All Chapters of The Soulbound: Alpha's Runaway Luna : Chapter 61 - Chapter 70

~ Elara’s POV Rufus sat there deep in thought, a frown creasing his forehead. I nudged him, but he didn't even flinch. The forest was getting colder, and I shivered. I really wanted to find someplace warm, but I couldn't just abandon Rufus in the woods, especially since I had no idea what dangers might lurk on the way back home, not after what I encountered earlier. I was stuck between a rock and a hard place; freezing with Rufus or braving the forest alone. I shouted his name again, "Rufus! Rufus!", but it was like I was talking to a wall. Finally, I gave his hand a good shake. That did it. He jumped, startled, and his eyes flew open. He looked awful, like someone had kicked his puppy. "What's wrong?" he mumbled, finally noticing my worried expression. “I should be the one asking such questions,” I said to him. "What's wrong with you?" I shot back, looking so concerned. "You look like you lost your best friend,” I added. He mumbled something that sounded like "fine," but it w

~ Hazel’s POVMy feet felt glued to the floor in front of Rayel's door. I pounded on it with my fists, screaming his name, demanding he open up. But he wouldn't budge. Fury burned through me, so hot I almost ripped the door right off its hinges. Then, I slammed on the brakes. “Breathe,” I told myself. “Just breathe,” I said to myself a bit. I couldn't believe I had let him manipulate me.My anger was still raw, and with a frustrated yell, I lashed out with a kick at the door. It probably didn't even faze Rayel, but it sure felt good in the moment. Stomping back to the dining hall, I found Daciana already there, digging into her food with a puzzled frown. Swallowing my rage, I plastered on a smile and joined her. She gave a small smile back, and I forced myself to ask about the food, anything to sound normal. "Delicious, right?" she said, thankfully oblivious to the storm brewing inside me. I waved to a nearby maid, who hurried over with a plate piled high with food. Trying to focus on

~ Elara’s POVRufus's sudden confession left me speechless. The whole world seemed to hold its breath. I couldn't believe what I just heard. But then, seeing him all flustered and fidgety, I knew his words were genuine. Just as I opened my mouth to reply, he fumbled a bit and turned back to me.Rufus scurried inside before I could even get a word out. "Don't worry, take your time!" he called back, flustered. Looking at him dash through the door, I couldn't help but smile. He was adorable, like a shy puppy with a tail wagging a mile a minute.But then his words hit me. Technically, any girl would be lucky to have Rufus. He was kind, thoughtful, basically a walking dream come true. Heck, I even used to wish Rayel acted more like him. He treated me with respect, remembered my favorite things, and always knew how to make me laugh. He was practically perfect in every way.But as much as Rufus seemed like a dream come true, my heart just wasn't in it. The truth was, I had never seen him as

~ Rayel’s POVDisoriented, I blinked blurry eyes open. Darkness surrounded me. How long had I been out? I muttered to myself. That was the second time I had lost consciousness. Panic started to bubble up, but I forced it down. I needed to focus. What was wrong with me? My body ached, and a dull weakness lingered.Pushing myself up, I stumbled towards the familiar glow emanating from where I had left my phone. My vision spun a little, but I persevered, finally collapsing onto whatever surface I had found my phone on. With trembling fingers, I dialed Boris's phone number. The phone beeped as it dialed, each ring echoing in the silence like a hammer blow. The phone barely had a chance to ring before a voice crackled through the receiver. Boris picked it up as if he had been waiting for my call, his voice laced with concern even over the speaker."Boris," I croaked, my voice weak and raspy.He must have heard the tremor in my voice because his concern intensified. "What’s wrong? Are

~ Hazel’s POV Before Rayel could react, I locked my lips against his and started kissing him. The kiss was slow at first but when he started reciprocating the kisses, the kiss became more intense and the room was filled with my moans. He took charge and I wanted more of him. He placed his arm around me and I felt the rush of helplessness, the sinking yielding, the surging tide of warmth that left my limp. He pulled away from me, stared at me for a while before bending back my head across his arm and kissed me, softly at first, and then with a swift gradation of intensity that made me cling to him as the only solid thing in a dizzy swaying world. His insistent mouth was parting my lips, sending wild tremors along my nerves, evoking from my sensations. And before a swimming giddiness spun me round and round, I knew that I was kissing him back again. I lifted myself up on my toes, and his face came down at the same time. His lips were soft, softer than before, but there was a hard des