The Abandoned Luna's Journey to Power (by Emily Reed) novel Chapter 202

Chapter 202 A Misfortune Within Fortune

Rupert paced back and forth across the hall, muttering to himself. “Mad … absolutely mad… What kind of obsession does it take to endure something like that?”?

“It’s because of home,” Diana’s voice sounded in my mind, carrying a complicated weight. “Cindy, because you came. Because he knew home was just ahead. So he swallowed all the pain. So he wouldn’t look like a madman. So you wouldn’t worry. So he could return cleanly to that nest of honor.

“That is the will of an alpha. Even when the body is broken, the soul remains proud.”

Rupert stopped in his tracks, an unusual light flickering in his eyes. “If that’s truly the case, then this child’s willpower is astonishing, even terrifying. If properly nurtured, he will surely become someone extraordinary.

“The good news is that if he has already forced his way through the most painful early stage, the withdrawal symptoms from here on will grow lighter and lighter until they disappear completely.”

Rupert sat down again, pulled out paper and pen, and began writing rapidly.

“Since his will is this strong, our chances improve considerably. But forcibly enduring withdrawal like this drains the body terribly. The reason his growth has stalled, even regressed, is because all his vitality was consumed fighting the addiction.

“The treatment plan needs adjustment.”

As he wrote, Rupert explained, “The first stage should focus on ‘nourishment. Restore his nutrition and regulate his body with mild medicines. A werewolf’s self-healing ability is the foundation. Once he puts on some flesh, once the fire in his bloodline reignites and he recovers up to 40 percent, then we can consider bone-breaking surgery.

“Detoxification and recuperation will proceed in parallel. As for his throat…” Rupert paused his pen. “That will be addressed last. Once his body can withstand surgery, I’ll remove the hardened tissue. As long as his werewolf blood awakens, the vocal cords can regenerate. His voice may change, but he will definitely be able to speak again in this lifetime.

“The fact that he can make soft sounds now means the vocal cords are not completely necrotic. That’s a good sign.”

Listening to Rupert’s clear, methodical analysis, the tangled knot in my chest slowly began to loosen.

The road ahead would be difficult, even soaked in blood and pain, but at least there was a direction now.

“By the way, that trafficker…” Rupert capped his pen, murderous intent flashing in his eyes. “Was that beast caught?”

“Prince Adam is handling it.” At the mention of this, all warmth drained from my gaze. “He said he joined forces with a loser playing royalty of Liberty City and launched a nationwide crackdown. Not just to catch the one who tortured Astra, but to pull the whole rotten vine out by its roots and completely destroy the black market chain targeting werewolf pups.

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“I heard dozens of children have already been rescued. As for the man who hurt Astra…” I let out a cold laugh. “Prince Adam said he will make him regret ever being born. Werewolf punishments are more than enough to leave him begging for death and denying even that.”

After seeing Rupert off, I returned to the inner room.

Astra was already asleep, curled on the bed.

Even in his dreams, his brow remained tightly furrowed, as if he were still enduring pain. One hand clenched the corner of the pillow, his knuckles white.

I sat by the bedside and gently smoothed the crease between his brows.

Looking at this face, now carrying a bit of color and a hint of fullness, my heart filled with conflicting emotions.

Unfortunate? Of course it was unfortunate.

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