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Chapter 90

Penulis: Kayla Weston
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The days following Lukasโ€™s revelation are filled with an undercurrent of tension and urgency. Weโ€™re all on edge, our movements more calculated, our conversations laced with underlying worry. The pack is rallying, preparing for the next stage of the fight against the wolf hunters, but the uncertainty surrounding Lukasโ€™s plans makes it hard to focus fully.

The night after Lukasโ€™s appearance, I find myself unable to sleep. Cheryl lies beside me, her breathing steady but her mind clearly troubled. I can feel the weight of her thoughts through our bond, and itโ€™s clear sheโ€™s struggling with the implications of Lukasโ€™s words.

I slip out of bed quietly, careful not to disturb her, and make my way outside. The cool night air is a welcome relief from the suffocating tension inside. The camp is eerily quiet, the only sound the occasional rustle of leaves and the distant howl of a wolf. I walk toward the edge of the clearing, where the shadows of the forest loom large.

Iโ€™m not alone. Callum steps
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  • Feral Secret ย ย ย Chapter 91

    We creep through the dimly lit corridors of Lukasโ€™s base, our every movement calculated and precise. The sense of foreboding grows with each step we take, the weight of our mission pressing heavily upon us. I can feel the thrum of tension in the air, and it amplifies as we approach the central chamber.My heart races as we reach the door to Lukasโ€™s inner sanctum. Callum, leading the way, motions for us to stay behind while he and the team prepare to breach. I glance at Luke beside me, his eyes filled with a fierce determination that matches my own. Weโ€™ve come too far to turn back now.The door swings open, and we slip inside, our senses on high alert. The room is large and austere, filled with monitors displaying various data points and shelves lined with files and vials of mysterious substances. Lukas stands at the far end, his back to us as he examines a set of documents on a large desk.Callumโ€™s voice is a low growl as he steps forward. โ€œLukas! Itโ€™s over. Surrender now, and this ca

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  • Feral Secret ย ย ย Chapter 92

    The clearing is bathed in the soft, muted light of dawn as Lukas, Callum, and I stand together, the heavy air of conflict slowly lifting. The intense confrontation has left its mark, but thereโ€™s a palpable shiftโ€”a dawning realization that the darkness that has consumed us for so long is beginning to recede. Lukas, his fur signed and matted from the battle, stands with a heavy expression. The weight of his past decisions hangs around him like a shroud. Despite the tension that has defined our recent days, there is a glimmer of redemption in his eyes. Heโ€™s come full circle, from a troubled figure driven by pain to a man fighting for a cause greater than himself. โ€œI never thought it would end like this,โ€ Lukas says quietly, his voice carrying the weight of his journey. โ€œBut here we are, standing on the edge of something new. Iโ€™ve made mistakesโ€”so many mistakes. But Iโ€™m ready to make things right.โ€Callum, though still worn from the conflict, nods in solemn agreement. โ€œWe all have our d

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  • Feral Secret ย ย ย Chapter 93

    The last echoes of battle have faded into silence. The pack has finally triumphed over the wolf hunters, and the once-feared shadows have retreated. The weight of the struggle has lifted, leaving behind a landscape of hope and new beginnings. As the dust settles, Luke and I find ourselves at a crossroads, faced with the task of rebuilding our lives and our love after everything we've endured.The camp is a flurry of activity as the pack tends to their wounds and repairs their homes. The air is filled with a sense of relief and accomplishment, but also with the unspoken understanding that the future holds its own set of challenges. For Luke and me, this is not just a time of celebration but also a period of transitionโ€”a time to redefine what our relationship will look like now that the danger has passed.We stand side by side, surveying the camp from a small rise overlooking the bustling activity. The sun is setting, casting a golden glow over everything, and for a moment, it feels lik

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  • Feral Secret ย ย ย Chapter 94

    Lukeโ€™s expression shifts from relaxed to alert. โ€œWhat kind of disturbance?โ€โ€œThe scout didnโ€™t give many details,โ€ the scout replies. โ€œBut itโ€™s something we need to check out immediately.โ€Luke and I exchange a worried glance. โ€œWeโ€™ll go with you,โ€ I say. โ€œWe want to know whatโ€™s happening.โ€The scout nods, leading us towards the edge of the camp. The sense of peace weโ€™d been savoring is quickly replaced by a renewed sense of urgency. As we approach the perimeter, the tension is palpable, and the once-calm night air feels charged with anticipation.The disturbance is more than just a minor issue. As we reach the edge of the camp, we find a group of figures gathered, their expressions filled with concern. It becomes clear that the threat is more significant than we initially thought.โ€œWhatโ€™s going on?โ€ Luke asks, his voice firm and commanding.โ€œWeโ€™ve spotted a group of unfamiliar individuals near the border,โ€ one of the pack members explains. โ€œTheyโ€™re not from our pack, and theyโ€™re acting

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  • Feral Secret ย ย ย Chapter 95

    I step out of the truck, the warm afternoon sun casting its golden light across the familiar streets of the town. The air smells different hereโ€”crisper, somehow more peaceful than I remember. But maybe that's just me, noticing the quiet in a way I havenโ€™t before. My mind feels quieter too, less consumed with the constant threat of danger, with the relentless fear of what might be lurking around the next corner. Thatโ€™s behind us now. Or at least, thatโ€™s what we tell ourselves.Luke stands beside me, his hand lingering at the small of my back, a steady, grounding presence. His touch is comforting, reassuring in a way that no words could ever be. Weโ€™re not in battle mode anymore. Weโ€™re not on edge, waiting for the next attack. And yet, thereโ€™s a new kind of tension between usโ€”a quiet, unspoken one. Itโ€™s the kind that comes with change, with healing, and maybe with the possibility of something more.โ€œFeels strange, doesnโ€™t it?โ€ Lukeโ€™s voice is soft, laced with a cautious optimism. Heโ€™s sc

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  • Feral Secret ย ย ย Chapter 96

    The moon hangs high over the town as I watch the soft flicker of the flames from the bonfire, casting shadows across the faces of the people gathered around. Itโ€™s surreal to be here, sitting amongst the pack and the townspeople, no longer on guard for danger but sharing laughter and stories, like nothing ever happened. But weโ€™re not the same people who sat by a fire before all this began. Weโ€™ve been changed, hardened by the battles weโ€™ve foughtโ€”some of us physically, all of us emotionally.Cheryl is sitting close to me, her body leaning into mine like it belongs there. Her warmth, her presence, it feels like home in a way I canโ€™t describe. My arm is draped over her shoulders, keeping her anchored to me, but I donโ€™t think sheโ€™s going anywhere. Not after everything weโ€™ve been through. Itโ€™s a funny thingโ€”this bond we have. When everything was chaotic, it was easy to rely on the connection between us. But now, now that the danger has passed, weโ€™re left with something real, something that

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  • Feral Secret ย ย ย Chapter 97

    When we finally pull apart, Cherylโ€™s breath mingles with mine, her forehead resting against my chest as we stand in the cool night air, our hearts beating in sync. The moonlight paints her skin in a pale silver glow, making her look almost otherworldlyโ€”ethereal, like a goddess from a myth who somehow ended up here in my arms. Her lips are still swollen from our kiss, a soft reminder of what just happened. I canโ€™t help but feel overwhelmed by how much Iโ€™ve come to love her, this fierce, unstoppable woman who has fought by my side and somehow, through all the chaos, become my entire world.The woods around us are alive with the sounds of natureโ€”crickets chirping, the rustle of leaves in the windโ€”but all of it feels distant, like weโ€™re in our own little bubble of stillness. For the first time in what feels like forever, everything is justโ€ฆ quiet. No looming threats, no danger to worry about. Just us.โ€œI wasnโ€™t expecting that,โ€ Cheryl says softly, her voice a little shaky but filled with

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  • Feral Secret ย ย ย Chapter 98

    Callum and Rainaโ€™s relationship is healing, too, though itโ€™s a slower process. Theyโ€™ve been spending more time together, talking quietly when they think no one is watching. Callumโ€™s still waryโ€”still hurtingโ€”but I can see the way he looks at her, the way his walls are slowly coming down.Raina knows that Callum needs time. She knows she canโ€™t undo whatโ€™s been done, canโ€™t erase the mistakes she made when she got involved with the hunters. But the way she moves around him now, careful but committed, shows how much sheโ€™s trying to make up for it. She never pushes too hard, never demands more than he can give, but sheโ€™s always thereโ€”steady, like a rock in the middle of a river. I respect that about her, even after everything that happened.Callum, though still guarded, is beginning to soften. Itโ€™s in the small thingsโ€”the way heโ€™ll linger when she talks to him, or how his eyes follow her when sheโ€™s near. Iโ€™ve known him for most of my life, and I can see the cracks forming in the wall heโ€™s b

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  • Feral Secret ย ย ย Chapter 106

    As we all moved to the reception area, the atmosphere was filled with laughter and chatter. Raina and Callum were recounting their own milestones, and Cillian was engaged in a deep conversation with some of the pack members. The sense of unity and celebration was palpable, and it felt like the culmination of so many struggles and victories.I took Cherylโ€™s hand, pulling her gently aside from the crowd. โ€œCan we talk for a moment?โ€She looked at me with a mix of curiosity and amusement. โ€œSure, whatโ€™s up?โ€We walked to a quieter corner of the airstrip, where the sound of the crowd was a distant murmur. I glanced around to ensure we had some privacy before turning back to her. โ€œI just wanted to say how incredibly proud I am of you. This day, this achievementโ€”everything youโ€™ve worked forโ€”itโ€™s amazing.โ€Cherylโ€™s cheeks flushed with a pink hue. โ€œIt means a lot to hear you say that. Iโ€™ve worked so hard, and sometimes I wasnโ€™t sure if it would all be worth it.โ€โ€œItโ€™s more than worth it,โ€ I sai

  • Feral Secret ย ย ย Chapter 105

    We settled onto the couch, my head resting on Lukeโ€™s shoulder as he flipped through the channels. He landed on a cheesy action movie that promised endless explosions and improbable heroics. The sheer absurdity of it all was exactly what I needed to distract me from the tangled mess of emotions that had been swirling inside me.Luke grabbed the remote and turned up the volume, the sound of gunfire and dramatic music filling the room. โ€œPrepare yourself,โ€ he said with a grin. โ€œThis is about to get incredibly ridiculous.โ€I laughed, feeling the tension in my shoulders begin to ease. โ€œIโ€™m ready. After today, I think I can handle just about anything, including whatever this movie throws at us.โ€He pulled me closer, his arm wrapping around me in a protective cocoon. โ€œIโ€™m not sure if I should warn you that thereโ€™s going to be some serious plot twists or just let you be surprised.โ€โ€œSurprise me,โ€ I said, snuggling in against him. โ€œI could use a good laugh.โ€As the movie progressed, it quickly

  • Feral Secret ย ย ย Chapter 104

    The evening felt like the perfect reunion. My parents sat comfortably on the couch, their familiar presence filling the room with warmth and ease. The scent of Lukeโ€™s takeout still lingered in the air, mixing with the smell of freshly brewed tea. My mother, Muna, looked more relaxed than she had in months, her dark hair tucked behind her ear as she chatted animatedly with Luke about the city. My father, Ray, though still recovering from the injury inflicted by the wolf hunters, was a quieter but solid presence, his health having visibly improved since the last time I saw him. The sight of him sitting there, looking healthy and at peace, made my heart feel full."You know, Cheryl," my dad began, breaking from his usual quiet demeanor, "there was a time I wasn't sure I'd get to see thisโ€”us sitting together like this. I owe a lot of that to you."His words hit me like a soft blow to the chest. I smiled, though there was a lump in my throat. "Dad, you donโ€™t owe me anything. I was just doi

  • Feral Secret ย ย ย Chapter 103

    As I dig into the takeout, I catch Luke watching me with that soft, adoring expression that always makes my heart do a little flip. The food is good, and the company is better. After a long day of classes, this is exactly what I needโ€”a quiet evening with Luke, no stress, no pressure, justโ€ฆ us.We settle into a comfortable silence as we eat, the clatter of chopsticks and the hum of the city outside filling the space. Lukeโ€™s arm rests on the back of the couch behind me, his warmth seeping into my skin. I lean back slightly, savoring the moment.โ€œHow was your day?โ€ I ask, turning to look at him.He shrugs, his lips quirked into a half-smile. โ€œBusy, but not too bad. Had a few meetings this morning, checked in with Callum and Raina this afternoon. Things at the pack are going well.โ€โ€œGood,โ€ I say, genuinely relieved to hear that. The packโ€™s been through so much, and knowing that Callum and Raina are slowly finding their footing again makes me happy. They deserve it.Luke looks at me for a

  • Feral Secret ย ย ย Chapter 102

    The sunlight spills through the windows, warming the small kitchen of my apartment as I stand at the counter, staring at the half-empty bag of flour. Baking was never really my thing, but after everything thatโ€™s happened, Iโ€™ve been wanting to try new thingsโ€”things that make me feel normal, grounded, and more connected to life. But trying to bake cookies without knowing what Iโ€™m doing feels like an absolute disaster in progress."Cheryl?" Lukeโ€™s deep voice carries from the living room.I hear his footsteps approaching, and I turn just in time to see him leaning against the doorframe, arms crossed, with that smirk that makes my stomach flip every time. His black T-shirt clings to his chest in all the right ways, and even though Iโ€™ve spent more time with him than I can count, my heart still skips a beat."Whatโ€™s going on here?" He raises an eyebrow, glancing at the mess Iโ€™ve made of the kitchenโ€”flour on the counter, the floor, and somehow even on me. He grins wider when he sees a streak

  • Feral Secret ย ย ย Chapter 101

    The sunโ€™s just beginning to rise over the horizon as I pull into the small parking lot outside Cherylโ€™s apartment. Itโ€™s a modest place on the outskirts of the city, not too far from her aviation college but far enough to give her some space from the chaos of the pack. I kill the engine and take a moment to sit back in the driverโ€™s seat, letting the quiet hum of the city wake up around me.Itโ€™s been a strange few months since the war ended. Weโ€™ve all been healing, some of us faster than others. Cherylโ€™s been pouring herself into her studies, and I canโ€™t say I blame her. I think we all needed something to focus on after everything that went down. As for me, Iโ€™ve been doing my best to juggle a new kind of lifeโ€”a life thatโ€™s split between being the Alpha of our pack and being by Cherylโ€™s side.Shifting between the city and the packโ€™s territory hasnโ€™t been easy. I never realized how complicated it could get, managing the responsibilities of leading the pack while also figuring out how to r

  • Feral Secret ย ย ย Chapter 100

    The evening air is cool as it wraps around us, the early signs of autumn bringing a chill that makes me snuggle deeper into Lukeโ€™s embrace. His arms are warm and strong, holding me close as we stand on the porch of the pack house. The house itself is almost fully rebuilt now, the scaffolding mostly gone, the fresh wood standing proudly where the old had been torn away. It feels like a symbol of our own livesโ€”patched together, but stronger than ever.Iโ€™m still riding the high of my first day at the Aviation College. The reality of it is finally sinking in. Iโ€™m really doing this. Iโ€™m going to become a pilot, something Iโ€™ve dreamed about for as long as I can remember. It feels surreal, like a part of me still doesnโ€™t believe itโ€™s possible. But Luke does. Heโ€™s believed in me all along.โ€œHow does it feel?โ€ he asks, his voice soft as he rests his chin on top of my head.โ€œBetter than I couldโ€™ve imagined,โ€ I murmur, closing my eyes and letting myself sink into the warmth of him. โ€œI was so ner

  • Feral Secret ย ย ย Chapter 99

    The air is crisp as the early autumn wind sweeps through the trees, carrying with it the scent of wood smoke and damp earth. The pack house is finally taking shape again, the framework standing strong after weeks of intense work. Thereโ€™s still a lot to doโ€”windows to install, walls to paint, but it feels like progress, real progress. More than that, it feels like a reflection of where we all are. Weโ€™re all standing on firmer ground now, even if it still feels shaky sometimes.Lukeโ€™s been my rock through all of this, and itโ€™s not lost on me how deeply weโ€™ve both changed. Somewhere between the battles and rebuilding, we found each other in a way I never expected. Loving him has been the one steady thing when everything else was chaos. But as strong as my feelings for Luke are, thereโ€™s something else thatโ€™s been weighing on me, something Iโ€™ve been too scared to think about.I havenโ€™t seen my parents since this whole nightmare started.When the conflict with the wolf hunters kicked into hi

  • Feral Secret ย ย ย Chapter 98

    Callum and Rainaโ€™s relationship is healing, too, though itโ€™s a slower process. Theyโ€™ve been spending more time together, talking quietly when they think no one is watching. Callumโ€™s still waryโ€”still hurtingโ€”but I can see the way he looks at her, the way his walls are slowly coming down.Raina knows that Callum needs time. She knows she canโ€™t undo whatโ€™s been done, canโ€™t erase the mistakes she made when she got involved with the hunters. But the way she moves around him now, careful but committed, shows how much sheโ€™s trying to make up for it. She never pushes too hard, never demands more than he can give, but sheโ€™s always thereโ€”steady, like a rock in the middle of a river. I respect that about her, even after everything that happened.Callum, though still guarded, is beginning to soften. Itโ€™s in the small thingsโ€”the way heโ€™ll linger when she talks to him, or how his eyes follow her when sheโ€™s near. Iโ€™ve known him for most of my life, and I can see the cracks forming in the wall heโ€™s b

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