All Chapters of Rise Of the Silver Luna Queen : Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

"Enjoy your comfortable bed while you can, little Lyra," Victoria whispered to the quiet room, a chilling giggle escaping her throat. "Because in three days, I am going to destroy you so completely that even Kael won't be able to put your pieces back together."Meanwhile, on the top floor of the fortress, the double oak doors of the garden suite opened once again.I was sitting on the edge of the large canopy bed, resting my tired legs, when Alpha Kael walked back into the room. Behind him walked a tall, strongly built woman clad in full, polished black steel armor. She had short red hair, sharp brown eyes, and a deep scar running down her left cheek. A heavy broadsword hung at her hip, clicking against her iron leg guards with every step she took."Lyra," Kael called out, his deep voice cutting through the peaceful quiet of the room. "This is Captain Freya. She is the head commander of my elite female royal guard. From this moment on, she will be standing outside your door. Wherever

Kael crossed his broad arms over his dark armor, looking down at me with cold, detached eyes."I see the way you are looking at me right now," Kael said bluntly, his tone icy and direct. "And I need to make something crystal clear to you before we go any further into this contract."My heart sank into my stomach. "What do you mean?""I am an Alpha of war," Kael stated coldly, his silver eyes locking onto mine without a single hint of softness. "My heart was buried in the dirt years ago on the battlefield. I do not feel romantic love, nor do I have any desire to play the loving husband to you or any other woman."He pointed a long, leather-gloved finger at the glowing necklace resting against my chest."Everything I am doing right now—giving you this shelter, signing that marriage contract, putting my elite guards at your door, and giving you this royal necklace—I am doing it for two reasons only," Kael declared firmly.He held up one finger. "First, to crush Xavier Nightshade's arroga

A tall woman wearing a dark purple silk cloak walked into the bedroom. She pulled down her hood, revealing long, perfect golden curls, sharp green eyes, and a very handsome, arrogant face.It was Lady Victoria Sterling.Emily frowned, her eyes narrowing with suspicion. "Who are you? How did you get past our border guards without an invitation?"Victoria did not look afraid. She held her chin high and looked at Emily’s gold dress with a look of quiet disgust."I am Lady Victoria, daughter of Alpha Sterling," Victoria said, her voice smooth and cold. "I came here to speak with Alpha Xavier. But your guards told me he is outside checking his soldiers."Victoria took two steps closer to Emily, a small, dark smile appearing on her painted lips."So I decided to come up here to see his new bride instead," Victoria continued. "I heard a lot of rumors about you, Emily. People say you hate your sister Lyra with a deep, burning passion."When Emily heard Lyra’s name, her eyes flashed with insta

The big music was playing softly inside the giant hall. Hundreds of bright glass lamps hung up on the roof, making the whole room shine like real gold. Beautiful red and silver banners hung down from the high stone walls, and long tables were filled with big roasted meat, warm bread, and sweet fruits.Alpha Kael held my hand firmly as we walked down the big marble stairs. His large fingers were warm and strong against my skin. Behind us, Captain Freya walked with heavy steps, her black iron boots making loud thud sounds on the stone floor.Every single person in the hall stopped talking. Nobody was drinking wine. Nobody was touching their plates. Everyone was just staring at me with wide open eyes.The bright blue light coming from the heavy stone on my neck was shining through my dark blue silk dress. It made my face look so bright, like a blue star in the dark night. The blue light moved across the floor like water, touching the shoes of the noble people standing near the stairs.Ol

Xavier stepped out from the crowd, walking straight up to face Kael in the middle of the room. His golden eyes were burning with pure pride and anger. He hated seeing Kael act like a big hero in front of everyone."Kael!" Xavier shouted, standing just two feet away from him, his hands clenching into tight fists. "You are defending a female that I threw away on the cold floor! You think you are powerful because you put a ring on my leftover trash?"Kael looked down at Xavier with cold, disgusting eyes, like he was looking at a small dead bug lying on the dirt road."How dare you show your ugly face in my palace, Xavier?" Kael said, his deep voice carrying a dark, dangerous threat. "You were invited to this banquet only because the high council requested all regional Alphas to attend. That does not mean we are friends."Kael leaned in a little closer to Xavier's face, his hand resting firmly on the handle of his dark sword hanging at his hip."Remember this well," Kael whispered sharply