Episode 5
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Fear settled over the room like a heavy storm.
No one spoke.
The royal physician stood frozen, his hands trembling as he stared at Lyria. The captain of the Royal Guards looked from her to the Alpha King, unable to believe what he had just witnessed.
The Moon Stone had never reacted to an ordinary she-wolf.
The Alpha King slowly walked toward Lyria. Every step he took echoed through the silent chamber.
He stopped only when they were standing face to face.
His silver eyes searched for hers as though he wanted to find an answer hidden inside them.
Lyria refused to lower her gaze.
You told everyone you never knew me. Why are you looking at me like that now?
The Alpha King ignored her question.
Did you feel anything just now?
She nodded before she could stop herself.
A strange pain
Where
She placed a hand over her lower abdomen.
Here
The royal physician inhaled sharply.
The Alpha King noticed the physician's reaction.
Speak
The physician lowered his head.
My King, there is only one explanation
Then explain it
The Moon Stone only awakens when it senses the woman destined to give birth to the future rulers of the kingdom.
The room became silent again.
The captain took an uneasy step backward.
Impossible
The Alpha King's face remained unreadable.
Leave us
The captain and the physician bowed immediately before leaving the room.
As soon as the door closed, Lyria folded her arms across her chest.
Now tell me the truth
The Alpha King looked away.
There is nothing to tell
She laughed bitterly.
You still want to lie
His jaw tightened.
You admitted I was your mate in the forest
Silence.
You left me there before sunrise.
Still silence.
You stood in front of everyone and pretended not to know me.
His breathing became heavier.
Finally he spoke.
I did it to keep you alive.
Lyria blinked.
What
There are people inside this palace who will kill you the moment they discover the truth.
Then why bring me here?
Because they already suspect you
She frowned.
Who are they?
Before he could answer, the palace doors burst open.
Princess Selene rushed inside without permission.
Her beautiful face was filled with worry.
My King, the council is demanding an emergency meeting.
She stopped the moment she noticed how close he was standing to Lyria.
Her smile faded for only a second before returning.
Why is this prisoner still here?
The Alpha King answered calmly.
I am questioning her
Selene slowly walked toward them.
Her perfume filled the room.
She looked Lyria up and down before smiling politely.
You have caused quite a disturbance in the palace.
Lyria said nothing.
Selene turned to the Alpha King.
The council believes she should be executed before sunset.
Lyria's heart skipped.
Executed
The Alpha King's expression hardened.
That decision belongs to me
Of course
Selene smiled sweetly.
I only came to deliver the council's message.
As she turned to leave, her shoulder brushed against Lyria.
Very softly so only Lyria could hear, she whispered.
You should have stayed in the forest
Lyria looked up sharply.
Selene was already smiling at the Alpha King as though nothing had happened.
Something felt wrong.
Very wrong.
After Selene left, Lyria looked at the Alpha King.
She knows
His eyes narrowed.
What do you mean?
She whispered that I should have stayed in the forest
The Alpha King's face darkened instantly.
Without another word, he strode toward the door.
Captain
The Royal Guard hurried inside.
Double the guards around this room
No one enters without my permission.
Yes My King
The Alpha King looked back at Lyria.
Lock the doors after I leave
She frowned.
Where are you going?
To find out who poisoned me during the Blood Moon
He paused before adding quietly
Because whoever tried to kill me may already know about you
The door closed behind him.
Lyria was alone once again.
She walked toward the window overlooking the palace gardens.
Her thoughts raced.
Nothing made sense anymore.
The Alpha King admitted he had lied to protect her.
The Moon Stone had reacted to her.
The old prisoner spoke of a prophecy.
Princess Selene knew more than she admitted.
Then another sharp pain shot through her body.
She gasped and grabbed the edge of the window.
A warm light spread across her stomach.
This time it lasted longer.
She stared down in horror.
A tiny silver crescent moon appeared beneath her skin before fading away.
She had barely caught her breath when someone knocked softly on the locked door.
A familiar voice whispered from the other side.
Do not make a sound.
Your life is in danger.
Then everything went silent.
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