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BORN TO BE A LUNA 30.
"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."
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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
BORN TO BE A LUNA 35. Claimed
Aria's POV"Mine."Nicholas' growled as his canines ripped effortlessly into my thin flesh as he seized what was rightfully his. I yelled in agony, struggling to withstand his bite, hands on his biceps, holding for support. Nevertheless, my wolf, Kaia, was overjoyed that her mate had finally claimed her as his. After all she has been through, fate has favored her.In contrast to her pleasure was my pain. I tried to push his chest away since the bite was becoming more excruciatingly painful, but he was too powerful. I closed my eyes, hands in a fist, bearing the pain a little longer.After this, our connection would be stronger than it was before, and that's what I am holding on to.Nicholas removed his canines from my neck and licked the blood that oozed out before planting soft kisses on it, sending ripples of pleasure through my body."Did it hurt?" he asked softly, pulling me closer to him. I nodded. "A little."The full moon ceremony has just finished, and everyone is doing a pos
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Aria's POVI've been staring in the mirror for a few minutes, trying to figure out how to cover up the mark Nicholas left on my neck. The man left much too many kiss marks, and it looks terrible. To the point that it seems like I have thalassemia."Good morning, love," Nicholas appeared, kissing my temple.I give him a side look, a morose expression on my face. "Look at what you have done! I can't go out looking like this!" I complained.He glanced at my neck with a cheeky smile tinged with pride. He had no regrets. Nicholas really had the guts to laugh at my circumstance rather than apologize. Tsk!"I thought you liked it?"A malicious tone was hidden in his voice. My face heated with embarrassment and tried to look away from him. The memory of last night is like a nightmare that hunts me down. It was something I wouldn't do consciously. I'm just possessed. That's it!"You beg me to—"Nicholas' words were cut off as my blower instantly flew straight toward his direction, which he ev
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Aria's POVA week after my pity party, a flood of rumors spread throughout the domain. I wouldn't have cared if Crescentius wasn't involved, but the gossip is about them. I'm unsure where or how it started, but certain pack secrets that even I didn't know about suddenly leaked. Among all, witchcraft is the worst assumption I have ever heard.Was it Rojo La Luna's doing?"I need to see them," I beg.Nicholas does not want me to return there because of the risk. Crescentius was deemed a danger by the higher-ups, and no one was permitted to enter the area. Even if I despise my family, the individuals there are an exception. Crescentians are not rooted in compassion and generosity. But they have a life of their own and deserve to outlast."Haven't you learned yet?"Nicholas's tone sounds off. "You are not welcome there, Aria."I know. He doesn't have to tell me that. Even though I didn't belong there and they threw me out, my conscience compelled me to feel sympathy for them—no matter how
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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
