All Chapters of The Luna Is Not Dead: Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

SeleneOur lips were barely an inch apart when a soft, clearing of a throat shattered the heavy quiet."Oops... did I interrupt something?"We both froze. Alaric pulled back instantly, his gaze snapping toward the end of the corridor where Alexa, was standing with a small, playful smirk on her face.My heart slammed against my ribs as a wave of heat flushed across my cheeks. I scrambled up from the chair so fast the towel tumbled off my shoulders onto the floor. "N-No! Not at all!" I stammered out, shaking my head frantically.Alexa’s smile widened, her eyes dancing with amusement before she turned her attention to her brother. "By the way, Alaric, you said you wanted to have a word with me?""Yes," Alaric replied smoothly, his composure returning in a split second, though his jaw remained tight. He turned to me, his tone dropping back to its usual calm authority. "I'm finished here, Selene. You can go back to your room."I just nodded, keeping my eyes low as I watched the two sibling

AlaricWe continued moving together across the floor, completely locked in the rhythm of the tango.Her hand was warm in mine, her body pressed close to mine with every step and dip. I could feel her heart racing against her chest, fast and fluttery matching the heavy, undeniable thud of my own. Looking into her eyes through her mask, there was no denying it anymore. I was completely, deeply in love with this woman. She was my mate, and even if she hadn't noticed it yet, I could tell she felt the shift between us, too.When the music finally faded, a scattering of applause broke out across the hall. We stepped back reluctantly, catching our breath as the evening settled back into the normal light chatter, clinking wine glasses, and low laughter.After a little more mingling, the host stepped up to the stage, tapping his glass with a silver spoon."Ladies and gentlemen, if you could please take your seats," he announced smoothly. "As per tradition for the Southwestern Gala, we will now

SeleneSilence settled between us for a moment.Alaric stopped in his tracks, his head tilting slightly as his brow arched in a sharp line. He turned back to look at me, his expression suddenly intense and deadly serious."Can you say that again?" he asked softly.I blinked, taken aback by his tone. "What?""What you just said," he replied, his eyes locked onto mine. "You said something.""Oh," I stammered, feeling a slight flush heat my cheeks. "About us showering together? I mean, there are two bathrooms in the suite, so I figured we could both shower at the same time. At least to save time."Alaric stared at me for a minute , his eyes shifting slightly as a subtle look passed over his face. "Ah. Right. Yes, of course. Go ahead and take your shower."Without another word, he turned and walked off toward the main bathroom.I stood there, cocking my head in confusion as I watched his back. What on earth was going through his head?Brushing the thought aside, I unzipped my dress, let i

AlaricIt was late, and the long day was finally catching up to us."Take the bed," I told her, gesturing toward the king-sized mattress. "I'll take the couch."Selene let out a soft sigh, her eyes dropping to the furniture. "I know you don't like sleeping on couches.""So what do you want me to do?" I asked, raising an eyebrow. "You want to sleep on the couch instead?"She swallowed hard and quickly shook her head."That's what I thought," I shrugged, turning around and walking over to settle down on the cushions.It was silent for a while. Selene was up on the bed by herself, but I could hear her tossing and turning, unable to get comfortable. After a heavy sigh, the rustle of sheets was followed by soft footsteps approaching the lounge area.A tiny, hesitant touch landed on my arm.I opened my eyes, looking up at her. "What? Having a nightmare?""No," she murmured, looking down at me with genuine concern. "I'm just worried about you laying down on the couch. Why don't you join me o

AlaricThe room shifted quickly. Whispers turned into murmurs of agreement, and within moments, everyone began to settle. The Alphas were exhausted, looking for an easy exit to the political nightmare."If the physician took his own life..." one of the senior Council elders began, adjusting his glasses, "then it appears Alpha Elias was telling the truth— Vance was simply taking the coward's way out. It seems we were all misled by false information. After all, what reason would an Alpha have to harm his own Luna?"Elias stood a little straighter, a faint, victorious sheen in his eyes as he lowered his head in a modest, practiced bow. "I only ask for the Council’s understanding during this painful time for my pack."I sat perfectly still, my arms resting on the wooden table. I didn't say a word. I didn't have to.Suddenly, a high-pitched feedback whine burst through the room's overhead speakers, cutting off the Council leader mid-sentence. Several Alphas winced, looking up at the ceilin