Semua Bab Chasing His Stunning Luna: Bab 71 - Bab 80

ARIANNA'S POV His gaze was heavy, the weight of it pressing against my skin like an unspoken threat. His hands were buried in his pockets, but I knew him well enough to sense the storm brewing beneath his calm facade. “Why?” His voice was quiet but laced with something darker. “Why do you insist on keeping that maid?” I lifted my chin, keeping my expression unreadable. “She’s been with me. She’s loyal.” Sergio scoffed, his lips curling in displeasure. “Loyal?” He took a slow step forward, eyes narrowing. “Ariana, are you really this naïve? Do you think loyalty is that simple?” I swallowed but didn’t back down. “What are you trying to say?” His jaw clenched. “I want her gone.” A slow exhale left me. I should’ve seen this coming. Sergio didn’t like anyone too close to me, especially people he didn’t trust. He saw shadows where there were none, threats in places I only saw safety. But I wasn’t a fool either. “No,” I said, my voice steady. “I don’t want you to change my mai

Chapter 73Arianna’s POVThe world tilted around me as Alaric’s words sank in. How could he say something like that without even trying to bat an eyelid? It's as though for some reason, he had forgotten that Elena was his mate.Even though he just rejected her, he must still feel something for her.Right? Pity? Guilt? Anything?My breath caught, my fingers trembling as I clutched the edges of my dress. She had done a wrong thing, but I couldn't even bring myself not to pityher."We could pass whatever punishment meant for someone who tried to seduce the Alpha to Elena… since that's what she did."Elena, who had schemed and manipulated, who had done everything in her power to put me in a bad lime light in front of Sergio and the entire pack.I blinked, my heart hammering against my ribs.I searched Alaric’s face, looking for something—anything—that would tell me I misheard him. But his expression remained unreadable, a mask of unshaken authority. The air in the room thickened, pres

ARIANNA“Good riddance, I have always wanted that lady Elena to be banished.” Those were the murmurs that filled my ears as Elena was escorted by some guards to the boundary while I went back to my room to lay down.The past few days have been quite chaotic and all I needed was just a little bit of silence and peace.Everything was happening too fast and my daughter hadn't been found yet.Anytime I remembered that, my heart seemed to fall into the deepest part of my belly.The urge to ask Sergio when he was going to find her was overwhelming but I couldn't bring myself to do it.He was doing a lot already and reminding him that his daughter was still yet to be found would only mean adding salt to the injury that was already hurting.I honestly doubt that he doesn't even remember it. It must be on his mind every single moment and I knew it.How sunken and pale he looked, the eye bags that showed he was barely sleeping, everything was proof that he hadn't given up hope yet.“Ma'am, I he

ARIANNA “I'll take this back to my quarters now, ma'am, you can go ahead to have your drink.” She persuaded me and was about to walk out the door when I called out to her. “Marcia?” I called and she turned around. “Can you drop the food tray? I think I might as well eat it if I'm having a drink.” I suggested and a bright smile shone on her face. “That's perfect, Luna.” She stated, retracting her steps. This is one of the reasons I know there's something fishy about her. If it were other maids you had just given a royal meal to — something they never had — and then suddenly asked for it back, there had to be a hint of sadness. She seemed joyful giving it back which wasn't logical. “I already gave it to you though, aren't you mad?” She shook her head slightly in negativity as she dropped the tray on the top of my mini table. “I'm a little disappointed though. I just missed my chance of having one grand meal but it's fine, you should eat.” She smiled as I picked up the little

MARCIA.“Oh really? Now you're telling the truth? You? What is the truth?” He squinted his eyes leaning forward and I licked my lips, bringing my voice as low as possible as I gestured at the other guards who were still present in the room.“Can they leave?” I whispered and he stared at me passionately for a few seconds before gesturing at them to get out of the room and they did as instructed immediately.I might just have cracked the code of leaving here before Sergio comes down here.“You know I am telling the truth of my allergic reaction. Look at my face, it's filled with red blotches and it's getting bloated.” I said softly and his gaze softened as he stepped forward to close the gap between us.“Yeah, yeah, you're right. Whatever the allergy is, it's ruining your beautiful face.” He scooped my face in his arms bringing his face to mine and I smirked slightly.All men had a price! Some were hard to buy, some just needed a bit of salacious tone and a pretty face.“I just need the