Strong arms ripped me away from Brax as I screamed for them to leave me with him. I hadn't realised that although it felt like only a few seconds of me sitting there holding him, I had been there for hours sobbing.“You have to let him go, Luna.” Jack's voice said softly as he pulled me into him, ignoring my futile attempts to push him away.“No, no, no!” I howled, each refusal punctuated with a feeble shove against Jack’s firm chest. “He’s all I had left, Jack. I can’t just—” My voice broke, the words too painful to form.“We’ll get through this,” Jack murmured, his voice a steady anchor in my sea of torment. I wanted to believe him, but it felt like I was drowning in my grief, each wave of sorrow pulling me further into the pain.I could still see Brax's face when I closed my eyes, his final words echoing through my mind: "Live. For me." How could I live when every breath felt like a betrayal to his memory? Yet, as Jack's arms held me, a small part of me clung to Brax's last request
The hours merged into days and the days into weeks. The tears never stopped falling, and the pain I felt in my heart was too much to bear. I hardly moved from my bed. I was never alone, though someone was always there watching me, waiting for me to completely lose it. I begged in my mind to the gods and goddesses to let me see him like I had spike but they never answered my prayers. The night before the funeral, the tears just stopped everything. I felt the pain, the sorrow, and the unbearable feeling of being alone just left me being replaced by an emptiness that could never be filled. Jack drove me to the cemetery. No one in the car said a word. I caught glimpses of concerned glances cast my way, but I couldn’t respond. My heart was an open wound, too raw to be touched, too deep to be healed.We arrived, and the faces of family and friends blurred together, a sea of people offering condolences that rang hollow in my ears. They crowded around Brax's grave, a heartbreaking gathering
A few days passed in a haze of exhaustion and routines I barely registered. Then, one morning, a strange sensation washed over me. I felt nauseous, and an inexplicable flutter danced in my belly. For a moment, I dismissed it—grief could wreak havoc on the body in unimaginable ways. But the feeling persisted, like an insistent whisper in my mind. Peral came by to check on me. I’m guessing it was her turn to watch over me. "Luna, you look pale," she observed, overtaking her face. "Are you eating enough?""I don't know," I admitted. "I haven't really been keeping track."She sighed, reaching out her hand for me to take. “Come on….” She stopped talking as soon as she took my hand. “Oh my god.” A smile played on her lips.I stood there staring at her, unsure of what she was smiling about. “what's wrong? I asked.“Luna, you're pregnant.” Her voice was filled with excitement. I felt the world tilt on its axis. "Pregnant?" I echoed my voice barely a whisper.Peral nodded fervently. "Yes! Y
I knew what I had to do. Once I found out I was pregnant, I had to learn how to control and use my powers so I could protect my children. I could no longer risk anything, but most of all, I couldn’t let my powers overtake me anymore. If I let them, there was a chance I could slip into the darkness, and I would fail my children.I began my training every day without fail. Pearl offered to help me, and even though she didn’t have the powers that I did, she still understood more than I did. We met at Draw every morning, a time when the world was at peace, and anything seemed possible. "Alright, Luna," Pearl said, her voice firm yet gentle. "Today, we're going to focus on channelling your energy. You need to harness your powers fully if you are going to protect them."I nodded, determination settling in my core. "I understand. Let's do this."We started with basic exercises and grounding techniques to help me connect with the energy within. Pearl demonstrated each move with fluid grace,
The weekend came along faster than I would have liked and before I knew it, I was about to walk out in front of all three packs. My heart thudded in my chest like a drum, its rhythm a constant reminder of the terrifying task ahead. Pearl, Nick, and Dillion stood by my side, their presence lending me strength. It was now or never.We stepped out onto the grand stage, the weight of countless eyes pressing down on me. The clearing was packed, members of all three packs congregating, murmuring among themselves. A hush fell over the crowd as I raised my hand, signalling for silence.Taking a deep breath, I began my speech. "As you all know, your beloved Alpha and my mate’s life was taken," I paused, allowing the gravity of my words to sink in. "Brax was more than an alpha; he was a leader who stood for unity and strength. His dream was to see all his packs live in peace, thriving together as one and to make sure that no one ever went without."My heart was pounding in my chest. I had never
A few weeks laterthe peace of the night was shattered by the first wave of excruciating pain. I doubled over, clutching my stomach as though the sheer force of my grip could somehow alleviate the intensity that seized my body. Beads of sweat formed on my forehead, and with each agonizing contraction, I felt more alone than I had ever been. Brax’s absence loomed over me like an unshakable shadow, and the weight of solitude pressed down on me, almost as unbearable as the pain itself.I’d told myself that I didn’t need anyone with me when I gave birth because it was something that I would have to face alone just like I would have to raise these babies on my own. But as the pain became unbearable, I called. “Pearl.”Pearl came rushing into the room. Since finding out I was pregnant and Brax's death, Pearl had never been too far away. Her eyes widened at the sight of me, and she sprung into action, her nurturing instincts kicking in. "Oh, Luna, hold on. Breathe through it," she instructe
Four years later"Luna, the Elders are waiting for you," Pearl's voice cut through the morning silence. I turned away from the window, where the first rays of the sun danced over the rolling hills, casting long shadows that seemed to stretch into my heart."I know," I muttered, lips pressed into a thin line. The Elders had been relentless these past months, urging me to marry and find a new alpha for the pack. They didn't understand—I had no intention of letting anyone replace Brax. But they also didn't understand the fire that had been smouldering inside me for four years, longing for revenge that threatened to consume me."Are you ready for this?" Pearl asked gently, her eyes filled with unspoken concern."Ready or not," I replied, walking towards the door. "Let's get this over with."We stepped into the grand hall where the Elders awaited. Their eyes, filled with wisdom and judgment, tracked my every movement as I took my place at the head of the table. The air was thick with tensi
After my training session, the evening air felt cool against my skin, and I took a deep breath, savouring the moment. Every muscle in my body screamed for rest, but I wouldn’t allow myself the luxury. With the Elders' meeting still fresh in my mind, I was eager to get back to the house and see my children. My children were the centre of my universe, the reason I fought so hard every day. As I neared the edge of the training grounds, I saw Nick approaching. He moved with purpose, his brow furrowed. "Luna," he called out, his voice carrying a weight I instantly recognised.I slowed my pace, turning to face him. "Nick. How did things go with the lead on the underground rebels?"He sighed, running a hand through his tousled hair. "I'm sorry I missed yesterday's meeting with the Elders. I was following up on that lead about the underground rebels. It took longer than I anticipated.""It's alright, Nick," I replied, though I couldn't hide the edge in my voice. "Did you find anything useful