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Reckoning of the purple moon FURY
POV: JennaMy pulse racing with a mix of anger and terror, the walls seemed to be closing in on me as I walked back and forth in my rooms. How would this be occurring? After all I had given, all the deliberate alliances and cautious navigation I had developed, my hold on power was erasing like grains of sand.My agitated dream was broken by a knock on the door. "Enter," I said, malice tinging my voice.Callum's devoted lieutenant Kavrin entered with a solemn countenance. "My Lady, I bring unpleasant news.""Out with it, then," I insisted, my endurance running thin.Kavrin cleared his throat, his gaze down. "It seems Darrel found the truth regarding Ivory's persecution. He has freely said he intends to pursue justice, even if it means opposing his own pack."I was inundated in white hot anger. That moron, Darrel, was endangering what we had laboriously created. Did he not appreciate the need of our actions? Ivory was a threat, a cancer that had to be removed before it might contaminate
Reckoning of the purple moon MOTHER WRATH
POV: Ivory WellsAs I went over the stack of papers in front of me, each page unveiling another piece of the jigsaw I had been fervently trying to solve, my heart flew. For years, the fate of my daughter Darcy had been a mystery, a pain that would reignite with every unresolved issue not healing.But now, as the proof grew, a sliver of hope started to slink into the depths of my psyche. Darcy might be alive and under the custody of someone trying to safeguard pack secrets at any cost.I woke from my dream startled by a gentle knock at the door. "Come in," I said, quickly gathering the disorganized papers.Jeremy peeked his head in, worriedly wide eyes. Ivory, are you good? From your room, I heard voices rise.I mustered a kind grin, calling him inside. "I am good, Jeremy. Just... negotiating some challenging revelations."He moved across the room and seated next to me; his friendly demeanor provided solace in the emotional turbulence I was experiencing. "What have you found?"Breathin
Reckoning of the purple moon CHAINS OF DECEIT
POV: Darrel WilliamsWith every laboring breath, the weight of the truth seemed like a crushing load falling on me. I found myself lost in a sea of remorse and self-doubt, doubting everything I had believed in as the disclosures about my part in Ivory's banishment and Darcy's abduction surfaced.How could I have been so naive, so readily controlled by people I knew? Unquestionably, the data was a devastating critique of the basic pillars supporting my life.The stifling quiet that had encompassed my rooms was broken with a gentle knock at the door. "Enter," I said, my voice tinged with hardly-felt intensity.Hardin entered, his battered features marked with concern. "Darrel, we must speak."I sighed tiredly and pointed for him to settle in. "Old friend, I know what you are going to say. We must be strong and preserve the customs and beliefs that have led our pack for millennia.Hardin dropped himself down onto the chair across from me, wrinkling his forehead. "You are partially right,
Reckoning of the purple moon THE BREAKING POINT
POV: JennaEvery labored breath I was choking from the weight of my collapsing kingdom as the walls closed in. I could feel the tendrils of power slinking through my fingers like grains of sand as the truth about my part in the conspiracy against Ivory started to leak.How could this be occurring? Was all the sacrifices, the well-planned manipulations, the lies, and betrayals for naught? The idea of losing my role as Luna, of seeing all I had worked so hard for, turned to ash, drove me to the brink of insane.My whirling thoughts were jerked from by a frenzied beating on the door. "Enter!" I snapped, venom tinging my voice.Kavrin tore through the door, his face pallid and drawn. "My Lady, we have a situation."Rising from my seat, I closed my hands into white-knuckled fists. "Kavrin, what is it now? You cannot perceive I am currently handling a crisis?"Kavrin choked hard, his eyes darting about the room. "It's Darrel and Ivory." Working together, they are launching a rescue effort t
Reckoning of the purple moon TRUTH AND REDEMPTION
POV: MiaEvery strained breath seemed like a vice, gradually tightening around my chest. The weight of the truth. I was lost in a sea of contradictory feelings as the bombshell disclosures about my family's participation in the conspiracy against Ivory surfaced: astonishment, resentment, and a terrible sense of betrayal.How would this be? My flesh and blood, the same people I had trusted and loved without doubt, had been involved in the abduction of my closest friend's child and persecution of her. The proof was damning, a scathing condemnation of the lies and dishonesty spun around me for years.I was startled from my whirl of ideas by a quiet knock at the door. "Come in," I said, sounding strained and raspy.Ivory entered, apprehension wrinkled over her brow. Mia? Are you ok?I pushed a flimsy smile, pointing for her to sit next to me. Ivory: "I'm not sure. I lately... I discovered something that has rocked me to my very core."Ivory's eyes grew wide and she stretched out, comforti
Reckoning of the purple moon THE LAST ASCENT
POV: Callum WellsEvery logical idea, every last shred of sanity, was consumed by the fires of obsession burning white hot inside me. Ivory Wells had driven me to the verge, her unrelenting search for the truth an intolerable affront to everything I had labored so hard to create.The walls appeared to shut in about me, smothering me with the weight of my aspirations as I walked back and forth in my quarters. Like grains of sand washed away by an unstoppable tide, I could feel the tendrils of power sliding through my fingers.A quick tap on the door startled me out of my whirling ideas. "Enter," I snarled, my voice tinged with just subdued wrath.Kavrin dropped into the room, his worn-out features marked with concern. "Sir, we have got concerning reports. Ivory and Darrel seem to have teamed together and are organizing their friends in readiness for a rescue effort.A terrible snarl tore from my throat as his words sank in. Ivory, that terrible wench, dared to rebel once more, working
Reckoning of the purple moon INTO THE ABYSS
POV: Ivory WellsAs I bent behind the crumbling stone wall and peered out at the heavily guarded facility ahead of us, my heart hammered in my chest. This was the location where my daughter Darcy was being housed the result of years of suffering and unresolved issues.Beside me, Jeremy moved uneasily, his eyes darting from shadow to shadow, always alert for any indication of threat. "Ivory, are you quite certain about this? It reminds me of a fortification.I nodded, my jaw locked in a harsh line. " Jeremy, I'm sure. Every bit of the data suggests that Darcy is being kept here. And I'll be damned if I let anything stand in the way of getting her back."Jeremy's face grew stiffer, and he nodded resolutely. "then let's start this. You know, regardless of everything, I have your back."Looking at the young man next to me, I felt a flood of thankfulness. Jeremy had developed greatly, his unflinching loyalty and bravery a continual source of strength against the difficulties we had faced.
Reckoning of the purple moon THE CHOICE WITHIN THE FIRE
POV: Jeremy WilliamsAs I struck punches with the guards, the smoke burned my eyes. Though years of training had sharpened my reflexes, their fists flew at me in a frenzy. One by one, I wove and targeted precisely with counterattacks." Go! Get Darcy under cover from here! I yelled across her shoulder to Ivory. I had to purchase time to get away.I watched Ivory grabbing the tiny girl's hand and running for the exit through the cloud. A flood of relief came over me, rapidly extinguished by the hard truth of my circumstances. More guards arrived; their rifles drawn and fingers tightly on the triggers.Knowing I was outgunned and outmatched, I broke desperately for the exit, praying the smoke threw off their aim was off. Gunfights broke behind me as I dove through the gate, rolling to cover gasping for breath. Just minutes before, sporadic gunfire tore the area I had been in.I had somehow made it out alive. But what price would it be? And from here where did I go? My whole life, everyt
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Reckoning of the purple moon UNITY DAWNS
POV: Ivory WellsI emerged from our cabin and felt the warmth of the morning sun on my face. That tragic day in the cave had been three months ago. Even though so much had changed, other things stayed reassuringly similar."Good morning, drowsy head," Mia greeted me as she jogged up. "Ready for the big day?" I smiled. "Ready as I'll ever be, I think. Who gave pack picnics the go-ahead?""Oh wise leader, that would be you," she jokingly said.We strolled to the central area, where pack members were busy getting everything ready for the festivals. Near the food tables, I saw Darrel chatting with Hardin and Marcus. "There you are," Darrel said, drawing me in. "We were just discussing the new patrol schedules."Marcus gave a nod and said, "Joint patrols are operating efficiently. Now my wolves feel comfortable here." "And the training program?" I inquired with Hardin.He grinned. "Better than anticipated. Kira has a talent for instructing the younger ones." "Dad! Mom! Take a look!" Jeremy
Reckoning of the purple moon PAINS AND SACRIFICE
POV: Darrell WilliamsWith the bright light gone, an unsettling silence followed. I attempted to clear the dots from my vision by blinking. When my vision returned, I saw Callum on the ground, lifeless, with Darcy and Jeremy kneeling next to him. "Callum?" Emotion-laden, Ivory's voice broke the stillness.Heart heavy, I took a step toward her. Callum had become the brother I'd always wished he could be in his last moments, something I never would have imagined myself feeling sorry for."Is he...?" I was unable to complete the question. With tears flowing down her cheeks, Ivory nodded. "He's gone." The children gazed up at us, shock and anguish filled in their huge eyes. Shouting, "We didn't mean to," Jeremy said. "We didn't know it would..."I gathered them both into a close embrace. "It's not your fault," I firmly stated. "Callum made his choice. He saved us all." I began to notice the world outside our small group as we grieved. Rovin's army was nowhere to be seen, and the cave entr
Reckoning of the purple moon THE PRICE OF REDEMPTION
POV: Callum WellsI heard the others converse, make plans, and feel hopeful. I felt ill from it. How were they so innocent? Calm amid the packs? Saving us all with the powers of the children? That story was a fable.But as the evening went on, I was plagued by a persistent discomfort in my stomach. What if they were correct? What if there was an alternate route? I shook my head, attempting to dispel any uncertainty. I'd gone too far to go back at this point.The cave became still as the morning drew near. Most had gone to sleep, worn out after the activities of the evening. But I was unable to sleep. As my thoughts raced, I relived each step that brought me to this point.Curled up beside Ivory and Darrel, I found myself staring at Jeremy and Darcy. They appeared so little and so innocent. Was I truly ready to give them up for power? "Can't sleep?"Ivory was observing me with cautious yet nonhostile eyes when I turned around."Just thinking," I said in a whisper. She inched forward, t
Reckoning of the purple moon WOLFS AT THE DOOR
POV: Darrell WilliamsChaos ensued inside the cave. In a flurry of fur and fangs, wolves snapped and hissed, crashing into each other's bodies. Amidst the chaos, I lost sight of Ivory and the children, and my heart raced with concern for their well-being."Ivory!" I yelled, my voice hard to make out over the commotion. Something heavy crashed into me from behind. I turned around and met Callum's twisted smile."Hello, my old friend," Callum said with a sly smile. "Miss me?" I didn't use words to squander time. We collided, stumbling in a mass of limbs across the cave floor. I caught a glimpse of Marcus fending off two of Rovin's goons."Darrel!" A voice spoke above the din: Ivory. "The kids!" I glanced up and saw her cornered with Darcy and Jeremy. With a look of hunger in his eyes, Rovin was charging towards them. My veins heated with rage. I hurled Callum off of me and lunged in the direction of my family.But before I could get to them, an unforeseen event occurred. With a surprisi
Reckoning of the purple moon DECEPTION AND LIES
POV: Ivory WellsI started to get shivers as the howling got closer. It felt quite exposed suddenly, this small clearing.With a tight voice, Darrel stated, "We have to move. Now." Marcus gave a nod. "It's not far to my den. There, we'll be secure."Unsure if we could trust him, I hesitated. But after seeing the exhausted looks on Darcy's and Jeremy's faces, I decided. We had to find shelter quickly. I kept having the impression that something was missing as we went through the woodland. Callum and Rovin had surrendered too quickly. What did we fail to notice?It turned out that Marcus' den was a cleverly concealed cave system. We assembled around a central fire pit once we were inside. With his eyes darting nervously to the cave entrance, Jeremy sat close by. I held his hand and whispered, "It's okay. We're safe here."He gave a nod, but it was clear he wasn't sold. Not one of us was. Marcus cleared his throat. "Now, I believe it's time for some answers."Darrel sat up straight. "You
Reckoning of the purple moon FLAMES OF DESTINY
POV: Ivory Wells“Jeremy!" I screamed as the fire surrounded my son. My heart halted, horror clutching me like a vise. Then, though, the flames disappeared as fast as they began. And something else lingered where Jeremy had stood.A wolf, but unlike any I had seen before. Its eyes shone like fire, and its fur shimmered with an ethereal brightness. Darrel muttered next to me, "Oh my god. Is that...?"Not sure what to say, I nodded. Our son had developed into something much beyond our wildest dreams. Marcus moved forward, amazement ablaze on his face. "The prophecy," he said quietly. "It's true."Jeremy's wolf turned its head and stared at every one of us individually. Its sight locked with mine, and I felt a flash of recognition. My small son was still in there."Jeremy?" I called gently. "Can you understand me?"The wolf nodded gradually. Darrel stepped forward, his hand out. "Son, can you shift back?" Though nothing changed, Jeremy's new shape shimmered. He whined, sounding frustrat
Reckoning of the purple moon THE WOLF WITHIN
POV: Jeremy WilliamsEven as Mom guided me out of the cave, my heart continued to beat. The sounds of war had diminished, but the echoes of horror still echoed within me."Are you okay, sweetie?" Mom's voice quivered with concern as she grasped my shoulders, searching my eyes. I nodded, unable to find the words to convey what I had just experienced. How could I explain the unfathomable, events that happened in that dark, scary cave?We stumbled into a little clearing, surrounded by the calm of the forest. Mom held me close, her hug was a barrier against the residual fear. "Now that you're safe," she muttered, her voice barely audible above the rustling leaves. "I won't let anyone hurt you."But I wasn't sure whether even she could protect me now. The meeting with Callum and the enigmatic Rovin had been traumatic enough, but what worried me most was the discovery about myself that surfaced in that unfathomable darkness."Mom," I began, my voice shaking, "something... something happened
Reckoning of the purple moon HIDDEN PARTNERSHIP
POV: Darrell WilliamsThe sound of Alpha Marcus approaching filled the cave. His presence commanded both respect and horror in equal measure, and his silver fur shimmered in the unsettling blue light.I looked at Ivory and noticed that her eyes reflected my same bewilderment. Why was the Silver Claw Alpha in this situation?Marcus scanned the cavern, taking in the tight exchange of words. "Well, isn't this cozy?" he grumbled.Anger twisted Rovin's face. "Marcus! You're ahead of schedule." My thoughts were racing. Too early? Were they collaborating? Marcus laughed, his laugh resonating against the walls of stone. "Plans change, my dear friend. I decided to speed things up."I moved forward, putting myself in the way of my group and this new foe. "What's going on here?" I demanded.Marcus looked up at me, a gleam in his eyes. "Ah, Darrel, the young one. There's a lot to learn about politics in packs." "This isn't politics," Ivory fumed. "You're holding our son hostage!"Whimpering, Jere
Reckoning of the purple moon THE SEARCH BEGINS
POV: HardinAs we gathered in the pack grounds, the tension in the night air crackled. Nervous talk was interrupted by Darrel's voice.He declared, "We're under attack. We're not running, though. We're retaliating."Ivory stepped forward, and I saw her eyes light up. "We must split up now. While some remain to protect, others will go in search of Jeremy."There were murmurs among the people. I saw glimpses of resolve, fear, and rage."Hardin," Darrel yelled out. "You will lead one search team. Kira, you take another. Ivory and I will take Callum at his word."I nodded, mentally arranging routes already. "What about Darcy?" I enquired. Everybody looked at the little girl. She was tall, with a soft glow all about her."I'm going with you, Dad," she declared strongly.Ivory began to object, but Darrel raised a hand. "She is correct. Her abilities might give us the advantage we need."The pack split apart, and I went up to Kira. "Pay attention to her," I muttered. Kira's gaze grew gentler
