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Chapter 49
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2025-03-07 20:00:48POV: Lucan
The infirmary smelled of herbs, salves, and faint traces of blood—a sharp reminder of how close we’d come to disaster. I sat on the edge of a cot, flexing my arm so the bandage wouldn’t pull too tightly on my skin. The attack replayed itself in my mind: Cael’s sneer, Mira’s bloodied sleeve, and the feral rage that had surged through me.
A soft creak pulled my attention to the door. Mira entered, moving carefully to favor her injured arm, yet radiating the same quiet determination that had drawn me to her from the start.
“How are you feeling?” she asked gently.
I studied her for a moment before answering. “Better,” I said. “You?”
She shrugged with one good shoulder. “It’s just a scratch.”
I wanted to snap at her for being reckless, but the faint vulnerability in her eyes held me back. Instead, I motioned to the chair b
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Eclipse of the Pack Chapter 50
POV: MiraA storm of tension filled the abandoned mill we used as our base. Humans clustered in tight circles, whispering, arguing, and casting worried glances at one another. Word of the parchments had spread faster than I’d expected—some saw them as a beacon of hope, others as a reckless provocation.Across the room, Jace leaned against a wall, arms folded, face unreadable. His green eyes—so much like mine—held a mix of betrayal and pain. He hadn’t spoken to me since the parchments began circulating, and his silence hurt more than I wanted to admit.Finally, he pushed off the wall and stepped forward.“You’ve really done it this time,” he said, his voice low and edged with anger.I met his gaze, forcing myself to stay calm. “Someone had to speak up, Jace. If we keep letting this hatred go unanswered, it’ll destroy us.”He let out a bitter laugh.
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POV: MiraThe air was thick with tension as dawn broke over the Compound. Every sound, every movement, felt amplified, charged with the anticipation of what was to come. The pack had gathered in the central square, their faces a mix of skepticism, fear, and quiet determination. Whispers rippled through the crowd as Lucan stepped forward, his presence commanding even in silence.I stood at his side, the weight of the moment pressing on me like a physical force. This was it—the beginning of the end, or the start of something new.Lucan’s voice cut through the murmurs, steady and resolute. “The pack is at a crossroads. We’ve spent generations surviving, fighting, clinging to old ways that no longer serve us. But survival isn’t enough anymore. If we want a future—one where our children don’t have to grow up in fear—we need to change. We need to adapt.”A growl of dissent rumbled from the b
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-08Eclipse of the Pack Chapter 52
POV: LucanThe council chamber was filled to capacity, the tension palpable as wolves and humans alike gathered in the sprawling stone hall. This wasn’t just a meeting. It was a reckoning.I stood at the head of the chamber, the weight of the moment pressing down on me like a vice. The evidence against Vrax lay on the table in front of me—maps marked with attack plans, records of secret meetings with Cael, and the names of wolves and humans he’d betrayed. Selene had risked everything to bring this to light, and now it was time to use it.The murmurs in the room quieted as I raised my hand. “Brothers and sisters,” I began, my voice echoing through the hall. “We gather here not as divided factions, but as a pack—wolves who have lived together, fought together, and bled together. Today, I present to you the truth—a truth that has been hidden in the shadows for too long.”I g
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-08Eclipse of the Pack Chapter 53
POV: MiraThe battlefield was quiet, but its silence felt anything but peaceful—more like the forest itself was holding its breath. Smoke drifted through the clearing, stinging my eyes as I took in the destruction: churned-up soil, scattered weaponry, and the unmoving shapes of those who hadn’t survived.I sat on a rock at the edge of it all, watching a blood-tinged dawn spread across the sky. My body ached in ways I’d never known, yet the deeper pain was in my chest—a raw, hollow ache shaped by loss. Jace’s face came to mind, and with it the memory of his final moments. He had saved me, saved all of us, and sacrificed everything to do so. His last words looped in my mind: “Make this worth it.”Tears threatened, but I fought them back. Jace wouldn’t want me to crumble now—he’d want me to press on, to be certain his sacrifice meant something. My hands clenched at my sides, the resolve burning even through my grief.“We’ll make it worth it,” I whispered. “I promise.”In the days followi
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-12Eclipse of the Pack Chapter 54
POV: LucanThe tension in the air was suffocating. The Compound buzzed with anticipation as wolves gathered in the central courtyard for the rally. Word had spread like wildfire—Lucan was going to address the pack, and with me standing by his side. For weeks, whispers of unity and rebellion had circulated, but this would be the first time we faced the pack openly, together. It was a risk, but it was also necessary.I stood beside Lucan near the raised platform at the center of the courtyard, my heart pounding in my chest. Wolves filled the space, their voices a low hum of conversation punctuated by the occasional growl. Some looked curious, others openly hostile, but all eyes turned toward us as we stepped forward.“Are you ready for this?” Lucan asked, his voice low enough that only I could hear.“No,” I admitted, trying to steady my breathing. “But I’m doing it anyway.”A faint smile tugged at his lips, and he gave a small nod. “Good.”Lucan stepped up first, his commanding presence
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-12Eclipse of the Pack Chapter 55
POV: MiraThe Human Quarters were quieter than usual, but it wasn’t the peaceful kind of quiet—it was the kind that came before a storm. Streets that were once bustling with activity now held small groups gathered in huddled conversations, their faces set with hard lines. The rebellion had fractured, and the cracks were showing in every corner of the Quarter.Some looked at me with wary curiosity. Others glared, their contempt undisguised. They didn’t see me as one of them anymore. I wasn’t just Mira the human; I was Mira the bridge to the wolves. And in their eyes, bridges could burn.I stood on the raised platform of the communal hall, addressing a crowd that had grown steadily larger since word of the rebellion’s defeat spread. My voice echoed in the wide space, but it felt small against the tide of anger and grief.“We’ve all lost something,” I said, my gaze sweeping over the faces before m
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-12Eclipse of the Pack Chapter 56
POV: MiraThe Human Quarters felt like a powder keg waiting to explode. Every glance, every hushed conversation carried an edge of suspicion. I could feel the tension building, coiling like a spring, and I knew it was only a matter of time before it snapped.It wasn’t just the rebellion. It wasn’t just the wolves. It was me.Standing in the center of the crowded marketplace, I could feel the weight of every gaze, hear the judgment in every whisper.“She’s with them,” someone muttered.“She’s not one of us anymore,” another said.My chest tightened, but I forced myself to stand tall, meeting their eyes with as much confidence as I could muster.“You all think I’ve turned my back on you,” I said, my voice cutting through the din. “But the truth is, I’m fighting for you. For us. For all of us.”A man stepped forward, his face weathere
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-12Eclipse of the Pack Chapter 57
POV: LucanThe air in the Compound felt like a taut string ready to snap—charged with tension yet threaded with a fragile hope. Humans and wolves moved carefully around each other, their interactions stiff and tentative. Still, they were working together. Uncomfortable as it was, it was progress.Near the outer wall, I watched a lean young wolf pass a wooden beam to a grizzled human laborer. The man grumbled under his breath, the wolf’s ears twitched in irritation—yet neither walked away. After a few more beams, the human gave a curt nod, and the wolf jerked his head in acknowledgment, both steps awkward but unmistakable.“Baby steps,” Erynn said beside me, her voice wry and her eyes alert. “Let’s hope no one starts swinging before the day’s done.”“It’s more progress than I expected,” I admitted, watching as the pair moved on. “But it still feels like walking on b
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-13
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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
