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MOONBOUND:The heart of the wolf Chapter 11: Whispers in the Dark
The memory of Lincoln’s words still clung to my mind like a broken record as Evelyn and I walked through the dimly lit corridors. My mind raced, replaying every look, every phrase, every word he said. I wasn’t sure what to make of it. Was I in danger because of him? Or because of what I represented to his world?Evelyn’s silence beside me only added to the unease pressing down on my chest. Normally, from the little I've known her, she would’ve filled the quiet with some sharp remark or sly smile, but as we walked back even she seemed unnerved.When we reached my room, she turned to me, her eyes scanning my face like she was searching for something she couldn’t quite put her finger on. “Get some rest,” she said finally, her voice soft.I shook my head. “I can’t. Not after everything he just said.”“Jane,” Evelyn began, but before she could continue, a low murmur of voices reached our ears.I froze. “Did you hear that?”Evelyn’s expression hardened instantly, her eyes darting toward the
Last Updated : 2024-12-17MOONBOUND:The heart of the wolf Chapter 12: The Mark (Jane's POV)
The door shut softly behind him, leaving Lincoln and me alone in the dimly lit room. The air between us was heavy, charged with something I couldn’t quite name.“Jane,” he said, his voice low and measured, “we need to talk.”I folded my arms, trying to mask the swirl of confusion and unease inside me. “Talk about what? You’ve been cryptic since day one. Why stop now?”A flicker of something—guilt?—crossed his face before his expression hardened. “Because there’s no time left for half-truths. You deserve to know everything.”I raised an eyebrow, skeptical. “Now you decide I deserve the truth? After dragging me into a world I didn’t ask for?”He took a step closer, his movements deliberate, yet careful not to invade my space. “I know this hasn’t been fair to you,” he admitted. “But I couldn’t tell you until I was sure.”“Sure of what?”Lincoln exhaled and reached into his pocket, pulling out a small, weathered journal. “This belonged to my father,” he said. “He wrote about a mark—a bond
Last Updated : 2024-12-22MOONBOUND:The heart of the wolf Chapter 13: The Howl (Jane's POV)
Lincoln’s forehead rested against mine, and I could still feel the warmth of his breath on my lips. The moment felt suspended in time, like the world had narrowed to just the two of us.And yet, I couldn’t ignore the way my heart was hammering against my ribs, a chaotic rhythm that betrayed my calm look. I should have pulled away. I should have said something clever to lighten the mood or anything to break the spell.Instead, I whispered, “What are you doing?”His eyes searched mine, flickering with a mix of hesitation and resolve. “Isn’t it obvious?” His voice dropped to a near-growl, low and electrifying. “I’m trying to kiss you.”Again?The bluntness of his reply left me momentarily stunned, my brain struggling to catch up with my body’s reaction. My breath hitched, my chest tightening as if his words alone had stolen all the air from the room.“Lincoln…” I managed to say, though his name came out more like a plea than a protest.He didn’t move, didn’t say another word. Instead, hi
Last Updated : 2024-12-24MOONBOUND:The heart of the wolf Chapter 14: Into the Dark (Lincoln's POV)
Jane’s voice still echoed in my head as I tore through the woods, her warmth and scent lingering like a ghost on my skin. She’d tasted like honey and fire, and for one perfect moment, I’d let myself forget the world outside.But I couldn’t afford distractions. Not now. Not with a howl that close to the border.The night was alive with the familiar sounds of the forest—branches creaking in the wind, leaves rustling, and the occasional chirp of nocturnal creatures. But beneath it all, there was something wrong. A stillness lurking under the noise. Something unusual that sent the hairs on the back of my neck standing.I darted between the trees, my senses on high alert. The howl had come from the west—too close to Jane’s cabin for comfort.Damn it.I’d promised her she’d be safe, and I meant it. But the universe seemed hellbent on testing my limits. The wolves who patrolled the borders knew better than to send out a warning unless it was bad. Real bad.The moonlight sliced through the ca
Last Updated : 2024-12-24MOONBOUND:The heart of the wolf Chapter 15: Red Eyes in the Dark (Jane's POV)
I couldn’t tear my eyes away from the window. My breath fogged the glass as I pressed closer, straining to see through the darkness. Lincoln had disappeared into the woods minutes ago, but I still felt his presence, like an invisible chain pulling at my chest.And then I saw them—glowing red eyes, cutting through the black like burning coals.The blood drained from my face, and my heart slammed against my ribs. At first, I thought I was imagining it, that the dark had started playing tricks on me. But when the figure moved, slow and deliberate, there was no mistaking it.Something was out there.Something unnatural.“Lincoln…” I whispered, even though I knew he couldn’t hear me.My hands trembled as I backed away from the window, the sharp crack of a branch outside making my stomach twist. Every instinct screamed for me to hide, but I couldn’t just leave him out there.What if he didn’t know?What if he didn’t see it coming?I grabbed the nearest thing that could be used as a weapon—a
Last Updated : 2024-12-26MOONBOUND:The heart of the wolf Chapter 16: The Wolf inside (Lincoln's POV)
Her wide eyes searched mine, terror and resistance warring on her face. For a heartbeat, she hesitated.“Now!” I growled, leaving no room for argument.With one last look, she stumbled through the door and disappeared into the night. Relief was fleeting as I turned back to the monster in front of me. Its glowing red eyes tracked Jane's retreat, lips curling in a snarl that sent a primal wave of ragesurging through me.“You're not touching her,” I spat, readying my stance.The creature's only response was a low, guttural growl. It lunged, claws slicing through the air, and I barely dodged in time. Its strength was incredible, its speed too fast for a regular werewolf. Every strike it delivered was enough to shake the cabin, the walls groaning under the impact.I fought back with everything I had, driving punches and slashes into its large frame. But the thing almost never bled. It didn't falter.And then it hit me—this wasn't just a rogue werewolf. It was something worse, something de
Last Updated : 2024-12-30MOONBOUND:The heart of the wolf Chapter 17: The Cost of Truth (Lincoln's POV)
Jane's scream pierced the air like a siren, making me to close the distance in a blur of fur and fury. The rogue wolf had her cornered, its massive frame hunched as it prepared to pounce. Jane stumbled back, her eyes wide and glassy with terror, frozen in place like prey caught in the sights of a predator.I didn’t think. I didn’t hesitate. My instincts took over, and I launched myself forward with a feral snarl. My body collided with the rogue’s mid-lunge, throwing us both to theground in a tangle of claws and snapping jaws. The force of the impact jarred me, but I recovered quickly, my wolf form coiling with a strength I barely recognized as myown. The rogue twisted beneath me, itsjaws snapping inches from my throat. I slammed my paw down on its chest, pinning it with all the force I could muster, but it was too strong.Its claws raked across my flank, pain searing through me as it thrashed wildly.I tightened my grip, my fangs sinking into its shoulder. The taste of its blood—t
Last Updated : 2024-12-30MOONBOUND:The heart of the wolf Chapter 18: Caught Off Guard (Jane's POV)
I ran.Branches tore at my arms and face, the cold air stung my lungs, but I didn’t stop. I couldn’t stop. My heart pounded so loudly that it drowned out everything else, except for the image of Lincoln—no, the creature—standing there, bloodied and wild.The crunch of leaves beneath my feet blended with my ragged breathing, my mind replaying the scene over and over. Lincoln wasn’t human. He was a werewolf. A werewolf.How had I not seen it? The quick reflexes, the way his presence seemed larger than life, his people or should I say pack, the unspoken secrets that he has refused to divulge. It all made sense now, but it didn’t comfort me.All I felt was terror.“Stop thinking. Just run,” I whispered to myself, my voice barely audible over the pounding of my feet against the forest floor.I had to get away. Away from him, away from this nightmare. But as I pushed forward blindly, the forest grew darker, denser, and more foreboding. The feeling of being watched crept over me, prickling t
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The moon hung low in the sky, its silver glow casting long shadows across the forest clearing. I stood on the porch of my cabin, fingers clenched into fists as my eyes scanned the dark woods. My wolf stirred restlessly beneath the skin, its instincts torn between anger and worry.Jane’s shocked expression when she had stormed off replayed in my mind, a vivid reminder of the problem my secret had unleashed. She had run from me, from the truth of what I was.“What the hell were you thinking, Lincoln?” I muttered to myself, my voice harsh.The silence of the forest offered no answers. The only sound was the distant rustling of leaves as the wind passed through the trees. I cursed under my breath and took a step forward, ready to search for her myself, when a movement in the dark stopped me cold.A figure emerged from the darkness, tall and purposeful. My breath hitched as I saw Jane in someone’s arms. My heart dropped, dread clawing at me as I realized who the figure was.Carver.The man
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The air between us charged with tension, and my pulse raced as I stared up at the man who called himself Carver Dome. His grip on my waist was firm, yet strangely gentle, as though he was holding something fragile he didn’t want to break. I tried to steady my breath, but my chest felt like it was constricting under the weight of a thousand unanswered questions.“What do you want from me?” My voice came out in a shaky whisper, disbelief dripping from every word. “How? How could you possibly know me?”He didn’t respond immediately. His eyes, a deep, shadowed blue, bore into mine, as if searching for something. The silence stretched, thick and oppressive, making my skin prickle with unease. My instincts screamed at me to pull away, to run, but my body refused to move.“Answer me!” I demanded, my voice sharper now, though it cracked at the edges. “What are you hiding?”“I’m not hiding anything,” he said calmly, his tone maddeningly controlled. “But I don’t think you’re ready for the answe
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I ran.Branches tore at my arms and face, the cold air stung my lungs, but I didn’t stop. I couldn’t stop. My heart pounded so loudly that it drowned out everything else, except for the image of Lincoln—no, the creature—standing there, bloodied and wild.The crunch of leaves beneath my feet blended with my ragged breathing, my mind replaying the scene over and over. Lincoln wasn’t human. He was a werewolf. A werewolf.How had I not seen it? The quick reflexes, the way his presence seemed larger than life, his people or should I say pack, the unspoken secrets that he has refused to divulge. It all made sense now, but it didn’t comfort me.All I felt was terror.“Stop thinking. Just run,” I whispered to myself, my voice barely audible over the pounding of my feet against the forest floor.I had to get away. Away from him, away from this nightmare. But as I pushed forward blindly, the forest grew darker, denser, and more foreboding. The feeling of being watched crept over me, prickling t
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Jane's scream pierced the air like a siren, making me to close the distance in a blur of fur and fury. The rogue wolf had her cornered, its massive frame hunched as it prepared to pounce. Jane stumbled back, her eyes wide and glassy with terror, frozen in place like prey caught in the sights of a predator.I didn’t think. I didn’t hesitate. My instincts took over, and I launched myself forward with a feral snarl. My body collided with the rogue’s mid-lunge, throwing us both to theground in a tangle of claws and snapping jaws. The force of the impact jarred me, but I recovered quickly, my wolf form coiling with a strength I barely recognized as myown. The rogue twisted beneath me, itsjaws snapping inches from my throat. I slammed my paw down on its chest, pinning it with all the force I could muster, but it was too strong.Its claws raked across my flank, pain searing through me as it thrashed wildly.I tightened my grip, my fangs sinking into its shoulder. The taste of its blood—t
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Her wide eyes searched mine, terror and resistance warring on her face. For a heartbeat, she hesitated.“Now!” I growled, leaving no room for argument.With one last look, she stumbled through the door and disappeared into the night. Relief was fleeting as I turned back to the monster in front of me. Its glowing red eyes tracked Jane's retreat, lips curling in a snarl that sent a primal wave of ragesurging through me.“You're not touching her,” I spat, readying my stance.The creature's only response was a low, guttural growl. It lunged, claws slicing through the air, and I barely dodged in time. Its strength was incredible, its speed too fast for a regular werewolf. Every strike it delivered was enough to shake the cabin, the walls groaning under the impact.I fought back with everything I had, driving punches and slashes into its large frame. But the thing almost never bled. It didn't falter.And then it hit me—this wasn't just a rogue werewolf. It was something worse, something de
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Jane’s voice still echoed in my head as I tore through the woods, her warmth and scent lingering like a ghost on my skin. She’d tasted like honey and fire, and for one perfect moment, I’d let myself forget the world outside.But I couldn’t afford distractions. Not now. Not with a howl that close to the border.The night was alive with the familiar sounds of the forest—branches creaking in the wind, leaves rustling, and the occasional chirp of nocturnal creatures. But beneath it all, there was something wrong. A stillness lurking under the noise. Something unusual that sent the hairs on the back of my neck standing.I darted between the trees, my senses on high alert. The howl had come from the west—too close to Jane’s cabin for comfort.Damn it.I’d promised her she’d be safe, and I meant it. But the universe seemed hellbent on testing my limits. The wolves who patrolled the borders knew better than to send out a warning unless it was bad. Real bad.The moonlight sliced through the ca
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Lincoln’s forehead rested against mine, and I could still feel the warmth of his breath on my lips. The moment felt suspended in time, like the world had narrowed to just the two of us.And yet, I couldn’t ignore the way my heart was hammering against my ribs, a chaotic rhythm that betrayed my calm look. I should have pulled away. I should have said something clever to lighten the mood or anything to break the spell.Instead, I whispered, “What are you doing?”His eyes searched mine, flickering with a mix of hesitation and resolve. “Isn’t it obvious?” His voice dropped to a near-growl, low and electrifying. “I’m trying to kiss you.”Again?The bluntness of his reply left me momentarily stunned, my brain struggling to catch up with my body’s reaction. My breath hitched, my chest tightening as if his words alone had stolen all the air from the room.“Lincoln…” I managed to say, though his name came out more like a plea than a protest.He didn’t move, didn’t say another word. Instead, hi
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The door shut softly behind him, leaving Lincoln and me alone in the dimly lit room. The air between us was heavy, charged with something I couldn’t quite name.“Jane,” he said, his voice low and measured, “we need to talk.”I folded my arms, trying to mask the swirl of confusion and unease inside me. “Talk about what? You’ve been cryptic since day one. Why stop now?”A flicker of something—guilt?—crossed his face before his expression hardened. “Because there’s no time left for half-truths. You deserve to know everything.”I raised an eyebrow, skeptical. “Now you decide I deserve the truth? After dragging me into a world I didn’t ask for?”He took a step closer, his movements deliberate, yet careful not to invade my space. “I know this hasn’t been fair to you,” he admitted. “But I couldn’t tell you until I was sure.”“Sure of what?”Lincoln exhaled and reached into his pocket, pulling out a small, weathered journal. “This belonged to my father,” he said. “He wrote about a mark—a bond
