All Chapters of Blood moon's curse: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

The moon hung low in the sky, a pale witness to the unraveling of what had once seemed like a quiet, peaceful world. The dust of the shattered Heart still hung in the air, a reminder of the chaos that had swept through the temple. Aria stood in the aftermath, feeling the tremors of the universe ripple around her, a subtle shift in the very fabric of reality that left her uncertain.Lucian’s footsteps were slow and deliberate as he approached her, his eyes watching her every movement. She had destroyed the Heart. The power that had threatened to consume her, that had once whispered to her deepest desires, was gone. But was it really? Or had she just severed the leash, only to find herself free and falling into an abyss?"I thought I knew you," Lucian’s voice was soft, almost regretful. His gaze lingered on the ruins of the Heart, then shifted to her, studying the change in her eyes.Aria met his gaze, but for the first time, she didn’t know what she was seeing in them. There was no cer

The light flickered again, barely visible through the dense shadows, like a lantern struggling to hold on to its last breath. But Aria wasn’t sure if it was the light that beckoned her forward or the pull of something deeper, something far older and far more ancient than anything she'd ever encountered.With every step they took, the whispers grew louder, clearer, and more insistent. They weren’t just voices anymore—they were a chorus, an overwhelming cacophony of emotions and memories, as if the forest itself was alive with a thousand souls trapped within it, all reaching out to her. The connection to the darkness in her chest responded, thrumming in time with the eerie rhythm of the whispers. It felt like the forest was calling her name, urging her to come closer.Aria felt the pressure building inside her. Her heart raced, her breath shallow as she struggled to keep her composure. She wasn’t sure she could trust this feeling—it was intoxicating and terrifying all at once. The creat

The journey back to the village felt like an eternity. The weight of what they had endured in the temple still hung heavily in the air, each step taken under a cloud of uncertainty. Aria’s body ached from the intensity of the magic she had wielded, and the fatigue that had settled over her was more than just physical. It was as if every part of her had been torn and mended in the span of hours, and the stitchwork was weak and fragile.Lucian, silent as ever, kept a few paces ahead, his eyes scanning the treeline. Though the danger of the temple had passed, Aria could feel his unease. Even though they had destroyed the Heart, she knew there was more to come. There always was.Kael walked beside her, his expression somber. He had been quiet for most of the journey, his gaze fixed straight ahead, but every so often, he would glance over at her, his concern written all over his face. She didn’t need to ask to know what he was thinking. The same questions were on her mind: What had they tr

The sun crept over the horizon, painting the village in soft hues of gold and rose. The once-quiet hamlet stirred to life, its people slowly emerging to mend the damage wrought by the chaos of the past weeks. Yet, the air still felt heavy with the memories of what had transpired, and for Aria, the burden was almost too much to bear.Kael stood at the edge of the village square, his arms crossed as he surveyed the scene before him. The villagers were working together to rebuild what had been destroyed. Children gathered fallen debris while elders tended to damaged homes. Kael’s expression was solemn, but there was a glimmer of hope in his eyes.Aria approached, her footsteps soft against the cobblestones. She carried a basket of bread Lira had prepared for the workers, though her own appetite had long fled. "It’s strange," she said, placing the basket on a nearby table. "After everything we’ve been through, life just… goes on."Kael turned to her, his gaze steady. "That’s how it has to

The forest stretched out before them like a living labyrinth, each tree a silent witness to their journey. Aria walked ahead, her footsteps light but purposeful, the map crumpled in her hand. The night was eerily quiet, save for the occasional rustle of leaves and the distant hoot of an owl.Kael trailed behind her, his sword strapped to his back, his eyes scanning the shadows for any sign of danger. The weight of their mission pressed heavily on both of them, though neither spoke of it.Aria broke the silence first, her voice barely above a whisper. "Do you ever think about… giving up?"Kael blinked, startled by her question. He caught up to her, studying her expression. "Giving up? You mean on this? On us?"She shook her head, her gaze fixed on the ground. "No, I mean… on everything. On fighting, on trying to fix things that feel impossible to fix. Doesn’t it ever feel like it’s too much?"Kael frowned, his brow furrowing as he considered her words. "Of course it does. But giving up