His Rejected Luna (Howl Series #2)

CHAPTER 20

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MAMA SANYA WENT to the market with her younger sister, Aunt Cora and she insisted on preparing dinner for tonight. She also mentioned that she will bake us their family's pastries.

I've also informed Mama Sanya that Ida and Ate Riva will be visiting for dinner.

I decided to go for a walk in the woods since I was alone in the house. I miss going in there. I've been busy the last few days and haven't had a chance to unwind.

Nang marating ko ang kakahuyan ay hinanap ko ang malaking puno kung saan ako madalas magpahinga. Then I recall what Mama Sanya said earlier. Aunt Cora, her younger sister, is originally from Preousia. She also lives in Ashwood, which surprised me because the name sounded familiar.

I was filled with so many thoughts that I fell into a deep slumber. Nang magising ako ay malapit ng gumabi kaya dali-dali akong bumalik sa bahay. Nakasalubong ko naman si Papa Maldo paglabas ko ng kakahuyan. Nagaalala na raw sila dahil ang tagal kong bumalik.

"Patawad po, nakatulog po kasi ako," paumanhin ko sa kanila.

"Sana pala sumama ka na lang sa'min," sabi ni mama. "Pasensya na rin at medyo natagalan kami ni Cora," dagdag pa niya.

I smiled and shook my head. "Ayos lang po. Ang mabuti pa ay maghanda na tayo para sa pagdating nina Ida at Ate Riva."

Mama Sanya agreed and Aunt Cora offered to help us in the kitchen. She baked us some pastries while mama and I cooked the dishes.

Patapos na kami nang dumating sina Ida at Ate Riva. Nang makita nila si Aunt Cora ay sabay nila itong niyakap. Aunt Cora was happy to see them both. I also found out that Ida visited Aunt Cora before when she went to Preousia.

While we eat dinner, Aunt Cora filled us with stories from Ashwood. Hanggang sa mapunta ang usapan sa Alpha at Luna ng Preousia.

"Mabuti na lang at nasa maayos na ang Luna ng Crescent Moon Pack," sabi ni Ate Riva.

"Oo, at kahit na hindi nila kapiling ang unang anak nila ay nadadalaw naman nila ito," sabi naman ni Aunt Cora.

My brows furrowed as I continue to listen to them. I feel clueless and curious at the same time.

"Ah, ano po bang nangyari sa Luna ng Crescent Moon Pack?" I can't help asking.

Aunt Cora took a deep breath before talking. "Limang taon na rin simula nung natapos ang Pack War. The leaders triumphed, but our Luna paid a high price. She and her unborn child were both severely hurt."

"But the baby made it, right?" I hoped.

"Yes, but to be able to save both lives, they must make a sacrifice," sagot niya, "They performed a ritual to save them both but... in order to complete the ritual, they must take away their unborn child. Someone else carried the baby. Iba ang nagbuntis at nagsilang sa bata. At isang taon ding walang malay ang Luna pero mabuti na lang at nagising na siya."

Hindi ko mapigilang magulat sa nalaman. Then all of a sudden, I felt sad for the Luna and her baby. What happened to her made me feel something and I don't know why.

"Where is the baby now?" I asked.

"Nasa Mortal Realm. Doon siya napunta. But the good thing is, both the Alpha and his Luna can pay her a visit once a year." Nakangiting sabi ni Aunt Cora. 

I felt relieved upon hearing her. Then Aunt Cora continued to tell us what happened the past few years. Her stories made me feel like I have missed a lot.

We went outside to our house after dinner to get some fresh air. The night is young, and we continue to tell stories while enjoying the cool breeze.

When you're having fun, time flies by. Because, before I know it, Ida and Ate Riva are saying their goodbyes. Hinatid ko sila sa gate hanggang sa may dumaang carriage. Muli kaming nagpaalam sa isa't-isa bago tuluyang umalis ang carriage.