LUNA: Alpha’s Soulmate from Another World

“You’re…”

“The second option: you step into the portal and leave this world forever, and Vasilos will be spared from destruction.”

“What do you mean by destruction?”

Beth smiled broadly. “We have a powerful benefactor. They told us something incredibly useful.” She approached the magic circle and placed her palm on the transparent wall.

“You know that Vasilos is protected by the Emperor’s powerful magic, right?” Luna said nothing.

“The magic that acts as a shield protects Vasilos from the monsters and Goblins waiting beyond the borders to enter and destroy Vasilos. You can imagine the chaos if that shield were to disappear.”

Beth sighed softly and looked at the temple ruins. “That protective shield is so strong and solid. It cannot be penetrated or destroyed from the outside or the inside, except for one critical point.”

“Don’t tell me …”

“Yes, our benefactor revealed that critical point. Abigail has already prepared her magic to attack that critical point at the same time the magic circle beneath your feet stops working.” Luna bowed her head.

“You can imagine. War. Famine, death-who suffers the most? The people of the Empire.”

“No. The Emperor is so strong, and so is Vasilos! The Empire is not alone; many allies will help! I trust His Majesty can protect Vasilos! I trust that man!”

Beth laughed loudly at Luna’s response. “You might think that, but not everyone else does. Besides, do you think that crazy Emperor won’t do anything? I’m sure he’ll lead the war himself.”

Luna’s face paled. “And just so you know, the Goblin leader is eager to kill the Emperor for destroying their homeland.”

Suddenly, Luna was at a loss for words. “And what will happen next? The people will lose faith in that Emperor and choose to rebel, destroying the Empire from within. There will be war and cries everywhere. Many will lose their families, curse the Emperor, and try to behead the Emperor who failed to protect their home from destruction … and it all starts with the selfishness of a mortal woman who only recently arrived from her world.”Text © 2024 NôvelDrama.Org.

Luna’s body collapsed to the floor. A quiet sob escaped her lips. The images Beth described swirled in her mind. Could she do it? Could she risk all that? What about the fate of the innocent people? Luna hadn’t been here long, but she had already fallen in love with Vasilos, even with Mylonas Capital. The beauty she saw made her feel peaceful and fortunate.

Luna was sure Alkrevas could handle it all, but what about the chaos within the country later? The trust that Alkrevas had built over the years would surely crumble because of that disaster. If it only involved her and Alkrevas, maybe Luna could resist and fight back, but this involved many people’s lives. “So what will you do to the Emperor?”

“I will kill him with my own hands,” Ghea answered from afar. “And you too.” Ghea clicked her tongue and added, “If you leave, the only one affected will be that crazy Emperor.”

Luna clenched her fists. She bowed her head and looked at her belongings scattered on the floor before looking up at the mirror, which showed Maya unconscious and lying on the floor from intoxication, her beautiful friend’s face covered in tears, and her condition in total disarray. Then she lifted her hand and touched the claim mark that Alkrevas had given her. “If I leave, he will also destroy this world…”

“No. I already told you I will kill him. Depression and sadness make the soul and self-defense weak,” Ghea muttered lazily. “I’ll make sure it happens before he destroys the world. The death of an Emperor won’t have a strong impact, because Vasilos has been preparing for that man’s death from the beginning.”

Because Feral still hasn’t found a soulmate… Luna recalled that reason. She swallowed hard, and it didn’t take long before she got up. She grabbed her belongings and walked toward the portal mirror.

“Alright, I will choose the second option.” Luna didn’t know whether this was the right choice, but the thought of Vasilos’ destruction made her heartache. Surely, Alkrevas wouldn’t want to see the country he had protected so painstakingly shattered into pieces.

Her presence here would have a minor impact and only hinder Alkrevas in maintaining Vasilos’ security. “How can I trust what you’re saying?” Beth scoffed and revealed a location through magic, and the place was filled with dark magic. “That’s…”

“Yes, if you choose the first option, the dark magic in that location will immediately attack and destroy the critical point of the protective shield.”

Damn it! So they weren’t bluffing after all. Had they been planning this while she sat idly like a puppet in the palace? Luna felt frustrated with herself for being so useless. She nodded in understanding and turned her gaze back to the portal mirror, touching the surface as her hand slowly entered the portal.

At that moment, a roar of fury echoed. Luna pulled her hand back and turned her eyes toward the source of the sound. Instantly, her dark brown eyes met sharp, dangerously red ones.

“Alkrevas…” Luna whispered, expecting the man to arrive slowly. A growl escaped from his mouth, or rather, from his muzzle. Luna gasped as she found herself face to face with the wolf side of the man.

Norris.

Her focus was so fixed on Norris that she didn’t notice the knights had entered and surrounded the entire temple. She saw Tyaron standing at the temple entrance, tall, powerful, and exuding a strong Alpha aura.

Her body trembled as Norris stepped closer, his red eyes now dark like blood, piercing her with their intensity. Luna swallowed hard, and the memory of that night in the prison flashed back. The sensation of fear mixed with arousal overwhelmed her, leaving her feeling confused and uneasy.

Suddenly, there was a cracking sound, and moments later, the man returned to his human form. Luna’s cheeks flushed bright red at the sight of Alkrevas’ bare body, but she could see that he was neither embarrassed nor ashamed; he seemed proud and arrogant.

“Nobody move an inch.” Alkrevas growled furiously. His voice sounded deeper, indicating that Norris still held control. Then, he grinned widely, a terrifying and sadistic smile. “I didn’t miss your party, did I?”

“You…!” Abigail hissed sharply. Beth and Ghea step in front of Abigail to protect her because as long as Abigail lives, the magic she uses will not dissipate.

“Luna, get into the portal quickly!”

Luna hesitated. She glanced at Alkrevas, who was still watching her with a sharp, angry gaze, then at Abigail. Beth huffed and used a bit of dark magic on Luna, causing her to cough and collapse on the floor, blood dripping from her mouth as her body trembled. Luna stared at Beth’s back and realized the attack was a warning.

“Alkrevas! They… Ugh… ugh!” Luna coughed up more blood, feeling her entire body twist and her heart being squeezed tightly. It felt as though something had struck her. “They… are trying to destroy… Nggh…”

“Luna, get into the portal now!”

Now, blood was not only coming from her mouth but also from her nose. “Alkrevas, I’m sorry…” she whispered faintly, hoping the man would hear her words before she forced herself to stand, wiped the blood with her sleeve, and dragged her feet toward the portal. But she stumbled as she heard a mighty roar that shook the ground beneath her. Luna fell back down and cried as she realized those red eyes no longer looked at her the same way.

There was only a cold, murderous gaze directed at her. “Don’t. If you take one more step, I swear I’ll break both your legs, Luna.” Luna shuddered with fear.

“General Thea, drag my soulmate away.” After giving that command, Alkrevas attacked the transparent wall, trying to break it.

“Not so fast!” Abigail erected another wall, this time pitch black and more robust than before, making Alkrevas’ relentless attacks unable to shatter it. And because it was black, Luna couldn’t see anything happening outside the wall.

She stepped closer to the wall and knocked on it from inside. This black wall was even more potent if the transparent wall was already so strong. Two layers of barriers meant the only way out was through the portal.

Luna swallowed hard and stepped toward the portal mirror again. Still, a scream escaped her lips as the two layers of walls that imprisoned her shattered into pieces, and the magic circle beneath her feet slowly died out. Luna looked around in panic and lifted her head, seeing Alkrevas smirking at the destroyed wall, then turning his gaze to the three women who were ready to attack. “Drag my soulmate away, Thea.”

“Yes, Your Majesty.” Luna’s eyes widened in shock as she saw Commander Abony behind the Emperor, approaching her in a military uniform.

“I won’t let that happen!” Ghea used plant roots to pull Luna to her side. “I will grant Luna’s wish to leave this world.”

“Is that so?” Alkrevas smiled sinisterly, and no one expected what the man did next. Because then, Alkrevas ran, not toward them, but toward the portal mirror, and with a single punch, he shattered the mirror into countless pieces. Luna screamed and collapsed onto the stone floor, her eyes staring blankly at the broken mirror and the vanished portal.

“It was just an ordinary mirror. Nothing special. Little mate,” Alkrevas muttered coldly. Luna could only sit in a daze. The image of Maya that only she could see was now gone.

Luna could no longer return to her world.

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