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Reckoning of the purple moon HUNTING THE HUNTED
POV: MiaTension permeated the air, every breath I took seemed as though it were weight-bearing down on my chest. The walls that had once given me protection now seemed to be smothering me with their stifling grip as I snuggled in the low-light safe house.How had things turned out? My life had been a somewhat straightforward one, full of the daily grind just a few short weeks before. But then all changed when Ivory returned to my life.Her search for the truth about her daughter's destiny had turned into my own, a fierce need to rectify the past guiding all I did. And suddenly I was thrown into a realm of peril and mystery I had never dreamed of as the shadows of those who aimed to silence us grew progressively longer.My body tensed naturally as the sound of footsteps outside the door and a bolt of adrenaline coursed through me. I grabbed for the gun hidden in my waistband; the cool metal served as a sober reminder of the reality I now lived."It's me," said a familiar voice distort
Reckoning of the purple moon DESCENT INTO MADNESS
POV: Callum WellsThe shadows appeared to hang over me like a shroud, their cold fingers encircling my being and stifling me with their hug. Walking the boundaries of my cave, the weight of my deeds fell on me, a continual reminder of the sins I had done in the name of safeguarding our way of life.For so long, I had thought that my road was the moral one, that the sacrifices I had made were required to preserve our bloodlines' purity. Now, though, as the reality started to fall apart before my eyes, I started to doubt everything I had always revered.Ivory's unrelenting search for the truth had grown to be a thorn in my side, a continual irritant threatening to untangle the well-spun web of lies I had created over the years. Her sheer existence was a stain that had to be eliminated before it could permeate the very fabric of our pack, an affront to all I had battled to preserve.I could feel the noose tightening around my neck as the days went by, the whispers of dissent getting loud
Reckoning of the purple moon UNRAVELING THE LIE
POV: Ivory WellsWith every instant that passed, the weight of the truth descended upon me like a stifling cloak. I could feel the walls closing in and the sense of claustrophobia threatening to overcome me as I sat crouched over my makeshift desk and the dimly illuminated room created ghostly shadows across the strewn papers and pictures.I had been hunting whispers and half-truths for weeks, following the breadcrumb trail of hints meant to untangle the web of deceit that had entangled me and those closest to her. But it appeared as though the road ahead got more perilous, more rife with danger and dishonesty with every step forward.Startled from my dream by a knock at the door, I automatically grabbed the rifle that had lately become my regular friend. "Who's it?" I yelled, my voice tinged with a little nervousness."It's me," the familiar voice of Hardin muffled by our thick walls.Relief flooded over me, and I got up fast to bring him inside the secure house that had become our t
Reckoning of the purple moon TORN LOYALTIES
POV: Darrell WilliamsEvery waking moment seemed as though the weight of the secrets I held was real, weighing down on me. My mind flew with the ramifications of the truth I had found about Ivory and Jeremy's past as I walked the boundaries of my study.Jenna's voice penetrated the quiet, tinged with mistrust and fear. "Darrel, throughout the past few days you have been far off. What troubles you?"I turned to see my friend, her lovely features marked with concern. Longing to share the weight that had grown too great for me to carry by myself, I yearned to tell her. Another voice, one grown of years of following the pack, advised against showing too much though.I said, "It's nothing," lying and attempting a comforting grin. "Exactly the usual duties of leading the pack."Jenna narrowed her gaze, and I knew she disagreed with me. She had always been sensitive, able to see behind my front stage performance with one glance.She pleaded, "Don't shut me out, Darrel." "Remember we are supp
Reckoning of the purple moon TORN BETWEEN WORLDS
POV: Jeremy WilliamsWith every waking minute, the weight of the truths that had been thrown upon me seemed like a crushing load falling on my shoulders. Once so consoling, the sense of belonging that I had when I meandered the familiar trails of the pack felt like a distant memory, replaced by a gnawing sense of insecurity.The admission of my actual ancestry by my father had rocked me to the core and made me doubt all I knew about myself and my role on this planet. Once so solid and consistent, the links felt frayed, as though the whole fabric of my life had been ripped apart.My thoughts flashed Ivory's face, her soft features and caring eyes a sharp contrast to the turbulence inside me. A part of me had long desired to know her, to understand the lady who had given me life and had been so ruthlessly snatched away from me, ever since discovering our link.But along with that need came remorse, a persistent sensation that I was betraying the pack that had reared me and my father. Da
Reckoning of the purple moon SEEDS OF DOUBT
POV: JennaBeing Luna had always been a hefty load, one I had carried with pride and unflinching tenacity. But a new darkness started to grow inside me as the shadows of uncertainty and doubt neared, ready to tear apart the very fabric of my earned status.Ivory's unrelenting search for the truth had grown to be a continual thorn in my side, a reminder of the frailty of the authority I had battled so valiantly to get. Every discovery revealed a perfectly crafted deception, and I could feel the earth shifting under my feet as the once solid basis of my authority broke with every day.The whispers of jealousy and dread taunted me with the prospect of losing what I had sacrificed so much to reach as I walked the boundaries of my private quarters. Darrel's wavering allegiance and his developing fixation with learning the truth about Ivory and Jeremy's past simply helped to fan my anxiety."My love," I begged, voice tinged with a great urgency. "Do you not see how this is affecting us? to
Reckoning of the purple moon BURIED TRUTH
POV: MiaWith every waking minute, the weight of the revelations that had been thrown upon me felt like a terrible load falling on my shoulders. A terrible sensation of anxiety started to grow inside me as I carefully went over the scattered bits of data I had collected, threatening to undermine the entire basis of all I believed to know.An event cloaked in obscurity and half-truths for so long, ivory's expulsion had evolved into a new and terrible complexity. Too loud to ignore were the whispers of a conspiracy, of forces operating in the shadows to plan her death.And when the strands of this complex chain started to untangle, a startling reality surfaced that linked my own family to the very plan meant to destroy Ivory's life.As I examined the coded letters and cryptic papers, each piece of evidence helped to better depict the treachery that had occurred all those years ago. My hands shook. From the pages, the names and faces of those I had formerly considered family members now
Reckoning of the purple moon DARK TIDES
POV: Callum WellsThe flames of hate flared brilliantly inside me, their scorching tendrils driven by the never-ending loop of treachery and contempt that had engulfed all of my waking consciousness. Ivory's sheer presence had turned into a rotting wound, a continual reminder of the atrocities done against me, the scars never really healed.I could feel the grasp of rationality slippering through my fingers as I walked the boundaries of my dominion, her name echoing through the hallways like a mocking taunting. The once clear boundaries separating rationality from obsession had blurred, replaced by a single-minded quest for revenge that ate every thread of my existence."My lord, this obsession with Ivory will be your undoing," Kavrin's voice sliced through the cloud of my wrath, his tone loaded with a blend of worry and softly veiled ambition.I spun around, my eyes blazing with a wild intensity that would have sent weaker men screaming in terror. "Do not presume to lecture me, Kavri
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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
