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Luna's Redeemer FIFTY
KIARA Everything was a blur of pain and screams. My baby was about to be born premature, and my body felt like it was being ripped apart. In a state of delirium, I could no longer grasp my reality. All I could hear was the sound of my mate's voice. I could feel his gentle touches as I slipped in and out of consciousness, feeling my legs being pried apart. I smelled the blood, and the despair hanging heavily in the air. I knew something was wrong. It wasn't just about my baby being premature. Still trapped in a daze, I felt Denzel cup my face, bringing his forehead to mine. "I'm here. I'm never letting you go. Take my strength. Take as much as you can to finish this. Stay with me. Breathe with me," he whispered. In that moment, I felt a surge of energy through my being. A rippling wave that flowed through our bond. It was so powerful, it made me scream. With a final attempt at releasing my child into the world, a cry of a newborn filled the air, and I shut my eyes for a mom
Luna's Redeemer FIFTY ONE
KIARA Before I could attack him, a crippling wave of magic was channeled in my direction, bringing me to my knees. While I struggled with this, he swung a clawed hand in my direction. The moment I thought I'd escaped the strike of his hand, a black mass of energy was thrown towards me, catching me off guard. I shut my eyes, awaiting what I perceived to be a deadly impact. It never came. When I opened my eyes, Cassy was standing in front of me, her eyes wide. She coughed up blood, and I lowered my gaze to see her torso melting away as tendrils of dark magic ate into her flesh. She collapsed into my arms, and I gasped, my eyes clouding up with tears. Bringing a shaky hand to her wound, I hissed as the residues of magic burned the palm of my hand."It's okay. It's.... really okay..." She gasped. "No...not now. Cassy, please..." I sobbed as her eyes lost their shine. Closing my eyes, I tried to concentrate on mending her collapsing body. But I couldn't. "You killed her. Just l
Luna's Redeemer FIFTY TWO
DENZEL I had stayed up all night, worried about my mate who had suddenly gone missing. I didn't know what she was up to, and I was anxious. Kiara was not in the right state of mind. Even if she went after Alarok, in her state, she wouldn't be able to do anything. I'd tried to find her through her scent. She must've wanted to stay out of my sight, she had masked her scent.The sun was half way up in the sky, and the morning sky was a bright orange. I stood in the garden, surrounded by the comforting smell of flowers. "Your majesty," I heard Keenan say from behind me. "Has she been found?" I asked."Yes, your majesty. She has just returned," he responded. I closed my eyes, relief sinking deep into me."How is she?" I asked."You should see for yourself," he replied, and I stiffened. Tensed, I turned away from the view of the sunrise and hurried into the passageway. Right then, I saw her approaching from the other end. I could smell the blood caked on her skin and clothes. Her
Luna's Redeemer FIFTY THREE
KIARA For the rest of the night, I was unable to sleep. Afraid that I would have another nightmare, a replay of Cassy's death, I stayed awake. I'd tried to convince Denzel to get some sleep. But, he'd refused to let me stay awake alone. I knew more than anyone else how worried he was. I wished I didn't have to make him worry that much. I'd tried to fool myself into believing that everything was fun. It was clear now, I was wrong. To alleviate my mate's concerns, I had breakfast with him and took my time settling down to have a long soak in a hot bath. When I was done, I slipped on my black robe, tying the sash around my waist absentmindedly. While I headed back to bed, I stumbled and almost fell. "There you go again. You're such a klutz."A shiver ran down my spine at the sound of Cassy's cheery voice. Slowly, I turned around and found her leaning against the wall with her arms folded across her chest. She had an amused smile on her face, her blue eyes shimmering. "What?" S
Luna's Redeemer FIFTY FOUR
KIARA I brought my trembling hands to my ears, trying to drown out the numerous voices clouding my mind. 'Focus on me, love. Only me,' Denzel said to me through our mind link. I took a deep breath, focusing on the sound of his deep voice.'I'm here. You're safe.'I felt him place a hand along the small of my back, pulling me closer to himself. I took a deep breath, his pleasant scent flooding my senses. All of a sudden, every other voice faded. In that moment, I was sucked into my mental space with Denzel. We were standing in the middle of an endless path, and the sky was a canvas of pink, orange, and violet. Growing on either side of the road were numerous cherry blossom trees in full bloom. Littered on the ground were the pink petals of the flowers. Behind me, Denzel embraced me, keeping a hand on my stomach. "Is this place really in my head?" I asked, leaning against his body. "Yes. It's a much stronger barrier since I'm using my full capacity right now," he said, and I no
Luna's Redeemer FIFTY FIVE
DENZEL "Your majesty!" At the sound of a guard's voice, I made my way out of the bedroom with Kiara by my side. The guard was trembling by the door. He appeared to be terrified."What is the matter?" I asked, and he lowered his head, his gaze fixed on the ground."Your majesty, rumours of a plague have spread throughout the land. I believe it has reached the northern lands as well," he said."Rumours? Is it merely a made-up story? If it's just a rumour, it can't be true, right?" Kiara asked."Unfortunately, the plague is real. It started spreading yesterday. But, the affected areas have increased. We are not sure about the true nature of the plague. But it is capable of bringing insanity to the people," the guard said. Every muscle in my body tensed up. Were the children of darkness trying to exert their revenge on us? When Kiara's worried gaze met mine, I knew she was thinking of the same thing. "What is your name?" I asked the guard, and he bowed in respect."My name is No
Luna's Redeemer FIFTY SIX
DENZEL "I'll take your silence to mean that you're not sure if Lucas is dead or alive," Estella said, rising to her feet. I watched her as she turned away from me."I'll take my leave now, brother. I have a feeling that the war is far from over. Good luck," she said, and left my study. The moment she was out of my sight, Keenan stepped in. "What was that about? Is it true?" He asked as he approached my desk."She's right. I'm not sure if Lucas is dead or not," I sighed."What happened?""He disappeared right after I gave him a fatal wound. If Lucas is responsible for the plague, he's not done with me," I told him. The door creaked open, and a maid rushed in, her eyes wide."What's going on?" Keenan said, narrowing his eyes at the maid, who had just barged in with a knife in her trembling grip. Her eyes were silvery white. She growled at us and moved towards us with unsteady movements. Before she could get to us, she tripped and fell face-first."Stop right there!" Keenan ord
Luna's Redeemer FIFTY SEVEN
KIARA Denzel carefully lifted our daughter into his arms, his eyes filled with worry for her. He held her to himself, and suddenly, she stopped crying and writhing. My eyes widened when I noticed that she had fallen asleep. "What was that? What did you do?" I whispered, and he cracked a smile."I did the only thing I could. Comfort her," he responded."How? She has been crying for a while," I said, and he nodded."She won't be in pain for a while."I narrowed his eyes at him. Something felt suspicious. He refused to look at me. It felt as though he was avoiding my gaze. He had to be lying about something."Denzel...""Right. I heard from Ryssa," he blurted out, and my heart sank. He'd definitely just switched topics. "What did she say?" I asked, staring intently at him."Lucas got help from a witch capable of ancient blood magic," he stated. "How is that even possible? It's called ancient blood magic for a reason. That kind of magic is deadly and difficult to control. It has
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Luna's Redeemer EPILOGUE
KIARA "Are you ready?" My mate asked me as I wrapped an arm around his waist and pressed a kiss to his bare back. We were both lying in bed on our first anniversary."I'm excited," I squeaked, and he chuckled. "You're finally getting to imprint on my mind. Of course, you should be excited," he replied, his voice laced with amusement. "Close your eyes. I'm gonna go in now," I whispered, delving into his mind. When I opened my eyes again, we were standing on top of a hill. There was a beautiful, clear waterfall directly opposite us, and there were bright red roses growing along the paths of the wide expanse of the mountains. The sky was a breathtaking pink, and the breeze was refreshingly cool. "Can I open my eyes now?" Denzel asked, and I chuckled, leaning into him from behind. "Yes."He glanced around, whistling under his breath. "Denzel?" I said, and he turned to look at me, his eyes wide with awe. Holding out a hand, I gave him a big smile."Let's go for a walk," I sugge
Luna's Redeemer SEVENTY ONE
KIARA A scream tore through the air, and I narrowed my eyes, pulling the door open. Hurrying down the hallway, I reached out for Denzel through our bond. However, I got no response.More screams and cries filled the air, and my stomach churned. I didn't need a soothsayer to tell me what was happening. Lucas was here. The battle had officially begun. Maids scrambled in my direction, their dresses stained with blood. "Azalea," I breathed, worried about my daughter's safety. Just before I could get to the nursery, I saw Cassy running towards me with Azalea in her arms. Her eyes were wide with terror. "He's here. He's killing everyone," she panted. "Take her to the basement. Can you do that for me?" I asked, and she gulped. "Stay safe, Kiara. Please." She croaked. I nodded, patting her back. I watched her continue down the hallway. She suddenly vanished out of sight. Relieved to know that my daughter was in good hands, I crouched by the side of an unconscious guard and grabbed
Luna's Redeemer SEVENTY
KIARA Denzel and I sat in our bedroom with Azalea asleep in my arms. My mate had cleaned himself up and was now dressed in his robe. There was a blank expression on his face. It was obvious that we were worried about the fact that Lucas had stolen Ria's power. I still couldn't wrap my head around how he had managed to do that. With Ria's power in his possession, I was the only one who could truly put him down for good. But there was one problem. I was yet to remove the seal. Lucas could attack at any moment. However, we were not ready for him. I still didn't know what Lucas' plan was, and this was unnerving. "Don't worry too much about it," Denzel said to me, his gaze meeting mine. I knew he was trying to comfort me. But, at this point, it was the last thing I needed. I couldn't shake off the feeling that a much bigger war was coming. One which was capable of causing a much bigger catastrophe. If we weren't ready for it, we were bound to get destroyed. "What if he comes her
Luna's Redeemer SIXTY NINE
DENZEL "She was right here in her cot. I was standing by the window, preparing her food. When I turned around, she was gone," Kiara's maid said, her head lowered. We were in the nursery, and Kiara was pacing back and forth. I knew she was barely holding it together. "You didn't hear anybody walk in?" She asked, and the maid shook her head. "No one came in. I would've heard the door open."Kiara gripped several locks of her hair and tugged. I walked up to her, releasing her grip on her hair."Don't hurt yourself," I said, and she looked up at me, her eyes filled with both desperation and anguish."It's all my fault. I shouldn't have left her side. I should have stayed to protect her," she said, her voice trembling. "We will find her," I stated, and she shook her head feverishly."Lucas... what if he's the one who took her? What if he took her to get back at us? What do we do now? This can't be happening," she sobbed.My mate was slipping right into panic mode, and it hurt me t
Luna's Redeemer SIXTY EIGHT
KIARA I didn't think. I grabbed the woman's arm and pulled her off my mate's body. Denzel stumbled out of bed and hurried into the bathroom with unsteady movements. Grabbing the strange woman by the hair, I kicked her at the back of her legs, bringing her to her knees. She cackled, and I narrowed my eyes at her, bringing my claws to her throat. "Who are you?" I demanded, and she stopped laughing."Can't you tell? I'm you.""What?" I breathed. For a moment, she almost got me to believe her. However, the glint in her eyes reminded me of Ria in an unnerving way. "Stop hiding behind that illusion. Show yourself!" I snapped. "You're no fun," she hissed, transforming into her original form. It was Ria."You bitch," I spat, my claws digging into her skin. Pushing me away from her, she transformed into her signature animal and vanished. The sound of Denzel throwing up in the bathroom made me grimace. When he emerged out of it, his face was as white as sheets. "Care to explain how
Luna's Redeemer SIXTY SEVEN
KIARA Stepping out into the garden due to my sudden insomnia, I was surprised to find my mate in an odd position with Ria. He had his hand wrapped around her throat, his eyes darkening with menace. "There she is. The star of the occasion," Ria choked out, casting a sidelong glance at me. "Denzel, what's going on?" I asked, and he refused to look at me. "Go ahead, Denzel. Tell her how you hid the fact that Lucas showed up again," Ria stated, and I narrowed my eyes at them."What is she talking about, Denzel? Did Lucas really show up?" I asked, and a muscle ticked in his jaw. He still wouldn't look at me. "Come on, Denzel. Don't keep her waiting. She wants to know about your injury and the fact that Lucas kissed you," Ria said, and I froze.I was appalled by the thought of Denzel hiding all of that from me. But, I felt more hurt knowing that Ria was aware of the things I didn't know."He's such a terrible mate, isn't he? He made you believe that you were his partner amidst all of th
Luna's Redeemer SIXTY SIX
DENZEL "Your majesty, do you realize what you've just said?" Keenan said, stepping away from the door, his eyes squinted at me."I know. It sounds crazy. I don't understand why he did that. The more I think about it, the more I feel disgusted," I said, and he chuckled."Now what? He finds you attractive? Or he wants to get back at Kiara by stealing you from her?" He stated, clearly amused.I scoffed at him, increasing the pressure on my wound. "Maybe he was just messing with you. Maybe he was trying to get a reaction out of you. However, if he's into men, he might be head over heels for you," Keenan continued, and I glared at him. "That's bullshit.""I know, right? This is crazy. Will you tell Kiara about that? No, wait...if you tell her about that, she's bound to find out about your injury," he said."What injury?"We both stiffened as the door opened and Ria walked in. She narrowed her eyes at me. "What happened to you?" She asked, and I shut my eyes, annoyed. "It is none o
Luna's Redeemer SIXTY FIVE
DENZEL "There are no signs of injury on his body, your Highness. We suspect that this is a psychological issue," a member of the royal healers said to Kiara, who was perched by my side, holding my hand. I kept my eyes closed. Therefore, no one knew that I'd regained consciousness. "He coughed up blood, you know that. How can it be psychological?" Kiara asked."I'm afraid we do not have the answer to that yet.""You can leave now. I'll stay with him," Kiara said. The moment we were all alone, Kiara kissed my knuckles and stroked my hair. "Will you tell me what happened without lying to me?" She suddenly said, startling me. I opened my eyes to look at her."You knew that I've been awake?" I said, and she nodded. "Please tell me you know exactly what happened to you," she said, and I heaved a sigh, closing my eyes."It was Lucas. He was in my dream, except...it didn't feel like a dream. He stabbed me," I told her, and she stared at me like I'd gone crazy. "Lucas entered your
Luna's Redeemer SIXTY FOUR
KIARA A week later, it was confirmed that Estella had indeed taken her own life. She'd left a will behind. Apparently, she had been overcome with a sense of emptiness. Although Estella and I didn't have a solid relationship, I felt bad for her. Denzel was hurt by her decision. He'd done everything to protect her, after all. With the royal family of the northern states down to one member, I had a feeling that it wouldn't be long before Denzel became their king. I knew that my mate was going through a lot. However, I could not comfort him the way I wanted to. Since I had to make sure that Ria believed that my relationship with Denzel was in shambles, I couldn't get affectionate with my mate. Ria was everywhere. She was making it clear that she was there to stake her claims. If I wanted to defeat her, I needed to unlock the fullness of my potential. I stared at the cloudy night sky with mixed feelings. The cool breeze caressed my hair and made me relax. Taking a deep breath, I cl
