Rejected Luna Returns with Secret Twins (Lysandra) novel Chapter 175

Chapter 175

1 stepped closer, eliminating the already minimal distance between us. Our breaths mingled as my hands landed on his chest, half threat and half instinctive contact, my fingers digging s

slightly into his bare skin. Tristan caught my wrists, and for a moment we struggled against each. other before he pulled me even closer, our chests pressing together.

“Don’t force me to do something you’ll

warned. “They’ve been your children these past five years, but from today, they’re mine too.

The cold certainty in his voice finally made me realize he wasn’t bluffing. The thought of

children being taken away brought tears to my

eyes.

“No, Tristan, I said softly, my fingers no longer pressing into him but still resting against his chest. “You can’t take them from me.”

“Why not?” One hand released my wrist to tilt my chin up, his voice laden with complex emotions. “Isn’t that exactly what you did to me? Five years, Lysandra. For five whole years, I was robbed of my right to be their father, to watch my children grow. How could you be so cruet? You made their father believe they were someone else’s bastards!

He moved closer, his lips brushing my temple as his voice dropped lower. “Imagine what they’ll think when they grow up and learn the truth. When they discover it was you who deceived them, deceived everyone. That worship in their eyes will vanish in an instant.”

A sense of helpless desperation washed over me as I realized I might truly lose my children. I shoved Tristan away with all my strength.

“I won’t let you take them,” I said, my voice firm despite the pleading note that crept in. “Whatever you want to do. Orion and Lyra don’t know you–they won’t want to live with a stranger.”

I turned toward the door, my fingers reaching for the handle, seeking some escape from this nightmare. But Tristan’s next words froze my hand in mid–air.

Il take this to the Moon Ring Council, Lysandra. You know their rules better than I do. When they learn that a Luna concealed an Alpha’s heirs, they’ll give me custody without hesitation. If I’m forced to that point, I won’t just take the children–I’ll banish you and your family from my pack, and you’ll never see them again.”

I spun to face him, my lower lip caught between my teeth so hard I nearly drew blood. Tears of anger and fear glistened in my eyes.

“Why are you doing this to me?” My voice was nearly breaking. “What do you really want?”

Tristan approached slowly, one hand bracing against the door beside my head, his body forming a half–cage around me. His eyes bore into mine, our proximity dangerously intimate as I felt the heat radiating from his skin.

“You accused me of hurting you on the battlefield,” he said. “But what have I done to you these past five years? After you ran away with my children, I didn’t hunt you down. I allowed you to live in Moonshade, didn’t expose your deception to the Council. I even considered accepting children I thought belonged to another man-”

He stopped abruptly, taking a deep breath, something vulnerable flashing in his eyes that I’d never seen before.

“I was planning to take all three of you with me, to give us a fresh start. But..

children have no father than know me.”

accusations and attitude make it clear you’d rather your

I stood stunned by this unexpected confession,/unable to find words.

“I thought you would hurt them,” I whispered, reject them like you did befo

“You’ve had the five years you wanted,” he said, his gaze cooling as he looked a Scorn. “Now it’s my turn.”

“What exactly do you want?” I asked, confused and wary.

Suddenly Tristan released me, stepping back, his expression hardening with some internal struggle. He pushed me aside, reaching for the door

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handle. Turning back to face me, his voice was fee

“Tell your family to pack their bags and leave my pack. This is my territory now.”

Tristan, please don’t, I gasped, grabbing his arm.

“I won’t repeat myself,” he said coldly, his eyes flicking to my hand on his arm. Make them leave, or they’ll have to kneel before me, just the your brother did.”

This final threat sent tremors through my body. The image of my parents being forced to leave of knee! before Tristan in humiliation, the possibility of my twins being taken away I suddenly realized I had no options left.

Taking a deep breath, I made my decision. I stepped forward, eliminating the space between us, my strong heartbeat beneath.

“What would make you change your mind?” I asked softly, looking directly into his eyes.

palm resting against his chest, feeling the

Tristan looked down at me, surprise flickering across his face before being replaced by dangerous interest. His hand covered mine on his chest as he slowly closed the door behind him, locking it once more.

“What price are you willing to pay?” he asked.

“Any price,” I replied, meeting his gaze steadily despite my uneven breathing. “As long as you allow my family to stay and let me continue caring for my children.”

He circled me slowly, eyeing me like a predator assessing its prey. I forced myself to stand tall, not letting my fear show.