All Chapters of The Azure Moon Series - Complete Collection: Chapter 241 - Chapter 250

Rayne’s POV The discovery of the chef’s body sends my mind into overdrive. Someone from within the palace had carried his murder out. Possibly to cover their tracks. “Have we invited our attackers into our home?” I asked Zen. He has been keeping quiet lately. I know he is struggling since Adam’s murder. He and Cooper had known each other for decades. But I need him now more than ever. We went back to Nathan and Dawson’s office. They were now convinced the head chef was involved with Summer’s kidnapping. “Someone must have been worried about him talking, so they killed him.” I speculate. “How many men did the Wolf Council bring with them?” Dawson asks. “Nearly two hundred according to the Council Member I was talking to yesterday.” I responded. “But I actually think it’s more like three hundred.” “Surely they can’t outnumber the quantity you have in the Royal guard?” Nathan asks. “We protect the monarch, not the kingdom. We don’t need more than that, as there aren’t t

Ara’s POV “You look awful.” “Thanks John. That’s just what I needed to hear!” “I don’t mean like that, Ara. You know it. You look like you have the weight of the world on your shoulders.” “Brandon found the chef’s murdered body in one of the palace fridges.” I still can’t believe someone murdered him. “I had to tell him it was a joke the chef was playing on the Kings.” I shook my head, worrying about what his small really thought. “Then when I took him to kindergarten. The teacher told me they were taking him to the hospital because of the eclipse. I know there’s nothing to worry about with the Wolf Council being here. But I can’t help feeling on edge. I work so hard to give him everything. But this morning, it feels like everything is out of control.” “You know, Ara, if you chose a mate. You wouldn’t have to work so hard.” I stared at my colleague. “Not me. Hell no. Not a chance. Got one woman in my life. She is enough.” “John, I have one man in my life. He

Rayne’s POV “What the hell?” I exclaimed upon seeing an army of men in my line of sight. “Oh, we invited some new rogue allies to the party.” Mike stated gleefully. I didn’t even need to look at him to know he was smiling. Then I looked at him. His grin was ear to ear. I had a feeling they were up to something, and I was right. I am so glad I told Nathan and Dawson of my suspicions. “ATTACK.” Mike calls out. Men yelled in response to his command. Everything I feared was happening right now. I am so glad my paranoia encouraged me to arm my men. He charged towards me. I knew I would be his target. I’d hoped I was going to be his target. We fought and fought. Every day for decades, I had trained, the stamina I had built up, I could fight like this all day. I am a leader that leads by example. A screech from the sky drew my attention, and he smacked me right on the jaw. It made me stumble. “Ha,” he yelled. “The General of the Royal Guard is going to be taken down by the head of

Christina’s POV I continue on my journey to the palace. “We will be there in a few hours,” Quinn reminds me. She also reminds me she will be asleep for a few hours while the eclipse takes place. This will be the first time she will have left me since she arrived. I am nervous about it, actually. Out here alone, anything could happen. Then I hear multiple screeches from above me and my nerves disappear. I will not be alone. Quinn runs as far as she can before she shifts. At least the palace is within sight. There are no guards around, though. The palace ought to have had better protection. Quinn becomes restless and antsy. I have never known her to be like this. “Are you okay?” I asked her. “Yes, I just have this feeling that things are not as they should be.” “They are probably nearer the palace for everyone’s safety. Don’t be nervous, Quinn. It was our first time without each other. I will be here when you wake up.” I also reminded her I am not a bad fighter and that I

Rayne’s POV “Uncle Rayne, the Council Member’s. They made it to the palace. We made sure she got here safely.” Max says to me, gesturing to the girl controlling the hawks. “Okay, boys, stay with Nix and Lottie. Keep safe. Get to Caren. I will take care of them.” I yelled at my nephews while grabbing a long dagger from the ground. They will be safest with them. I know that for a fact. I had to stop multiple times on my way to the palace doors. Sometimes, I had to act to prevent my men from being killed. Sometimes, I had to fight for my life against men attacking me. I sprinted inside as soon as I made it to the palace doors. I know I have lost time. I just hope I am not too late. Even though I suspected the Wolf Council of being up to something. I never expected them to get as far as the palace. I really didn’t. It was foolish of me not to protect the palace. To protect the attic. I had focused too much on what was in front of me. ‘What an idiot.’ I scolded myself. I rushed