stepped into our borders and Alpha Ronan went with Kael alone without informing the elders” a servant whispered to the other I froze, Thornridge?, Melvin? I gasped, my hands trembled, the jar almost slipped. The other servant responded “Everyone is whispering about it, I wonder what was so important he had to barge into our land and Alpha Ronan acted without letting anyone know” One servant coughed, I turned my gaze away quickly, folding clothes that were already arranged. "Have you seen the way Alpha Ronan looks at her?" The head kitchen maid spoke, her voice was loud, like she intended for me to hear it. "Everyone has seen it” The other replied “It's embarrassing, honestly. She walks around like she belongs here, like she's done something to earn his attention." I froze, my hand tightened around the cloth I was hold

Ronan's POVThe supply request was a legitimate excuse, that was what I told myself as I walked toward the healing wing, the parchment in my hand creased from my grip. The attacks had increased, more patients would come. The healers would need more supplies, it was a realistic excuse.Melon didn't care about it being realistic, he had been restless since the council meeting, since Elder Norin's speech about rumors, especially when I stood outside her door and walked away. He wanted to see her, he didn't need any reason to, he craved her presence.I told myself I was different, i wasn't.***The healing wing was quiet when I entered, apprentices moved between the cots, their steps soft against the stone, patients rested in the afternoon light, the air smelled of herbs and linen.I saw her near the far window, Auren was adjusting a bandage on an elderly woman's arm, her hands moving with confidence. Her hair had come loose from its tie, a strand fell across her cheek. She didn't push i

Auren's POVI heard the loud footsteps coming towards me in the corridor, I pressed myself harder against the wall, my hand still pressed against my mouth. I wasn't ready to explain or be seen.But the figure that emerged from the shadows wasn't him, It was Maelis.She stopped when she saw me, her face shifted, she raised an eyebrow, like she had known she would find me here. "Auren."I lowered my hand, my voice cracked. "How did you know…I was here?""Are you surprised? I know you Auren, you should know that by now." She walked toward me. "You leave a room like someone fleeing a fire and you've been doing it consistently for weeks."I looked down and tightened my fist around my dress.She stopped in front of me, close enough to touch me, she held out her hands and stopped mid-air. She just stood there, her eyes steady on my face. "I've been avoiding him, Maelis." I sobbed"I know, it's obvious."I shook my head. "I didn't—I wasn't trying to—""Yes you were, you have been doing it