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Chasing my Luna CHAPTER 13
Chapter 13: Bloodlines and BetrayalsThe lodge was hazy with unspoken words. Outside, the morning sun filtered through the dense tree line and cast long shadows across the wooden floor. Finally my babies were asleep, safe in a hand-carved crib near the fire. I should have been felt safe, but the weight on my chest started to settle.Beside me, Ethan’s expression was inscrutable. His mother, Helena, hovered at the window, her gaze cutting the perimeter like an old woman used to this many wars. Mark paced by the door, fingers twitching against the grip of his gun. It was a very tense room to be in.“Bryan’s enforcers are pushing the borders,” Ethan said quietly. “They’re not going to strike yet, but they are watching. Waiting.”Helena faced him, her eyes aflame. “They’re looking to exploit weaknesses. We can’t give them any.”I swallowed hard. “What if they’re not simply watching?Mark stopped pacing. “And you think there’s a traitor?”Helena’s lips pinched to a thin line. “There’s alwa
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-02-21Chasing my Luna CHAPTER 14
Chapter 14: Forged in FireThe air that night crackled with expectation. The instant the decision had been made, a wave went through the pack. They looked like wolves moving with purpose, preparing, fortifying, whispering among themselves. War was not merely coming — it was already here.I lingered by the edge of the main hall, following Helena as she organized her warriors. She was effective, respected without having to raise her voice. Even Mark, who rarely followed orders, didn’t protest.Ethan had returned from his perimeter sweep, his face stony. “There’s been no movement yet, but it’s too quiet. Bryan isn’t waiting. He’s planning."I shifted the blanket over my sleeping daughter, my mind whirling. “Then we have to do it first.”Mark crossed his arms. "That’s a hell of a risk."I met his gaze. “It has been a gamble, everything about this.” But we weren’t going to sit here and wait for Bryan and the Elders to make a move. We have to act."Helena rounded the desk, her sharp green e
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-02-21Chasing my Luna CHAPTER 15
Chapter 15: The Aftermath of the WarThe stillness in the house was thunderous. Bryan’s still body lay, golden eyes blank, his once-dominating presence nothing more than a corpse. Blood filled the air with a metallic, corrosive scent that was far too familiar.Ethan was still holding onto his sword, gripping it so tightly his knuckles were white. His chest heaved as he looked down at Bryan’s inaudible state. Mark was bent over with his hands on his knees, panting. Adam leaned against the wall, bruised and battered but alive.I should have felt triumphant. I should have felt relief. But all that I felt was fatigue.I placed a shaking hand against my stomach, my body still pained from all it had been through. My mind was spinning. My daughter. My son. I had done all of this for their sake. Had I done enough?It was Ethan’s voice that first disrupted the silence. “It’s over.”But was it?Mark straightened, wiping sweat from his brow. “Yeah, but I wouldn’t start celebrating quite yet.”I
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-02-21Chasing my Luna CHAPTER 16
Chapter 16: The Night Is Always DarkWhen the wind ripped through the trees and whistled through the rafters of the lodge, the air that rushed in blew the tension and denial right out the windows. Whispers murmured in hushed tones, and barely heard over the crackling fire. Warriors walked with quietly chosen purpose, honing blades, rechecking munitions, bolstering strategies that would shortly be put in motion.This was no longer just about Bryan.This was bigger.We were going up against the very foundation of pack law—the hierarchy that had ruled us for generations, the rules that told you who was in charge and who bowed to it. The Elders had not yet retaliated, and yet their silence said more than any declaration of war.It was only a matter of time.I sat next to the fire and the flames flickered and danced, the heat hardly helping with the chill coming into my chest. Mine were bundled next to me in thick blankets, and their soft breaths were all that tethered me to the moment. My
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-02-21Chasing my Luna CHAPTER 17
Chapter 17: A Mother’s IntuitionIt was a night colder than most nights.Even within the safety of the lodge a deep chill had seeped into my bones. The werewolf disappeared into the night with Bryan’s body, like a ghost, stuck with more questions than answers. But I didn’t have time to dwell on it. Not when my kids needed me.”I was sitting by the fire holding my twins. The soft, rhythmic wheezing of their breath was the only thing grounding me to reality. My son moved, his little fist closing around the fabric of my shirt. My daughter made a pleased noise in her sleep and I caught sight of her tiny little face with its beautiful features, so serene, even as the world around us spiraled out of control.Ethan stood by the window, scanning the tree line like a hawk. He hadn’t calmed down since we’d come back from the grave site. Mark was outside, strengthening our defenses, and Helena was training the warriors to be ready for whatever came next.But I was here, with them, thankfully.My
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-02-23Chasing my Luna CHAPTER 18
Part 18: The Path to Blood and TreacheryGoing back to my parents wasn’t a decision I made flippantly.After all that—the betrayal, the war, the nightmares that stayed in the shadows—I’d never thought to return to them. But with Bryan’s body stolen and a rogue order bent on reviving him, I had no other option. My family possessed power, status, knowledge, and knowledge that I needed.And for better or worse, they were still my blood.Mark, Ethan, and I quickly readied for the trip. Helena stayed behind with the pack, her warriors on extra alert. My twins were strapped close to me, their miniature heartbeats the reason I couldn’t afford to fail.“We leave at first light, Ethan said, inspecting his weapons. “If we push, we’ll reach the Rivera estate in two days.”Mark nodded. “That’s if we do not get into trouble.”I pulled the blanket back up over my daughter. “We always run into trouble.”The first day of travel passed in eerie silence.The lush and dense forest surrounding us lay vas
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-02-23Chasing my Luna CHAPTER 19
Chapter 19: The elders gambitThe doors to the chamber slammed behind us with a finality that made ice crawl up my spine. My mother’s words settled on me like a noose around my throat.“The Elders have been waiting for you.”Ethan and Mark went hard, hands drifting toward weapons within the confines of their pants. In the freezing dusk of an October evening, I watched them leave tightly, their warmth the only thing to keep me grounded. My mother’s face was impossible to read, but my father’s expression seemed chiseled from a slab of stone, his eyes swimming in a shadow I couldn’t translate.My voice was the forceful one even though a tempest was wracking my insides as I took a slow step closer. “You knew this was coming.”My mother lifted her chin. “We always knew.”Anger flared hot in my chest. “Then why didn’t you let me know?”She didn’t answer. It was my father who did the talking. “Because some fate cannot be avoided, only endured.”A shiver ran down my spine. I had arrived here
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-02-23Chasing my Luna CHAPTER 20
Chapter 20: Into the AbyssThe tunnels swallowed us whole, and earth packed tight pressing down from all sides. The passage narrowed ahead, its walls dank with age, the air syrupy with the smell of moss and old stone. I was panting, heavily, but I willed myself to pay attention.Ethan was right behind me, still coated in Elders’ guards’ blood. Mark stepped slightly in front of us, leading us further into the maze, his gun drawn. The twins were silent pressed against my chest, their little bodies warm, their breathing the only thing keeping me anchored."How much farther?" His voice low, wary, Ethan asked.Mark glanced back. "Not sure. These tunnels are from the old wars, some lead directly to the river, some lead nowhere. We need to choose the right path.”Then I felt ill at ease. We were flying blind, and there was no guarantee we would get out. The Elders weren’t going to let us go that easily. And if we’d truly lost Bryan to the Order of the Forgotten, then we hadn’t just been runn
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Chasing my Luna CHAPTER 96
Chapter 96 – The Shifting Horizon The plain stretched endlessly before them, bathed in the soft glow of dawn. Yet, as they walked, the landscape began to shift subtly—almost imperceptibly at first. Colors bled into one another like watercolors on wet paper, and the horizon seemed to stretch and warp as though reality itself were unraveling at the edges. Jessica paused, her breath catching in her throat as she noticed it: the trees that had stood tall and still moments ago now swayed gently despite the absence of wind. The grass beneath their feet shimmered faintly, not with dew but with something more ethereal—a faint, otherworldly glow that pulsed rhythmically, like a heartbeat. “What’s happening?” Lucas muttered, his voice tinged with unease. He glanced around nervously, gripping his dagger tightly as if expecting an attack from the very air itself. “It’s adapting,” Selene replied softly, her spectral form flickering faintly. Her gaze darted across the shifting scenery, her
Chasing my Luna CHAPTER 95
Chapter 95 – The Edge of Twilight The vast plain stretched endlessly before them, bathed in the golden light of dawn. Yet even as the sun climbed higher, casting long shadows across the land, an unnatural chill seeped into the air—a reminder that peace was fleeting, fragile as glass on the verge of shattering. Jessica stood at the forefront of the group, her children cradled protectively against her chest. Her hybrid nature pulsed faintly beneath her skin, a quiet hum of power that both comforted and unsettled her. She could feel it now—the weight of what she had become, the duality within her that refused to be silenced. It wasn’t just strength or resilience; it was something deeper, older. Something primal. “We should keep moving,” Kade said finally, his voice cutting through the tense silence. His amber eyes scanned the horizon, sharp and unyielding, though there was no mistaking the tension coiled beneath his calm exterior. “Where to?” Lucas asked, his tone edged with frus
Chasing my Luna CHAPTER 94
Chapter 94 – The Dawn of Vigilance The plain stretched endlessly before them, bathed in the soft hues of dawn. The air was crisp and cool, carrying with it the faint scent of earth and dew—a stark contrast to the oppressive weight of the fortress they had left behind. For a moment, the group simply stood there, allowing themselves to breathe without the constant pressure of impending doom looming over their heads. But even in this newfound calm, something felt… off. “This isn’t over,” Selene murmured, breaking the silence. Her spectral form flickered faintly as she scanned the horizon, her gaze sharp and calculating. “It can’t be. Not after everything we’ve been through.” Jessica nodded slowly, her hand instinctively tightening around her children as they stirred slightly in her arms. “You’re right. It’s not over. But maybe… maybe it’s different now.” Kade stepped forward, his wolf retreating beneath his skin but still present, coiled and ready. “Different how?” “I don’t k
Chasing my Luna CHAPTER 93
Chapter 93 – The Black Veil The black blood seeped from the walls like a wound that refused to heal. It pooled on the floor, spreading outward in unnatural patterns that seemed alive, pulsing faintly as if it were breathing. Each droplet shimmered with an eerie darkness, reflecting not light but shadow—a void within a void. The air grew heavier, pressing down on them like a storm cloud refusing to break. Whispers began to echo through the chamber, fragmented sentences that slithered into their minds uninvited. “You cannot escape…” “The truth will consume you…”“Surrender…”Jessica’s breath hitched as she clutched her children tighter, their small bodies trembling against hers despite being unconscious. She could feel the weight of those whispers—not just in her ears, but deep in her chest, as though they were trying to claw their way into her soul. Kade stepped forward, his wolf prowling just beneath his skin. His amber eyes glowed fiercely, scanning the room for threats both s
Chasing my Luna CHAPTER 92
Chapter 92 – The Walls Bleed Again The voice hit Jessica like a thunderclap, jolting her to her core. It wasn’t just the sound of her mother’s voice that startled her—it was the clarity, the raw emotion behind it. She sounded as real as if she were standing beside her, her breath warm against her ear. But that was impossible. Her mother had been dead for years. She had mourned her, buried her in her heart alongside Bryan, and carried their memories through every trial since. Yet here she was, speaking to her as though no time had passed at all. “Remember who you are, Jessica. Don’t let them change you.” Her knees buckled, and she stumbled back, clutching her head. Around her, the group froze, their expressions shifting from confusion to alarm as the fortress walls began to bleed once more—crimson rivulets seeping from cracks in the stone, pooling on the floor and spreading outward like tendrils of ivy. The scent of iron filled the air, sharp and metallic, making her stomach ch
Chasing my Luna CHAPTER 91
Chapter 91 – The Cycle Never Truly Ends The platform dissolved beneath their feet, plunging them into an abyss darker and more infinite than anything they’d encountered before. There was no ground to catch them, no horizon to anchor their senses—just the endless void stretching in every direction, swallowing light and sound alike. Jessica’s heart pounded wildly as she clutched her children tighter, their small bodies trembling against hers despite their unconscious state. Around her, the others scrambled for footing that didn’t exist, their voices swallowed by the oppressive silence. And then, from the depths of the void, a voice emerged—not a whisper or a shout, but something in between, layered with echoes that seemed to reverberate through time itself. *“You have walked far, hybrids and wolves, witches and specters. But your journey has only scratched the surface of what awaits.”* The words sent chills down Jessica’s spine, each syllable vibrating through her very bones. S
Chasing my Luna CHAPTER 90
Chapter 90 – The Final Trial The descent into darkness was sudden and disorienting, pulling them downward with a force that defied logic. Jessica clutched her children tightly to her chest, shielding them instinctively as the world around her dissolved into chaos. The air grew colder, heavier, pressing against her skin like a suffocating shroud. Whispers echoed in the void—fragmented, overlapping voices speaking in languages both familiar and alien. “Unite…”“Betray…”“Survive…”Each word carried weight, resonating deep within her bones as though they were commands etched into the fabric of reality itself. When they finally landed, it wasn’t on solid ground but on a vast, shimmering platform suspended in an endless expanse of stars. The surface beneath their feet pulsed faintly, glowing with runes similar to those scattered throughout Sanctuary. Above them stretched an infinite sky, dotted not with constellations but with shifting symbols that seemed to form sentences before dis
Chasing my Luna CHAPTER 89
Chapter 89 – The Reckoning Draws Near The runes burned brighter than ever, their crimson glow casting long shadows across the group as they stood in the aftermath of the battle. The message etched into the sky loomed above them like a prophecy carved in fire: **"Destiny Has Been Rewritten. But Beware: The Reckoning Is Near."** Jessica stared at the words, her chest tightening with a mix of dread and resolve. The phrase felt less like a warning and more like a countdown—a ticking clock marking the moments until everything changed forever. “What does it mean?” Lucas asked finally, his voice strained. “Rewritten how? And what reckoning are we talking about?” Selene frowned, her gaze fixed on the glowing runes. “It means the choices Jessica made have altered the course of fate—but not without consequence. Every action creates ripples, and those ripples will collide sooner rather than later.” Kade stepped closer to Jessica, his wolf prowling just beneath his skin. “So what do w
Chasing my Luna CHAPTER 88
Chapter 88 – The Final Choice The staircase spiraled downward into an abyss so profound it seemed to swallow the very concept of light. Each step echoed ominously, reverberating through the group as they descended deeper into uncertainty. The air grew colder with every footfall, pressing against their skin like a tangible weight. Jessica clutched her children closer, drawing strength from their steady breathing even as dread pooled in her stomach. At the bottom, the two doors stood side by side, their surfaces etched with intricate carvings that pulsed faintly with opposing energies. The wolf-marked door radiated warmth and ferocity, its runes glowing a deep amber. The witch-marked door exuded an icy chill, its symbols shimmering with an ethereal blue hue. Between them hovered the sentence: "Power or Sacrifice. Decide Now." Jessica hesitated, her gaze flickering between the options. Every fiber of her being screamed at her to choose wisely—because whatever decision she made wou
