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Chapter 35
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2025-02-28 20:00:36POV: Mira
The Compound felt as though it were holding its breath. Every wolf’s gaze burned with unease and judgment as I passed—the unspoken question: Why is she still here? I didn’t blame them. I knew I didn’t belong; no matter how hard I tried, I felt like an outsider.
In the central courtyard, tension vibrated through sharp, urgent conversations. Small clusters of wolves moved about, eyes flickering toward the dark forest. Erynn’s parting words echoed: They won’t make it easy for you. And she was right.
As I neared the center, the crowd hushed. There stood Lucan, issuing orders with a magnetic authority that commanded respect even from doubters. When his eyes met mine, his expression hardened. He strode over and said in a low, firm voice, “What are you doing here?”
“I want to help,” I replied steadily despite the weight of his gaze.
“This isn’t
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Eclipse of the Pack Chapter 36
POV: MiraThe forest was alive with chaos—shouts, gunfire, and the ominous hum of drones slicing through the night air. My lungs burned as I pushed deeper into the trees, chasing shadows. The jagged streaks of moonlight filtering through the canopy did little to illuminate the battlefield.This was a disaster.I’d begged Jace to stop, to think.“This isn’t the way,”I’d said.“You’ll get people killed.”But he hadn’t listened.“We can’t live like this, Mira,” he’d said, his green eyes blazing with that same dangerous determination. “If we don’t fight, we’re already dead.”His recklessness had always been his strength—and his flaw. Tonight, it had become our downfall.The rebel forces moved like shadows through the trees, closing in on the drone depot. From my po
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POV: LucanThe Compound was a powder keg, its tension electric and ready to ignite. Patrols moved like ghosts through the forest’s edges, their eyes sharp and their movements wary. Inside the walls, the pack simmered with unease, their whispers louder, their glares sharper. But it wasn’t the threat outside that worried me.It was the threat within.The council meeting started like the others: restless murmurs, reports of dwindling morale, and updates on defenses. I took my usual seat at the head of the table, trying to keep my composure as I watched Vrax.He was playing the long game, his smirk a weapon as effective as his claws. He didn’t speak often, but when he did, his words carried weight. I knew he was waiting for the right moment to strike.“Before we begin,” Vrax said, his tone casual but his gaze sharp, “there’s a matter I think deserves our attention.”I
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-01Eclipse of the Pack Chapter 38
POV: LucanThe late evening air carried a chill that sank into your bones. I stood on the balcony, staring out at the dark forest surrounding the Compound. My thoughts churned relentlessly, weighed down by the burden of leadership. The pack was restless, fracturing under attacks and uncertainty. But tonight, my mind wasn’t solely on the pack—it was on Mira.She’d been sneaking out again. I’d heard the whispers and seen the suspicious glances. The thought of her leaving and exposing herself to danger filled me with frustration, but knowing she hadn’t trusted me enough to confide in me stung more. When she returned tonight, I was waiting.The door to her quarters creaked open. Mira stepped inside, her scarf doing little to hide the guilt in her wide green eyes.“Lucan,” she said, her voice tight. “What are you doing here?”I replied sharply, “I could ask you th
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POV: MiraThe forest was alive with danger, every sound a potential threat as I ran through the underbrush. The air was cold and sharp, the kind of chill that clung to your skin and made it hard to breathe. My chest heaved as I pushed myself forward, Jace’s shadow just ahead of me.The ambush had come out of nowhere.We’d been careful—at least I thought we had. Jace had insisted this meeting was safe, far enough from both the Compound and the rebel camps that we wouldn’t draw attention. But Vrax had been one step ahead.The wolves emerged from the trees like ghosts, their glowing eyes and hulking forms cutting through the night. Jace and I barely had time to react before we were running, their snarls and pounding paws echoing behind us.“Keep moving!” Jace hissed, his voice tight with panic.“I am!” I shot back, the fear in my voice betraying my bravado.A
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-02Eclipse of the Pack Chapter 40
POV: LucanThe Compound felt smaller than ever. The walls that once protected me now seemed to close in, trapping me under the weight of suspicion and whispers. The council’s eyes weren’t just on Lucan—they were on me, watching, judging. And then there was Jace.I sat near the edge of the forest, waiting for him, my heart heavy with guilt and conflict. Every word Lucan had spoken about trust and the danger I posed to the pack echoed in my mind. Yet Jace’s voice, his certainty that the rebellion was the only path forward, refused to be silenced.When Jace finally appeared, his face was tense, his movements sharp and restless. “We need to talk,” he said without preamble, his green eyes blazing as he approached.POV: Jace“Mira,” I started, my voice tight, barely concealing the simmering anger. “What the hell are you doing?”She blinked i
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-02Eclipse of the Pack Chapter 41
POV: LucanThe council chamber buzzed with unspoken tension. The low murmur of voices faded as I entered, every gaze shifting toward me. Vrax was already seated, his imposing figure leaned forward like a predator ready to pounce. His amber eyes burned with defiance, his smirk a challenge in itself.I took my place at the head of the table, my jaw tight as I scanned the room. The pack’s fractures were becoming visible, the rift between those loyal to me and those swayed by Vrax widening with every day.Vrax broke the silence first. “Lucan,” he said, his tone deceptively calm, “how long will you continue to let this pack suffer under your indecision?”His words drew murmurs of agreement from a few council members, their eyes flicking nervously between us.“Indecision?” I said, keeping my voice steady. “If I recall, it’s your divisive rhetoric that’s been underm
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-03Eclipse of the Pack Chapter 42
POV: LucanThe room was silent, save for the faint, steady hum of drones patrolling beyond the compound walls. Their distant whine mingled with the echo of the council’s endless debates, looping in my mind like a haunting refrain. The weight of their indecision settled on my shoulders, heavier than the armor I’d worn into countless battles. I stood by the tall window, its frost-edged glass cool against my fingertips. The moon cast its silver light across the polished floor, illuminating the edges of the room in a soft, ghostly glow.Outside, Newhaven lay cloaked in darkness, its jagged skyline jagged and broken against the starless night. The city was a reflection of us all—fractured, scarred, yet still stubbornly standing. Each decision made in this compound could shape its future, and tonight, I felt the full burden of that responsibility.The quiet click of the door behind me broke my reverie. I turned as Mira
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-03Eclipse of the Pack Chapter 43
POV: MiraThe air in the Compound was suffocating—thick with unspoken animosity that clung to me like a shadow. Every step I took was accompanied by whispers, glares, and silent accusations. I’d spent weeks trying to find my place here, but no matter how hard I tried, I remained an outsider in their eyes.But something inside me had shifted. I was tired of waiting for acceptance, tired of proving myself to people determined to see me as the enemy. If I was going to survive here—if I was going to make any of this mean something—I had to stop hiding. I had to lead.Erynn sat across from me in the small room that had become my sanctuary, her brow furrowed as she watched me pace.“You’re planning something,” she said, suspicion in her tone.I stopped and met her gaze. “I’m tired of being quiet.”Her frown deepened. “Mira, being quiet ha
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Eclipse of the Pack Chapter 106
POV: MiraThe central square of Newhaven was alive with the kind of tension that could either ignite a fire or snuff it out completely. Torches burned brightly in the cool night air, their flickering light casting long shadows over the faces of those gathered. Wolves and humans stood shoulder to shoulder, but the distance between them was more than physical. Their expressions ranged from skepticism to cautious hope, each of them waiting for someone to tell them this uneasy truce wasn’t in vain.I stood next to Lucan at the heart of it all, my heart pounding in my chest. The bond between us hummed faintly, a steady pulse that kept me grounded. We weren’t just speaking to a crowd—we were trying to reshape the very foundation of a fractured city.Lucan took a step forward, his golden eyes scanning the crowd with the calm authority that had carried him through every battle. When he spoke, his voice was clear and commanding, cutting th
Eclipse of the Pack Chapter 105
POV: MiraThe library was alive with a silence that seemed to breathe, each whisper of wind against the cracked windows carrying an unspoken urgency. This room, once a sanctuary of knowledge, now felt like a vault of unanswered questions. Scrolls and ancient texts were strewn across the table before me, each one more cryptic than the last. At their center lay the phoenix symbol, its fiery outline glowing faintly in the flickering lantern light.“Why now?” I murmured aloud, running my fingers over the worn edges of the parchment. The prophecy had been haunting us for weeks, its meaning shifting like shadows on a wall. But something about tonight felt different. Heavier. As though the answer I sought was just beyond my reach.The lantern flickered, and I froze. A strange sensation crept over me, like the world was tilting beneath my feet. The room began to blur, the shadows lengthening and shifting. Then, without warning, the library vani
Eclipse of the Pack Chapter 104
POV: LucanThe council chamber was a cauldron of dissent. The voices of wolves filled the air, overlapping in a chorus of anger, doubt, and suspicion. Merrin sat beside me, his calm demeanor a sharp contrast to the chaos unfolding around us. Eldrin stood near the back, his sharp eyes scanning the room as if anticipating another betrayal.“This alliance with the humans is a mistake,” said Verran, one of the more vocal council members. His voice was low but sharp, every word calculated to sow discord. “We are wolves, not their protectors. Lucan has forgotten what it means to lead.”“I haven’t forgotten anything,” I said, my voice steady but loud enough to cut through the noise. “And if you think holding onto old grudges is going to save us, you’re the one who’s forgotten what leadership means.”Verran sneered, his golden eyes narrowing. “Leadership means strength. Not bend
Eclipse of the Pack Chapter 103
POV: MiraThe tension in the council chamber was almost suffocating. Wolves and humans sat around the long, scuffed table, their faces etched with suspicion and fatigue. The weight of our task made the room feel smaller than it was, every word poised to rekindle the very conflict we were all desperate to end.I stood at the head of the table, my palms pressed to the rough wood as I studied the leaders. On one side, Edgar and the other human representatives radiated distrust. On the other, Lucan and his council wore expressions ranging from reluctant hope to thinly veiled contempt. Selene leaned against the wall, arms crossed, her gaze tracking every flicker of tension between the two factions.“This won’t work if we don’t learn to trust each other,” I said, injecting quiet conviction into my tone. “W
Eclipse of the Pack Chapter 102
POV: MiraThe battle had ended hours ago, but its shadows lingered, clawing at the edges of my mind. Even here, beside the campfire, surrounded by those who had survived, the echoes of gunfire and howls haunted me. I wrapped my arms around my knees, staring into the flames as though their flickering light could burn away the memories.Lucan sat close, his presence a constant, grounding weight beside me. His golden eyes, sharp as ever, were fixed on the horizon where Kael’s forces had disappeared into the night. There was a tension in his jaw, a tautness in his shoulders that mirrored my own. He was a fortress, unyielding and unbreakable, but I could feel the storm raging beneath the surface.“You should rest,” I said softly, though I knew my words would do little to sway him.“So should you,” he replied, his voice rough with exhaustion, but still carrying the unrelenting authority that made him who he was.
Eclipse of the Pack Chapter 101
POV: LucanEldrin’s chamber was dimly lit, the flickering light of a single lantern casting long shadows over the ancient scrolls and faded maps that cluttered the table. He stood at its edge, his hands resting on a brittle piece of parchment, his face drawn with concern. I had seen him calm in the midst of battle, resolute in the face of rebellion, but now, something in his posture sent a chill through me.“The phoenix prophecy isn’t just a call for unity,” Eldrin began, his voice low and measured. “It’s a warning.”I leaned closer, my gaze fixed on the parchment. The symbol of the phoenix, wings outstretched and flames curling around it, was drawn in sharp, deliberate strokes. Beneath it, the words of the prophecy had been scrawled in an old dialect, their meaning clear despite the faded ink:“The bonded pair must rise, or the shadow will consume all. Fear, hatred, and division will call
Eclipse of the Pack Chapter 100
POV: MiraThe aftermath of the battle was quieter than I expected, but it wasn’t a peaceful silence. It was the kind that hung heavy in the air, thick with grief, exhaustion, and the weight of everything we had lost. The streets of Newhaven were littered with debris—shattered barricades, discarded weapons, and the bodies of those who had fought and fallen.I walked through the Human Quarters, my boots crunching against the broken glass scattered across the pavement. The faces of the survivors told the story of the battle better than any report ever could. They looked hollow, their eyes sunken and their expressions raw. But in those faces, I also saw something else: determination.The humans and wolves who remained weren’t ready to give up. Not yet.At the edge of the Quarters, Selene sat on a pile of rubble, wrapping a bandage around her arm. Blood seeped through the white fabric, but she barely seemed to notice. Her sharp
Eclipse of the Pack Chapter 99
POV: MiraDawn crept over the battlefield as though unwilling to reveal the ruin left behind. Smoke curled upward in pale tendrils, ghostly in the trembling light. The air tasted of ash and blood, underscored by the bitter tang of fear. Standing on the ridge, I looked out at the bodies scattered across the valley—wolves and humans, their unity in death rendering all previous divisions pointless.Yes, we’d survived—but it didn’t feel like a victory.Footsteps crunched behind me, and I knew without looking that it was Lucan. His presence steadied me, the bond between us humming faintly at the back of my mind. He stopped at my side, and I caught a glimpse of his bandaged shoulder and bruised face—evidence of the battle he had fought, and was still fighting.
Eclipse of the Pack Chapter 98
POV: LucanThe battlefield was hushed, the eerie silence broken only by the whisper of the cold wind carrying the scent of blood, ash, and betrayal. The horizon burned faintly with the remnants of Kael’s siege, but now his forces stood motionless—a dark line of soldiers and rogues waiting just beyond the broken walls of Newhaven.The challenge had come at twilight.Kael stood alone in the clearing, his massive frame framed by the dying sun. The jagged edges of his dark armor caught the light, making him look like a shadow torn from the world itself. His voice carried across the empty expanse, sharp and mocking.“Lucan!” he roared, his tone laced with disdain. “Come out, Alpha! Or will you cower behind your humans and your fractured pack?”The wolves around me stirred, their unease palpable. The ancient laws of the pack hung heavy in the air—an alpha’s challenge could not be ignored. Kael
