Chapter 45: Sneaking ShadowsLyraeus’ POV: “Do you have any information on the traitor?” I asked lieutenant Jason. He shook his head in affirmative, “Yes, Lyraeus. The traitor lives with you. He seems to be an elder that escaped from Kael’s den,” he replied, his voice barely above a whisper. I knew it. I knew Elder Ravenwood wasn’t real about his words. He was indeed a traitor. But why would he sell Aria out if he truly loved her?I stood at the edge of the training grounds watching Aria and Ryker train. They seemed to have taken their training so seriously that I felt left out. I stood there watching from the edge, my fists clenched at my sides. Aria and Ryker were sparring, their movements fluid and synchronized. Ryker was laughing, tucking a stray lock of hair behind Aria’s ear. My chest tightened with a jealousy I couldn’t suppress. It felt like a knife twisting in my gut every time I saw them together.Aria’s laugh rang out, clear and bright. She seemed happier, lighter, when
Chapter 46: Race against TimeLyraeus’ POV: Early the next morning Aria came knocking at my door, I was not in a good mood to engage in her story. “Lyraeus, please open up, we need to talk,” she said, knocking endlessly. I was quiet, my mind wavering from last night's event. Why was she so bent on believing Elder Ravenwood when he clearly was selling her out to the enemy? Was it a thing with the Blackwood family to trust blindly? “Elder Ravenwood is meeting with a spy from Blood Moon Pack tonight, we can follow him to know if he’s saying the truth or not,” she added, her voice breaking in tiredness. “We will follow him,” I finally replied. For the rest of the day I stayed up in my chambers ignoring everyone including Ryker. I needed my alone time to reflect on myself and my thoughts. Later that night the moon hung low in the sky, casting an eerie glow over the dense forest as I made my way to a secluded spot. Elder Ravenwood had insisted this was where we would find a spy from
Chapter 47: The Curse Aria’s POV:The forest was still dark, shadows twisting around us as we sat there staring at Lyraeus’ still form. He wasn’t moving, he certainly was breathing but he looked so pale. I was scared, so was Ryker and the rest of the lieutenants. With each passing minute our fear grew rapidly. “It was a trap! Elder Ravenwood was in on this along with the so-called spy,” Lieutenant Jason said, his voice hoarse and raged with anger. The rest of the lieutenants present nodded in agreement. I felt betrayed, nervous and scared. ‘Was it really true that Elder Ravenwood was working hand in hand with Kael?’ This question kept gnawing at me. The previous night he had told me how he ran off from the Blood Moon Pack with the help of my guards he had helped in the past. He had no reason to lie to me. Was he truly in on this attack? Why did he run off the very second Thorne appeared? What was going on? Ryker placed his hands on my shoulder bringing me out of my thoughts, I tu
Chapter 48: Primal Attraction Aria’s POV: I sat by Lyraeus’ bedside, the weight of guilt pressing down on me like a physical burden. His face, usually so full of life and strength, was now pale and drawn. The curse had taken its toll, leaving him in the deep, unyielding coma. I reached out, my fingers brushing against his, and felt a pang of regret. If only I had been more aware, more attentive to the signs. Minutes turned into hours as I stayed by his side, refusing to leave him alone to his suffering. I tended to his body, cleaned his face and whispered words of encouragement and reassurance, hoping against hope that he could hear me. The pack had grown concerned, but I couldn’t bring myself to leave him, not even for a moment.That evening, as the moon cast its silver light through the window, Lyraeus began to stir. His face contorted in pain, and he murmured incoherently. I leaned closer, my heart racing. “Lyraeus, it’s me, Aria. I’m here,” I whispered, hoping my voice would re
Chapter 49: Lycan’s Shadows.Eliana moved stealthily through the corridors of the Blood Moon Pack’s stronghold, her heart pounding in her chest. Her mission was clear: eliminate Kael’s mistress. The murder was the first step in reclaiming control over her shattered life.She found Lyla, Kael’s mistress, she was in the servants’ quarters mending a torn dress. Lyla was beautiful, with her long dark hair and a serene expression that bellied the chaos she had unknowingly caused. Eliana’s hands trembled as she approached, but she steeled herself. This had to be done.“Lyla,” she called softly, her voice steady despite the turmoil inside her. Lyla looked up, surprise flickering in her eyes. “Luna Eliana? What are you doing here? How may I help you?” Eliana gave her a devilish smile. “I came so we could talk, since we both share the same man now.” Lyla froze at her words, Eliana may seem calm and understanding on the outside but deep inside she was a devil who would destroy everything and
Chapter 50: Divided Loyalties Whispers began to spread all around the Blood Moon Pack, the tension crackling in the pack was like a static before a storm. Kael’s words were like a sting in their hearts: Aria, a traitor!!!“Alpha Kael is right on this one,” one of the pack members, a woman named Lenora, spoke up. “If Aria really allied with the one who killed her father, Our Alpha, then that makes her a traitor.”The rest of the pack members' eyes flashed with cunning. “Aria really turned her back on us, her own family. She has chosen to align herself with the monster who slaughtered our beloved Alpha.”Murmurs of anger and betrayal rippled through the rest of the pack members present at the Pack house that evening. Despite the hardships under Kael’s rule, the idea of siding with the enemy of their fallen Alpha was unthinkable.“Why should we trust her now?” Lenora added. “She betrayed us by siding with the Lycan. We must stand united against this threat.”Despite the famine and Kael’
Chapter 51: Reunion Lyraeus’ POV: “We move swiftly and quietly,” I instructed, my voice low but commanding. “Our first objective is to manipulate their security and create chaos within their ranks.”Aria nodded, her gaze locked on the stronghold. “We’ll free the locked-up Elders. Their strength and wisdom will be crucial in this fight.”The group moved through the forest, shadows among the trees. We approached the outer perimeter of the Blood Moon Pack’s territory, our senses heightened, every sound amplified in the stillness of the night. The stronghold loomed ahead, its walls patrolled by guards oblivious to the danger closing in.I signaled for silence as we reached the first checkpoint. Two guards stood at the entrance, their postures relaxed, unaware of the imminent attack. With a swift motion, I and Ryker lunged, our claws and fangs finding their marks. The guards collapsed, their bodies crumpling to the ground without a sound. “We need to move quickly,” Aria whispered, her v
Chapter 52: FuryKael’s POV:I stormed into the war room, my eyes blazing with fury. The news of the Elders’ escape from the dungeon had reached me just moments ago, and the rage that coursed through me was palpable. My warriors scrambled to their feet, sensing the storm about to erupt. “How did this happen?” I demanded, my voice echoing off the stone walls. “Who is responsible for this breach?”Thorne stepped forward, his face pale. “We believe it was Aria and the Lycan, Alpha. They infiltrated the stronghold under the cover of night and freed the Elders.”My hands clenched into fists, my knuckles white. “Aria and the Lycan. Of course. They’ve been a thorn in my side for far too long.” I paced the room, my mind racing. “We need to act quickly. Assemble the troops. We must hunt them down before they can regroup and mount a counterattack.”Thorne nodded and began barking orders, the warriors springing into action. I knew time was of the essence. The longer we waited, the more ground L