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The Luna’s Deadly Game TWELVE
CHAPTER 12RAPHAEL’s POVThe dining room was filled with the murmur of eager voices, as all the ladies filtered in, their heels clicking over the marbled floor. Some were a bit overdressed, their heads held a bit high, eyes shining with excitement—or is it ambition? I stood at the head of the room, my hands clasped behind my back, watching them. But despite the display of elegance and nobility, all I could focus on was the one person who didn’t belong here, and yet somehow, she did more than any of them. Lyra.She entered quietly after the others, her head down as usual, trying to avoid the spotlight. The others barely noticed her or included her, too caught up in their preening and posturing. The princesses, of course, took their usual seats at the front of the table, batting their eyelashes and flashing carefully crafted smiles in my direction, which I carefully ignored, too. I had no interest in their flirtations. I nodded curtly at their greetings, making a point to ignore the fl
The Luna’s Deadly Game THIRTEEN
CHAPTER 13LYRA'S POVDarius led us out into the forest. The air was thick with tension as the girls grouped up in small circles, whispering among themselves. I could hear bits of conversation as I walked beside Zara and Esmeralda.“What do you think the first stage is?” Zara asked, glancing around nervously.“I don’t know, but it’s making me uneasy,” Esmeralda replied quietly, her arms folded across her chest. "Why would they bring us here?"I stayed silent, my eyes scanning the dark forest ahead. The trees looked ominous, their shadows long and threatening under the sun. Every crunch of a branch or rustle of leaves made my heart race. “Maybe it’s just a test of courage,” Zara added, trying to sound brave but failing. "Like, you know, whoever’s the least scared gets ahead."Esmeralda shook her head. “I don’t think it’s that simple.”We stopped when Darius turned to face us, his face as cold and unreadable as always. “Quiet down,” he ordered, his voice sharp. The girls instantly fe
The Luna’s Deadly Game FOURTEEN
LYRA’S POVCHAPTER 14“Did you hear that?” Esmeralda whispered, her voice barely audible.Zara swallowed hard. “Yeah, I did.”Before any of us could react, the forest exploded into chaos. Out of nowhere, wolves—huge, snarling creatures—leaped from the shadows, their eyes gleaming in the darkness.“Run!” someone screamed, and panic erupted around us.Without thinking, we bolted in different directions. I could hear the others shouting, the sound of heavy paws hitting the ground as the wolves chased after us. My heart raced as I dodged between trees, barely able to think, my feet moving faster than my mind could keep up.Zara was right beside me, panting. “What the hell? I thought this was supposed to be a test, not a death sentence!”Esmeralda stumbled but quickly caught up, her face pale with fear. “They—they’re real! They’re attacking us!”“No kidding!” I gasped, ducking under a low-hanging branch. My lungs burned, and my legs ached, but I couldn’t stop. Not with those creatures chas
The Luna’s Deadly Game FIFTEEN
LYRA’S POVI ran, my legs moving as fast as they could carry me, my breath ragged. The beast’s growl still echoed in my ears, and the image of that girl’s lifeless body haunted my every step. My chest burned, and my heart pounded so hard I thought it might explode.I darted behind a tree, collapsing against its rough bark. My hands flew to my chest as I struggled to breathe, the panic clawing its way through me. Tears blurred my vision, hot and relentless. I couldn’t stop them.“No… no, not again,” I whispered, choking on the words as they came out between gasps. “Please, not again…”The memories crashed over me. The screams, the blood, the cold, unforgiving night when my family was torn apart. I closed my eyes, but it didn’t stop. The vision of my mother’s face—pale, her eyes wide with terror. My father’s hand reached for me as the shadows consumed him. “No, no, no!” I sobbed, pressing my hand harder against my chest, trying to force the pain away, but it only grew stronger. I was
The Luna’s Deadly Game SIXTEEN
CHAPTER 16RAPHAEL'S POVThe moment the whistle echoed through the palace, my heart lurched. It wasn’t supposed to matter, not to me. Not ever. Yet, I found myself pacing around, a restless energy building inside me.The Luna Games were a cruel tradition I had tolerated for years without a second thought. But now? Now, I couldn’t keep still. My thoughts were consumed by her—Lyra.I clenched my jaw, the tension radiating through my muscles. What the hell was wrong with me? This was unlike me. She was just another contestant, no different from the others—right?A timid knock interrupted my brooding. “What?” I snapped, my voice harsher than I intended. The door creaked open just enough for a maid to peek through, her eyes wide and nervous.“Y-Your Majesty, would you like something to eat, or perhaps—”“Did I ask for anything?” I growled, stepping toward her. She flinched, eyes dropping to the floor instantly. “N-no, Your Majesty. I—”“Get out,” I barked, my patience already razor-thin
The Luna’s Deadly Game SEVENTEEN
LYRA’S POVOh, no.I scrambled to my feet, my legs shaking beneath me. The panic from earlier surged back with full force, and I started running blindly through the forest. My breath came in short, ragged gasps as I tore through branches, my heart pounding so loudly in my ears that I could barely hear anything else. I crashed into trees and got entwined with weed leaving bruises against my skin. I grounded my teeth as I tore through the forest blindly. I don’t know where I’m going. I don’t know where to go!The forest felt like it was closing in on me. No matter how far or fast I ran, it felt like I was stuck in the same spot. I felt like a clown in a circus. “Please, please,” I whispered to myself, desperation creeping into my voice. “Moon Goddess, help me. Please…”But no help came. Tears burned the back of my eyes. I didn't think I could hold on any longer. I stumbled over a root, crashing hard to the ground. My palms scraped against the dirt, and I winced, feeling the sting of
The Luna’s Deadly Game EIGHTEEN
CHAPTER 18LYRA’s POVA piercing scream echoed through the clearing, its shrillness so intense it made my skin prickle. My head shot up to meet his eyes and he looked away. Zara gasped and I spun around, heart pounding, but the forest was gone. Vanished. In its place stood only open ground; the shadows that once danced between the trees were now swallowed by some kind of unnatural emptiness.Darius suddenly appeared in front of us, his face carved into a grim expression. I could see the aftermath of the games pressing down on all of us. It took a toll on him, too, and I was glad it wasn’t just us contestants. There was no room for compassion in his eyes as he regarded everyone. “The last princess,” he began, his voice cold “did not survive.” A shiver crawled down my spine. Another life was lost to the cruelty of these trails, another soul erased by these unforgiving woods. I swallowed the lump in my throat, refusing to allow fear to grip me the way it did most of the girls. The gir
The Luna’s Deadly Game NINETEEN
CHAPTER 19.LyraZara. She was struggling behind me, her body being dragged under by the current. I didn’t think—I just moved. Ignoring the fire coursing through my veins, I reached back, grabbing her arm before the river could take her completely. "Don’t let go," I panted, pulling her closer. She nodded weakly, her grip on my wrist tightening as we pushed forward together, our bodies battered by the current and the heat.Every inch felt like a mile, every step a battle for survival. The pain was so intense I thought I would pass out, but I couldn’t stop. I couldn’t give up.Finally, after what felt like an eternity, my foot hit solid ground. I stumbled forward, dragging Zara with me, and we collapsed onto the riverbank, gasping for air. My entire body trembled, the pain still searing through my limbs, but we had made it. I rolled onto my back, staring up at the sky, trying to catch my breath. My skin felt raw as if I had been scraped over a bed of coals. I glanced over at Zara, wh
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The Luna’s Deadly Game CHAPTER 66
CHAPTER 66RAPHAEL I focused on the stack of documents before me, trying to sort through the mess of security updates and ongoing investigations. Darius sat across from me, flipping through his own papers, a frown etched on his face.“Still no leads on the user of Essian's dust,” he said, frustration lacing his voice.I nodded, pinching the bridge of my nose. “We need to find out who’s behind this before it escalates further. If they’re using it against us, we can’t afford to sit idle.”Just then, Kane walked in, his expression serious. “Your Majesty, I came as soon as I could.”I looked up from my documents, ready to respond to Kane’s input when the door swung open abruptly. I froze, my eyes narrowing as Madriel walked in without so much as a knock. “What are you doing here, Madriel?”She leaned against the doorframe, feigning innocence. “Oh, can’t I come to visit my lovely baby brother?” The mockery dripped from her words.“You have no right to visit me,” I snapped, my voice icy. “
The Luna’s Deadly Game CHAPTER 65
CHAPTER 65LYRA.After returning from Raphael's office, I lied down on my bed smiling.“Lyra!” Esmeralda burst into the room, her eyes bright with joy. “ I’m officially Darius’s mate now!”“I’m so happy for you!” I said, unable to hide my smile. She clapped her hands, a giddy laugh escaping her lips. “I know! It all feels so perfect. I can’t believe I’m finally free from the stupid Lunar games!”“I’m moving to Darius’s room.”“That’s amazing, Esmeralda! You deserve this,” I said. “Are you excited?”“Terrified,” she admitted, biting her lip. “But mostly excited! It’s just… everything feels different now.”I watched her. “You’re elevating your status now. You’ll be treated like a queen.”“Exactly!” She giggled, her cheeks flushed. “And I want to make sure you’re comfortable, too. You’re still my best friend, and I need you by my side.”“Of course,” I replied. “I wouldn’t want it any other way.”The next few days flew by. On the eve of the day of the 4th phase, Esmeralda knocked on my d
The Luna’s Deadly Game CHAPTER 64
CHAPTER 64RAPHAEL I was buried in documents concerning pack security, trying to keep my mind focused on the endless details, when Darius strolled into my office, a broad smile stretching across his face.“What happened to you? Why are you smiling?” I asked, my eyebrows lifting in curiosity.“Nothing, just had a great training session,” he replied, his grin infectious.But then, just like that, his smile vanished, replaced by an unreadable expression. “What’s wrong?” I pressed, leaning back in my chair.Darius hesitated, glancing down at the floor. “Uh, nothing. Really. Just...”“Who pissed in your pants now?” I teased, unable to help myself.He glared at me and I shrugged.I sighed, crossing my arms. “Darius, is there something you want to tell me? You’ve been holding it back for too long. Just spit it out.”He fidgeted, his eyes darting around the room. “It’s just... well, one of the contestants is my mate.”My heart sank, shock coursing through me. “Wait, what? Your mate?”Darius
The Luna’s Deadly Game CHAPTER 63
CHAPTER 63LYRAI trudged through the twisted trees, feeling something dark and suffocating all around me. My breaths were shaky, shallow. Shadows flickered in every corner, moving, watching. I muttered to myself, “Come on, Lyra. One step at a time. Just… keep moving.”Then I saw it—a creature. Its eyes glowed with hatred, fangs dripping with some dark, strange essence. I couldn’t move, my heart pounding like it might break free from my chest. The beast lunged. I managed to dodge, barely, feeling the air crackle around its attack. Every hit it made, every slash it aimed at me, felt like it reached past my skin, sinking deep into me. Each blow burned, not just my body, but… something else, something I couldn’t even name. It felt like it was tearing me apart from the inside out.I stumbled, the pain twisting and contorting through me. “I… I can’t…” I gasped, but I had no choice.Then, I felt the last hit, and I fell. Everything went dark.When I opened my eyes, blue smoke swirled aroun
The Luna’s Deadly Game CHAPTER 62
CHAPTER 62LYRAThe next morning, my maid helped me into a simple black dress. I felt drained, but I wore it for Zara. Esmeralda, too, appeared in black, her face pale. We didn’t speak; Darius arrived, his face impassive. He looked over the three of us—Althea, Esmeralda, and me—before nodding. "Follow me. We’re moving forward."Esmeralda’s jaw tightened, and Althea gave a weird look, her lips pressed into a thin line. I felt the ache in my chest but followed Darius.We walked outside, led by our maids, and stepped into what felt like another world. Darius stopped, and his voice echoed over the quiet. "This is the next challenge. It’s called ‘The Volcanic Gauntlet.’ You’ll need every ounce of strength and endurance to survive it."I looked ahead. The ground was coated in volcanic ash, each step already sticking to our shoes. Hot winds blew against my face, and I tasted smoke in the air. Rivers of lava twisted around the landscape, glowing, hissing.I could hear Althea breathing sharpl
The Luna’s Deadly Game CHAPTER 61
CHAPTER 61RAPHAEL I sat in my office and my eyes drifted to the door, waiting for Darius to bring me the latest news. The clock on the wall ticked away, and finally, the door opened, Darius stepping in with a grim expression. I raised an eyebrow.“Darius,” I greeted him. “How did it go?”Darius didn’t return the smile. He simply stood there, expression stiff. “Two contestants didn’t make it.”The smirk faded from my face, replaced by a cold expression. “Who?”“Mirena and Zara.”For a moment, I stayed silent, processing the names. Zara… I knew she’d been close to Lyra. She had even come to me once, pleading on Lyra’s behalf.“And Lyra?” I asked, my voice quieter. “How is she?”Darius hesitated, looking down. “She went straight to her room. I think she’s taking it harder than anyone else… along with Esmeralda. Those three were close.”I nodded slowly. “I see.”Darius shifted, as if uncomfortable under my gaze. He looked unusually tense, his hands clenched at his sides. I studied him,
The Luna’s Deadly Game CHAPTER 60
CHAPTER 60LYRA“No… no, she can’t be…” I whispered, collapsing against him as he held me back. I felt my knees give out, and all I could do was clutch his arm. “This can’t be happening… not Zara…”Esmeralda still hadn’t moved. Her face was blank, eyes hollow as she kept staring at the flames, as if expecting Zara to walk back out any moment. “She… she was just… she was just there…” she mumbled, her voice barely above a whisper.I looked at her, tears blurring my vision. “Esmeralda… I… I couldn’t do anything…” My voice broke, my chest feeling like it was being crushed. “I should have done something… anything…”Esmeralda’s lip quivered, her face still pale as she murmured, “Zara… she was… this can’t be real…”Darius released his grip on me slowly, making sure I wouldn’t lunge forward again. “Neither of you can afford to lose yourselves here,” he said firmly. “If you go in like this, it’ll be over for both of you.”I tried to breathe.“She knew the risks, Lyra,” Darius said again. Dar
The Luna’s Deadly Game CHAPTER 59
LYRA As we reached the chamber, Darius stopped and looked over us, his face as hard as the stone walls around us. The heat was already thick, making it hard to breathe, and the flicker of flames cast strange shadows across his face. “Listen up,” he said, his voice flat and emotionless. “You’re about to face the Flame Wall. This fire isn’t ordinary. It’s meant to burn more than just your skin.” Zara shifted uncomfortably beside me, and I glanced at her. “What do you mean, more than our skin?” I asked, trying to keep the tremor out of my voice. “The flames here don’t just burn,” Darius replied, his gaze cold as ice. “They reach inside you—attack your fears, your weaknesses. They’ll find what haunts you and use it to break you down.” I swallowed hard. There was no reassurance in his words, no attempt to ease our nerves. It was like he didn’t care what happened to us. I glanced at Esmeralda, who was pale but steady. Darius’s eyes lingered on her for a moment, softer than his tone. H
The Luna’s Deadly Game FIFTY EIGHT
CHAPTER 58LYRA A soft knock on my door woke me up, and I blinked, groggy and confused. A maid stood there, waiting. I guess they’re waking everyone up like this, I thought, rubbing my eyes.I stretched and made my way to the dining room, feeling half-asleep. When I walked in, Esmeralda, Zara, and the others were already there, but they looked tired. Everyone’s eyes were barely open, and the maids stood silently behind us, watching over like guards.I yawned, covering my mouth as I looked around. “Morning, everyone,” I said, my voice barely above a whisper. Not a single response. No one even bothered to look up; they were too busy fighting sleep.Esmeralda gave a half-hearted wave, her head resting on her hand. “Is it really morning?” she mumbled, eyes half-closed.Zara leaned forward, groaning. “Feels like they dragged us out of bed for no reason. I could still be sleeping.”I nodded, glancing around at the maids. “Yeah, they really wanted us up early… for what, though?”No one answ
