Chapter 143 The Curse in Their Veins

Chapter 143 The Curse in Their Veins

The moment I saw the birthmark on my twins' shoulders, my head felt like it was going to explode. I had studied the kingdom's history from the beginning, and I knew that the Celestial Moon was cursed until their empire collapsed.

And it was true—that was the symbol of the Celestial Moon Kingdom!

Is this a joke? I denied it, thinking it must be a coincidence.

So, in addition to Crescent Moon blood, do I also have Celestial Moon blood flowing through my veins? Why would this happen to my twins?

"Deli, the she-wolves won't say a word! There's nothing to worry about. Besides, it's just a birthmark—it doesn't mean anything," Aunt Disa said.

"Do you really think so, Aunty? Even you can't lie to me. Your face says otherwise; you're worried, too!"

Aunt Disa fell silent as if confirming my fears, which made me even more anxious.

We were already in the middle of a war, and now this problem had to arise. What should I do?

"We'll think about that later. Just focus on the current target, Wanda. Then you will take your rightful throne. After that, no one can threaten you or the cubs," Aunt Disa said.

"And if their birthmarks are discovered, our lives will be in danger, Aunty! For every Celestial Moon, offspring must be exterminated! Every pack in the world has agreed on this."

"Deli... it's an ancient law! Do you know how many bloodlines have been mixed over hundreds of years? Just because of a birthmark, the wolves will follow some stupid old tradition?"

"I need to get the history book from the royal library. There's a section on the descendants of Celestial Moon, including their characteristics," I murmured.

"And what will you do with it?"

"Burn it!"

I rushed out of the twins' room and opened my wardrobe. Aunt Disa followed me, looking puzzled.

"What are you doing?" she asked.

"Getting ready to go to the palace."

"DON'T BE STUPID!" Aunt Disa shouted angrily. "Use your logic! You're too emotional and not thinking clearly!"

"I must protect my cubs!"

"Everyone will see these marks eventually! And what good will burning books do when all the wolves already know the Celestial Moon as a bedtime story?"

I swallowed hard. There would be no safe place for my twins if the wolves still remembered the Celestial Moon. But only the older wolves remembered those events.

The others only knew the kingdom as a cursed legend but didn't recognize its symbols or features.

If I erased that part of history, no one could prove anything. The problem was that I was a descendant of the Crescent Moon, which was rumored to have ties to the Celestial Moon.

But this theory had always been dismissed because no one had ever had the birthmark of the kingdom. Immunity to silver and wolfsbane could be hidden. But a birthmark? That was impossible!

So destroying the history books was the best option!

"Enough! Rest and stop thinking nonsense!" Aunt Disa warned.

"But, Aunt..."

"I will give strict orders to the guards to watch over you! I don't care if you hate me, but I won't let you make irrational decisions! Stop it, Deli! Think of Aurora and Arthur!"

My body felt weak, and I collapsed on the edge of the bed. Tears fell as hopelessness overwhelmed me.

Aunt Disa sat beside me and took my shoulders.

"Delilah, listen. There are many ways to protect Aurora and Arthur. And one more thing—they are not their ancestors! They are not the ones cursed by the moon goddess," Aunt Disa said.

I nodded weakly.

"Didn't the Moon Goddess forgive the Celestial Moon Wolves in the end and give her blessing to their remaining descendants? Whatever was given to you—or your twins—is a blessing."

"Alright, Aunty. I understand..."

"Good. Now stop crying. Just think about how you are going to run your kingdom. I'm sure no one will question you or the twins. Okay?"

"Okay, Aunty."

"Now, get some rest."

She patted my cheek gently and left the room. I lay back on the bed, trying to cool my overheated, chaotic mind.

A strong urge—a mind link—pressed into my thoughts, but I wasn't in the mood to answer. Who was it? Elijah?

"Answer him, Deli. Do you want Elijah to worry about you?" Lona's voice echoed in my head.

"I'm not in the mood, Lona. He'll sense my anxiety. What if he finds out I'm hiding the twins' birthmarks?"

"Do you really think Elijah would let his children get hurt just because of some ridiculous legend?"

"Celestial Moon is not just a ridiculous legend."

"Yes, but those who are still afraid of a kingdom that's already fallen? That's what's ridiculous."

"Lona, one day Aurora or Arthur will lead the kingdom. What if some wolves fear the Celestial Moon will rise again?"

Lona's amused laugh echoed in my head. She treated it like it wasn't a big deal.

"Deli, wasn't Crescent Moon also supposed to be a descendant of that kingdom? And they survived for centuries. What destroyed them? Greed! Not some legend!"

"Yes, that's true..."

"The past is nothing to worry about; it will stay where it is. And the future? That's nothing to worry about either."

"Oh, my Goddess, then what do you think I should worry about?"

"Worry about the bad thoughts that get into your mind. And stop them before they take over. Do you understand?"

"Okay."

"Good. Now, talk to Elijah. Don't bring up the birthmarks; it'll just make him restless. Just give him some comforting words to make him feel better."

"Comforting words?"

"Yes... something naughty that will make Elijah relax."

"Hey! I just gave birth! Elijah can't touch me until my womb is completely healed!"

"Well, you can offer him other services."

"Shut up, Lona! You're embarrassing me!"

I broke my connection with Lona and finally opened my mind link with Elijah. Immediately, I felt his presence beside me, wrapping me in a warm, comforting embrace.

'Are you asleep?' Elijah's voice drifted into my thoughts.

'Not yet, my king. Where are you now?'

'Near the border of Alderwood.'

'Be careful. I wanted to tell you that before you left, but I didn't know what to say then.'

'It's okay. Actually, I was hoping you'd say something different.'

'Oh? What would I have said?'

'Tell me to come back safe... so you can warm my bed.'

My face burned instantly, and I heard Elijah's deep chuckle—so damn sexy. Heck, now I wanted him even more.

'But, my king... I just gave birth.'

'Ah, yes. I'm such an idiot. Forget I said that, Delilah. I was only joking. Seeing you is enough for me.'

'But... we can think of other ways. I mean... when you get home, I can still warm your bed.'

'Go to sleep, love. Pray for me, okay? I love you.'