Ascension 42_A Warrior Luna's Awakening

Freya’s POV

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 “Not bad at all. I wish I had a brother like you,” Lana muttered, then her eyes lit up. “Hey, Kade, since Freya and I are the same age, why don’t you call me ‘Big Sister‘ too? Let me be a sister for once.”

 Kade shot her a look that could strip fur from a wolf. “You want to be my Big Sister? Can you carry me through three kilometers in the dead of winter to the hospital? Or beat me down until I submit?”

 “Nope,” Lana muttered, touching her nose. She couldn’t do either.

 “Besides,” Kade saidzily, “my Big Sister isn’t anyone you can just be.”

 That tone made Lana freeze mid–step. I had always known Kade could be calm and steady around me, like a well–trained wolf, but he was also the little tyrant of The Capital. Anyone foolish enough to test him would pay dearly.

 “Alright, Lana, I think you weré just joking,” I said, trying to ease the tension.

 Kade

 Kade’s eyes shifted to me. “Joke or not, there’s only one Big Sister for me. And that’s you.”

 The dishes arrived, and I hungrily dug in. My stomach hadn’t felt this empty since yesterday afternoon. Kadedled soup into my bowl, arranging my favorite dishes in front of me. His careful, protective gestures made Lana roll her eyes. To her, he was no fearsome little tyrant–he looked more like a golden retriever fawning for favor.

 When I had eaten most of the food, Kade suddenly asked, “When are you getting the divorce?”

 I froze. I hadn’t told him. Lana did too.

 His eyes narrowed, voice low and sharp. “After what happened… you’re still not getting the divorce? Do you really love Caelum that much? Love him enough to endure his other women? Love him enough to endure his family treating you like

 this?” 

 I stayed silent.

 He seethed. “What’s so good about Caelum that makes you cling to him? A woman like you doesn’t deserve him! Should I go over there and force him to sign the papers?” 

 “I’ll divorce him,” I said firmly, staring at the bare ring finger of my right hand. My wedding ring had long been removed.

 “Exactly as I said,” I murmured. “There’s nothing to cling to. Caclum had nothing to offer, and I have nothing to lose.” 

 My feelings for him had died in the three years since my parents passed. The man who once gave mefort and warmth no longer existed in my life. 

 Kade’s eyes glinted suddenly. “Alright. Then I’ll help you find the best legal team. We’ll handle your divorce efficiently.”

 “No need,” I said. “I can manage it myself. If it gets difficult, I’ll ask for your help.”

 His brow softened. “Fine. I’ll wait for your good news.” 

 We finished the meal. I called the police to let them know I’de in to give a statement. Lana and Kade insisted on </bing with me. Lana, as a witness from the banquet, also filed her report.

 From the officers, I learned that Giselle and Eleanor were being held, requiring high bail for release. The two men who had tried to attack me admitted everything was orchestrated by them. Aurora,cking solid evidence against her, simply provided a statement and was released.

 When we left the station, I nned to take a taxi home.

 “I’ll take you,” Kade said.

 *I can take a cab myself. You’ve already spent enough time with me today,” I replied.

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 “No. I’m taking you,” he insisted. “Do you hate me for it? You don’t like me escorting you?”

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 I looked at him–22 years old, trained at the barracks since Alpha ckridge sent him there. Once a hotheaded brat, now steady andposed. I could feel the weight of time on him.

 “Don’t say things like that. From the moment you entered the camp, I never hated you,” I said.

 A smile tugged at Kade’s lips. “Then let me take you.”

 I sighed and turned to Lana. “You go ahead. Kade will take me home.”

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Ascension 42