KING’S LUNA CHAPTER 57.ESMERALDA STONE (RANIA)’S POV.“Is it because of how fast his father crowned the new Queen? Or did the two have some sort of beef?” I found myself asking—looking for a way to understand this entire thing. Every one knows the story of how the King quickly crowned a new Luna after the late one passed on. There has too many controversies regarding that from the other packs—because of the traditions that were disrupted. Normally, there is supposed to be a three years mourning period before a new Queen is crowned—despite the fact that a Luna Queen is a crucial figure to the Kingdom.There is not supposed to be an empty position—at least, not a position as important as the Luna Queen, especially not when the late Queen was known to be the King’s true, fated mate while this current Queen, is his chosen mate—not a second chance. Spot the difference there.So, it was very much expected that he would go through the mourning period before he thinks of crowing a new Queen.
KING’S LUNA CHAPTER 58.ESMERALDA STONE (RANIA)’S POV.One thing I have realized about the palace and the academy as a whole, is that there are too many tunnels unknown to the others and only known to a selective few. I will not be surprised if it is only known to Kai and his people—he seems to be more capable than I had anticipated before really.Elias and I once again, just like the night before, went through a different underground tunnel through the forest, and walked through it for a while until we eventually reached a door then. And when we stepped in through the door, not so surprisingly, we ended up in the academy—to be specific, the library. Elias stepped in first, surveying the place to ensure that no one is there before he gave me the go ahead to come out.No words were exchanged between us, aside from the head bow in my direction—a silent sign of acknowledgement. I offered him a smile in response, before I turned around and walked out, as if I had been there to study somet
KING’S LUNA CHAPTER 59.ESMERALDA STONE (RANIA)’S POV.Her hold around my wrist tightened to the point which I know it would leave a bruise but I did not react. Her voice dropped octaves lower, to a very warning tone as her eyes narrowed even more if possible. “You dared to try and seduce the Crown Prince?”You know that annoyance from earlier? It quickly morphed to something else, and I nearly laughed at her words. Did she just say seduce? Oh honey, I have done much more than that—but she does not need to know that little fact.But there was something else about her tone. Was that possessiveness I heard? Do not tell me Portia likes Kai as well? Because the way she is acting, you would think she is his mate or something.My thoughts regarding that were halted midway when she suddenly smirked, those lips slanted slowly into a smirk that was anything but settling—and the sadistic look in her eyes told me I would not like whatever it is that would escape her lips at that moment. And I wa
KING’S LUNA CHAPTER 60.ESMERALDA STONE (RANIA)’S POV.Being rejected by an Alpha is the biggest source of shame to one—or should I frank, to a lady. Why? Because we get condemned for something we do not have much of a choice to—something that may, and is almost always the fault of the men for it stems from their infidelity. But who cares about why you get rejected or whether the Alpha chose to be with another lady instead of you? All that matters is that once you get rejected, you are automatically labelled as a black sheep or something—and are not seen with any shred of dignity whatsoever. There is a reason why those that get rejected keep it a secret, in fear of the way they will be shunned for it, and even blamed.There has been various cases, and reports of the said ladies in the past, from other packs that chose to kill themselves in fear of what will follow them as a result of that—for the way they are shamed and downgraded as that—viewed less than an omega. So, in essence, bei
KING’S LUNA CHAPTER 61.ESMERALDA STONE (RANIA)’S POV.The moment the two sported me, which was almost as soon as I did, a smile that mirrored mine took over their expression—and Ruby as always being the chirpier one amongst us three was quick to raise her hand and wave me over, her grin contagious. My own smile widened as I hastened my steps to reach where they are, and once I was within arms length, Zayde took off his hand on my shoulder, taking a step back as Ruby was quick to pull me into her arms.“Hey you…” She called out, her voice softening before she pulled back, though her arms remained on me as she gave me a onceover, her brows drawn in and lips slanted into a slight frown. “…are you okay? You doing well now? How are you feeling?” She threw the strings of question, one after the other before I could even think of answering one or even getting the chance to do that.My smile widened, my heart swelling with relief in knowing I at least have people that look out for me, and th
KING’S LUNA CHAPTER 62.ESMERALDA STONE (RANIA)’S POV.Apparently, the Crown Prince has always had the tradition for going hunting the day after the blood moon night, though it has always been a private activity of his with a few selected guards. This year however, he asked for the academy students to join as well—and in the process, we would be tested on the hunting grounds. They said this is unforeseen, considering how the Crown prince apparently likes his alone moments especially during hunting but well, here we are.I had my questions regarding it, but there was no time for me to ask Valeria really. Not when we were given a short time to get ready, to pack the essentials we would need to stay overnight even though they stressed the fact that everything we would need will be there, and get our bows and arrows, for it was apparently the only that is allowed for us during the hunt, and as soon as every had gotten his or hers, we were led to the hunting grounds by the seven Alphas in
KING’S LUNA CHAPTER 63.CROWN PRINCE ALEXANDER MALAKAI (KAI) LUIS’S POV.I started to miss her the very moment she left—I was practically yearning for her presence. I thought I would be able to handle it, but with every moment, every moment and every minute that passes by, I find myself yearning for her—yearning her for presence, yearning for her touch, and yearning for her in general.I was so caught up in everything going on between us that I forgot to inform her of the hunt I am supposed to leave for over night. I eventually came up with a reckless I admit, plan but one that would keep me from missing her the entire time I will be away. I made the decision on a whiff, but I was very much aware of it when I asked Elias to inform the Alphas that the test for the day will be carried out in the hunting grounds—and that the entire students would accompany me.If Elias had any questions about the sudden decision, and I am sure he does, he did not show it. If anything, the look he gave me
KING’S LUNA CHAPTER 64.ESMERALDA STONE (RANIA)’S POV.“You may all rise.”I took a minute to get a hold of my emotions, his silence eerie following the statement and for a second I wondered what could be the reason for his sudden silence. I eventually yawed my gaze in his direction—only to sport the frown that had marred his features, and my own expression mirrored as I wondered what could have gotten into him. His gaze met mine for a split second, and the silence dawned once more to the extent I could tell every one became a bit bothered by it—because no one truly knows what is going on through the Crown Prince’s mind.He looked out, breaking our eye contact, and then his parted as he finally spoke—putting everyone’s worries to ease. “I am sure the Alphas have already explained the situation to you,” He started once again, his tone firm, and cold. His ever so usual tone—except while I usually find myself intimidated by it as well, today it felt different. “Today, your abilities will