The Moon Forgets Her Name Fractures of bloodline

Ep 5: Fractures of bloodline

Evric Valestryn (ML Father)

*muttering to himself* …Damn it, Zypher…

Evric grips the edge of his desk, knuckles white, as the silence thickens like smoke.

Evric Valestryn (ML Father)

I can’t lose my son…

He snatches his phone, hands shaking—a rare and terrifying sight. He dials Zypher’s number. One ring. Two. Straight to voicemail.

Evric Valestryn (ML Father)

Pick up, damn it.

Evric Valestryn (ML Father)

Fine. You won’t answer me? You’ll answer her.

He dials another number. His wife’s name flashes on the screen. The line clicks open.

Selara Valestryn (ML mother)

*gentle, concerned* Evric?

Evric Valestryn (ML Father)

*Low, urgent* He saw her.

Pause.

Selara Valestryn (ML mother)

*sharp exhale*

Selara Valestryn (ML mother)

Fiora?

Evric Valestryn (ML Father)

She’s using another name. Doesn’t remember who she is. But the bond hasn’t broken… I saw it in his eyes. He knows it’s her, even if she doesn’t.

Selara Valestryn (ML mother)

*Softly, worried* And now?

Selara Valestryn (ML mother)

He walked out. He’s furious. I need you to talk to him before—

Selara Valestryn (ML mother)

*interrupting* I’ve been calling him too, Evric. He won’t answer me either.

Evric curses under his breath. The firelight flickers across his face, sharp as a blade.

The call ended.

[Incoming Call: Rowan]

Rowan Hartley( ML bff)

Hello, sir is everything okay??

Evric Valestryn (ML Father)

Where is he?

Rowan Hartley( ML bff)

Still searching, sir. He stormed out of the east wing. Not answering my messages either. Is there any problem ?

Evric Valestryn (ML Father)

Find him now.

Rowan Hartley( ML bff)

I'll track him down.

Evric Valestryn (ML Father)

Do it. Fast.

After moments the door bursts open. Rowan enters, breathless, his dark uniform slightly rumpled from running.

Rowan Hartley( ML bff)

I just saw him. Underground garage. Looked like he’s heading into the city.

Evric Valestryn (ML Father)

*snapping* He can’t go to her

Rowan Hartley( ML bff)

*hesitant but bold* Sir… maybe that’s not the worst thing.

Evric Valestryn (ML Father)

Explain.

Rowan Hartley( ML bff)

She’s his mate. Maybe seeing her will trigger something. Let her remember him on her own terms. Bonds… they’re stronger than memory, sir.

Evric Valestryn (ML Father)

You think I don’t understand bonds? I built this bloodline on them!

Rowan Hartley( ML bff)

*Unflinching* Then why fight it? You taught us soul threads are sacred. That we don’t interfere.

Evric’s gaze turns glacial, almost inhuman, as ancient power flickers beneath his words.

Evric Valestryn (ML Father)

Because this is different. You don’t know what’s at stake, Rowan. What that girl carries. If Zypher triggers her memories now—

Rowan Hartley( ML bff)

*Cutting in, firm* If he loves her, he has the right to try.

The words hang heavy. Evric’s face shifts—just for a moment—a flicker of guilt.

Evric Valestryn (ML Father)

*Quietly, dangerous* Do. What. I. Say.

Evric Valestryn (ML Father)

*hesitates, voice lower* Even if it kills him?"

Evric Valestryn (ML Father)

That's not gonna happen.

The fire crackles. Evric’s silence is louder than thunder. His shoulders tense, but he doesn’t answer right away.

Evric Valestryn (ML Father)

This is beyond love. Beyond youth. Beyond foolish choices.

Evric turns toward the towering window, gazing at the moonlit city below.

Evric Valestryn (ML Father)

He will thank me one day. The Valestryn legacy was built to survive anything—except this.

Rowan watches him for a long moment, jaw clenched, storm brewing in his eyes.

Rowan Hartley( ML bff)

*Low, bitter* I hope you’re right, sir. For his sake.

The door closes. Evric stands alone in his office, the firelight dancing like restless ghosts across the walls.

He stares at his reflection in the window—an Alpha who conquered everything except his own bloodline fracturing before his eyes.

Evric Valestryn (ML Father)

*whispering, almost to himself* Zypher… forgive me. One day, you’ll understand.