All Chapters of THE LUNA HE FORGOT TO LOVE : Chapter 61 - Chapter 70

Auren's POV“What is going on here?”Ronan’s voice cut through the corridor like a blade.I turned, my cheek still burning from the second slap, my face wet with tears.He closed the distance between us, his eyes moving from me to Melvin, from my tear-streaked face to the red mark across Melvin’s jaw. His jaw tightened.Melvin’s hand was still near me, Ronan moved before either of us could speak. His hand caught my arm and drew me behind him, shielding me protectively, his fingers were warm against my skin, keeping me steady when my hands wouldn’t stop shaking.Silver surged beneath my skin, the sensation caught my breath, and I pressed my free hand against my chest.Ronan’s voice remained low.“Step away from her while you’re still breathing.”Melvin didn’t move, his eyes remained fixed on me, looking past Ronan’s shoulder as though he could still reach me if he simply kept looking.“She is my wife, Ronan.”The word hit me before I could brace myself.Wife?Did he even know what that

SELENE'S POV“How dare you?”I burst through Cassien’s study door without knocking.He looked up from his desk, a quill still in his hand. His expression shifted from surprise to amusement.“You sent them after him. I know it was you. I dare you to deny it.”I crossed the room in three strides. My hands found the front of his jacket, and I pulled him toward me, the fabric bunching beneath my fingers.“I told you to stay away from Melvin, didn’t I?”Cassien didn’t resist, he let me pull him close, his face inches from mine. His eyes were infuriatingly calm.“Selene.”“Shut it!” I barked, my voice cracked.“Don’t you dare say my name. You sent rogues after him. You tried to have him killed on his way back.”He reached up and wrapped his fingers around my wrists, holding my hands against his chest.“I did what needed to be done, baby. I did it for us.”“You did what you wanted.”I tried to pull away, but he held on.“You’re obsessed with power, Cassien. You’re obsessed with taking everyt

AUREN'S POV “Are you alright?”Ronan looked at me with soft eyes. I blinked.The corridor stayed quiet around me. Melvin’s footsteps had faded completely, but my body hadn’t caught up yet.Ronan moved closer, his hand came up slowly. I could have stepped away, but I didn’t.His fingers brushed a strand of hair from my face before he took my hand, his palm was warm against mine, his fingers curling gently around my knuckles. He wasn’t gripping me. He held my hand as though he was giving me time to pull away if I wanted to, I didn’t.“You have nothing to feel guilty about, Auren.”I blinked at him.“What?”He tilted his head toward the corridor Melvin had disappeared through.“You stood your ground and faced your fear. That took a lot of courage.”I shook my head.“I’m not upset.”“Auren.”“I’m not, really. I feel lighter.”The words came too quickly.“I feel so free. I’ve never felt this light before.”He smiled, watching me with those steady eyes, I pulled my hand from his, my finge

Ronan's POVThe council chamber was warm, I shifted several times in my seat, my fingers drumming once against the armrest before I forced them still.The Elders sat according to hierarchy, their attention fixed on Auren, who stood at the center of the room with her hands clasped loosely in front of her. She was giving her report on the healing wing, composed and completely professional."The wounded warriors from the rogue attack are recovering well. Three have returned to light duty, while two more need another few days of observation."She paused, glancing at the notes in her hand."Supplies are running low on wound herbs. I have submitted a request for additional stock, which will help with the herbs I make here on my own. If the eastern patrol continues to bring in injured warriors, we'll need more within the week."The Elders nodded. One of them asked a question about the recovery timeline, and she answered smoothly.I tried to listen, I couldn't. My eyes followed her every move

Melvin's POVThe cloth over my face was stifling. I kept my head lowered as the cart rumbled toward Emberfall's entrance, stained bandages covered my jaw and cheeks, wrapped carefully to make me look badly injured.The merchant beside me—one of the guards I had brought with me in disguise, kept his eyes forward, his expression neutral.I knew exactly what I was risking. If Ronan recognized me before I reached Auren, there would be no private conversation.There might not even be a peaceful way out.The merchant kept his voice low. "Stay still, Alpha. Don't say anything. Let me do the talking."I nodded. The gates loomed ahead, guards stood at attention, their eyes moving over everyone entering the territory. I forced my breathing to remain steady, but my heart was pounding against my ribs.Then I saw Ronan, he stood near the entrance, speaking with one of the guards. His posture was relaxed, but his eyes were sharp. They moved over the cart, over the merchant, then settled on me.I fe