To The Moon And Back Novels & Stories

Clara whispered, pointing out the workshop window. It was a clear afternoon, the crescent moon visible in the sky. But it wasn't grey. A tiny, pinprick of brilliant blue light was glowing on the lunar surface—a laser-link lancing down toward the Earth. The "Billionaire Romance" had moved from the dirt of the Earth to the silence of the stars. The Consensus hadn't been defeated by Julian’s bankruptcy; they had simply waited for him to finish the hard work of cleaning up the planet so they could return to claim the "Refurbished Asset."

Which meant this wasn’t a dream. The Moon Goddess—or the curse, or something older and crueler—had thrown me back in time. Last time, I stumbled blind down the road they chose for me. This time, I could see every step of it laid out ahead: Damon’s rejection, my parents’ signatures, the sedative swirling in my cup, the iron collar biting my neck, the auction lights, the brothers’ faces, the dart. A cold, trembling laugh scraped out of me. “The Moon Goddess didn’t bring me back so I could just die slower,” I muttered. “If She brought me back at all.”

“Take Corey and head toward the top of the street. I’ll check the other end. If we don’t find anything, we meet back here and figure out the next step.” Corey clings to Lucas with concern lining her brows. “Be careful, Hayley.” “I will.” And right then, we split off into the night. Making my way down the street, I notice the night has grown significantly darker now. The street lamps thin out the farther I go, and their dim glow barely reaches the pavement. The only real light now comes from above—and that’s when I notice it. The moon is full tonight. I switch on my phone’s flashlight, casually sweeping it from side to side to light the way. Just then, the beam catches something on the edge o

- Aria gasped, stumbling back from the mirror, clutching the sink, her golden eyes blazing in the dim light. She was shaking, memories flooding every nerve, every breath, every heartbeat. Ariya. The Moon Queen. The cunning leader who loved her people more than herself. The woman who saw betrayal coming but stood her ground to protect her people. And now, she was Aria, and she remembered everything. She turned from the mirror, the red thread glowing faintly on her dresser, a silent promise. Aria walked to it, picking it up, pressing it to her heart. “I’m back,” she whispered.

The anger flared up in me, and I raised a hand to push them toward the door. "Get out. You're not welcome here." "Ella, are you finished throwing your fit?" Warren braced a hand on the doorframe, his face like a storm. "I'm not throwing a fit." I looked straight into his eyes and said it plainly. "This full moon, we go to the Moonlight Spring, and we break the bond. Officially." Warren blinked, then scoffed. "Break the bond? Ella, you're just jealous of Maya. Can’t you drop this already?"

5 - Rowan I’ve been here two days and I feel almost back to normal. The hole a broken mate bond leaves never heals fully, but everything else feels amazing. My sister and I both inherited our mother’s ability to bake away any troubles, so every free moment has been dedicated to laughing and cooking.

“You and Lucian have been married a year now. I'm not pushing, but I expect to see some little ones running around the house in the next year or two.” I froze, the air leaving my lungs. I didn't know where to look. Carlie beamed at me, her eyes warm. “He's right, dear. I had Lucian when I was your age. You should start preparing. Actually, I have something for you.” She reached into a bag and pulled out a bundle of dried, silver-tinged leaves. “This is Moon-Sere Herb. It's a traditional tonic to strengthen the female body for a pup. You look a bit pale, Nadia. Start taking this every day, and you'll get your strength back soon.”

There was only the heat of his skin, the smell of his sweat, and the crushing weight of his embrace. "I've got you," he sobbed into my hair. "I've got you." But as we stood there, celebrating our return to the "Real," I looked up at the moon. On the surface of the moon, a small, black "Loading" icon began to spin.

The Moon Goddess said, "You deserve her, more than anyone." Sofia looked at the Moon Goddess, "I don't feel ready to go back. I don't know what's waiting for me. It might be something worse. I feel tired." The Moon Goddess said, "You don't need to worry. Albaz can go back in your place, and once you're ready to wake up, she will give you back full control."

I felt happy but deep inside I was always sad. I wasn't able to sleep that night. I kept turning around. The dream I used to have come back. This time I saw his face. His blue eyes sparkled. It had always been him. Mike. He even conquered me in my dreams. He never left me alone. Then, suddenly I was lost in darkness. Pitch black darkness everywhere I looked. But suddenly a beautiful woman came near me. She was dressed in white. Her hair was white as well. She hugged me. She comforted me. "Don't be afraid my child. I am the moon goddess. You are never alone. He is your world." she spoke. A knock on the door woke me up. It was my mom who came to wake me up.