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Fake Vow, True Luna #Chapter 197: Formal Notice
OliviaThe muted glow of a solitary lamp flickered, casting shadows that danced across the walls of our cozy living room. At the heart of the room sat Nathan, his brow furrowed in deep concentration.Various sheets of paper lay scattered around him, evidence of multiple unsuccessful attempts to draft a letter. With each crumpled draft, he grew increasingly agitated.The pen in his hand trembled with every stroke, and with a frustrated sigh, he set it down, rubbing the bridge of his nose. I watched from the doorway, sensing the weight of responsibility pressing down on him.As his shoulders hunched, I could see the mantle of the Alpha, a title he wore both with pride and with the inherent burdens that accompanied it. I tiptoed into the kitchen, deciding to brew some calming chamomile tea to soothe his frayed nerves.The aroma of the tea filled the room, acting as a gentle, olfactory balm. I approached him, setting the cup in front of him.“You’re pushing yourself too hard,” I whispered
Fake Vow, True Luna #Chapter 198: Rolling Over
OliviaThe stillness that had settled in the room was unsettling, like the foreboding calm before a storm. As the Elders' receding footsteps echoed in my ears, I clutched the eviction notice, its presence an icy reminder of the cruel reality that was unfolding. The paper felt like a traitor in my hands; lifeless yet filled with the weight of our ancestors' history.Nathan and I were locked in a gaze, our emotions threatening to spill. His face was a canvas of a myriad of emotions – anguish, resolve, fear, and defiance. The room, once filled with warmth and love, now felt cold and alien.“Pack your bags, Olivia,” Nathan’s voice sliced through the air, as sharp as a winter wind. His tone, devoid of its usual warmth, sent shivers down my spine.“What?” I stammered, unable to comprehend the gravity of his words. “Just like that?”“Yes,” he said, turning and heading back inside. “Just like that. And make it quick; we don’t have much time.”My eyes were so wide I thought they might fall out
Fake Vow, True Luna #Chapter 199: Friends Forever
OliviaThe charged air between Nathan and me seemed to shimmer as I processed his three words—I love you. The atmosphere felt heavy, almost suffocating, and the silence that enveloped us was both poignant and paralyzing.It was clear, however, that Nathan hadn't intended to let that particular revelation slip out. Suddenly, the weight of his confession seemed to crash down on him. The vulnerability that had been in his eyes was now replaced with a stormy turbulence, as he pulled away abruptly.“I—” he started, but then seemed to think better of it. The furrow of his brows deepened, and without another word, he spun around and stormed away, leaving me in a whirlwind of emotions.“Nathan, wait!” I cried, but he didn’t stop.As he reached the door, he paused, taking a deep breath before turning to face me. “Pack your bags, Liv. Enough for a couple of weeks at least. I'll see what I can mend during that time. I’ll find us a place to stay, temporarily.” And with that, he left, slamming the
Fake Vow, True Luna #Chapter 200: Strength in Numbers
OliviaNathan and I stood in the driveway with Angela, the warm morning sun casting elongated shadows on the ground. As I stood there in shock, taking in what was happening, a distant murmur caught my attention.We both turned simultaneously, our eyes widening in surprise. From the horizon, what seemed like a sea of people was advancing towards the villa. Their numbers, impressive and unexpected, appeared to surge like a tidal wave, a moving entity of unity and purpose.Beside us, Angela’s lips curled into a knowing grin.“You see that?” she said, her eyes twinkling with mischief and pride. “Those are the voices that the Elders have tried to silence for so long. They’re tired of the stoic and traditional rule, tired of having no say in things. They want a new era, an era of democracy for the pack.”The gravity of the situation dawned on me. These were not just individuals. They were a collective, a group bound by a common purpose and determination to see change.As the crowd drew near
Fake Vow, True Luna #Chapter 201: Moonlight Confessions
OliviaThe villa’s master bedroom was a sanctuary, with its high ceilings, wooden beams, and the soft glow from the fireplace casting dancing shadows on the walls.The moonlight streamed in through the large windows, bathing the room in an ethereal light. Here, amidst the opulence of our surroundings, the weight of reality pressed down on both of us.I sat on the edge of the bed, my fingers playing with the embroidered patterns on the duvet. The silence was thick, palpable. Nathan was across the room, staring into the flames, lost in thought with Elliot sleeping in his arms. The orange and red hues of the fire reflected in his eyes, giving them a haunting intensity.Earlier, the meeting with the townspeople had ended on a hopeful note. Now that it was dark, however, I felt more trepidation than anything.Nathan let out a long sigh, his gaze unfocused as he looked past the walls of the bedroom, lost in some distant memory. I tilted my head, curious about the sudden nostalgia in his eye
Fake Vow, True Luna #Chapter 202: True Confessions
OliviaThe room was cloaked in an almost unbearable tension, the weight of my question hanging in the air between us. Nathan’s silence had become palpable, creating a chasm that neither of us seemed able to bridge.Just yesterday, he had confessed to loving me. But the way he said it was so quick, so passionate, and so short-lived that I wasn’t sure. I wanted a real confession. I wanted to hear him say it slowly and meaningfully.“Nathan?” I pressed gently, my voice quivering, needing, seeking an answer. “Do you truly love me?”His blue-green eyes, usually so clear and bright, were now clouded with uncertainty. He shifted his weight, and the room was silent save for the sound of our synchronized breathing. Finally, he looked into my eyes, holding my gaze with an intensity that sent shivers down my spine.“I have to put Elliot to bed,” he said, standing abruptly.“Nathan—” I began, but it was too late. Nathan was already gone, whisking Elliot down the hall. I could only sit there in sh
Fake Vow, True Luna #Chapter 203: Unexpected Visitation
Olivia“Who could that be?” I asked, sitting up.“I don’t know. Hopefully just Clint or Levi,” Nathan said with a sigh. “But most likely the Elders, coming to try to kick us out again.”At the mention of the Elders, I felt my heart begin to race. “You won’t let them kick us out,” I whispered.Nathan offered me a gentle smile and leaned across the bed, squeezing my hand. “Of course not, Liv,” he said quietly. “I won’t let anything happen to our family or our home. You know that.”I nodded stiffly, swallowing.Suddenly, the knock came again. This time it was louder, audibly rattling the glass in the doorframe. I jumped up and ran over to the window to peer out, my eyes widening as I saw three unfamiliar black cars in the driveway.“I don’t think it’s the Elders,” I whispered, my heart pounding like a wardrum in my chest. “Or anyone we know, for that matter.”Nathan slowly came over to peer through the window. Upon seeing the car, his own eyes widened.The urgency in Nathan’s voice was u
Fake Vow, True Luna #Chapter 204: Garnering Sympathy
Olivia“Prove it.”Nathan towered over Ryan, his very form exuding the energy of an Alpha who was protecting his pack. At that moment, I felt proud to have him by my side.Ryan’s cold sneer seemed to hang in the room like a shadow. Without uttering a word, he slowly lifted the hem of his shirt, revealing a network of raised, pink scars marring the pale skin of his abdomen.I involuntarily inhaled, my mind struggling to process the proof of his claims. On top of that, he produced a sheaf of papers from a folder, medical records and reports that detailed every injury, every surgery.“Believe me now?” Ryan’s voice was almost a whisper, the slight quiver in it revealing an unexpected vulnerability.My heart clenched. This was the man I once thought I loved, the biological father of my children, now standing broken before me, practically begging me for my son. I couldn’t help but feel a twinge of sympathy. But even so, Elliot was mine, and he couldn’t just waltz in and lay claim to him.“I
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Fake Vow, True Luna #Chapter 567: True Luna
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Fake Vow, True Luna #Chapter 561: Spring Air
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