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Chapter 23

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Elara's POV

I stood frozen, my heart hammering in my ears as Ethan's words sank in.

He knew? What exactly did he know? That I was going to meet up with Mr Graham or that I was scheming against the man that I had helped to become the Alpha. "What?"

I whispered, as I glanced at him.

Ethan's eyes scanned the room cautiously as he stepped closer, whispering. "We need to talk in private."

I hesitated. Ethan? Talk in private? There was nothing to talk about. Ethan had always been watchful and now he's suddenly being different......but the look on his face hinted that he was serious. I stood, weighing my options, I had no choice and going with him won't take anything away from me.

My eyes darted towards Mr Graham, he was already out of sight. So I turned towards my office without another word, knowing quite well he would follow behind.

The door had barely shut close behind us when I demanded answers. "Explain? What exactly did you know, Ethan?"

He sighed, his hands slipping through his hair
FRANKOPHONE

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    Lyra's POVI had always hated Elara. The hatred was burning and growing every passing second. She had everything I ever wanted. Wealth and a caring family, Respect and Loyalty.One goal was all I had in mind when I approached Elara years ago —Get close to her, make her trust me then give Damian all the information —her strengths and weaknesses—everything needed to get her family's wealth and legacy.But even now that he had succeeded, I still remained in the shadows. I had thought that when he got the throne, I would get to sit by his side as his Luna, but no matter what I did, no matter how much I'd sacrificed, they'd always find their ways back to each other. She even became his Luna when I had made it possible for him to become Alpha in the first place.That night, it was no different. As I rode him, I knew he wanted her instead, he always did but it doesn't matter. At the end of the day I'd be the one to win.With this pregnancy, I'd make sure to have him wrapped around my fingers.

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  • I AM BETRAYED BY THE MOON   Chapter 25

    Damian POV My gaze landed on Clara and Ethan who stood before me with their heads bowed slightly. I had called them in to ask about Elara's movement in the past few days. The last time she had come to throw herself at me and when I went into her room, she had gotten mad at me.I can't really understand nor trust that woman. Her actions spoke in volumes with a lot of inconsistencies. Sometimes she is all-over me and standing up for me, another time she looks at me with so much hatred. And that makes me lose my mind.I leaned back in my chair, studying them. I'm already frustrated as it is, so I'm in no mood for lies and half-truths. "Have you noticed anything suspicious about Elara?" I asked, my voice cold and steady. I purposely made it that cold, so they would understand how important this was to me and how carefully they should answer.Clara exchanged a quick glance with Ethan before shaking her head. "No, Alpha. She's been working hard despite everything happening in the office.

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    Lyra's POV I walked into the company's lobby, and the place smelled with power, authority and scent of wolves. From the atmosphere, one could see this was where the highest connection and alliances could be forged within the Werewolves and humans.Some of the pack members who worked in the company recognised my scent as Elara's best friend, their heads turned. Some people whispered, others stared. Good. Let them talk and get used to my presence because I'm here to stay.I can't believe, I finally get the chance to work here. I have always wanted to be here and now I am. Convincing Damian was easier than expected. I had unlock the skill to breaking his walls. A little seduction, a little manipulation was all it took.Damian. That bastard. He really thought I didn't know that he is still in love with Elara, or that he went to her room that morning after sleeping with me all night. But it's fine, I really don't care about that. He could love her for all I care as long as I get everything

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    Elara's POV Anger. Pain. Betrayal.That was all I felt when Lyra told me she was now working at Cadman pharmaceutical company. This was the company that my father built from the ground up. It wasn't enough that Damian had stolen it, he even allowed his mistress to work there now.Why do I feel like he purposely did this to spite me? Or he doesn't even trust me? After all the acts I had put on; defending him before the pack, working tirelessly and securing contracts just to make him believe I was supporting him. I even threw myself at him but still he didn't bite.And this? Lyra working at the company was the last nail on the coffin. I won't tolerate this dishonour to my family. I won't accept this. I would fight this. I can't let that bitch trample over me again.The car hasn't even come to a full stop when I jumped out the car, and stormed towards Damian's study. Since he had become the Alpha, he had limited going to the office, and worked remotely instead. My heels clicking the flo

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    Elara's POV "What?" Ethan screamed, his eyes widening slightly as he took in my request. His expression shifted, staring at me to see if I was serious or perhaps crazy.I wanted him to know I was serious, so I repeated, my voice steadier. "I want you to kill Damian for me, Ethan," I said, gripping his wrist, desperation clawing at me and my nails digging into his skin. 'I need him gone. He took everything away from me. My father's company, my pack, my freedom. Death is the only way I can break free from him, Ethan. Please help me."He opened his mouth to speak but no words came out. Then he cleared his throat and whispered, "You're asking me to kill the Alpha of Cadman pack, Luna?""Yes," I replied. "And I know you can do it. He trusts you so much that he won't even suspect a thing until everything is done."Silence stretched between us. My heart thundered in my chest as I wondered if I had put Ethan in a tight spot. But I knew this was the only way to break free from that monster and

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    Elara's POV"You're awake," he said, glancing at the monitors before focusing back on me. "How do you feel?""Like hell," I muttered.He nodded, and then turned to Ethan."I need to have a private discussion with the Luna. Please excuse us."Ethan straightened, his gaze locking with mine as if asking if he can leave me alone with the doctor. I blinked at him, silently assuring him that I was safe. He stood up and walked out of the room.When the door closed behind Ethan, Dr. Hayes sighed in frustration. "Luna, your condition is deteriorating faster than we expected."I swallowed hard. "What does that mean?""Your body is under extreme stress, and it's taking a toll on both you and the baby. We might have to perform a C-section when the baby gets to six months. And I'm afraid you might not get to live until then...."A cold chill settled over me.No.Not yet.I wasn't ready to leave now."How bad is my health?"His expression remained grave. "You have just two to three months to live, El

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  • I AM BETRAYED BY THE MOON   Chapter 30

    Elara's POV How was that even possible? His presence loomed over me and yet I couldn't perceive the scent of the man I despised the most. A werewolf's sense of smell was one of the strongest, and yet I was losing that too.No.I squeezed my eyes shut, my nails digging into the blanket as if that could erase the reality playing out before me."Elara," Damian's voice was annoyingly soft. "Are you feeling better now?"His hands reached out, moving towards my forehead but before he could touch me, I slapped his hand away with as much strength as I have left. "Don't," I snapped, my voice sharp. "Don't you dare touch me with those filthy hands. It's not your fucking business."His jaw tightened, but his expression still remained. "You collapsed, Elara. I have every right to be worried about you."I scoffed. "Worried? No, you aren't. You can fool everyone else but not me. You worry because you need me alive to serve your purpose."I saw something unreadable in his eyes. Guilt? Annoyance, may

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-22
  • I AM BETRAYED BY THE MOON   Chapter 31

    Damian's POVShe hesistated but eventually obeyed. I walked toward my drawer, pulling out a small bottle of pills that I had gotten from the infirmary earlier, and a glass of water: the doctor had told me she had a severe headache so I ordered a very experienced healer to prepare a potent pill for headache. When I turned back to her, she was staring at me, suspicion laced in her gaze.Fuck! Did She think I would stoop so low and poison. C'mon, I may be an asshole who took back everything that truly belonged to my family, but I'm not that heartless. Besides, I already have the upper hand and resorting to poison was cowardice."What's this?" She asked, eyeing the medication in my hand.I placed the pills in her palm, crossing my arms. "Medicine. You've been sick. You need to take this."She scoffed, attempting to push the pills back at me. “Why should I trust that this isn't poisoned?" She said, and her distrust made my heart twist painfully. "And besides I don’t need it. I’ll be fine.”

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-23

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  • I AM BETRAYED BY THE MOON   Chapter 41

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  • I AM BETRAYED BY THE MOON   Chapter 39

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  • I AM BETRAYED BY THE MOON   Chapter 37

    Damian's POV I blinked repeatedly to be sure it was Lyra that stood in front of me and not some devil incarnate from the pit of hell. Kill the former Alpha? Elena's father? And even if it was part of my plans, he was once like a father to me in the past—a father-in-law. I shook my head, staring at her to confirm if this was the same fragile and kind woman that we grew up in the Rogue kingdom together, but unfortunately she was the one. She stood staring at me like she had just said the most natural thing in the world.Lyra. The woman I know was kind. While I was taken in by the Rogue king after my parent's death, I shut everyone out of my life. She was the only girl who would come everyday and offer me her toys to play with, her snacks to share with me, even though I would slap them off her hands and snap at her to stay away from me.But she never did. Her kindness and unrelenting effort pulled me out of my darkness. We grew up being there for eachother, our wolves running the cleari

  • I AM BETRAYED BY THE MOON   Chapter 36

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    Elara's POVThe other Elders nodded in agreement, murmurs rippling through them.My gaze fell on kael and this time his smirk has completely disappeared, replaced by anger. Elder Seraphina had just put him in his place. What a shock.Then I shifted towards Damian, who had a flicker of doubt in his eyes. Damian was foolish. After everything I had done for me, even if I did try to kill, I hadn't expected him to believe so easily."Its true," Elder Gregory chipped in. "The Luna has been nothing but supportive. We must be careful while dealing with a matter as delicate as this." I heaved in relief, letting myself relax for a bit. Doubts. It was growing in the mind of the Elders. And they didn't know that everything I have been doing was an act I had to put on to save my father, the real Alpha.I stepped closer to Damian, whispering loud enough for only him to hear. "Convenient, isn’t it?" I pressed. "The moment you get attacked, someone suddenly accuses me of plotting your murder?" Becaus

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