บททั้งหมดของ Moonbound Series: Khadia Riverlands: บทที่ 1 - บทที่ 10

Prologue1825ELEANOR ROSWELL’S POV –As soon as we stepped into the forest, the woods swallowed us whole. The fiery orange radiance of the twilight sun, blending with deep coral, illuminated the shadows of the trees. It was broad daylight when we came here, but as soon as we entered this mystical wood, it appeared to have its own time.I wouldn't deny that this place was paradise, and I didn't even expect that something so majestic existed, since it could only be found in the heart of the mountains.“We came and we brought people as we always promise,” my brother Jasper stated.From the glittering grove that stood in the middle of the crystallized river, golden smoke emerged. It gathered in front of the grove and formed an image of golden eyes, the usual form that we had always seen. It floated above the river, and its scattered smoke lingered around the grove.“Well then, let them come,” said those mystical eyes. His voice was deep and thick, sending shivers down my spine, and his c

Chapter TwoNICOLETTE'S POV– I was absolutely positive that I was on my dad's bed reading one of his journals when I came here. Where exactly was this place? And how did I even get here? I never recognized this place, and it was obviously not Cadia Riverlands.I looked up just to see the sky covered with tall trees, making everything around me dim. Was I somewhere deep in the woods? Everything was murky, which made it difficult for me to see.And to make it creepy, I just heard a wolf howl out of nowhere. My arms automatically wrapped around me, and I looked around while my eyes broadened and my mouth hung open. Nevertheless, it didn't scare the shit out of me, which was strange. It sounded more like a… torment? The howl sounded like it was grieving over something.Last turn, I found a golden smoke appearing within the mist. It was roughly forming the shape of a wolf. Now that gives me chills. I could feel the hair on my nape stiffen. Its green eyes were piercing through my soul, and

Chapter FourNICOLETTE'S POV– I sprang from my bed and dashed to the living room, where I had put all my dad's things. I needed the journals that would eventually answer my questions.Wait… I paused midway.Something was strange about my body. What happened to that excruciating pain that could almost kill me? Where did it all go? My own hands traveled over my entire body, searching for any wounds, scars, or anything that would prove that I had gone to the burial. It only disappointed me. I found nothing. Totally nothing. Yeah, I remembered my nose was hit by a stone, and I ran my fingers over it. Dang! It didn't hurt even a pinch. What the hell was going on? This place was scaring the shit out of me, and I'm not really into it.Okay, Nicolette Oliveros, calm down. I just needed to breathe.Breathe in.Breathe out.I would figure it out later, yet mainly I needed the journals. I knew they held all the answers that I needed from the very moment I set foot in here.I started to open eac

Chapter SixNICOLETTE'S POV--A blink of surprise went out of me in response to his serious tone, brows furrowed in confusion. “W-wait… What?”No response from him, yet his brows were drawn together. He looked over his shoulder while his protective arms still locked me in between. His once sparkling navy blue eyes grew deeper; it sent goosebumps through my veins, and his intensified aura shifted the atmosphere.Stoned in confusion, not a single clue of what he said or what was happening. I didn't even know what the hell I was doing in his arms, as I was just as worthless as I could fucking be.In the middle of trying to comprehend every scrambled question in my mind, the main door crashed open. I was frozen in surprise, my palms sweating. What kind of human being would intrude on someone's house like that?“Stay at my back,” his tone this time was firm. He meant to protect me from whatever was about to happen.Before words could even come out of my mouth, he briskly turned his back to

Chapter EightNICOLETTE’S POV-Last night was amazing, beyond words could express. I had fun with James hanging around town, eating unique foods that I never had when I was in town, and chatting endlessly. Despite the fun, I was still disappointed when I got home.Not a single piece of information about the possible gunshot that I heard. Deliberately dragging him to the street where people suspiciously gathered, yet he was surely good at getting away with it. To avoid suspicion, I didn't press him if he tried to dodge it whenever I showed some curiosity. He assured me that it was a thief who tried to break in and shoot due to violently resisting.Indeed, it would be reasonable; however, his words were suspicious enough to doubt, not to mention the restless sleep I had. Which was why I ended up in this situation.Earlier this morning, while only thick fog was visible and freezing air was wrapping the streets, I went to the grocery store for a quick shopping trip. Not only to buy person