Dark Luna Rising

Dark Luna Rising

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Erika Regis dreamed of love and belonging, but her world has always been ruled by tragedy and secrets. Forced into a political union with the enigmatic Alpha Diego Di Rocco, she finds herself trapped in a cold, calculated marriage, fighting for acceptance in a pack that sees her as an outsider. But beneath Diego’s icy exterior lies a fractured soul, and as Erika battles to prove her worth, she begins to uncover dangerous truths about her tragic past, a prophecy that ties her fate to the survival of the Lycans, and the strength she never knew she possessed. Their mating ceremony is no fairy tale. Diego’s pack is steeped in tradition, secrets, and rivalries, and Erika is thrust into a world where she is both the object of scrutiny and the pawn in a dangerous game. Diego’s domineering mother, Dunia, and his cunning childhood friend, Lucia, conspire to test her every move, while Diego himself remains an enigma—distant yet magnetic, capable of igniting both longing and despair in her heart. When betrayal cuts deeper than any wound, Erika walks away—not to escape, but to reclaim her own power. Yet destiny has other plans. As enemies close in and war looms on the horizon, Erika must decide if her broken bond with Diego can be mended—or if she’s destined to rise alone. Gripping, seductive, and fiercely empowering, Dark Luna Rising will keep you on the edge of your seat until the final, heart-pounding page.

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Prologue

It was Erika’s fifteenth birthday, and the air outside was crisp with the promise of late autumn. As she stood in the doorway of the small house she’d grown up in, Erika waved to her mother, who was seated at the kitchen table, sorting through papers.“I’m heading to the park to meet Emily and the others,” Erika called over her shoulder. “I’ll be back before dinner.”Her mother looked up, her face softening with that familiar maternal affection. “Sure, it’s your birthday. Enjoy it with your friends. But there’s something I need to talk to you about later, when you get back, okay?”Erika nodded, distracted by the thought of meeting her friends. She'd planned to spend a fun evening with them, maybe swing by the ice cream shop afterward. As she stepped out into the cool afternoon, the world felt alive—unaware of the impending storm. Erika was different, though. She knew it. Her family was different. But she didn’t let that show when she was with her friends. Living in a small town, surr...

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19 Chapters
Prologue
It was Erika’s fifteenth birthday, and the air outside was crisp with the promise of late autumn. As she stood in the doorway of the small house she’d grown up in, Erika waved to her mother, who was seated at the kitchen table, sorting through papers.“I’m heading to the park to meet Emily and the others,” Erika called over her shoulder. “I’ll be back before dinner.”Her mother looked up, her face softening with that familiar maternal affection. “Sure, it’s your birthday. Enjoy it with your friends. But there’s something I need to talk to you about later, when you get back, okay?”Erika nodded, distracted by the thought of meeting her friends. She'd planned to spend a fun evening with them, maybe swing by the ice cream shop afterward. As she stepped out into the cool afternoon, the world felt alive—unaware of the impending storm. Erika was different, though. She knew it. Her family was different. But she didn’t let that show when she was with her friends. Living in a small town, surr
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Chapter 1: Farewell Bells
Six years later.The morning sun spilled through the stained-glass windows of the Abbey’s dining hall, painting the long wooden tables with soft hues of amber, crimson, and jade. Erika sat at the corner table with Ursula, her only true friend in this secluded sanctuary. The faint aroma of baked bread and chamomile tea lingered in the air, though Erika had barely touched her plate.Ursula grinned, leaning forward on her elbows. Her auburn hair caught the morning light like fire. “So, today’s the big day. Off to your grand adventure, Lady Luna-to-be.” Her voice was playful, but her hazel eyes betrayed a hint of sadness.Erika stirred her tea absentmindedly. “I wouldn’t call it an adventure,” she murmured, glancing at her reflection in the steaming liquid. “I don’t even know this Diego person. What if he’s…” She hesitated, trying to find the right word.“A monster?” Ursula teased, though her smile faltered. “Relax, Erika. He’s an Alpha, not a troll. I bet he’s tall, dark, brooding—just l
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Chapter 2: The Mansion
The grand entrance to the mansion loomed before Erika as two servants pulled open the towering oak doors. The foyer was immense, with marble floors polished to a mirror-like gleam, gilded railings that spiraled upward to a grand staircase, and chandeliers dripping with crystals that caught and refracted the flickering light of candles. It was breathtakingly beautiful, but Erika couldn’t shake the feeling that she’d stepped into a cage, no matter how opulent its bars.Hugo ushered her forward with a gesture, his usual stoicism intact. “This way,” he said, his voice reverberating off the high ceilings. Erika clutched her bag tightly as they passed through halls adorned with oil paintings of Lycans in regal poses, their golden eyes seeming to follow her.At the end of the hallway, double doors opened to a study bathed in warm, golden light. A tall figure stood by the fireplace, his back to her. He wore a dark suit tailored to perfection, and his posture was rigid, exuding power.“Alpha,
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Chapter 3: The Mating Ceremony
The garden was unrecognizable beneath the silvery gaze of the full Hunter’s Moon. Once vibrant flowers now drooped and curled as though wilting under the weight of Erika’s apprehension. Clouds rolled sluggishly across the sky, dimming the moonlight. Rows of darkly clad Lycans gathered, their golden eyes gleaming like embers in the shadows. The air was thick with expectation, and Erika’s skin prickled with an uneasy awareness of every gaze trained on her.She shivered, though the night wasn’t cold. She stood in the center of the garden, her delicate gown billowing faintly in the breeze.Diego stood beside her, his presence as imposing as ever. His suit was sharp, his movements effortless, but there was a detachment in his posture, a distance that Erika couldn’t ignore.The officiator, a wiry man with a voice like gravel, began the ritual. Erika’s fingers trembled as Diego’s hand closed over hers, cold and firm, for the handfasting. His grip was perfunctory, devoid of affection, as thou
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Chapter 5: Mother Luna
The golden light of dawn filtered through the heavy brocade curtains of Erika’s chambers, bathing the room in warmth that felt at odds with her aching body and unsettled mind. She stirred, her eyes fluttering open as she shifted under the weight of the silken duvet. Her shoulder throbbed where Diego’s mark lay, a constant reminder of last night’s ceremony—unfinished, hollow, and far from what she had dreamed.A soft knock broke her thoughts. The door creaked open, and a young woman in a neatly pressed gray uniform stepped inside. Her hair was pulled back in a tight braid, and she carried an air of quiet efficiency."Good morning, Luna," the maid said, bowing her head. "I am Astrid, your personal chambermaid. I’ve been instructed to assist you as you begin your duties here."Erika pushed herself up slowly, the motion stiffening her sore muscles. “Thank you, Astrid. It’s… nice to meet you.” She offered a faint smile, hoping to find some companionship in the rigid structure of her new li
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Chapter 5: The Labyrinth
Erika stepped into the sprawling hallway beyond the sunroom, Dunia’s parting words still ringing in her ears: “A Luna’s strength comes not from bending, but from knowing when to stand tall.” She inhaled deeply, trying to steady the whirlwind of emotions swirling within her. This place—this gilded cage—was now her home, and she needed to know every inch of it.The mansion was a labyrinth of cold marble and ornate woodwork. Sunlight filtered through stained-glass windows, casting fleeting patterns of color on the floor. Crystal chandeliers hung like frozen waterfalls from high ceilings, their brilliance unable to warm the air of the Di Rocco estate. The silence was palpable, broken only by the occasional sound of distant footsteps or the faint rustle of fabric as servants moved about.Erika’s sandals echoed softly as she walked through one hallway after another, marveling at the grandeur while feeling a creeping sense of unease. Doors lined the corridors, many of them locked. One in par
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Chapter 6: The Arcadium
The faint hum of a hairdryer filled the lavish dressing room as Erika sat before the mirror, her reflection a picture of serenity that belied the flutter of nerves beneath her composed exterior. The hairdresser worked deftly, sweeping her dark locks into an elegant updo accented with delicate silver pins shaped like crescent moons. Dunia stood behind her, hands clasped in front of her, her sharp eyes appraising every detail.“You must stand beside your alpha at all times,” Dunia said, her voice calm but firm. “When he walks, follow two paces behind. It’s the standard.” She leaned closer, her gaze meeting Erika’s in the mirror. “I trust Mathilda drilled this into you, but I don’t take chances.”“Yes, Mother Luna. I’ll remember.” Erika smiled faintly.“You’ll do more than remember,” Dunia corrected with a sly arch of her brow. “You’ll embody it. Grace, composure, and elegance at all times. They’ll be watching for cracks, my dear. Don’t give them any.”Erika inclined her head. “I shall b
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Chapter 7: The Burning Curse
The grand doors of the mansion shut behind them with a soft thud, muffling the distant sounds of the city. Diego strode ahead, shrugging off his coat with a swift motion and handing it to Hugo without sparing a glance at Erika.“Prepare my bath,” Diego instructed curtly, his voice low but firm. A faint sheen of sweat glistened on his brow, and he tugged at the collar of his shirt as though the air itself were too thick.He turned halfway, his eyes briefly flicking in Erika’s direction—but not to meet her gaze. “Have a good night, Luna,” he said in a tone that carried no warmth. Before she could respond, he was already heading toward the hallway leading to his chambers, his long strides echoing against the polished floors.Erika stood motionless for a moment, watching his retreating back. Her chest ached, but she forced herself to breathe evenly. It’s nothing new, she told herself. He’s always like this. Detached. Indifferent.Hugo turned to her with a polite bow. “Shall I escort you t
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Chapter 8: The Pack House
A week had passed since the event at the Arcadium, and the moon had waned to a faint silver crescent. Erika mostly stayed confined to her chambers, seeking solace in the volumes she borrowed from the library. Her days were spent studying centuries of Di Rocco family history, a tapestry woven with tales of power, tragedy, and triumph. The faces from the portraits lining the mansion’s walls were no longer strangers. She now knew them as the alphas and lunas who had built the stronghold Diego ruled today.This morning, Erika’s fingers trailed the edges of a journal detailing the untimely death of Alpha Giorgio, Diego’s father. Giorgio had perished alongside his pack during a leisure hunt in the Gray Mountains. Official reports attributed the deaths to a freak encounter with wild boars, but whispers in the journal hinted at something far graver—a rogue ambush. The tragedy had shaken Valentia and devastated the Di Rocco clan, leaving a thirteen-year-old Diego to inherit the mantle of alpha
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Chapter 9: The Silent Divide
The following morning, Erika found herself standing on the porch of the Pack House, the warm sunlight glinting off the shield above the doorway. Today marked the beginning of her immersion into pack life. She had spent the night replaying the breakfast conversation, mulling over Diego’s sharp words and the pack’s hostile stance on rogues. Her resolve to understand this new world had only deepened.Inside, the pack bustled with activity. The scent of coffee and freshly baked bread mingled with the earthy aroma of pinewood. Diego had summoned her to observe their morning meeting, a routine gathering where issues were discussed, plans made, and decisions finalized. It was Erika’s first glimpse into the mechanics of pack life beyond Diego’s terse explanations.She stepped into the lounge, her footsteps soft against the wooden floor. All eyes turned to her as Diego rose from his seat at the head of the room.“Luna Erika,” he said, gesturing for her to sit. “We’re honored by your presence.
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