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Blood Moon Wolf

Chapter 2 The Oat by the death bed

Word Count: 1216    |    Released on: 01/05/2025

r, at the stro

within one of Lumea's grandest

ernness untouched by fear or uncertainty. He was about fifty-two, and though illness had dulled the fire in his once-brillia

his brow, and the ruthless coldness carved into his entire countenance. His expression didn't scowl, but

stood by t

obe clung at the waist, subtly revealing the elegant shape of her tall, graceful frame. Her beauty was commanding: large, blazing eyes; a finely cut aquiline nose; lips red, fu

offer flattery to Antheia, the deaf and mu

circumstances. The trauma nearly claimed her life. And when she recovered, the

with rage at the slightest misstep from a servant. Her lips trembled with fury over any small offense. She showed no restraint, even with her father, and often res

ther's harshness. Where the count was cold and cruel, Theseus was warm-hearted, open, and kind. His soft blue e

im, protected him, and delighted in his happiness. To offend Theseus was to provoke her wrath. Any

ered in that room of shad

had told him death was close. The nobleman requested to see his children

the bed, Antheia on the other. T

ak briefly, but what I say is of great importan

s, father-it is the symbol of the fait

ear-swear to obey my

ix. "I swear, father. I will fulfill your wis

without hesitation, or receive my

d in anguish. "I swear

d the cr

m with a blazing gaze. "This key,"-he pulled i

corner of the room. "The

that?" Lord

d the serv

day of your marriage-no matter when that may be-you must open that door. Take only your bride. No one else. Do it the very hour after the cer

ust remain secret. Your sister must not know. She cannot hear me, and you must never reveal my words-not by wr

whelmed, "I swear. Whatever lies

nd placed it safe

ludes provisions for Antheia-only if, by some miracle, she r

Theseus replied. "She

Exhausted by the effort, he c

d up and saw her father's condition. She motioned urgentl

e answered with a slow, sorrowful shake of her head. The doctor's eyes narrowed with co

poken understanding, lasted only

too late. The nobleman slipped into a deep stu

s, embraced each other tightly.

r eyes-not grief, not joy, but

to her: "You have lost a father, but

our happiness is

n stepped forward, gently

cing back at the room. "It's hard to lose a father-

Orion. "But a strong heart and honest purpose will always guide you. Rem

f their hands, the doc

reated to their rooms-each now carrying t

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1 Chapter 1 The Stranger in the Storm2 Chapter 2 The Oat by the death bed3 Chapter 3 The Key to the unopened Door4 Chapter 4 Dour lines of Horror5 Chapter 5 The Grief of Blackmere6 Chapter 6 A legacy bound by Silence7 Chapter 7 The Man in the Portrait8 Chapter 8 Let us forgive each other9 Chapter 9 Guilt in the Garb of10 Chapter 10 The Jewels of the Dead11 Chapter 11 When Eyes Speaks and Hands Reply12 Chapter 12 Before the Moon Rises13 Chapter 13 Beneath the Blood Moon14 Chapter 14 The Lady in the Shadows15 Chapter 15 The Path he chose, the death she met.16 Chapter 16 When Morning brought Chaos17 Chapter 17 News of the Accused18 Chapter 18 The Embrace in the Dark.19 Chapter 19 Hymns in the Dark20 Chapter 20 Her Soul on Trial21 Chapter 21 The Girl, the Will and the Watchers22 Chapter 22 Debts and Diamonds.23 Chapter 23 The Price of Midnight Promises.24 Chapter 24 A Storm Within the Marble Walls25 Chapter 25 The Weight of Deceit26 Chapter 26 Moonlit Bargains.27 Chapter 27 Three Men, One Truth.28 Chapter 28 The Devil Stronghold.29 Chapter 29 Marked by Blood, Judged by Hate.30 Chapter 30 A Noblewoman's Bargain.31 Chapter 31 The Tomb for the Living.32 Chapter 32 The Breach beneath the Stone.33 Chapter 33 Burning Walls.34 Chapter 34 Smoke over Sanctuary.35 Chapter 35 By Force, Not Love.36 Chapter 36 The Hand that offers Ruins.37 Chapter 37 The Trial of Elias Roderick38 Chapter 38 The Shipwreck.39 Chapter 39 The Island in the Mediterranean Sea.40 Chapter 40 The Werewolf escaped.41 Chapter 41 Wrecked by Fate.42 Chapter 42 The Sword Between Them.43 Chapter 43 The Trials.44 Chapter 44 The fight for Love.45 Chapter 45 Aric Catelli.46 Chapter 46 Aric's Conversion.47 Chapter 47 Reborn as Ibrahim.48 Chapter 48 The Falling Rain and Rising Legends.49 Chapter 49 The youngest grand vizier in Ottoman history50 Chapter 50 Marriage Proposal.51 Chapter 51 The Plot Thickens.52 Chapter 52 The Meeting53 Chapter 53 The Waning Flame54 Chapter 54 The Three Black Slaves55 Chapter 55 Moonlit Waters, Silent Screams56 Chapter 56 The Whispers Shadow57 Chapter 57 The Crumbling Calm58 Chapter 58 Shadows of the Mind59 Chapter 59 A Divide of Hearts and Fates.60 Chapter 60 The Weight of Unspoken Truth.61 Chapter 61 Through the Devil's Lens.62 Chapter 62 The Devil's Whisper63 Chapter 63 The Curse Returns