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The Luna's Second Chance 58. The Price of Obedience
Aurora's POV On getting to my room, I picked up my box and begin to fold my wears inside. The thought of what Kieran had told me churn in my stomach. Now that I was focused it all seems hard to wrap my head around it.Why would Alpha Darius request for me?It wasn't an uncommon practice for Alphas to want someone from the pack they want to form alliance with. It's always mostly seen as a way to solidify the alliance especially if it's a marriage union. It's no surprise that Alpha Darius was now fond of me but requesting me as part of condition for the alliance came to me a shock. He could have asked for Lily's hand in marriage but he didn't.In my past life, Alpha Alaric had throw the option at him but he turned it down saying he wasn't interested in choosing a mate when he hasn't even found his true mate yet.What could have changed in this new life?It's no secret lots of things has changed in the present life though. Everything wasn't going the same way it went in my past life. I
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-20The Luna's Second Chance 59. Danger
Aurora’s Pov Not bothering to take a moment of in my room, I headed straight to the conference room where the meeting had taken place. I walked with purpose, my steps echoing down the hallway nodding at few people on the way. My heart pounded in my chest as I approached the room.I needed answers.The guard standing by the door straightened as I approached, his gazes sharpened as I got nearer and made attempt to open the door, he immediately stepped in front of me, blocking my way."Stop, you can't go in there without being called for," he growled, his expression stilled and serious."I need to see Alpha Darius," I said, meeting his gaze while trying keep my voice steady.The guard raised an eyebrow, his expression didn't softened. “I’m afraid that's not possible. He can't be disturbed at the moment.”I clenched my fists. “I don’t think he’ll consider this a disturbance. I’m sure he is expecting me.” I took a deep breath, trying to remain calm. The guard didn’t budge. He looked at m
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-20The Luna's Second Chance 60. A Forbidden Desire
Aurora's POV I swallowed hard as his finger trailer my lower lips, my back still pressed against the cold wall. His scent, dark spice and raw power, wrapped around me, making my breath come in quick, shallow gasps.He caressed my cheek with the knuckle of his forehand and pushed stray tendrils of hair away from my cheek. Everywhere he touched felt alive as the sparks danced over my skin.His gaze was locked onto mine, an intense, burning stare that sent shivers down my spine. There was pure desire in his eyes and it made my heart hammer against my ribs.I had pushed him too far. I knew that.I had challenged him, defied him, and now, standing so close that I could feel the heat radiating off his body, I wasn’t sure what he would do next. I felt electric jolts course through my body and a desire I don't recognize as mine. I could feel my lower belly heating up. That intoxicating scent of him engulfed me.And for the first time in a long time, I felt fear. Not because I thought he woul
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-21The Luna's Second Chance 61. Guilt
Aurora's POV He looked at me with a longing that made my heart skip a beat, and I knew he had plenty more to say but I wasn't interested in hearing it.I raised a finger to his lips, and said, "No," in a suffocating whisper.Without waiting for his response, I turned and bolted out of the conference room, leaving him behind. I didn't stop.As I walked away, I could hear the sound of him throwing a tantrum. “Fuck." Even when I heard his growl, followed by sounds of bone snapping, I didn't stop but kept walking hurriedly away while adjusting my disheveled hair, smoothing my dress too. I didn't look back, didn't dare to. I just kept walking, my heart pounding in my chest, praying I don't cross anyone on my way to my room. I felt a wave of guilt wash over me, suffocating me. I had just kissed Darius, and the memory of his lips on mine still lingered, sending shivers down my spine. Why had I done it? Why had I let myself get caught up in the moment, in the passion and desire that D
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-22The Luna's Second Chance 62. A Battle of Wills
Darius's POV The moment Aurora tore herself from the kiss and fled, I felt an uncontrollable rage surge through me in a flash. Before she left, her face was filled with a mixture of shame and guilt. All the pleasure had left, her lashes dropped quickly to hide her feelings and her face grew hard and resentful. My wolf, Magnus, roared inside my head, his fury mirroring mine. I had kissed her and she had kissed me back with the same desire which was different from the way she kissed me at the hotel.She had locked herself into my embrace and kissed me with a hunger that belied her outward calm. Her mouth was burning with fire. Quivering as she drank the sweetness of the kiss.But then she had bolted out of the room, right before I could tell her she was mine or claim her as mine, not that I would want to do it in this shabby way, yet I have waited too long for her.A harsh growl ripped from my throat as Magnnus inside me snapped and my control shattered like glass. I let the shift ta
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-22The Luna's Second Chance 63. Turn of Event
Aurora's POV Lying on the bed, I stared up at the ceiling, my mind was currently going through war as the thoughts of the past gnawed at me. No matter how hard I tried to push the thoughts away, they clung to me like my shadows, refusing to be ignored. Why did I even end up back here, at this time and especially in this moment? When it would have been easier if it was few months or a year to when Kieran approached me that I was his mate. Waking up in the past had been a shock at first, however, I had adapted quickly because I had seen it as a second chance. An opportunity to change things, to right the wrongs that had once crushed me and to take revenge on those who had betrayed me.But nothing was playing out exactly as it had before in the past. There were now lots of plot twists and events that ain't familiar with subtle shifts in the timeline.And these small changes in the sequence of events are throwing me off balance. The rogue attack that had nearly claimed my life happene
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-23The Luna's Second Chance 64. Fading Footsteps
Darius's POV I woke up before dawn, my body feeling heavy. I hadn't slept well. I was restless and my sleep was being haunted by dreams I thought I had overcome in the past. I tossed off the covers and swung his legs over the side of the bed, putting his feet on the ground. I needed to clear his head and shake off this lingering fatigue. Something I knew coffee can't cure. I made my way to the forest, the crisp morning air pulling me in, the dew settled on me, it's coolness seeping into my pores. The trees loomed above him, their branches creaking softly in the gentle breeze. I took a deep breath, the scent of damp forest filling my lungs. As he walked, my mind became clearer, I realized it had been weeks since I had last visited the training grounds to train or foresee what's going on. I trusted Ezra and Brian to do a good job, but I can't shake the feeling that I'd been neglecting his duties. Since meeting Aurora and finding out she's my mate, I have found it difficult to focus
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-24The Luna's Second Chance 65. The Weight of Memories
Aurora’s POV As I turned to leave, my gaze drifted towards the window, and my heart skipped a beat, quickly I turned my face and got into the car. Standing by the window, was Alpha Darius. I knew he'd been watching me, it will be a surprise if he wasn't. I felt a pang of guilt and regret, knowing that I couldn't give him what he wanted. In another life, perhaps, one I wasn't bound by my mission of revenge and my heart didn't belong to Kieran, I might have considered staying with him. But as what? His mistress? His sex slave? The thought sent a shiver down my spine.I pushed the thoughts away, trying to shake off the feeling of unease that settled in the pit of my stomach. The car ride back to Emberfang was silent for a while until Kiera started talking. “I hope you don’t blame yourself for the alliance falling through,” he said, glancing at me as he drove.I turned my gaze out the window, watching the endless stretch of road ahead. “I don’t.” I answered sharply.“Good,” Kieran s
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The Luna's Second Chance 80. Flames of the Present
Aurora’s Pov Rachel leaned back, her arms folded across her chest. “Speaking of dinner with Alpha Darius,” her face hardened. “Does Kieran know about the painting already?”I gave a small, humorless laugh. “He hasn’t said anything about it yet and I'm sure he knows about it already.”“He’s probably still investigating who sent it before he makes a move.” I added.I'd informed Rachel about the artwork Alpha Darius had sent to me, the unexpected visit which led to the dinner date proposal. She wasn't a bit shock and all muttered, ‘that arrogant lycan’. I'd also told Rachel I was digging up dirts about Lily some days back. She was shocked and asked why I would do such a thing. I couldn't tell her everything but told her I will tell her why one day but I told her to see it as doing the right thing. “And if he finds out it was Darius?” Rachel asked, pulling me out of my thought.I met Rachel’s gaze. “Then he’ll be very furious.” I smirked as I relished the look of Kieran's face.We sat
The Luna's Second Chance 79. Shadows of the Past
Aurora’s Pov In my past life I knew Lily had secret affairs but I couldn't find out who she was having them with exactly. Even after she found her mate, she didn't stop her infidelity, not even after her mate kept complaining but she always found a way around to blame him because she had built a perfect image. George nodded grimly. “She’s been having an affair with him. He funds her lifestyle. You know how your pack funds have been tight lately.”I nodded slowly.“She needs Alpha Marcellus funds,” he said with a furrowed brow.“The document with you shows a record of her expenses,” he looked up from beneath craggy brows and gesture at the paper beneath the pictures. “She’s been covering her name and using an omega's name.”“What!” the shock of discovery hit me with full force.“I traced the payments. And this Alpha…” he pointed to the man in the photographer, “He’s been sending her gifts. Designer clothes, money, jewelry. Even a private apartment on the west side,” he said in a hars
The Luna's Second Chance 78. Beneath the Surface
Aurora's POV It had been weeks since I started my residency, and to be honest, it wasn’t going the exact way I had thought it would go.I had thought I’d be able to juggle everything one way or the other. Stuffs like the pack responsibilities with the Luna's training, my personal revenge, and the intense demands of being a trauma surgery resident. But reality had a funny way of reminding me I wasn’t superhuman. The hours were long, the work was emotionally and physically draining, and the pressure were also suffocating.I had been staying more at the hospital lately, and rarely going to the pack. Most nights I crashed in the call room or caught a few hours of sleep slumped over a chart. My phone barely had any life in it, not that I wanted to answer it anyway. The screen lit up constantly with missed calls from Kieran and Avery. I’d stopped counting after the first ten.When I needed anything, I sent Aria. She was the only one I could send to pick up stuffs for me without being troub
The Luna's Second Chance 77. The Pressure Within
Aurora’s Pov The knock on my door came just as I was trying to get some actual peace. I had barely slept after yesterday’s encounter with Alpha Darius, and all I wanted was a few uninterrupted hours to gather my thoughts. However, this house didn’t believe in peace for me.“Luna Avery and Alpha Alaric are asking of you,” the young omega at the door said quietly.Of course they are. I was sure they've heard about Darius's visit to the pack.“Thank you. I’ll be right there.” I said, my lips pulled into a tight smile.As I followed the omega through the packhouse corridors, my mind raced with all possible scenarios of how this meeting with them turn out. It wasn't my fault Alpha Darius came uninvited to the pack. If I had the chance to stop him from coming, I would have taken it.When I entered the private quarters, Alpha Alaric was standing by the tall window, back straight, hands clasped behind him. Avery was seated on one of the velvet chairs, her posture as rigid as a pole. She look
The Luna's Second Chance 76. Temptations
Aurora's POV I kept staring at the message reflecting on my phone screen like it held the power to throw my whole world off balance.“I’m in your pack to see you. Meet me at the Moe's Diner.”My heart dropped and leapt at the same time as the message echoed in my head over and over again.Why was Alpha Darius here? My fingers hovered over the screen for a few minutes before I locked the phone and tossed it to the bed.“No. I’m not doing this,” I muttered to myself. “Not today.”I was still trying to shake off the irritating feeling Kieran had left behind in my room like ten minutes ago. His touch and his arrogance makes my stomach twisted in disgust. The entitlement dripping from every word he’d said, like my future, my body, my time were only his to control. I was stupid to even think twice about loving him even with all the red flags that were so obvious. Now Darius was here, the man I should be avoiding. The man who gives me all sort of feelings. I feel so drawn to him and some
The Luna's Second Chance 75. Unwelcome Guests
Aurora’s Pov By the time we reached the pack, the sun was beginning to dip behind the treetops. I stepped out of the passenger seat of Sandra’s car, the weight of my earlier conversation with George still fresh in my mind.Sandra, a soft-spoken pack member in her early sixties who ran a small handcrafted jewelry shop in Northshore for fun of leaving the pack once a while, offered me a small smile as she adjusted the bangles on her wrist. “Thanks for the doughnut today, Aurora. It was lovely having a ride partner once again,” she said kindly.“Thank you for the ride and I’ll definitely be doing more of riding with you now,” I replied with a warm smile, genuinely grateful for the opportunity to have someone who could always drop me off at Northshore.In the past Aria had always drove me to Northshore since we were bestfriend, sometimes Kieran as well whenever he was going to work but since I found Sandra store I started following her instead. She gave me a wave and drove off, her tir
The Luna's Second Chance 74. Digging Graves
Aurora’s Pov I replied to Rachel's text immediately. I told her I was free after my interview. I had no plans except to volunteer and probably bury my head in loads of work. Rachel text popped again on my phone screen.“Great! Let’s meet at the café near Northshore University Hospital afterwards.”Instead of going back to the study room, I settled into the chair in the corner of my room. I opened the journal app on my phone and began to put down events of my past life that were significant. The memories came flooding back, and I realized that this present life had taken a different path because of the choices I'd made. I needed to capture these moments, no matter how painful, to ensure I didn't lose sight of the details.As I reflected on the events, tears welled up in my eyes. I longed to let go but the weight of what happened to Caleb has cut deep into my heart. I would never forgive myself for what happened to him. Caleb is the reason why I can't back down.How I wished I could
The Luna's Second Chance 73. An Unexpected Gift
Aurora’s POVThe general study room in the packhouse was one of the few places where I found peace. It was quiet, filled with the scent of both new and old books. I had been spending most of my time here, drowning in medical texts, pushing myself to focus. Rachel had helped with my residency registration and all I had to do now was to appear in person and take an interview. It wasn't really necessary since I was one of the outstanding interns there but they just wanted to follow protocols and not give off the favoritism vibe to the others. My peace didn't last long when I heard the familiar voice.“Aurora,” Aria’s overly cheerful voice broke through my concentration. I didn’t even look up. I already knew the grin she wore before I saw it.“I expect to find you here,” she continued, stepping closer.“How unfortunate for you,” I said dryly, flipping a page in my book.Looking up, I saw Aria roll her eyes as she scoffed, unfazed by my sarcasm. “There’s a package for you outside.”“A pac
The Luna's Second Chance 72. The Ambush
Darius's POV Ezra and I climbed the stairs from the basement, stepping into the small room above that serves as the living room, Ezra close the basement door behind us. The air inside was stale and heavy with dust. I moved toward the window, peering out into the darkness of the forest surrounding the small house. The night was still, but I knew it wouldn’t be for long, day will soon break. Ezra leaned against the wall, arms crossed as he studied me. “What’s the next move?” he asked, a strange, faintly eager look flashed in his eyesI turned to face him. “Call the Shadow Team.”“Now that's what I'm talking about.” He grinned widely.“Tell them to regroup and meet us at the north border.” I said, my eyes darkening dangerously.“Also, tell them it’s time we took revenge for our brothers who died at the drop site ambush.” My voice hardened. Ezra’s expression hardened as well. He gave me a sharp nod and pulled out his phone.“And,” I added, “mind-link the warriors at the north border.
