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The Luna’s Deadly Game FORTY NINE
CHAPTER 49LYRAThe black maze loomed ahead of us, Darius led the way, his voice stern as he addressed us.“This is the Maze of Illusions,” Darius said, his eyes scanning each of us. “It’s far worse than what you’ve faced before. You’ll be confronted with your worst fears. Stay too long in the illusion, and you won’t be able to tell it from reality. And if you lose yourself… you die.”A heavy silence fell over the group. My heart thudded painfully in my chest. I glanced at Esmeralda, who looked pale. We were splitting up, each of us forced to face the maze alone.I hurried over to her before we entered. “Esme, whatever happens… please don’t die,” I said, my voice shaking. “Remember Darius, remember all of us. Don’t let the maze trick you.”Esmeralda’s eyes softened, but there was fear in them. “You too, Lyra.” She squeezed my hand briefly, and then she was gone, stepping into her entrance.I turned to mine, swallowing hard. As soon as I entered the maze, the air shifted, growing colde
The Luna’s Deadly Game FIFTY
CHAPTER 50RAPHAEL I walked into the resting area where they were gathered. As I approached, every single one of them bowed instantly. But my eyes immediately found Lyra. I motioned for her to come to me, a small wave of my hand. She hesitated, her eyes widening slightly as if she didn’t want to obey. But she came anyway, her steps slow and reluctant. We moved to a quiet corner, away from the others. She avoided looking at me directly, keeping her gaze down."Are you well?" I asked, my voice low but firm. "Yes, your Majesty," she said, her voice barely above a whisper.I stepped closer to her. Her reaction was immediate. Her cheeks turned bright red, and she pressed her back against the wall, as if trying to create more space between us. I found myself liking her reaction, though I wasn’t sure why."What are you doing?" she stammered, clearly flustered. "Your majesty—"I cocked my head, watching the way her hands fidgeted nervously. "Since when do you call me that?" I asked, arch
The Luna’s Deadly Game FIFTY ONE
CHAPTER 51RAPHAEL Darius’s eyes flicked down to my hands, gripping the chair with white knuckles. He leaned toward me. "Raphael... go to her."I turned to look at him, my chest tightening. He knew exactly what I was feeling but didn’t want to say it out loud. I hesitated for a moment longer, but then I stood, my body moving before my mind could catch up.As I approached Lyra, I could see the blood staining her clothes, her skin pale and bruised. Esmeralda and Zara were already beside her, tears streaming down their faces. By the time I reached her, Lyra had fallen unconscious, her chest rising and falling with shallow breaths."Lyra..." I murmured under my breath, kneeling beside her, but Esmeralda lunged at me, her voice filled with raw anger."Why are we doing these stupid Lunar Games?" she shouted, her hands trembling. "We don't want this anymore!"I met her wild gaze with cold eyes, trying to keep my own emotions in check. She didn’t care about the rules right now. She didn’t ca
The Luna’s Deadly Game FIFTY TWO
CHAPTER 52LYRAI stood at the foot of the bed, watching Lyra’s still form, my hands clenched behind my back, I forced myself to appear composed. The healers moved swiftly around her, their faces tense, exchanging quiet words as they worked. "How is she?" My voice was low, sharp, breaking the silence.The head healer, Eldric, glanced up from where he hovered near Lyra’s side, wiping his hands. He exchanged a brief glance with one of the younger healers before stepping closer to me."Sire, we're doing everything we can," Eldric began. "But... this is not like anything we’ve encountered before. The Maze of Illusions isn't supposed to cause actual bodily harm. At worst, it traps you in the illusion, yes, but physical injuries? That’s unheard of."I felt the muscles in my jaw tighten as I held back the flood of emotions threatening to break through. "What happened, then? Why is she like this? The maze doesn’t just act up—what caused this?"Eldric hesitated, his brow furrowed in thought.
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CHAPTER 53RAPHAEL It had been three days of watching her still, motionless figure, waiting for something—anything—to change. I sat beside Lyra, staring at her as the minutes crawled by. She had healed perfectly, her skin had regained color, and yet… she was still unconscious. I snapped at Eldric, who stood at the foot of the bed. “I thought you said your grandfather was going to be here by now.”Eldric looked startled but quickly composed himself. “Sire, I’ve already sent a message. He confirmed he’ll be here today. It’s only a matter of time.”I nodded stiffly, trying to rein in my impatience. "Fine." I paused, glancing at Lyra again. "Is there anything wrong with her? Why hasn’t she woken up?"Eldric exchanged a nervous glance with the other healers. “Her wounds have healed completely. There’s no physical reason she should still be unconscious. We’ve checked multiple times, sire. We’re as baffled as you are.”My eyes narrowed. "No physical reason? Then what is it? What could poss
The Luna’s Deadly Game FIFTY FOUR
CHAPTER 54LYRAEventually, the healers discharged me. As I was leaving, Raphael stood by the door, his arms crossed over his chest. His eyes pinned me in place."You're coming to my room," he said, his tone leaving little room for argument. "I want to monitor you to make sure nothing happens."I blinked, taken aback. “What? No, I can’t… I need to see my friends. They’ve been worried sick.”Raphael’s expression didn’t change. “I’ll let you see them. But tonight, you’re coming back to my room.”I stared at him, my mouth hanging open. “Tonight?”“Yes, to sleep.” His voice was firm.I swallowed hard. This was Raphael we were talking about, and refusing him outright wasn’t exactly an option. But I couldn’t just disappear on Zara and Esmeralda like that. “Okay… fine,” I muttered, then glanced up at him. “But—”“But?” His eyebrow lifted slightly.“The second phase of the Lunar Games is tomorrow, right? It’s going to be hard for me to leave your room early enough to get prepared.” I hesita
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CHAPTER 55LYRAMy heart was beating fast as we reached the forest. Darius stood in front of us, his face stoic . quite different from his usual smug smirk. This was the last challenge in the second phase.Althea, Mirena, and one of the other princesses stood nearby, whispering loudly enough for everyone to hear.“We should’ve been done with this by now,” Althea said, her eyes flicking over to me, making no effort to hide her disdain.“Yeah, if it weren’t for someone holding us back,” Mirena added with a smirk. The third princess nodded in agreement, shooting me a dirty look.I clenched my jaw but said nothing.Darius cleared his throat, his voice cutting through the tension. “Listen up, everyone. This is your final challenge in the second phase. It will not be easy.”Everyone went silent, their attention shifting to him.“You’ll be facing enchanted beasts,” Darius explained, his tone serious. “These creatures are strong, and each one has unique magical abilities. They will attack, an
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CHAPTER 56LYRAI stood over it, breathing heavily, my body trembling from the effort. The wolf’s eyes dimmed, and with one final growl, it disappeared into the darkness, leaving me alone in the forest.As soon as the wolf disappeared into the darkness, the ground beneath me rumbled. A passage opened up in the trees ahead, and without thinking, I walked toward it, still catching my breath. When I stepped through, I found myself back in the clearing where we’d started. It was quiet, and only one person was there—Althea, sitting calmly.I didn’t look at her. I didn’t care what she thought. I was just relieved to have made it through. I sat down in the corner, keeping my distance, my legs still trembling from the fight with the wolf.A few moments passed in silence before I heard heavy footsteps. I looked up just in time to see Mirena stumbling out of the passage. Her clothes were torn, her hair a mess, and bruises marked her skin. She looked like she had been through hell. She glanced a
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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
