Chapter 18 Luna Aquamarine's POV I felt blood rush to my head and my whole body trembled . Alexander banged the door shut behind him , leaving me alone in the room which suddenly seemed too hot and suffocating . 0 My limbs grew heavy and my knees gave out underneath me . I sank to the floor , my sweaty palms hitting the cold floor as I tried to put myself in order . What just happened ? How could he threaten me like this ? One minute he was partially responsive to my question and then , the next he wanted to kill me . All because of a scroll ? something I knew nothing about . There was a soft knock on the door and but I wasn't able to do anything . The door opened slowly and Juliet walked inside with a tray in her hands . Her eyes widened when she saw me , " Luna Aquamarine , are you ok ? " She rushed to my side , helping me sit . " Shit , you're drenched , " She mumbled . I didn't even realize how bad it was till she patted my face , chest and back with a napkin . " The potion wouldn't work well without food Luna , you don't know how lucky you are that Primus Alexander got it ." Am I really lucky ? Or should I ignore the fact that he wants to kill me . When she was done she sighed and brought the food closer to me . " Please don't refuse this one , Katherine said you'd like it , " she said with a small smile . Juliet began feeding but I could only take small bites because my mind was somewhere else . I was curious about something Alexander said . I looked up at Juliet , " what is Rogiara ? " I asked . " It's poison . " My eyes went wide and my jaw went slack . " Poison ? " I repeated , my voice shaking . " Are you serious ? " " I'm very serious , Luna . It's a deadly one . It can kill within minutes depending on how it's taken . " Oh no . What Alexander said earlier wasn't a compliment . It was another threat and he's dragging Katherine into it too . Juliet stood with her hand on her chin and her eyes low as if she was deep in thoughts , " Are you strong enough to walk , Luna Aquamarine ? " 1 couldn't speak but I nodded . The sound of Juliet's voice echoed as my eyes were still on the scroll on the table . I didn't notice that I was outside till I felt the sun and wind on my face . Juliet must have led me outside while I was deep in thoughts . I noticed the sun was already setting , casting an orange glow over the castle . A carriage immediately stopped in front of us and Juliet helped me inside . I had no idea where we were going , but I followed her lead regardless . Perhaps , Alexander gave her more instructions When the carriage stopped , Juliet stepped out and helped me down . But as I looked around , I found myself in the middle of nowhere . " Over there Luna , " she said pointing at something at the comer of the fence . 1 squinted my eyes and followed where she pointed to Something making weird cries and dragging its body on the ground Pink skin with red stripes . Like a newborn cat . But as it moved closer to us I noticed something odd . The thing was struggling to stand and when u managed to kneel , it gnashed its teeth and grabbed a fistful of its hair as if pulling it apart and released a heart - wrenching scream . 1/3 。 0 Chapter 18 I almost jumped out of my skin at the sound . Juliet's voice was detached . " This ….. is what Rogiara does to a person . But just imagine what would happen to him if they actually fed Rogiara to him . " My eyes widened as I took in the gruesome sight . That's a person ? I looked at the thing again . Loosely hung eye - patch and a golden crooked tooth . Wasn't he the man Alexander had ordered to be punished the night we arrived . Drunken Moose ! Something swirled in my stomach but I fought the urge to throw up . This could be Katherine's and my fate if I don't find a way to open the scroll . The thought made my throat run dry . Let's go back , " I managed to say . Juliet nodded and we returned to the carriage , Nobody spoke during the ride back . My mind was a big old mess . When we got back to the castle , it was already dark outside . We were welcomed by maids asking what I'd like to eat and the temperature of water I'd prefer to use to bathe . For a second , I felt light . Like I had no worries . But when I caught a glimpse of Levi , talking to Katherine and I felt a sharp pain in my head . I turned to Juliet , " I forgot something in the study . I need to get it . " " Let's go . " I shook my head . " I'm fine , Juliet . I just need to grab something real fast . " Juliet turned to one of the maids , a few seconds later , a guard walked up to us and bowed his head . Before I could speak , Juliet had already began talking . " See her to the study ," Juliet instructed the guard . " She's not familiar with the layout yet. " The guard nodded and gestured for me to follow him . I trailed behind him all the way , no words exchanged till we arrived at the study and the guard pushed open the door . " Thank you , " I said , turning to him . " I'll be fine from here . You can go . " The guard bowed and stepped back , allowing me to enter the study alone . I walked over to the desk , to get the item I needed . Spotting it , I quickly grabbed it and turned to leave Exiting the study , I looked around , trying to get my bearings . But the hallways seemed soo unfamiliar and I couldn't quite remember which direction led back to my room I walked for what felt like minutes , but every corridor was the same and to make it worse , no guard was in sight . I quickened my pace . hoping to at least see someone Dismissing that guard was definitely a terrible idea But , a familiar scent suddenly hit ine . Like dried leaves and ashes , then I heard a sound coming from the same direction and I followed IL The closer I got , the more I heard the voices speak softly I reached a part way and then I caught sight of someone Tall , slender , grey hair and blue robe that I saw once but already imprinted itself in iny brain for an odd reason . 2/3 Chapter 18 I instantly recognise that chill voice . The Elder that was stylishly rude to me the day I arrived . Esmeralda Then I stopped and hid beside a wall as I sneaked a peek . She was softly whispering words to someone while her hands roamed someone's body . I leaned in closer , my heart beating faster . I needed to see the person that's making Esmeralda act like a teenager in heat . I don't know why though , but I could feel something was off about her . I've never been soo invested in someone else's mate's life before . Still hidden in the corner , I moved out a bit , straining my neck to see whoever the poor guy was she had on chokehold . Her arms were already rounding the person's neck as if lowering the person for a kiss and the person obeyed , moving forward towards her . My feet moved subconsciously towards them . My wolf was as restless as I was . No , she was far more restless than I am . No , My body moved forward as I caught a glimpse of the person . Imposing build , extremely tall , broad shoulders and red hair …….. Alexander ! ?? 3/3