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48. Shadows and Silence
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The Luna's Second Chance 49. A Fragile Balance
Aurora's POV I slipped gently into the room, my eyes on Darius. He was sleeping, his chest rising and falling with a slow, steady rhythm. I felt a wave of relief wash over me, followed closely by fear.Getting here hasn't been easy. Kieran had been watching me closely since yesterday. He is trying to figure out where I keep disappearing to. It was only a matter of time before he discovered my secret. I shuddered at the thought.I was scared, terrified that Kieran would find out about Darius through me. I didn't know what else to do. I am sort of trapped. I took a deep breath, trying to calm my racing thoughts. For now, I just had to be very careful, to keep my secrets hidden until I could figure out a way. Harper had already told me about the darkening on his foot, a clear sign that there is still a little amount of the silver poisoning in his system. I moved toward the bed quietly, not wanting to wake him up. I was avoiding him.As I reached down to check his foot, my fingers on hi
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Darius's POV “Alpha” Ezra called as he stepped into the room just as I was trying to ease some of the weight off my leg. I knew I shouldn’t be up yet, but staying in that damn bed was making me restless and more than that, it was making me feel vulnerable. I've not been so immobile in my life, not even when my father had flogged me to a point of being unconscious one day in the name of being disciplined. “Ezra” Ezra's face set in that tight, serious expression he always wore when there was bad news. I pushed myself upright, ignoring the way my body protested. “What is it?” I asked as I searched his face. “It’s Alpha Watson,” Ezra said. “He showed up at the pack. Unannounced.” I felt the first stirrings of anger, slow and cold. Watson had always make sure he avoided anything to do with Lunaris Dominion pack so coming to the pack was bold of him like he had a leverage. “And what did he say he want?” I asked my eyes not leaving his.“He demanded to see you. I told him you were i
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Aurora’s Pov Sneaking out daily to go tend Alpha Darius had become tedious with everyone curious about where I keep going off to. The lies about helping Harper out with Ivy wasn't adding up anymore. Sometimes I just ignored and don't bother giving a straight answer anytime I come across Kieran or Aria when I'm about to leave. I was halfway down the hallway when I suddenly heard her voice behind me. “Aurora.” I stopped in my tracks, biting back a sigh before turning around to face her. Avery.She stood there with her arms crossed, her sharp eyes raking over me like I was something she’d scraped off her shoe. She always shows how much I disgusted her at every chance she gets and right now I don't want to deal with her bullshit at the moment, not when I was already late to check on Darius and also when I'm battling with lots of mixed up feelings with him. She wasn't a type that ever cared about my time, space or my peace of mind. Even after showing her a lot of displeasure and tr
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Aurora's POV I sat on the edge of my bed, trying to steady my nerves after everything that had happened today. My mind kept replaying Alpha Darius’s words. The way he had defended me, the fire in his eyes when he stopped Avery from hitting me. It wasn’t something I expected from him, but I was grateful nonetheless. Still, I knew his boldness would only stir more rumors, and those were the last thing I needed. The words he said when we got to his private chambers were not a bit tempting. Why would I want to leave the Emberfang pack when I had lots of missions to cover and secrets to unravel. I knew he also suggested going to live among the humans but I still see no reasons why he would suggest any of this to me. I do not understand his concern at all.Why is he holding on to me this way?Do I look so helpless and fragile that he always wants to swerve in and save the day whenever he sees me? Or was there more to it?If I didn't already have a mate, I would have thought he was my fa
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-17The Luna's Second Chance 53. Dangerous Gamble
Darius’s Pov I sat in my private chambers, my leg stretched out in front of me. The ache had reduced a lot, but the sharp stabs still made themselves known every time I moved wrong. The silver poisoning was almost gone, but not fast enough. It was bearable now. The pain is dulling and I feel like I can go about my normal day to day activities. I wouldn't have realized how much better I was if I had remained in bed at the cabin. I can feel Magnus better than before and the urge to shift, run to the forest was almost overwhelming. The connection between Magnus and me now seemed stronger, and his emotions are clearer than before. It was as if being away from the cabin had somehow woken up our bond.Ezra walked in, worried etched across his face, his brows furrowed deeply as he shut the door behind him. His lips were pressed into a thin line, as if he were debating how to pick his words. I sat up straighter, my heart picking up pace at his unusual demeanor. “What is it?” I asked, my g
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-17The Luna's Second Chance 54. The Alliance Meeting
Darius's POV The day of the alliance meeting had finally arrived after much postponement and the morning was thick with tension in both the atmosphere and also in my gut. The sun had barely risen when I sat in my private office.I rubbed my eyes, staring at the papers on my desk. I was dressed in all black, my expression was cold as I reviewed the list of Alphas I would be meeting today. My first meeting was with Alpha Alaric. I sighed, running my hands through my hair. I hadn't slept all through the night, I had tossed in my bed thinking of the possibilities of today's alliance meeting. That feeling of uneasiness had been building up inside me and it was difficult to shake it off. The Emberfang pack was the reason for my restless night. I knew I was going to have a problem with them. I had rescheduled, rearranged, and reworked the terms of the alliance, all in an attempt to keep Aurora here. I exhaled deeply this time. Ezra sat across the desk watching me closely with an express
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-18The Luna's Second Chance 55. The Unthinkable Bargain
Darius's POV The room dropped into stunned silence immediately as the words left my mouth. Ezra adjusted in his seat like he was ready for an action that might be taken against me, perhaps a blow from Kieran. Looking across the table, Alpha Alaric’s smug smirk had vanished, his brow furrowed. His fingers stopped tapping against the wooden surface, his eyes narrowed at me. Kieran, on the other hand, had no such restraint. His body was tensed, his fists clenching at his sides as he processed what I had just said. I had expected them to be shocked, but seeing Alpha Alaric and Kieran’s jaw dropped was satisfying in ways I couldn’t describe. They weren’t just surprised, they were also speechless like I had dropped a bombshell right in the middle of the conference room.Their stunned expressions were priceless, and for a moment, I savored the silence. It was as if time had frozen, leaving only the sound of their ragged breathing.The wheels were turning in their minds as they struggled
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Darius's POV Alpha Alaric was right about one thing, something else was at play here beyond this alliance.The desperation seeping through Magnus to me was palpable which is one of the driving forces that made me throw this proposal. I needed my mate by my side and I knew it was a risk, but I was willing to do whatever it takes. I leaned back in my chair as I studied Alpha Alaric. He was a man who prided himself on control, over his pack, over his son, and over the people he considered beneath him from what I've learnt so far about him. “My proposal is not impossible,” I finally said, signaling to the guard behind me to come over.“Perhaps a drink will lighten up the atmosphere.” I suggested with a smirk on my face. “Send for Diana. Have her bring drinks for us,” I ordered with a calm voice. “Anything you will like to have, Alpha Alaric?”“Just a glass of Scotch is good,” he said. Alaric’s fingers drummed against the table as he watched me, his eyes narrowing on me. “You’re st
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The Luna's Second Chance 90. Awakened
Aurora’s Pov Mason dropped me off inftont of the hospital, it didn’t take long, Rachel appeared with her car to pick me. I needed somewhere to gather my thoughts and a friend to talk to which was why I had texted her to come. While she drove me to her pack, she didn't question me, Rachel could tell I needed the space and time to regather my thought. The moment I stepped foot into her room, I jumped onto the bed and I felt a calmness settle in my chest. She immediately served me a cold soda drink that sent chilly thrills down my stomach and afterwards I took a nap.A few hours later, I was awake, we sat cross-legged on her bed, a warm mug of tea in each of our hands, and I finally began to narrate everything that happened yesterday to today.The dinner, the appeal to spend the weekend with him, Magnus sudden appearance on my bed then the kiss, the sex and the shocking mate claim. My wolf, Terra, speaking to me for the first time. The conversation about reincarnated mates. The rejecti
The Luna's Second Chance 89. The Wolf Within
Aurora’s Pov When I heard the voice, I thought it was Darius calling me or he probably was outside at my doorstep but the voice sounded so unfamiliar, like it was mine and at the same time different. Then it came again, soft, and more distinct this time with a little force that seems powerful. It wasn’t echoing from the hallway or the room next door. It was then I realized it was from my mind.I froze mid-step, halfway into yanking my top over my head.“Aurora.”My hand trembled as I put on my shorts. I needed to get out of here but first what could it be? Was I going crazy and hearing voices just because I'd been hit with another betrayal?“What the hell…” I whispered, glancing around the room. “Aurora, listen.” I heard clearer.“Who said that?” I asked, shaking my head.“I did. Don’t be afraid.”My breath caught. My heart thundered in my chest. “Where are you?”“I’m here. Inside you. I always have been.”I shook my head, confused, my eyes darting around the room as if I’d somehow
The Luna's Second Chance Unleashed
Aurora’s Pov This was what I craved. What I needed. A reprieve from the anger and heartache, a chance to simply feel alive. My nipples were tight peaks beneath my top, sensitive and wanting for his touch. Darius’s lips were hot and firm against mine. He pulled me closer as his tongue teased mine. I moaned, my hands going through his hair as he deepened the kiss. It was like I’d been holding back for years, and it was finally time to let go. We were kissing each other like we were running out of time.I was panting from the intensity of everything. My skin was tingling, warm, flushed, and trembling. His breath ragged against my cheek, his scent suddenly wrapped around me. It was wild, beautiful and everything I hadn’t expected.His hands trembled when they touched me, like he couldn’t believe this was happening and honestly, neither could I.“Fuck, Aurora…” Darius breathed against my lips, breaking the kiss for only a second. “We need to stop.”“I could smell your arousal and I’m on
The Luna's Second Chance 87. Intentions
Aurora's POV Watching as he turned to leave the kitchen, he walked with nonchalant grace, his movements were swift, full of grace and virility. I had to fight the urge not to study his body when he pushed me against the kitchen counter earlier. When he left the room earlier, I noticed his shorts were tattered from shifting and I could tell it had skipped his mind. The good thing was that it wasn’t totally shredded or hanging by the threads. I would have gotten myself a good show of what was down there. I wouldn't say I wasn't curious to know.I couldn't study his body in the room since he was under the sheet but seeing him in the kitchen brought the mischievous side of me till he killed the vibe when he answered me with a serious tone that maybe he was in love with me. Sighing, I looked down at the plate of food untouched in front of me. I couldn’t eat. I stared at it, hoping my stomach will growl for it but my body had other plans. My heart was too busy racing, and my head were c
The Luna's Second Chance 86. Crossing the Line
Darius's POV I sat up instantly, cursing under my breath. “Magnus,” I growled silently. “What the hell did you do?”"You're welcome," my wolf purred smugly.“You took over. You came in here last night.”"You wouldn't. I had to meet her." He snapped at me.“You were supposed to stay put. I thought we agreed,” I hissed mentally.He didn't answer.Typical Magnus move. Whenever he does something impulsive, he vanishes when it was time to deal with the consequences.I ran a hand down my face and then glanced back at Aurora. Her long lashes rested on her cheeks, her hair splayed out over the pillow like waves of caramel and ink. I loved how peaceful she looked. Hating and loving what Magnus did at the same time. I stared at her with longing and how right it felt to be here beside her.I reached out, gently brushing a strand of hair away from her face and the moment my fingers grazed her skin, I felt it again.An electricity tingling sensation.It started at my fingertips and coursed throu
The Luna's Second Chance 85. Tug of War
Darius’s POVThe moment I stepped out of Aurora’s room and gently closed the door behind me, I exhaled a breath I hadn’t even realized I was holding. My chest was tight, my head buzzing with all the things I’d just heard and the things I hadn’t been brave enough to say to her. Every time I think I’ve figured her out, she throws me off balance again and again. I made my way to the room across the hall that has been prepared for me for the weekend. I shut the door behind me, leaning against it for a moment before getting off and stripping off my shirt.I headed straight for the shower, hoping the water would cool the thoughts rushing through my mind and as the warm water touched my skin, I rolled my neck, letting the water run over my back. Things weren't going as I planned it except the part where she had agreed to stay for the weekend. I didn't expect her to stay but she did. One thing I was sure of was that she didn't stay because of the way I persuaded her, I can tell from the lo
The Luna's Second Chance 84. Truth Between Us
Aurora’s Pov I looked at him, my heart thumping hard in my chest, and knew there was no turning back now once I spilled it out. I could tell from the way Darius's brows shot up that I had his full attention now.“I found out some things,” I began carefully, my voice low, “about Lily.”His expression darkened slightly with a mixed expression of confusion and curiosity. “Lily?” he repeated. “Alpha Alaric’s daughter? Kieran’s sister?”I nodded. “Yes.”He straightened, his gaze locked onto mine. “What kind of things?” he asked in a serious tone.“There are documents and images,” I began. “I left the folder in my bag, and my bag’s in the car that brought us.” I sighed heavily.Darius waved a hand dismissively. “No, it’s not in the car anymore. Mason already brought everything in. They’re in one of the rooms.”He stood and looked down at me then stretched out his hand in assisting me. “Come on,” he grabbed my arm and led me towards the room. “I’ll show you where you’ll be sleeping anyw
The Luna's Second Chance 83. A Place to Breath
Aurora’s Pov I hesitated, my body fixed on the mat we sat on as his words hung in the air. ‘Stay.’It was a simple request, but my mind was racing with a thousand reasons why I shouldn't consider it. Yet, it wasn't just his asking that made me want to stay. A turbulent storm was building up inside of me, making my heart pound and my palms sweaty in the cool night breeze. I feel like I was on the edge of doing something and one wrong action could take me deeper than I want to go.My instincts were screaming at me to be careful, to protect myself from these emotions that seemed to be out of my control but a part of me, a part that I couldn't quite explain, felt an overwhelming urge to experience the feelings and go with it. A part of my heart is giving in to Darius dangerously but my other part which is pent up with getting revenge is fighting the urge.I love the way he was making me feel, the butterflies I feel in my tummy, my heart pounding anxiously whenever I see him, the throb
The Luna's Second Chance 82. Revelation
Aurora’s Pov We walked in silence, the soft crunch of gravel beneath our feet and the sound of insects chirping filled the air. The night was cool but not uncomfortable, the kind that wrapped around your skin gently.I let my eyes roam. A garden was by my left. It was in full bloom with roses, tulips, wild daisies, and those pale lavender flowers I could never remember the name of. The scent hit me as walked by it side. The kind of smell that made your shoulders drop and your chest relax. It was beautiful and breathtaking sight to behold even in the dark with light stand by the walk way shining on it.I could also smell river or ocean ahead."Where are we going?" I asked, eyeing him from the side."You'll see," Darius said, that mysterious smirk playing at the corners of his lips.We walked a bit farther and soon the scent of the river became clearer and then, we turned a small corner of the path, and I gasped.A small fireplace had already been lit. There was a comfortable-looking p
