KING’S LUNA CHAPTER 24.ESMERALDA’S POV.I do not know what changed. Maybe it is because I now know whom he is truly, or maybe I have always known, and I was just too blinded by my rage and pain to realize it. I am not saying the pain has no subsided. No, it still is there, very much so. I had just channeled the pain into my determination to get over this entirely and emerge as someone none from my past can dare to look down upon.I had channeled my pain into becoming someone I can look at in the mirror, without feeling pity or self loathe for. That is the person I want to become and where I had stored all that pent up pain and anger.Without them evident, and my determination stemming from his words…I felt something change. And maybe, it is not just about his position—maybe it is because he saved me, and I owe him my life. Then again, it may be because he is the one that gave me the will to fight once again, and gave me this chance to be here. Maybe, it is because of the all stated r
KING’S LUNA CHAPTER 25.ESMERALDA’S POV.The next day was our very first assessment at the academy, and it is to be held in front of everyone else—all the groups divided and all. I had spent the entirety of the day before on practicing, pushing myself up until the point where I could not take it anymore. By the time I went back to the building, it was around dinner time so I simply got my dinner, before going back to my room to wear off the exhaustion and sleep off.The day of the assessment, we were supposed to show up by six in the morning, and I found myself waking up around 4. I spent the first hour on warm up and last minute practices, before taking a shower a little past five. Once dressed and all, I made my way out—noticing almost everyone is already out. Valeria and Ruby were nowhere in sight—and as per prior agreement, we had decided to all meet up at the grounds simply so I did not bother to check up on any of them.Instead, I stopped by the cafeteria, where most of the peop
KING’S LUNA CHAPTER 26.ESMERALDA’S POV.There were bleachers set up at the sparring grounds, on one side for us and on the other side, for the instructors, all with canopies above to shield us from the scorching sun, though something about the clouds forming showed it would rain soon enough. We all settled down on our side, all jumbled up regardless of earlier formed groups.On the side of the instructors, eight chairs were set up, one royal one in the middle belonging to someone that does not really require one to think much into knowing. My thoughts were proved correct when he suddenly made an appearance, and his dominating aura span round the training grounds, drawing attention to him.The Crown Prince truly is the epitome of charisma and dominating aura oozing from him, because it is impossible to ignore being drawn to him. He strolled in, with calculating and dominating steps, and to his right as always, Elias followed closely and to his left, another man whose name I still have
KING’S LUNA CHAPTER 27.ESMERALDA’S POV.This is not going to be an easy fight, I just know it. However, I am not scared.Zayde, that is his name. As a leader of the group of SoulTakers here, his name already precedes him, and it is obvious from his expression and the way he carries himself that he reveres in it. However, it is not just mere hype, something tells me he is worthy of it, or even more to be honest.The smile he offered me when our gazes met was nothing friendly, I recognize the glint in his eyes from when we had a staring contest earlier. I could tell, he does not take this serious. To him, this is nothing but a mere game, maybe something to pass up the time.In simple words, I am not a good enough opponent to him and I believe that is his first mistake. Never underestimate your opponent—that is one of the few good things my father taught me, and he has never be wrong about that before.Both Zayde and I emerged from the bleachers, appearing from each side as we made our
KING’S LUNA CHAPTER 28.ALEXANDER’S POV.Originally, I did not plan on coming to the first assessment, or most of to be honest—all these are way too basic for me to concern myself with. The real assessment are way ahead of the students so this is nothing to concern myself with, not when I have other things on my plate to worry about.However, my entire perceptive on this has changed since the minute my woman joined and became a part of it, and though I have no plans of stepping to her aid, it does not stop me from being concerned about her.As the Crown Prince, I remain impartial, and need to uphold the same stance with them all. Besides, I brought her here to see her capabilities as well, it would be wrong for me to interfere and I have no plans of doing so. Not to mention, if I do try something I am sure she would not like it so there is no point to try something like that. However, before being the crown prince
KING’S LUNA CHAPTER 28.ESMERALDA’S POV.My body hurts, and I think I have fractured my left leg ankle. I stared at the sky, letting out heavy breaths as the sounds in the background increased, cheers in celebration of me getting my ass kicked—so loud, I should be feeling depressed to have so many people glad to see me fail.But I was fucking happy.A smile made its way on my face as I stared at the dark sky, the clouds angry and dark. The sun hid under the wrath of the clouds, and it grumbled. I felt it on my skin before I realized it—the light drizzle began to fall, the grounds becoming wet due to the rain.I should get up, but I did not. The leg which I suspect the fracture to come from laid on the ground, while I folded the other at my knee. My chest heaved up and down as I breathed out, one hand laid by my side while the other rested on my belly.I did it. I passed this round.Sure, I failed two round and only won one—but that is enough for me to stay. I may have been confident to
KING’S LUNA CHAPTER 29.ESMERALDA’S POV.The moment we entered the academy, Zayde led me to the nearby chairs by the entrance so I could settle down while he went to get a warm blanket for me as we were both wet from the rain. It was as he settled me down did I truly look at him, and took in his features.He is wet from the rain as well, so his hair stuck to his forehead, giving him a messy look. Even while wet, he still looked good—no wonder most of the women were crushing on him. And without a doubt, I would be on their hate list, despite them not knowing that we are not even friends to begin with.I mean the man kicked my ass again! How can they suspect there to be anything between us? Come on, they should be logical.A sigh escaped my lips as I tapped my fingers against the seat while I awaited his return, for I could feel my cloth clinging onto my body, and suddenly, the breeze felt cold. Our body allo
KING’S LUNA CHAPTER 30.ESMERALDA’S POV.Blood rushed to my cheeks, and though his gaze was still set ahead, not on me, I found myself looking away in embarrassment, feeling like a deer caught in headlights. My hold around his neck tightened unintentionally, but I happened to realize it quickly so I loosened it, then cleared my throat slightly.“I was not staring,” I lied, trying to save some face for myself. How embarrassing would it be to be caught staring? I already feel shy being in his arms like this, knowing fully well how wrong this is—but it does not change the fact that deep down, I enjoy it.If I dare say, I even forgot that this is supposed to be wrong. Not when I am with him like this, not when he treats me this way.My words had him turning his head around, still walking as he held my gaze, his stern expression not wavering as he responded to my words. “I hate lies the most,” he stated, his tone his usual cold one. His eyes narrowed slightly, and though it did not feel th
KING’S LUNA CHAPTER 106. ESMERALDA STONE (RANIA)’S POV. We have lost a number of people because of the battle, one of which happened to be Anthony. We did not realize it until we were going through the deceased, and that was when we saw him. I admit, my heart did squeeze when I saw him, and I felt bad but as the Alpha he was, he had a deserving and well respected funeral back at his pack for him. Elder Aloha Theron was also lost in the fight,and the entire Kingdom mourned not just for his death, but for the death of every single person and warrior that had sacrificed thier life for the greater good. There were mourning days for the fallen wolves, one that the entire Kingdom did in respect for them. And afterwards, the crowning ceremony took place in which my mate, Alexander Malakai was crowned King at long last, and beside him, I was pledged Queen and Luna. He kept to his words, and after the crowning and all, took me to go and see my parents. But even having the position of the
KING’S LUNA CHAPTER 105 ESMERALDA STONE (RANIA)’S POV.They say, hell hath no fury like a woman scorned and I have never believe that as much as I did today. All I saw was red as I fought against those guards that wanted to take my life, I have no idea what got into me but I had this need to just end it all, to save my child at all costs.Ruby and Valeria managed to escape as well, and they joined in on the fight just as I was about to be overpowered by the wolves there. They helped me fight Elias to death and even brought a little present to me—the Queen that was in the house and they managed to capture. I took her as bait, and then led us to the battle grounds because after all. She is the root cause of all this. And what is more pathetic is that she is weak. She could not and did not attempt to fight me and if she did, I would gladly pull her dead body there. The ground was cold beneath my feet, but I barely felt it. My heart was hammering in my chest, every pulse a reminder of
KING’S LUNA CHAPTER 104 CROWN PRINCE ALEXANDER MALAKAI LUIS’S POV.I have been anticipating the battle for the longest time, and I thought I had fully prepared myself for the bloodshed and was more than willing to sacrifice whatever is necessary but I underestimated how I would feel to have some of my people gone as a result of it.The reeking stench of blood filled my lungs. It clung to the cold, biting and arctic air, mixing with the sharp tang of iron and the wet, sickly smell of death. A scent I have gotten accosted to unfortunately.I stood in the middle of it all—bodies of fallen wolves littering the snow-covered ground, once proud warriors now reduced to motionless husks. Blood seeped into the white beneath them, staining the battlefield like a macabre canvas. Their eyes, wide open, stared into nothingness. My fallen soldiers, their lives gone like the wisp of wind for the sake of the throne and the Kingdom. As much as my heart ached at the sight, I knew I could not let it ge
KING’S LUNA CHAPTER 103 ESMERALDA STONE (RANIA)’S POV. As I tried to wake up, my whole body ached, and my head was pounding almost as if something was being used to hammer it. I tried to move my body, but my limbs were sore and aching while it felt weak as well. I released a breath, then tried to part my eyes open. At first, my gaze was blurry but after a couple of blinking, I managed to clear away the blurriness. That was when I got the chance to fully look around my surrounding and take it in, my mind registering the seeming cell I am held this time around.The cell was suffocating to say the least . Cold, damp stone surrounded me on all sides, the air thick with the stench of mild dew and something more metallic—blood, probably old. It reminded me of the old cell I was held in just a few days ago, and I felt nauseated to be honest. Way too much if I am being direct but I tried to hold it back.There were no windows, just a small, rusted grate near the ceiling that allowed in t
KING’S LUNA CHAPTER 102. ESMERALDA STONE (RANIA)’S POV. The time it took to reach the safe house this time was much quicker than the last when I came with Kai and left with Elias. True to Kai’s words, as we approached the place, even I could not tell that the cottage was there because he had made it invincible. The moment we got through the barrier though, the cottage was in sight and Elias explained how only we can get in, an outsider would not be able to get past the barrier. Once in the confines of the homey cottage, despite the recluse it offered from everything going out there, the tension in the room was evident stemming from each and every one of us being worried for what the outcome might be. I feel bad rmtowards them all honestly. I know if it was up to them, they would be out there fighting as well but they had to stay back and stay with me. I would have preferred to be out there as well not stow away out here, hiding like a coward. If not for the child I am carrying, a
KING’S LUNA CHAPTER 101. ESMERALDA STONE (RANIA)’S POV.At this rate, the amount of times things just change within a couple of hours is scary. I have been anticipating the moment of change, and so has Kai but I was still caught aback, and my heart hammered behind my rib cage when Elias’s mindlink came to Kai, that the other side have started moving, and have officially declared war on our side.That was how Kai and I found ourselves getting ready—while he prepared to go out for the war, I was preparing to head to the safe house with Ruby and Valeria. Once fully dressed and all charged, Kai and I made our way out to where the others were waiting, hand in hand. We found out them outside by the tunnel that leads to the safe house, the same Kai and went through the last time we found ourselves there.By the entrance of the tunnel, Elias, Valeria, Ruby, Aloha Kael and Zayde were waiting—the ones I noticed Kai seems to have the most trust in. The moment we reached where they were, thier
KING’S LUNA CHAPTER 100. ESMERALDA STONE (RANIA)’S POV. “News has it that the other side plans on striking tonight.” Kai said to me, the minute we stepped foot back in our room, after the meeting had ended earlier with plans on attack and defenses, as well as the situation of posts. It was not announced directly, but we all knew that the battle is only a few hours away. Even as we walked back to our room, the tension thick in the air of the castle was palpable. It could be spotted even from a mile away, and it was impossible to miss. There was this cold, looming dark clouds that hung above the place, a testament and holding a promise of the blood that will be shed in a couple of hours. Both sides have drawn up their swords, and it was no longer a matter of familial bonds or that of brothers. It was a battle for a position, a win or lose situation where there is no in between. A slight sigh escaped my lips as I made my way towards the bed, then settled down on it. Kai came to sett
KING’S LUNA CHAPTER 99 CROWN PRINCE ALEXANDER MALAKAI LUIS’S POV.Truthfully, I have since been looking for a way to avenge Esmeralda for all that she has been through, from those that made her end up in the exact position that led her to my arms. Even without it given how fate is we would have ended up together one way or another, it did not have to be as bloody and costly as it was.So, did you think I would miss the chance to make the people pay? Anthony I let off the hook for that short moment, because he is one of my people and I cannot dispense him without making such of him especially at such a critical moment. His little chosen mate though that he has sent home, upon realizing who she was, I caught while she is on the run—another reason for me to query him later on piling up. That cold air of the dungeon pricked and nibbled at my skin as I went down into the deepest parts of the palace, my boots echoing against the old and wet stones of the pathway. This was where I kept tho
KING’S LUNA CHAPTER 98CROWN PRINCE ALEXANDER MALAKAI LUIS’S POV.You see, I have always been a firm believer of keep your friends close, and your enemies even closer. Sometimes, your greatest enemy could be right beside you all along. Just as your greatest ally could be right beside you as well without you knowing, or with you knowing. Whichever way it works really.In my case, that ally and foe has been my brothers, the ones that could compete with me should the throne become vacant as it is right now as of this moment. You see, my dearest step mother, Queen Zara has always fancied her eldest child over her second—she had higher hopes and higher plans for her first son and the perfect one, while the second son got ignored and never commended for whatever it is he had ever done.It did not matter if he ever does something good, he would not be commended for it but rather, ignored. So he became the bad one, befitting if the lack of comments and rightfully taking the brunt of her anger