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
KING’S LUNA CHAPTER 65.ESMERALDA STONE (RANIA)’S POV.Illusions, I reminded myself. They are all illusions and so, their true forms remain unknown. But unlike the first time when the elk turned out to be a rabbit, I might not be sure the boar’s true forms would be an easier form. Not to mention, I am surrounded by them. My best guess is, without shooting them down, despite being illusions, they bear the same strength as the boars even in this state.So, I should not underestimate them.Not to mention, the forest was playing tricks as well. It felt as though it was closing in on me, and the sun was about to set—setting an unsettling feeling within me, one that sprouts into the thought of me quite possibly being late, and might just fail given I have barely done anything, and it the time is over already.Except, I know deep down it could not be. Illusions, I reminded myself once again—everything here is an illusion. With a newfound determination and with the boars stalking me with a pr
KING’S LUNA CHAPTER 66CROWN PRINCE ALEXANDER MALAKAI (KAI) LUIS’S POV.I have magical powers beyond that if an ordinary beast of a lycan. Being a lycan and being a royal at that cones with its perks, to be particular more powers than any other average person. Excoet, aside form that, I have other powers.Magical powers. But aside from those close to me, there are only hear says about my powers and nothing definite. I have eventually learnt how to morph my lycan powers and my magical powers undertge same guise to the extent that those around me cannot differentiate which is which. Or spot the oddness of it.Amongst that is my ability to set the hunting grounds to become an enchanted forest for the tests to be conducted. I had personally designed the tests there as well as the morphology of the enchanted forest so I am ware of everything that is going on. However, for the sake of transparency, I decided to showcase the happenings of the forests all other instructors could see, since I
KING’S LUNA CHAPTER 67.CROWN PRINCE ALEXANDER MALAKAI (KAI) LUIS’S POV.Alpha Ezra’s words were simply like a casual remark, but each one of us could tell it was an indirect jab at Anthony—it was as easy as that. Being aware of the bond that once existed between Esmeralda and Anthony, and the fact that it has already come to an end does not mean they will not care about it.Academically, the rules of the academy does not apply in situations where there is a mate bond, and in most of the cases where this is involved, the female wolves usually chose to drop out and follow their mates—even if there have only been a handful of cases as such.The case here is, though Esmeralda is the one taking the brunt of it by getting mocked and all, she has an advantage being in the academy compared to the other she wolves that have encountered such. Why? Because the fact that she is here means she will be known for one thing or another—and mostly it is for the good cause. Any she wolf that manages to
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