Chapter 43I was in the room having breakfast and Damon didn't leave my side. He stayed by my side and carefully watched me every time I took a bite of food. I can't stop feeling awkward because of what he's doing. But at the same time, my heart felt so happy with the way he was treating me. I'm like a broken crystal that he wants to keep so much."Don't you have work today, Damon?" I asked him. I was about to finish eating when I thought of asking him about that. It's a wonder he didn't leave this morning. He went home early last night, and he won't be working today. Stone might have a hard time because he has all the work. Anna will worry even more."Delta Robin and Stone are both there to supervise everything," he answered. I nodded. It's good that Stone has company. Even though Delta Robin is old I know he can still be counted on for tasks."I'm going to the library today. I'll take Anna with me. You should go now to your work," I said after drinking the milk that was included in
Chapter 44I was restless as Damon slept soundly next to me. It was late at night, but my mind was still wandering to the book I found on the shelves. Hopefully, it won't go away. But I made sure that it was hidden well so I'm sure no one will see it unless I look for it.I turned to Damon who was fast asleep. I smiled when I felt his warm embrace me. His face is pressed against my neck while his arms are embracing my body. We're both naked under the thick blanket because Damon won't be satisfied in just one round in the library. My cheeks warmed up as I remembered what happened in the library.I sighed heavily as I watched his peaceful and handsome face. I promise you Damon that I will help find the traitor in this palace. All you have to do is find Jules, I'll take care of finding the traitor. I promise you that, Damon. I kissed his lips softly. I smiled because I felt his lips chasing mine. Even if you're still sleeping. I just shook my head.The next day, Damon was punctual in his
Chapter 45 I quickly approached him in concern even though there were many people around his staff who were also worried about him. "W-What happened, Damon?!" I asked worriedly. I don't know where to look. Is it because of the blood on his head or his tired eyes? He smiled briefly at me. I can feel his tiredness."We fought some rogues. But we're fine," Damon answered quickly. I swallowed hard when a wolf medic pulled him out and took him to a room to be treated. I insisted to enter the room, but they won't let me. I could do nothing but wait outside.They encountered rogues. It means Jules was just near where they came from. Jules' group is now strong because the rogues have sided with him. And rogues are dangerous and brutal kinds of werewolves. I read that they have no heart. I read that they won't think twice to devour you. They can compare to wild animals who don't have consciousness about right and wrong.According to the books I read, they also have minds, but they are
Chapter 46Even though I tried to stop myself from being hurt, my heart still ached shamelessly at the possibilities that could happen to Damon. I woke up early the next day to visit Damon, but the doctor told me that Damon also left early with Stone to continue the search for Jules.I couldn't help but be annoyed and sullen with Damon. Doesn't he even care about his health? He's still injured because of what happened yesterday but then he doesn't have a second thought to rush in today? I know he's strong, he's great and powerful but even the powerful and strong creatures have their weakness. And I can't just stand and watch him being desperate for finding Jules.I know he has been hoping for a long time to get revenge on whoever killed his brother, but what if the prize of this all is his life instead? Isn't he afraid? I remember what we talked about yesterday. I asked him to promise me that he will prioritize his life over everything, but he cannot promise me. That's why I realized
Chapter 47I can't rest anymore while thinking about what I read earlier. I put the book back from hiding behind the portrait of Damon and me. I don't know what to do but one thing is for sure I need to go back to Neticia's room to find that pen holder again. I just hope it's still there.If only I had known in the beginning that it was the key to the missing page of Alpha Devon's book, I would have taken it as the pen holder long ago. I stopped walking when the bedroom door opened, and Anna walked in. She bowed her head a bit."Your lunch is ready, Luna," she said politely."Is Damon...back already?" I asked, hoping that Damon had returned. I still remember his head injury. I don't know how to help. I feel like I am so useless. I'm just here and there's nothing I can do but continue to worry about Damon."Not yet, Luna," Anna replied. I bit my lower lip and sighed heavily. I don't know what to feel anymore. I feel like Damon is going further and further away from me. It started when
Chapter 48The next day Damon did not leave the palace. Instead, he locked himself in his office with the two old men in the group of elders while the group of hunters with Stone began to trace Jules' scent.It seems that Damon's mind is now focused on finding the traitor because I know he thinks that they won't be able to find Jules as long as Jules has a connection inside the palace. Damon will fail if the enemy knows his every move, so he needs to find the traitor that Jules is referring to as soon as possible.While I was still looking for time to enter Neticia's room. There is only one thing I wonder about in Neticia's room. I know it's been a hundred years since Neticia and Alpha Devon died but Neticia's room remains alive inside the palace. I didn't want to think too much about it, but I couldn't help it.That's why while Anna and I were outside and walking in the flower garden behind the palace, I couldn't stop asking."I…saw Neticia's room," I began. I turned to Anna and saw
Chapter 49I went with Damon to rest that afternoon. I just sent our dinner to the room and Damon, and I ate together inside. We ate in silence. Maybe because we have the same deep thoughts. We're both occupied with something. I just wanted to end it all. I want Damon to be freed from the past. I want everything to be finished so I'll do everything just to get it done.I watched Damon fall asleep and when I saw that he was sound asleep I got up to do my plan. I breathed heavily. I know I can do it. I just need to sneak out and get away from the guard roaming around the palace. Neticia's room is quite close, so I know it's only a few minutes to walk.I slowly took the tray of what Damon, and I ate before opening the door. A guard guarding Damon and I's room quickly looked at me."Can you get this back from the kitchen?" I said handing the tray to him."I will, Luna. I will immediately send my replacement," he said before leaving. I watched the guard walk away and when I saw him turn to
Chapter 50I picked up the pen holder and stared at it for a long time. I can't believe I'm seeing it right now. I feel like this is the way I can help Damon. I feel close to the truth.I took a deep breath and quickly approached the door to leave but was stunned when I saw how the doorknob moved! Someone is coming inside! I trembled. I felt so nervous. Who is it?I looked around to find a place to hide and when I saw another door, I quickly opened it and hid there. And then right after I heard some footsteps outside, inside Neticia's room. I put my ear to the door where I was hiding to hear what was happening outside.Who is it? Who could be in this room at this hour? I bit my lower lip as my heart pounded so fast. I feel like I ran a marathon. My forehead and hands are already sweating. What if...this person who entered Neticia's room right now is the traitor that Damon wants to catch?I do not know what to do. Because surely if I come out here and show the person outside everything