All Chapters of Orphan to Luna: The Alpha's Substitute Bride: Chapter 131 - Chapter 140

Mara’s PovThe next morning, I woke up with the thought of Talia, determined to confront her and hear what she had to say.I found her in the garden, amidst some staff. I approached them and called out to her.“Talia, we need to talk,” I said, my voice firm and calm.Talia smiled at me, mischievously. “Mara, how delightful. I’m happy to see you this morning.” She said, pretending to care like she always does.We walked a distance from where she was, the sound of chirping birds and rustling leaves filled the air."Leave Rhys alone," I demanded, my patience worn thin.Talia's laughter was a cold, mirthless sound. "You think you can keep him? You're just a temporary distraction." She said, Her word’s piercing through my heart. My hand clenched into fists. "I've had enough of your lies Talia." I yelled at her, my eyes filled with anger and my hatred for her.Talia's eyes flashed. "Ask Rhys about the promise he made to me," she yelled. "The promise he broke."I took a step closer to Talia

Mara's PovRhys' werewolf form enveloped me in a warm, protective embrace. We ran beneath the full moon, the forest alive with magic.Our bond strengthened with every step, every heartbeat. As the night wore on, Rhys led me to a lakeside.The lake reflected the moon's gentle light. Rhys shifted back to his human form, his eyes shining."Mara, I love you," he whispered, his voice trembling. I smiled, my heart overflowing."I love you too, Rhys." Our lips met, the kiss triggering a spark of passion within us.The world around us melted away, leaving only us. In the end, we lay entwined, bathed in moonlight.Talia's malicious words seemed distant, insignificant. Rhys' love and devotion had silenced my doubts.But as the first light of dawn crept over. A figure watched from the shadows.I could see the hatred blooming in her eyes and in less than a second she disappeared into the darkness.Rhys' gaze met mine, his expression bold. "Mara, we'll face whatever comes next, together."I nodded

Mara's PovThe echoes and loud noise from my shout woke Rhys up from sleep."MARA!" Rhys shouted, awake. He sat up, rubbing his eyes, confusion etched on his face. "What...what happened?" he asked.Talia, still lying beside him, smiled sweetly. Her words still echoed in my mind. I shook with rage."Ah Rhys darling, you're awake, Talia said, smiling sweetly at Rhys.Rhys gazed at Talia, confusion spread across his face, he then turned to face me."Mara, what….? Rhys began.I froze where I stood a few inches from the door, anger and hurt rushing within me."You and Talia!" I accused. My voice shaking, "I saw you! She was all over you!"Talia's smile grew brighter. "Rhys was just tired, Mara," she said. "I was helping him relax."Rhys' face darkened. His expression changed from confusion to alarm."That's not true, Talia," he growled, swinging his legs over the side of the bed. "You took advantage of me."Talia's eyes widened."Advantage?" she repeated. "I was just being a Nice."Rhys st

Mara's PovTalia's eyes dropped, shame etched on her face. "Mara, I...," she began, her voice trembling."Tell me," I insisted, my curiosity increased. "Just start talking.Talia took a deep breath. "That day...in the woods...," she started. "I ran away, I left Rhys hanging," she admitted, tears welling."But you came back after I begged you to go back and stay with him," I said, confusion etched on my face.Talia shook her head "No, Mara. I didn't save him. You did," she whispered."But why did you lie to Rhys when he woke up that you saved him?" I asked. Talia's eyes met mine, filled with regret."When I went back to look after him as you begged me to When Rhys woke up...he was disoriented," she explained. "I saw his wristwatch...the family crest...and I knew he was from a wealthy home."Her voice cracked. "I pretended to be his savior...his mate," Talia confessed. "And He believed me because I was the only one there with him when he woke up."My mind reeled. "You manipulated him, T

Talia’s PovI was left alone in Rhys’s room with an instruction from Mara to leave, due to my mischievous behaviour. I had no choice than to leave since she let me in, in the first place.I left Rhys room and went to mine to pack up my few things.The thought of the revelation of the actually truth, the truth to my lies, and manipulations on Rhys lingered.I packed my bags with shaking hands, my mind reeling from the confrontation with mara and Rhys.‘How had everything fallen apart?’ I thought.I thought I had controlled the situation, I’ve successfully manipulated them from the start and so I’ll till the end. But Mara had seen through my lies.And Rhys…..Rhys had chosen Mara over me. And now that the truth was revealed, the chances of me winning Rhys’s love and attention back was impossible.I zipped up my luggage, tears gathering at the corners of my eyes.I have to leave now that Mara’s still calm and asked me peacefully to leave.I have to leave before things get out of hand,Befo