55 vouchers " Do you know who you are talking to !? " Luna Genevieve's voice echoed against the corridor . " I am the Luna of the Nightfall Pack , the very pack hosting you . Why am I not allowed to see my daughter ? " When the guards didn't answer , she continued . " I am demanding to see my daughter . Why am I being barred from her room ? " Behind her , Lilian , the Beta's daughter , hurried to her side , clearly rattled . " Luna , please ," she said gently , trying to soothe the rising fury . " I'm sure the young miss is alright . Let's not escalate this- " She turned to the guards in crimson and black standing like sentinels outside the chamber doors . " You , " she said , pointing at the one nearest to her . " We brought healers . Why are you refusing us entry ? We only want to help Atasha ." The corridor almost felt too suffocating , the kind that made the air feel too heavy to breathe . However , this wasn't enough to rattle the guards stationed outside the chamber . They stood there like statues . Towering in their dark crimson and black uniforms , they stood shoulder to shoulder like a wall of stone . " I said , why am I not allowed inside !? " she demanded again , her voice cracking with a mixture of rage and desperation . How dare these people ignore her !? She is the Alpha of Nightfall Pack for goddess sake ! Still , the guards said nothing . " Answer me ! " she snapped . Behind her , Lilian shifted anxiously , her fingers curling into the fabric of her sleeves . " Luna ... please , maybe we should wait for Alpha Collin- " " I am her mother , " Genevieve spat , her voice laced with disbelief . " My daughter could be dying behind those doors , and these dogs think they can keep me out ? " " They won't even look at us ," Lilian murmured , her voice almost lost beneath the weight of the corridor's quiet . Then Celeste came running around the corner , her cloak half - falling from her shoulders , eyes wide with fear . " I heard what happened ! " she gasped , her breath coming in quick bursts . " I came as soon as I can . Is she ... is she alright ? " The moment the words left her mouth , her knees gave slightly and she reached for the wall , steadying herself . " They said someone attacked her . Is it true ? " Her voice cracked . " Did 11:03 Wed , Sep 10 Chapter 11 : 81 55 vouchers someone try to kill Atasha ? " " Yes , " Genevieve said , her voice softening as she looked at her youngest . " But we don't know the full details yet . " " I can smell blood inside , " Celeste's eyes immediately filled with tears . " No , no , please- " She turned to the guards , her expression crumbling . " Please . She's my sister . Let me see her . Please , I have to see her! " Genevieve pulled her daughter close , wrapping her arms around her as she sobbed into her chest . " Let them through , " she whispered , this time pleading rather than demanding . " Just for a moment . Please ." Yet , the guards remained statues . Their gazes were fixed straight ahead , as if the cries of a mother and sister were nothing more than passing wind . Not even a flicker of emotion crossed their faces . Lilian stepped forward again . " We brought healers . If the young miss is wounded , we can help . We want to help ." Still , the guards didn't answer . Seeing this , Celeste let out a choked sob and sank to her knees on the cold floor . " Why won't they let us in ? She could be - she could be ... " " Get up ... what are you doing ? " Genevieve whispered , tightening her hold around Celeste . " They're Cassian's . And they don't answer us . " " Maybe we should tell the Alpha , " Lilian said . In response , the Luna shook her head . The Alpha is currently with the warriors , fighting against the Demon Fangs . She glared at the guards . " Atasha is my daughter , are you trying to end her life by refusing her medical help ? " She straightened her back . " If that is the case then we will be reporting this to the King ! " " I didn't know that the Luna of the Nightfall pack is such a loving mother , " a sarcastic voice interrupted Genevieve . They immediately turned and found a man , one of Cassian's Lieutenants walking their way . If Genevieve was right , the man's name should be Lucas . Genevieve's spine straightened like a drawn bow as her eyes met the Lieutenant's . " Then tell them to move , " she said . " I will see my daughter . " Lucas merely snorted , amused . " You misunderstand , Luna . Lord Cassian's physicians have already examined her . She's stable . Resting . And as of today , she's no longer just your daughter , she is a Valemont bride . A northern princess . " He tilted his head , mock sympathy tugging at his features . " You don't simply barge in on royalty because you feel like it ." The words landed like a slap , Genevieve blinked , stunned . Princess ? 11:03 Wed , Sep 10 Chapter 11 Atasha ? The same girl they had so easily given away ? 81 E55 vouchers Celeste's tear - streaked face turned toward her mother , confusion mirrored in her trembling lips . Even Lilian looked lost for a second , her mouth parting as if to question what they'd just heard . " You - treat her like royalty ? " Genevieve asked , her voice low now , disbelieving . " Atasha Black is my daughter and no royalty can change that fact . " Her tone hardened again . " You will let me see my daughter and let my physicians examine her ! I will make sure that my daughter is safe . " Lucas's grin darkened . " Unfortunately , I cannot do that . " " You- " Lilian's gaze narrowed . " A mere Lieutenant would dare stop our Luna from seeing her child !? " " I suggest you stop demanding access to what is no longer yours . " Lucas said , ignoring Lilian's outbursts . He eyed Celeste then bravely met Luna Genevieve's gaze as he stepped forward , deliberately closing the distance between them . " Make no mistake , Luna . I don't care who you were to her before . What matters now is who she belongs to ." Genevieve didn't back down . " I am still her mother . " " You were her mother , " he corrected smoothly . " And being the wife of a southern prince doesn't change that you no longer hold power here ." His hand dropped casually to the hilt of his sword .. Lilian gasped . " How dare you speak like that in front of a Luna ? " Lucas's gray eyes flicked toward her , unbothered . " I speak like this because I serve Lord Cassian . He has given me full authority to protect the princess ," he said with a drawl . " And should anyone - even you - pose a threat , I've been granted the right to kill . Cleanly . Without hesitation . " Celeste stumbled back a step , her breath catching . " He ... he gave you permission to- " " To protect her ," Lucas said , his tone like steel drawn in warning . " From anyone who might harm her . Or compromise her safety . That includes you , me , your Alpha ... and even your beloved Luna here . " The words hit harder than they should have . Genevieve's jaw clenched . This wasn't supposed to happen . She had expected formality . Maybe arrogance . But not this kind of silence . Not this level of shielding . They were treating Atasha like she were someone important . Like a damn valuable treasure . Are they insane ? She is but a wolfless girl ! 11:03 Wed , Sep 10 Chapter 11 That ... hadn't been part of the plan . 81 55 vouchers She blinked , adjusting the mask of emotions on her face as her mind scrambled behind it . " I see ," she murmured , keeping her voice carefully level . Almost maternal . Yes , this was her goal . " So that's how it is . You're protecting her now . Shielding her from those who ' might harm her . " " She stepped forward , her eyes locked on Lucas . " And yet ... you won't even let her mother through the door . " Her voice didn't rise . " Tell me ," she continued , letting the silence stretch just long enough to sharpen the tension . " Is that really because you wanted her safe or was it because she's already dead ? " > 田 MA AD Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!