Todos os capítulos de Refusing To Be His Luna: Capítulo 21 - Capítulo 30

Corie POV：Mrs. Wyatt’s house was really nice.She had a massive yard.People were scarce out here, so huge yards were pretty much standard.Naturally, my room came with a little private corner of it.That morning, Mrs. Wyatt knocked on my door."Corie, I’ve got a few potted plants here. Do you think you’d like some to brighten up your room?""You're too kind, Mrs. Wyatt."I glanced past her toward the doorway.The moment my eyes landed on a pot of blood-stop herbs, a sudden sting burned behind my eyes.I swallowed down my ragged breath, forcing a small smile onto my face."Why did you bring herbs, too?"Mrs. Wyatt smirked, looking a bit proud of herself."I knew you’d recognize it. You can only find this stuff deep in the mountains, so it’s always good to keep some around the house.""It really is. Thank you, Mrs. Wyatt."~ ~ ~The tiny flame of the oil lamp flickered, casting weak shadows across the room.My eyes stayed locked on that pot of blood-stop herbs for so long that I forgo

Ryan POV:The Healer brought in fresh medicinal soup, but I left it on the table without a glance—letting the bowls pile up day after day until they were tossed out.I refused to accept a single dose of their treatment.I didn't trust them.The salve they had smeared onto my shoulder never stopped stinging.The wound that had been healing nicely day by day back at the cabin was now swollen and angry.I’d considered breaking out whenever they went in and out of the room, but the thought of Lucian turning his wrath on the Healers and the guards held me back.I couldn't let innocent people take the fall for my choices.~ ~ ~The throbbing ache in my shoulder was a constant reminder of the girl far away.I could still feel the moment she bumped right into my chest—the panic flashing in her wide blue eyes, instantly driving away her anger.God, she was adorable.That was the exact moment my heart had skittered out of control.When supporting her, I almost tightened my grip to pull her agai

Corie POV:Maeve pushed through the crowded room and knelt in front of James.She inspected the child’s condition right away.I stood off to the side, my posture stiff, waiting in tense silence for whatever blow was about to land."Corie," her voice was unnaturally calm. "What made you think to slice open his throat?"Most of the composure I had maintained earlier vanished into thin air.I wrung my hands nervously, fingers interlocked tight."It was a severe allergic reaction. The swelling closed off his airway completely. I tried forcing air into his lungs first, but it wouldn't go through.“If there had been any other way to get oxygen into him, I never would have used the blade.""And how would you rate your own performance tonight?"I dragged a deep breath into my lungs, my voice ringing with sudden, unwavering conviction."I believe I made the right call.""And if something had gone wrong with the boy?"I bit my lower lip hard."I would have owned every last bit of the responsibi

Lucian POV:Jace sat bolt upright across from me.He was slightly shorter than Ryan, but built like a brick wall.Broad, square jaw, a thick mahogany beard, and dark auburn hair—he was the very picture of brute strength."Ease up, Jace. We’ve known each other for years. No need for the rigid ceremony in private.""No. You are the Young Alpha." He met my eyes with unyielding discipline.A wry smile touched my lips. I’d expect nothing less from a man trained by Ryan.I cleared my throat, leaning forward."Where exactly did you find Ryan?"A shadow of hesitation crossed his face.I knew where his ultimate loyalty lay, and he’d undoubtedly heard the rumors floating around about the power struggle between Ryan and me.I couldn't blame him for being guarded."Ryan's condition is terrifyingly unstable," I said, my voice dropping. "The treatments from our Healers... they aren't working."Jace stiffened, his knuckles turning white as his fingers gripped the armrests."I'm ashamed to admit I pu

Ryan POV:I had lost track of how many days I had been trapped in this room. My condition was deteriorating with every passing hour.The wound flared hotter, swollen and infected, while my strength ebbed away into nothing.At first, I thought my body was giving out because I had been refusing the medicines.I even forced myself to swallow every dose for a few days straight, but there wasn't a single flicker of improvement.Back when Corie was nursing me, I could feel raw life surging back into my veins with every single dawn.And now?I was just fading, piece by piece.Yet, this was Lucian’s call. I refused to leave him open to whispers and slander. I just had to grit my teeth and survive this on my own.God, the pain in my shoulder was excruciating.My head throbbed, spinning in suffocating darkness.I missed Corie.I wanted to go back to her so damn badly.Cruz had watched her fight for my life that night, pulling me back from the icy brink of hypothermia.She had thrown everything