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Alpha’s Moonchild Chapter 13
ElviraThe silence in the room was supposed to make me relax but I couldn’t. I ignored the thoughts playing in my head and stepped into the shower. Warm water poured over me, washing off the remnants of sleeplessness and confusion. I needed this—silence, water, time alone. I stepped out of the bathroom—and nearly screamed.“Brielle!” I gasped, clutching the face towel tighter against my chest. She stood a few steps away, blinking at me with an amused smile. “The door wasn’t locked?”“I… I must’ve forgotten when she left last night,” I whispered to myself.My heart skipped at the thought. What if it hadn’t been Brielle? What if it had been one of the brothers? Or worse… Alpha Jaxon?A wave of goosebumps ran over my arms. The mere thought made me shudder.Brielle turned her gaze respectfully toward the mirror and started brushing back her sliver curls, pretending she hadn’t seen a thing. That didn’t help my embarrassment. I had never stood naked in front of anyone before—ever. It was a
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ElviraThe hallway felt longer than usual.Alpha Jaxon didn’t say a word as he walked ahead, silent and composed. I followed behind him, trying to keep my breaths steady, even though my heart felt like it was going to burst through my chest.I had disobeyed him. He told me not to leave the room—and I did. That alone was enough to make my skin prickle with unease. I didn’t know what kind of punishment awaited me, but something told me it wouldn’t be anything I could prepare for.When we finally entered his chambers, the scent of sandalwood hit me—his scent. It clung to the air, grounding yet intense. The door shut behind us with a soft but final thud.“Sit,” he said, gesturing toward the seat across from him.I nodded quickly, my hands trembling as I moved. The chair was plush and cold against my legs as I sank into it. He sat across from me, his elbows resting lightly on his thighs, fingers interlaced, and his eyes, those icy, storm-like eyes never left mine.The silence was suffocat
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DericThe wind howled against the walls as I stepped through the gates, the sound only amplified my confusion. Ronan was supposed to tell Jaxon, but of course, he didn’t. He probably thought he was doing me a favor by keeping it quiet. I should’ve known. Jaxon was suspicious already—and when he asked what “stuff” I meant, I almost choked on my own damn breath.Moonshade dust.A rare, almost forgotten substance in our kind, mostly found in the Morrien pack. Useless to most…unless you know exactly how to use it.I clenched my jaw, pressing a hand to the hidden pocket inside my cloak, where the pouch of glistening dust now sat. It felt warm, like it had absorbed the tension of every single person who had ever tried to use it.Then again, was Jaxon really saying the truth about Elvira? She was beaten? That sounds ridiculous! No matter how much I try to put it, it sound ridiculous. I mean, why would your own family want to hurt you? Hell, I didn’t even know anymore.I stormed into the cas
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ElyraWalking away from Alpha Deric, I walked straight to my chambers, I locked my room with a heavy thud, my heart hammering. I slid down to the floor, the weight of everything pressing heavily on me.The fire in the hearth crackled, but it didn’t warm me. Elvira…I told myself not to think of her, but it was impossible. Her presence lingered like a smoke, impossible to brush away. Every time I passed her room, my feet paused. Every time I saw the wildflowers outside the garden gate—her favorite spot—I remembered how she used to hum while plucking petals.And I remembered that same night.The lie we all told—that she had fled in shame, that she betrayed us, worried me, infact the truth had been eating me up for weeks now. Because I had seen her. I had seen her the night before the bond ceremony, barefoot and bruised, stumbling through the garden in the dead of the night. Her gown was torn. Her breath ragged. Her eyes, gods, her eyes had looked right into mine, begging me to help.And
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ElviraThe silence between us wasn’t loud, it was only suffocating.Alpha Jaxon leaned back into his chair, one leg crossed over the other, his sharp eyes fixated on me with that unreadable coldness he always wore. It didn’t help that we were sitting alone in his study again, the same room where every word felt like a test.“Deric and I grew up together,” he began, breaking the silence with a tone that sounded like a story on the edge of caution. “Different packs, yes—but we were close. Like brothers. His parents were always off negotiating peace, so he studied with me in Morrien. Spent most of his time in our territory.”I nodded slowly, keeping my eyes down. I could feel the blood rushing in my ears. It was one thing to know Deric now—as the calm, quiet, observing Alpha he presented himself as, but hearing about his past with Jaxon was…strange. Jaxon was the most guarded man I had ever met. And yet he offered me pieces of his life like breadcrumbs on a trail I wasn’t sure I had the
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Jaxon I pushed open the door to the study, rubbing the stiffness from my shoulders. The conversation with Elvira still lingered in my mind, her hesitation, the way her voice trembled when I spoke of her brothers, the guilt that clouded her eyes. She was hiding something. That much was obvious. But what? And why?Before I could lose myself in thought, a familiar face blocked my path.“Celina?” I paused, startled by her presence. Her arms were folded across her chest, lips pouted in that way I knew meant trouble.“You could’ve knocked,” I muttered, adjusting my tone. “Or come inside.”She didn’t move. “What’s the problem?” I asked.“She’s leaving soon, right?” she snapped, voice sharp.“What?” I blinked. “What do you mean by that?”Celina’s eyes flared with frustration. “Haven’t you fucking learned, brother?”“Language!” I growled, stepping closer. “I’m your elder brother. You don’t speak to me like that.”She didn’t flinch. “And you don’t ignore my instincts like this. Ever since she
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Elvira Watching Alpha Jaxon disappear into another room sent a ripple of unease through me. Had I offended him by withholding my past, despite his generous shelter? The weight of unspoken words pressed heavily on my chest. I lingered in the study for a while, the silence amplifying my thoughts, before deciding to retreat to my assigned room.As I approached the room, a sense of foreboding settled over me. Upon opening the door, I was startled to find Celina seated gracefully in the chair by the window, her legs crossed, arms folded, and an icy gaze fixed upon me. The air grew heavy with tension. Instinctively, I averted my eyes, a habit ingrained from years of subservience. Celina's demeanor bore an uncanny resemblance to Mother Felen's—stern, unyielding, and perpetually disapproving. What had I done to incur such disdain from her?A part of me screamed to retreat, to close the door and seek refuge elsewhere. Yet, another part knew that evasion would only worsen matters. As I hesitat
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ElyraI stood at the grand corridor that led to the Queen’s quarters, my fingers brushing over the edge of the photograph again, the one I found in his book. I clenched my jaw, pushing through the carved wooden doors. Mother—Queen Felen—was seated at her vanity, running a brush through her snow-colored hair, regal even in her moments of solitude."You never knock anymore," she said, not turning."You always lie," I replied quietly.She paused mid-stroke. Her eyes met mine in the mirror, icy, unreadable. “Speak plainly, child.”I dropped the photo onto the table in front of her. “Who is this?” I asked.Her face remained still. She picked up the photo, examined it like it was a bug under glass, and gently set it down again.“You should stay away from old memories. They bite harder than rogues,” she said.I felt my stomach twist. “That girl… is it Elvira?”Her silence said enough. But I wanted to hear it from her lips.“You told me she ran away. You told everyone. Why? You made me lie t
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Alpha’s Moonchild Chapter 50
Jaxon POVThe morning broke slowly. I hadn’t slept, not a wink. Not after dragging Elvira back from the forest, not after watching the way Kairo looked at her, like she was already his. Like he’d won. Like he’d taken something from me I hadn’t even admitted I wanted.I was pacing my office, jaw tight, heart pounding. Every breath I took only made the pressure in my chest worse. It wasn’t just the council summons that had me on edge, it was the look in Elvira’s eyes when I brought her back last night. That shattered look of hurt and betrayal, like I was the last person she wanted to see. Like I'd failed her.Then came the knock on my door.“Come in”Talon entered after. “They know,” he said simply, closing the door behind him.I turned, my fingers curling into fists. “Already?Who?”“The council,” he replied grimly. “Word spread faster this morning, all most everyone is talking about it. They know she’s the girl from Bloodmoon.”I ran my hand through my hair, cursing under my breath. “H
Alpha’s Moonchild Chapter 49
Jaxon POVI’ve faced wars and betrayals, but nothing—nothing—has ever sent dread crawling up my spine like the realization that Elvira was missing.The air was cold that morning, clouded with fog, and yet the emptiness in her room made everything feel ten degrees colder. Her scent still lingered faintly on the sheets, floral and soft, but there was no sign of her. Her bathroom was empty. Her towel lay discarded on the floor like she’d left in a rush.“Elvira?” I called again, louder this time. Silence.I stormed down the hallway, passing the guards without acknowledging their bows. I checked the courtyard, the inner garden, even the training grounds. Nowhere. Not even a footprint.Where the hell was she?A knot formed in my stomach, tightening with every second. I wasn’t even sure how she became this important, when her absence felt like a physical ache, but now that she was gone, all I wanted was to find her.I rounded the corner to Brielle’s quarters and knocked once before swingin
Alpha’s Moonchild Chapter 48
Elvira POVThe cold night air bit into my skin as I stumbled through the forest, barely aware of my surroundings. My thin robe clung to my damp body, and the chill wasn’t just from the temperature, it was from inside me, from the raw ache pounding at my chest. Each breath I took came out in puffs of fog, but I couldn’t bring myself to care.This was the right thing. The only way.Celina’s words still echoed in my ears like a curse I couldn’t shake off. That truth hit harder than any slap. I wasn’t even angry at him—just... broken. I had fought so hard to be strong, to stay despite everything, just for the hope of a proper conversation with him. Not even affection. Just understanding and clarity. But I never got that. Instead, I got whispered accusations, slammed doors, and now this final blow.I just wanted to disappear. Maybe that’s why I didn’t care that I was barefoot, freezing, and lost.Leaves crackled beneath my feet, twigs scratching at my ankles like claws. A wind howled throu
Alpha’s Moonchild Chapter 47
Elvira POVI woke up to the same unease that had settled over me the past few days, a feeling I couldn’t shake. My mind kept drifting back to Kairo’s words—the ones that had left a deep, aching knot in my chest. The words echoed in my mind. I had no doubts about his sincerity, but I couldn’t deny the deep confusion that sticked to me like a plague.Should I allow him to claim me? He was kind, calm, and direct. I wanted to be close to him, he made me feel eased, but I wasn’t sure if I was ready for that step. With Kairo, everything felt different, but... I wasn’t sure if it felt right.I stood in front of the mirror in the bathroom, drying my damp hair with a towel. The soft clink of the wind chimes outside the window did nothing to calm my mind, and as I continued drying my hair, I let out a shaky breath, hoping the morning would bring some clarity. I closed my eyes for a moment, my thoughts lingering on Kairo again. How easy it would be to surrender to him. But was it the right thing
Alpha’s Moonchild Chapter 46
Jaxon POVAfter the maid left my chambers, I sat still, barely blinking. My thoughts were in chaos, as if someone had stirred a hornet’s nest in my mind. The silence was unbearable. But before I could retreat deeper into the pit of my thoughts, a familiar voice called behind me.“Jaxon?”It was Kara. I didn’t turn immediately, hoping she’d take the hint and leave. But Kara was persistent, always had been. Kara and I grew up together, we were like brothers and sisters but she wasn’t my blood she was adopted by my father when her parents was accused of treason in Rivershade pack.“What’s going on with you lately?” she asked, stepping closer. “You’ve been off since the festival.”She reached out, fingers brushing my arm in a gesture that used to comfort me once. I pulled back. “Not now, Kara. I’m not in the mood.”Her hand dropped, and for once, she didn’t argue. She just stood there, staring at me as though searching for something that might’ve been there once. But whatever sign of con
Alpha’s Moonchild Chapter 45
Elvira’s POVThe moment the maid stepped out of Alpha Jaxon’s chambers, I knew something was wrong. Her face was drawn and uncertain, her steps hesitant as she approached me. Brielle had called in sick, leaving me alone to handle everything. I’d hoped maybe, just maybe, I could steal a moment with Alpha Jaxon. Talk to him at least.The maid lowered her gaze. “Lady Elvira,” she said softly, “I’m sorry, but Alpha Jaxon said he doesn’t want to see you.”I blinked. “What? That can’t be true. He—”She cut me off quickly, gently but firmly. “He made it clear he doesn’t want to see you. I’m sorry.”Something splintered inside of me. I nodded slowly, holding back the rising tide of emotions, and turned away.But my heart had already shattered.I didn’t know where I was walking. I just let my legs take me wherever they wanted. Maybe I was hoping the ground would open up and swallow me whole. Maybe if I walked far enough, the pain would reduce.Tears streamed down my cheeks, warm and unrelentin
Alpha’s Moonchild Chapter 44
Jaxon’s POVI stormed into the council chambers, not bothering to knock. My patience was thin, and I needed answers. And there he was.Kairo sat comfortably, too comfortably, with his legs crossed and propped up on the grand mahogany desk like he owned the damn place. His arms were folded behind his head, eyes shut in a smug, infuriating expression of arrogance. The disrespect in his posture made something inside me snap.He opened one eye, smirked.“You’re late,” he said casually.I hissed, turning to Ronan instead, ignoring the bastard for a moment before I did something I’d regret.“Where is the messenger?” I demanded, jaw clenched.Ronan let out a long exhale and lowered his voice. “Alpha Ryn sent in Kairo. He’s the messenger.”I chuckled bitterly, a hollow sound that echoed through the council hall. My fists tightened at my sides. “A very cruel life we live. Is this some kind of sick joke? Has it come to this?”Kairo slowly sat upright, brushing imaginary dust off his lap. “Oh,
Alpha’s Moonchild Chapter 43
Jaxon’s POVI sat at the far end of the balcony, the silence of the night resting heavily on my shoulders. The stars on the sky blinked against me, distant and different. The soft hum of people echoed below—laughter, music, footsteps of festival goers going with joy. But none of it reached me.I stared at my watch. Deric was late. I had sent a message to him in Bloodmoon, asking him to come see me privately.The longer I waited, the more the questions tangled in my head like thorny vines. I felt the shift in the air before I heard the footsteps. I turned to see Deric.He emerged from the darkness, his long coat flaring behind him.“You’re late,” I muttered, not looking at him.“I had matters to attend to,” he replied, tone smooth, laced with a cold expression. We greeted briefly, a nod, a stiff handshake—brothers in name, strangers in times like this.Deric moved closer, leaning against the stone railing beside me. “I heard what happened with Alpha Mira’s… how are you holding up?”I
Alpha’s Moonchild Chapter 42
Elvira's POVThe day two Festival ended, Morrien felt different—quieter, almost empty. The once-lively grounds now echoed only with the distant rustle of trees, as it usually does but tonight, it felt lonelier. I wandered the corridors, my fingers grazing the cool stone walls as I searched for Alpha Jaxon. He hadn’t returned to his chambers after the festival, and a strange worry rosed to my chest. Something about the way he kept pacing, waiting, unsettled me deeply. But it wasn’t just concern for him that pushed me forward, it was guilt. A deep, insistent guilt I couldn’t silence since I overheard Alpha Deric and Ronan talking about the Moonshade dust.What plan had failed? And why did it involve me?I rounded a corner too quickly and collided with a firm chest.“Oh—I’m sorry—” I gasped, stepping back, only to freeze as I looked up into the sharp eyes of Alpha Callan.His expression was unreadable. Cold and detached. His usually golden-brown eyes felt like shards of amber, sharp and
