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BORN TO BE A LUNA 27. Change
Aria's POV Mysha has previously advised me that in order for things to work, there must be some level of compromise. The concept was perplexing to me; it seemed to be too muddled to grasp. But now I see. I've even used it. Originally, staying with Nicholas was not something I desired. That wasn't even on my list of options. Yet, with a murky future ahead of me, I had to make some sacrifices. Nicholas was given to me by the moon goddess. Maybe she saw something in us that we didn't notice... that I failed to see. My obstinacy in refusing the bond must have resulted in the karma of exile for the second time. It's as though the moon goddess is convincing me that her will is superior than mine. That disobedience is pointless. Why was I so desperate to break the relationship with Nicholas again? Among the hundred reasons I've listed to justify myself, everything has come down to one: my pride. I don't desire a bossy, controlling, and abusive Alpha. I want the polar opposite of those de
BORN TO BE A LUNA 28. Choke
Aria's POV "You killed my husband!"Lumina is yelling, looking like an insane woman, as she chokes me. It gradually got hard to breathe, as if my heart no longer pumped air to my lungs, resulting in a loss of oxygen. Her grip on my neck tightens with each passing second."Get off me!" I struggled to speak.We were talking casually earlier when she suddenly attacked me, ranting and shouting about his husband's death, which I know nothing about. Her calm exterior suddenly turned feral— deceiving me.Lumina was the opposite of what I imagined she would be—kind and good. Her soul is filled with rage and resentment towards the man who murdered her mate, which is not me. But she heaped her anger on me, putting the smile into confusion and peace into outrage."What the heck, Lumina!"I was gasping for oxygen as Nicholas freed me from Lumina's grip. There was no longer a hand on my neck, but I could still feel something on it, perhaps a mark from her nails.I didn't come here to be strangled
BORN TO BE A LUNA 29. What if
Aria's POVLumina's case had me sleepless last night. Life is really full of uncertainties. It made me realize how risky it is to live— to make choices—to drive the wheel of fate.A lot of us made a mistake. Lucky are those who are given a second chance but unfortunate for those who have failed to redeem themselves. I, for example, despite making wrong decisions in the past, fate pardon me of death. A life to change is bestowed on me, and I must make the best of it."What's with the panda eyes?" Matthew noted.I grumbled before sitting on the bench beside the roadside. It was seven o'clock in the morning, and I just had a short jog in the place, trying to re-energize my body. And I happen to run into Matthew."Had some thoughts to ponder last night."I used to just brush everything off, but things had changed. For some odd reason, I felt responsible for the unfortunate ones. There's this zing inside me that wanted to be of use—to be in charge of the ruling. It was an emotion contrary
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"Why can't we just kill her parents?" The chief ruler's smoke was interrupted by a brief and pointed query. Their strategy had been meticulously drawn out, with careful consideration given to each step. They can't just kill someone casually while igniting a larger fight bringing the new name of the pack they've been working on for years just to be acknowledged in the domain in vain. The Elders, the werewolf realm's highest rulers, have been exceedingly stringent in allowing all packs to follow a set guideline. Never assault your kind. The Rojo La Luna, an expanded rogue pack that has been exposed to the rest, exists for them. They are their cover, and with them in front, no one will suspect them. Their very existence is enough to justify minor accusations and threats to Crescentius. Once the full moon arrives, he'll claim the woman, and their plot will be nearing completion. Crescentius will be exterminated. But for now, they have to be patient in order not to spoil the plan. "You
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Aria's POVThe ticking of the clock quickens the pace of days and weeks.It's been a month since I returned to Red Moon, and everything has gone smoothly. Nicholas, unlike before, had shown control and never laid hands on me again, as he should have. The only issue he had was my platonic friendship with Matthew. He despises it when I communicate with Matt or anything that involves us both. It's a hypothesis for which I couldn't find an explanation.'It's called possessiveness, Aria,' Kaia interrupts. Oh! An unreasonable sort of possessiveness. For fuck sake, Matthew is his brother. He should make an exception for those close to him. It's not as if Matt will steal me from him, not that I'll let that happen, but he should at least be reasonable."Where's Nicholas?"The day has just started, yet seeing Natasha instantly ruins it. This witch came back yesterday from her vacation. Though, it would have been better if she never returned. Because after her arrival, there wasn't a minute tha
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Aria's POV"A light will always attract the shadow, but like darkness, you would never know me."That was exactly what the man had said to me before fleeing. It was woven with contradictory terms that were beyond deep for my understanding. The words were straightforward, but the significance behind them threw my brain into a loop.Indeed, if I hadn't been so clumsy, I would have figured out who it was. Yet, the fact that the man ran away, not wanting to be identified by me, made me ponder.Does he know me?"It was a sprained ankle," the pack nurse said as she handed me a gel. "Give it some time to heal."Maybe this is what I'll apply to keep the impacted areas from swelling. Fortunately, it was just a sprained ankle rather than a fracture. Still, it was a case of bad luck. I stumbled at the most crucial point of all. Like destiny is trying to make a fool of me by straining my tolerance."Thanks."Surprisingly, I was still able to balance my gait pretty well. Even though my injured ank
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Aria's POVDisappointment.That dominant emotion reigns in my chest after walking away from Nicholas. Much worst when he didn't chase me. Instead, he went inside the office where Natasha was.I even slow down, hoping he'll come after me, apologizing and begging me to forgive him. My expectations were but a faint hope. I have almost forgotten that the man I am mated with is Nicholas Sainthood. His pride is taller than the Eiffel tower, that's for sure."What's with the long face again?"I tilted my head and saw Matthew. This man is really a godsend. He always appeared whenever I was down, when I needed help, and when I needed his presence. If only it was him. Perhaps, things could be better."Just saw something creepy," I said.That sight was gruesomely horrific to an extent. It was more disturbing than seeing Milan or Kairo's ghostly figures. Natasha is a phantom in existence. She freaked the shit out of my life."Where?"I sighed as I stood up from my seat. "In the office, Matthew."
BORN TO BE A LUNA 34. Full Moon
Aria's POV"Aria."Nicholas held my hand before I could even enter my room. I couldn't find Matthew in the lagoon earlier, so Nicholas and I returned to the Pack together. We've trailed the route down for a good amount of time, but only now did he speak."What do you need?"My gaze landed on his hand, which was clutching my wrist, but he refused to let go. He is reluctant yet determined to do what he has supposed to do."Can we talk?"I already have an idea of what we will talk about.I feigned to be uninterested and snatched my arm from his grasp. "If you wish, you may wait for me; I'm just going to shower."He failed to respond as my feet got straight inside my room, not minding whether he was okay to wait or not. Although, I'm not really giving him choices. If he wants to communicate with me or solve our conflict, he'll compromise.I opted to take a cold shower as soon as I entered the bathroom. I had the quickest bath of my entire life—one that lasted no more than 40 minutes—insid
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BORN TO BE A LUNA Epilogue
Nicholas I was peering out the window, clutching the cigarette I had just lighted, waiting for an update. I sent Kairo to spy on Crescentius, but the fool was caught, so I despatched Milan to spy. I was in the midst of my thought when the door to my office opened, and the wounded Kairo appeared. Angry, I delivered a powerful punch to his face, causing him to fly against the wall. He groaned in pain before falling to his knees. "You careless fool!" I growled. Kairo coughed up blood before struggling to rise. He was tortured so much because of the number of wounds on his body. Well, Luke does not easily let go of rogues. They kill them after torturing them. So how did Kairo get away? I puffed on my cigarettes, thinking about something. "How did you escape?" "Trek's youngest daughter released me," he admitted. I throw my cigarettes away while hearing Kairo's pathetic report. He was saved by a woman and not just any ordinary she-wolf, for she is the enemy's daughter. Look at how fa
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Aria's POVNatasha's rage puts the baby she's carrying in danger. Fortunately, Doctor Green intervened quickly to prevent a possible miscarriage. So, instead of coming in the hospital for a check-up, Natasha ended up being confined. Her pregnancy wasn't quite healthy; a little stress would have stripped the pups she was carrying away."Let her take this medicine on a daily basis; it will help the baby grow healthy inside her," Doctor Green stated as she handed us a pill.She spoke softly, moved smoothly, and was very professional. Earlier, when Natasha attempted to scratch her face and cause havoc in the hospital, she calmly dodged her attack and injected her with a calming antidote.Rejecting her was probably Matthew's biggest regret. She is the epitome of grace and elegance. Not to mention how respectable her profession is. If I were in her shoes, I would never assist the woman my mate prefers over me. Nonetheless, she put her personal life aside and remain professional. She handl
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Aria's POVLast night's conversation with Nicholas took us nowhere. He became irritated, so instead of staying outside for a few hours, we returned home earlier than planned. But, to be fair, despite his irritation, he didn't left me there. He's truly improved; perhaps he learned his lesson from the past."Luna Aria, there's a letter for you," Elora said as she handed me an envelope.I accepted it while combing my hair. The texture and fragrance of the envelope felt familiar. Only Crescentius sent letters on ivory paper, and the logo on the front of the envelope proved my claim. When I opened it, there was a small piece of paper stick inside. "M.S." I read the writing at the bottom.After reading the letter's contents, my breath caught in my throat and I had to stop combing my hair. I went back and read what had been said to make sure it wasn't just a delusion, but it wasn't. It was real. Mysha send me a letter. She wished for us to speak.My heart swelled with excitement. I have be
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Aria's POVWe returned home as dusk approached. I knew Nicholas had made us stay in the village for a half-day so I could spend time with my new found family. That man frequently works behind my back, not to hurt me, but to make me happy."I wish I'd get to reconcile with, Mysha," I blurted out as we approached the gate.The previous conflict had been resolved. Nicholas and I are also steadily establishing our relationship, and my human family has accepted me. Only my relationship with Mysha remains unresolved. "You'll reconcile sooner, love. Let time heal the wounds of the past or....how about you reach out for her?" he advised as he parked the car.My goal had always been to mend our shattered connection. I want to reach out to her, but every time our previous encounter comes to mind, fear stops me. She wanted me dead. So I'm worried that if I go to Crescentius, I won't make it out alive. Aside from my issue with Mysha, Alpha Luke had also disgusted me. I knew he was rational, but
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Aria's POVI was drifting off into space, recalling what had just transpired. Things had quickly gotten out of hand. I'm not sure how to respond to all of the thoughts racing through my mind. It's commendable that the Elder acted fast and dispatched someone to address the disagreement. They also clarified what transpired in the past and cleared up any confusion. And Mysha was mistaken; our parents duped her into believing their lies, which she did.Our parents' previous attack on Rojo La Luna was laced with jealousy and threat. The reason they claimed Nicholas's parents were hiding in the rogue, even though they weren't."Are you okay?" Nicholas asked, sliding his hand on my stomach, hugging me from behind.I sighed before nodding. The trace of blood from Mysha earlier haunts me with worries. She is pregnant, yet she is willing to jeopardize her health for the sake of vengeance. Mysha is a fool for making that decision. She endangers not just her people, but also herself and the baby
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Aria's POVAngered by the discourse she had with Nicholas, Mysha launched an attack. Our defense line was the first to meet Mysha's army of wolves, followed by the attacker, and they did the same. I looked at the sister I once admired, and I can't seem to find the familiarity in her anymore. She's totally different."Is there no other way to end this war?" I asked Nicholas.I don't want us to get to the point where blood is spilt and there is nothing left in the land because of my and Nicholas' parents, who are the basis of all of this. They're gone, therefore this meaningless fight must come to an end. We'll never know who uttered the truth on both sides because they're all dead. They are no longer present to testify about what occurred in the past. So, why are you still hanging on to that sad phase of life? We should all go on and forget about it. We will never progress if we remain rooted in the past. "If the Elders find out about this, both packs will suffer greatly," Natasha sa
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Aria's POVI was so taken aback by Natasha's words early in the morning that I didn't have time to shower, brush my teeth, or even get dressed. I followed her in my pajamas to the packhouse, where all of the officials were already dressed in war gear. They look like royal armies ready for battle, whilst I am completely unprepared. My form right now was so out of place."How did you know my sister was coming?" I asked Nicholas, who was perched on his seat.Despite the fact that Mysha and I do not get along as siblings. Maybe she thought of me as a stranger by now. Hurting her feels like a second regret that I'll have to live with for the rest of my life. My parents' demise made me realize how important family is. I can't face the idea that something horrible will happen to her."Our Crescentius spy delivered us a message," he explained.He had planted a spy in Crescentius? How could I have missed that? "Why do you have a spy there?"A gust of doubt hustled through my nascent trust in
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Aria's POVNicholas' feverish kisses resumed once we entered his car. I was a little sober from the inebriated sensation, but a slight touch from him put me on my knees. I surrendered myself to him, ignoring my rationality. I couldn't stand the heat. Nicholas' kisses literally steal my sanity."You taste like honey, my sweet," he said in my ear as his hand began to make advances on my body.Our movement is restricted, though, due to the limited space within Nicholas's automobile. Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine making out inside a car. It made me feel both scared and excited. Fear of being caught. Thrill at the prospect of new experiences."Nicholas, can't we be seen here?" I told him. He planted soft kisses on my neck. "It's tinted, baby. Don't worry." I know it's tinted, but we're in the werewolf realm. Their vision is more developed than that of humans, and they could presumably see what's within even if it was tinted. Nicholas must have forgotten it because he was so co
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Aria's POVThe meeting was cut short due to Luna Beatrice's temper tantrums. Nicholas can't forced Alpha Dony to return so that they can continue what they're talking about."Should we go see the cityscape?" he inquired.We were heading back to Red Moon around five o'clock. I'm not sure what Nicholas' plan is, but he mentioned the cityscape. Perhaps because it's almost night and the light there is excellent."It all depends on you; what are your plans?"I'm game for anything he wanted to do. Aside from the fact that we only go out from the pack on rare occasions, this could be a nice time to decompress."Let's unwind there for awhile," he said.True enough, we went directly to the city and reserved a table at one of the city's tallest restaurants. We are presently on the rooftop, from which we can overlook the entire neighborhood. This place reminds me of Antohollan; I've never been there at night, but I imagine it looks exactly like this at night. The magnificent streetlight embelli
