The Mafia King's Deadly Returned

Chapter 8

I am completely stunned. My mind stops working the moment I see her. My Luna is standing right in front of me. For a few seconds, I can do nothing but stare at her in disbelief.

Suddenly, I feel someone's touch on my shoulder. Turning around, I see my Beta. He leans closer and whispers, "Alpha, get a hold of yourself."

I force myself to calm down and quietly order him, "Find out everything about her. I want every piece of information."

I turn back toward Kale and put on a normal expression. "It's good that you made it here,"

I say. Kale smiles and replies, "You invited me, Alpha. How could I refuse?"

He begins discussing business matters, but I barely hear a word he says. My entire attention remains fixed on Seraphina, who is holding a little boy in her arms while curiously looking around the hall.

Unable to stop myself, I ask, "Who is that child?" Kale's expression softens as he looks at the boy. "My son," he answers proudly.

The moment those words leave his mouth, something dark twists inside me. My blood boils, my fists clench, and my eyes flash red with rage. Somehow, I force myself to remain calm. "I see," I reply coldly.

I turn to my Beta and order, "Prepare dinner for our guests." After he nods, I look back at Kale.

"Make yourselves comfortable. The servants will show you to your rooms. I have some urgent matters to attend to."

Without waiting for a response, I leave the hall and stride out of the palace. The moment I step outside, I take a deep breath, trying to steady myself. My bodyguard immediately notices my condition. "Alpha, are you alright?" He asks.

I ignore the question, get into the car, and give a single order. "Take me to the Oracle's quarters." A short while later, I stand in front of the Oracle, desperate for answers to the impossible truth I have just witnessed.

I storm into the Oracle's quarters, my emotions completely out of control. She sees me, a knowing smile appears on her face. "She has returned," she says.

Her calm reaction only fuels my anger. I take a step forward and shout, "What are you doing? What is the Moon Goddess trying to do? Why is fate playing games with me again?" My voice echoes through the chamber as years of pain, confusion, and frustration pour out of me.

The Oracle walks closer without fear and gently says, "Calm down, Alpha." I clench my fists and shake my head. "How can I calm down? Five years ago, I watched my Luna die. I spent every day mourning her. Then suddenly she appears right in front of me as if nothing happened. Tell me what this means!"

The Oracle looks at me with a mixture of sympathy and understanding before speaking. "I told you long ago that if the power of your love became greater than the power of the curse, the Moon Goddess might grant a miracle. Your Luna's sacrifice broke the curse, but your love for her never died. The Moon Goddess has heard that love."

Her words make my heart pound harder, but they do not answer the question tormenting me the most. I run a hand through my hair and laugh bitterly. "Then what kind of cruel miracle is this?" I demand. "She is standing right in front of me, yet she belongs to another Alpha. She arrived with Alpha Kale. Everyone calls her his Luna. And..."

My voice falters for a moment before I force the words out. "They have a son." shock appears on the Oracle's face. She falls silent for several seconds before slowly shaking her head. "Impossible."

Her response catches me off guard. "What do you mean impossible?" I ask. The Oracle's expression becomes serious. "If that woman is truly your Luna reborn, then she cannot belong to another Alpha. The Moon Goddess would never allow it."

I stare at her, trying to understand. The Oracle continues, "When a Luna is granted rebirth through divine power, she receives protections beyond ordinary wolves. Her soul remains connected to her true mate. If she truly carries the blessing of rebirth, then no male except her destined Alpha can claim her. If another bond is forced upon her, the consequences would be devastating."

A chill runs down my spine as I listen. "What consequences?" I ask.

The Oracle says, "The Moon Goddess can be merciful, but she can also be ruthless. If a reborn Luna breaks the sacred bond of destiny, she may demand another sacrifice. Such power cannot be challenged without a price."

My heart skips a beat. "You mean..."

The Oracle nods. "The Moon Goddess could take another life." I think about the little boy I saw in Seraphina's arms. I think about Kale's behavior around her. None of it makes sense.

I ask the question that has been haunting me since I saw her. "Why doesn't she remember me?" My voice breaks despite my efforts to remain strong.

"She looked directly at me, Oracle. She spoke to me like I was a complete stranger. There was no hatred in her eyes. No anger. No pain. Nothing. If she were truly my Luna, she should hate me. She should blame me for everything that happened. Instead, she looked at me as though we had never met before."

The Oracle sighs softly. "That is possible."

I stare at her. "What?" She folds her hands together and explains, "Rebirth is not a simple gift. When the Moon Goddess returns a soul to the world, she often demands something in exchange. Some gain extraordinary abilities. Others lose precious parts of themselves. In your Luna's case, she may have lost her memories."

My entire body freezes. "Her memories?"

The Oracle nods. "Yes. She may have forgotten everything about her previous life. Everything about you. Everything about the curse. Everything about her death."

A strange mixture of relief and pain crashes through me. Relief because she is alive. Pain because she no longer remembers the life we shared. I lower my gaze and whisper, "She doesn't remember me."

The Oracle steps closer. "Not consciously, perhaps. But souls remember what minds forget."

I slowly lift my head. "What does that mean?"

A small smile appears on her lips. "If she truly is your Luna, then the bond still exists deep within her soul. She may not understand it yet, but she will feel it. Every time she sees you, every time she hears your voice, every time your paths cross, something inside her will react. The connection between true mates cannot be erased so easily."

For the first time since entering the room, a spark of hope appears inside me. "Then there is still a chance?"

The Oracle nods. "If you can make her heart recognize what her mind has forgotten, she will return to you."

I remain silent for several moments, but one thought keeps haunting me. The boy. My expression turns cold as I ask the Oracle, "Who is he?"

The Oracle watches the anger and fear in my eyes before speaking calmly, "Do not let jealousy blind you, Alpha. The Moon Goddess returned your Luna because the bond between your souls was stronger than death itself. Such a connection cannot simply be replaced."

I look at her, desperate for answers. She continues, "The child may not be what you think. He could be Kale's son, but that does not mean he belongs to Seraphina. He could be adopted, or there may be a hidden truth that you do not know yet."

Her words calm the storm inside me, but another question rises in my mind. "And if he is truly Seraphina's child?" I ask.

The Oracle's expression becomes serious as she says, "Then remember this, Alpha. A child born from your Luna's bloodline carries a connection that cannot be ignored. The heir created through your destined bond could only exist from the mate chosen by fate. If Seraphina has a child, then there is a possibility that the child is connected to you, not another Alpha."

My heart beats faster as thousands of thoughts rush through my mind. Could it be possible? Could the child I saw be mine?

The Oracle places a hand on my shoulder and says, "Fate does not bring someone back from death without a reason. Your Luna was returned because your story was not finished. But be careful, Alpha. The Moon Goddess protects sacred bonds. If someone or something stands between the destiny she has chosen, the consequences could be dangerous. A sacrifice may be demanded, and the price may not be small."

I close my eyes and remember Seraphina's face, her gentle smile, and the moment our hands touched. Even though she looked at me like a stranger, my soul recognized her. My wolf recognized her.

After five years of believing I had lost her forever, she is alive. She may have forgotten me. She may be living a new life. She may not know the pain I carried all these years. But one thing remains unchanged. She is my Luna. I will uncover the truth behind her return, the mystery of the child, No matter what stands in my way, I will find my Seraphina again.

I return to the palace late at night for dinner, but even surrounded by everyone, my entire attention remains fixed only on Luna.

I cannot stop watching her as she sits there, gently feeding Alex with the same warmth and care I remember from five years ago. Every little movement of hers reminds me of the past, of the woman I loved, the woman I thought I had lost forever. Seeing her alive again feels like a dream I am afraid to wake from.

Suddenly, Alex turns his little head toward me and smiles. Without thinking, I smile back at him, and when Luna notices the moment between us, a soft smile appears on her face too. For a few seconds, everything around me disappears.

Luna suddenly starts coughing. My body reacts instantly, and I reach for the water to help her, but before I can move, Kale steps forward and offers her the glass.

Luna looks at him and takes it from his hand naturally, without hesitation. I stop completely. My fingers curl into fists, and a sharp pain spreads through my chest. She accepts his care so easily, yet when it comes to me, she keeps a distance that feels impossible to break.

I sit there silently, hiding the storm inside me while countless questions fill my mind. Did she really forget me? Did she forget everything we shared? Or does she remember and choose to pretend she does not?

Later, I walk through the palace corridor while my Beta talks about the events of the day, but I barely hear him. My thoughts remain trapped on Luna.

Then I see her sitting with Alex, showing him a small wolf structure and explaining it with patience and affection.

The sight brings back memories of the Luna I once knew, the woman who filled my lonely life with happiness and warmth. I ask my Beta to leave me alone and slowly walk toward her.

I stand behind her quietly for a moment, just watching her, trying to understand how someone who once loved me so deeply could return without any memory of me.

My heart wants to believe there is still something hidden behind her eyes, some forgotten piece of our past waiting to return. Finally, I gather the courage to speak, my voice softer, "Did you like this?" I ask. looking at the wolf structure in her hands.

TO BE COUNTINUE...!!!