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Chapter 60: The Tests Start

Penulis: Jollypearl Bassey
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Testing Limits.

"This is crazy, Iris." Aiden's voice was a hard whisper, and his golden eyes looked around the rough field. There was a half-circle of banished wolves jeering at them, their faces twisted with cruel amusement. The taunts were bounced off the tall stone walls, making the situation even worse.

"We don't have any other choices," Iris said in a cool but strong voice. She took a step forward with her shoulders back, even though her heart was beating fast. There was a weak pulse from the mark on her wrist, a flash of light in the pitch-black stadium.

Aiden growled at her and pulled her back a step. "You're risking your life for wolves who might not even keep their word." His jaw tightened. “If they turn on us, you’ll be too exhausted to fight back.”

She pulled free of his grasp and met his eyes. “I’m not doing this just for them, Aiden. I’m doing this for us, for the pack. For everyone who’ll die if Damon wins. If we’re going to live, we need their help.”

Aiden inhaled quick
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  • THE LUNA REBIRTH: REVENGE UNDER THE MOON   CHAPTER one: BETRAYAL BENEATH THE MOON

    New Beginnings and BetrayalThe packhouse's great hall was alive with activity. Glasses clinked, laughter resounded, and the aroma of honeyed wine and roasting meat filled the air. I should have been pleased to be the Luna of the Silver Moon Pack, standing in the middle of it all. However, something felt off. My fingers clenched around my glass's fragile stem. All eyes were on me as the ceremonial toast was about to start.Lyra stood next to me and said, "You look nervous." She smiled warmly, but there was something in her eyes that I couldn't identify."Do I?" I said, suppressing a little chuckle. "Perhaps it's the gravity of the situation."She brushed a stray hair off my cheek as she drew closer. "Nadia, you'll be all right. You own this evening.I should have been reassured by her comments, but they didn't. For years, Lyra had been my closest friend and confidante throughout all of Luna's difficulties. But something about her tone tonight made my stomach turn.I raised my glass

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  • THE LUNA REBIRTH: REVENGE UNDER THE MOON   Chapter two: RETURN TO THE PACK

    Second Chances Before me, the forest went on forever, the thick trees whispering secrets in the refreshing wind. Every step I took hurt my body, and I felt the weight of fatigue dragging me down. The allure of the Silver Moon Pack's boundaries was too great to ignore, even if I had no clue how far I had gone.Once my home and haven, the pack was now a battleground that I had to negotiate cautiously. I was no longer the Luna they knew as Iris. Rogues were seldom welcomed, and I was a stranger.I staggered into an open space as the trees became thinner. With a shaky, broken gasp, I collapsed to my knees as my legs failed me."Just stop there!"I felt a shiver go down my spine because of the harsh, authoritative voice. A patrol of wolves emerged from the darkness as I glanced up, their postures prepared for battle and their gaze cautious.There was one in particular, towering, broad-shouldered, and exuding power. Aiden.The world seemed to stop for a second as his gaze met mine. He had

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  • THE LUNA REBIRTH: REVENGE UNDER THE MOON   Chapter three: SPARKS OF SUSPICIOUS

    Deception and IdentityThat morning was quieter than normal in the packhouse, but it wasn't reassuring. Like the quiet before a storm, it was heavy.I was sitting on the side of my bed when there was a loud, authoritative knock. The door opened and Aiden entered before I could respond.I tried to hide my nervousness by mumbling, "Good morning to you, too."He didn't answer. Rather, his gaze skimmed over me, evaluating. He urged, "Come with me," in a tone that left no space for disagreement.Every step I took echoed in the empty hall as I followed him. He ushered me into a little office that seemed menacing despite its lack of furnishings. Leaning against the door with his arms folded, Aiden shut it behind us.He gestured to the chair across from his desk and said, "Sit."I sank into the seat and obeyed after hesitating. I could feel the weight of his unwavering, penetrating stare bearing down on me.He started by saying, "Let's cut the pleasantries." "What brought you here, and who a

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  • THE LUNA REBIRTH: REVENGE UNDER THE MOON   Chapter four: FATEFUL MEETINGS

    Hidden TrustsThe packhouse was quieter than normal in the morning, but there was still a lot of tension in the corners, dense and unsaid. The sensation that I was being watched persisted. Perhaps Aiden's residual doubts were the cause. Or maybe it was Lyra's piercing eyes as if she was waiting for me to make a mistake.I decided to fit in more and try to allay the pack's suspicions. They had to trust me, or at the very least, stop treating me as if I didn't belong, if I wanted answers.I didn't anticipate the chance.I heard a piercing shriek as I was moving across the courtyard, and it made my heart skip a beat."Please, just give me some space!" a little voice pleaded.When I rounded the corner, I saw a bunch of elder wolves around a young omega who was no older than a kid. They shoved him against the wall while sneering and laughing.One of them shoved the boy's shoulder and said, "You're nothing but a runt." Why don't you just break away from the group? Nobody wants you here.My

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  • THE LUNA REBIRTH: REVENGE UNDER THE MOON   CHAPTER 5: THE GUILT OF THE ALPHA

    Regret and LoveThe packhouse's big windows let in moonlight, which streaked the walls in gentle silver. I had been mindlessly walking the hallways, hoping that the movement would calm my racing thoughts. Under my sleeve, the mark on my wrist continued to pulse slightly, serving as a continual reminder of what the Moon Goddess had spoken.I turned a bend and came to a sudden halt.In the lounge, sitting by himself was Aiden. He was staring at the ceiling with his head cocked back and his large shoulders sagging. In his palm lay a tumbler of amber liquid, almost empty.I paused. It tightened my chest to see him like this, vulnerable, without his normal powerful presence. However, my curiosity prevailed."Have trouble falling asleep?" I entered the room and inquired quietly.His piercing eyes narrowed for a second before melting as his head swung toward me. "I could ask you the same thing," he said in a scratchy, low voice.I leaned against the doorframe and said, "I don't sleep well i

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  • THE LUNA REBIRTH: REVENGE UNDER THE MOON   CHAPTER 6: THE PAST SHADOWS

    The slight pulse of the mark on Iris's wrist served as a rhythmic reminder of her intertwined fate. As she went through the darkened packhouse hallways, she caressed it absently. She could still hear Lyra's veiled menace, a silk-wrapped, jagged sword. "Iris, keep your place. Or you may end up in a worse situation than you were in the beginning.Iris's fists clenched. Worse off? She had previously experienced betrayal, poisoning, and expulsion from her own life. Could they take any more?Her tumultuous thoughts were interrupted by the muffled sound of rustling at her window. The subtle metallic smell of blood filled her nostrils. Rogues. Running to the window, she looked out. A figure's shadow crept past the packhouse and headed quickly into the woods.She felt a blaze of curiosity and suspicion. Silently, she followed the figure into the thick woodland, her feet deliberate and practiced. Unsettling patterns appeared on the ground as the silver moonlight poured through the trees. Despi

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  • THE LUNA REBIRTH: REVENGE UNDER THE MOON   CHAPTER 7: A WEB OF LIES

    The Silver Moon Packhouse library's lofty windows let in the morning sunlight, which created long shadows on the dusty bookshelves. Iris moved quickly but deliberately as her fingers stroked the spines. She kept thinking about what had happened the night before .iden's prompt but unsettling intervention, the rogues' involvement, and Damon's betrayal. Now that she had to find the truth before Damon could carry out his intentions, there was no room for error.A leather-bound diary that was clumsily placed on the highest shelf caught her attention. Her intuition burned because it didn't line up with the tidy arrangement of the surrounding volumes. Her fingers were shaking a little as she grabbed for it. When she opened the book, her heart skipped a beat despite its weight and its unmarked, faded cover.Scrawled notes, schematics, and what seemed like a rudimentary map of the packhouse were scattered across the sheets. Red lines indicated patrol routes, and the initials of D.L. Damon and

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  • THE LUNA REBIRTH: REVENGE UNDER THE MOON   CHAPTER 8: A VULNERABLE PARTNERSHIP

    The training fields were illuminated by the warm light of the high sun. Members of the pack practiced moves and sparred in coordinated pandemonium. Iris stood on the brink, watching. After learning what she had about Damon and Lyra, she was unable to release the tension that was coiling in her chest. She had to maintain her cover, however, and today was all about fitting in.On the far edge of the grounds, she saw activity. Weeks later, the young omega she had shielded was facing up against a much bigger foe whose form was awkward and unsteady. The omega struck the ground with a dull thud, and the elder warrior let out a giggle.The warrior snarled, "Arise." "Or perhaps cleaning the kitchens is more beneficial to you than fighting."Iris felt a surge of rage in her chest. Before she could stop herself, she took a step forward. Her voice pierced the cacophony like a whip as she yelled, "Let me spar with him."The warrior's eyebrow went up. "You believe you can instruct him more effecti

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  • THE LUNA REBIRTH: REVENGE UNDER THE MOON   Chapter 60: The Tests Start

    Testing Limits."This is crazy, Iris." Aiden's voice was a hard whisper, and his golden eyes looked around the rough field. There was a half-circle of banished wolves jeering at them, their faces twisted with cruel amusement. The taunts were bounced off the tall stone walls, making the situation even worse."We don't have any other choices," Iris said in a cool but strong voice. She took a step forward with her shoulders back, even though her heart was beating fast. There was a weak pulse from the mark on her wrist, a flash of light in the pitch-black stadium.Aiden growled at her and pulled her back a step. "You're risking your life for wolves who might not even keep their word." His jaw tightened. “If they turn on us, you’ll be too exhausted to fight back.”She pulled free of his grasp and met his eyes. “I’m not doing this just for them, Aiden. I’m doing this for us, for the pack. For everyone who’ll die if Damon wins. If we’re going to live, we need their help.”Aiden inhaled quick

  • THE LUNA REBIRTH: REVENGE UNDER THE MOON   Chapter 59: Allies and Foes

    Desperate MeasuresThe strain of a hundred unsaid ideas filled the war room. Like an animal in a cage, Aiden paced back and forth while standing beside the table with his hands resting against the hardwood. His mind was racing, bouncing between the desire to protect the people he loved and the awful reality of their upcoming struggle.With a clipped voice and obvious displeasure in every word, Aiden stated, "We can't face them alone." "We require allies. Damon is too powerful. We cannot continue to do this alone.With his arms folded and a determined yet guarded gaze, Lucian leaned against the distant wall. And who would oppose Damon alongside us? The packs are terrified. Who would put themselves in danger to be on our side after everything he has done? He gave a headshake. We're not big enough. We're not strong enough.Lucian's remarks caused Aiden's jaw to tighten. Even though he didn't want to hear it, he knew Lucian was correct. Everything that stood in Damon's way had been annih

  • THE LUNA REBIRTH: REVENGE UNDER THE MOON   Chapter 58: The Aftermath

    Fragile Victories The aftermath of the war stretched out in front of them like a barren wasteland, and the clearing was unnaturally quiet. The field was littered with the remains of fallen wolves, both friendly and hostile, their bodies contorted in strange ways. Some of the burn marks from Iris's most recent energy outburst were still smoldering. The smell of soil, blood, and something even more sinister dread permeated the air.Standing above Iris, Aiden held her fragile body in his arms as though she were made of glass. Each inhalation was a strain, and her breathing was shallow and hard. Her once-glowing mark was now faint, almost lifeless, and her face was pale.As he looked across the battlefield, Lucian remarked softly and with a tone of respect, "She saved us." He had battled as hard as he could, too, but his concern was clear as his gaze kept returning to Iris.Aiden tightened his jaw. As he repositioned Iris in his arms and brushed a lock of hair away from her face, his eye

  • THE LUNA REBIRTH: REVENGE UNDER THE MOON   Chapter 57: The Shadow’s Grip

    Overcoming FearWith wolves growling, claws striking, and the cries of the injured resonating across the clearing, the battlefield was an embodiment of pandemonium. All of that, however, vanished for Iris as she fought under the shadow creature's crushing weight. Like living shackles, its tendrils wound themselves around her wrist, getting tighter every second."Iris!" As Aiden threw himself at the beast, his voice was a shout of desperation. With a snarling growl, he tore it from her as his claws scoured through its dark shape. Dissolving into slivers of shadow, the creature screamed and slithered back toward Damon.Iris collapsed to the ground, her hands shaking and her breath coming in short gasps. Her wrist mark pulsed wildly, like a smoldering flame on the verge of going out.As he transformed back into a human, Aiden squatted next to her, his wolf form dissolving. His brow was smeared with blood, and his face was taut with anxiety. "Are you in pain?""It's not just power," she s

  • THE LUNA REBIRTH: REVENGE UNDER THE MOON   Chapter 56: The Start of the Siege

    lWar Breaks OutThe area was blazing with intensity, but the air was crisp with the chill of dawn. As Damon's army drew closer, their howls and snarls cut through the silence like a sinister wartime symphony. The approaching wolves' overhanging shadows served as a sharp reminder of the danger they posed, making the forest appear to contract in their presence.With the accuracy of a predator, Aiden stood at the head of his pack, his eyes searching the horizon. With a firm and determined tone, he ordered, "No one breaks formation." "The line is held by us."In answer, the pack snarled, their solidarity evident. With a wall of fur and teeth, each wolf stood firm against the impending storm.Iris moved to stand next to Aiden, her mark flaming fiercely. She felt a warmth that was both unfamiliar and recognizable. She sensed the Moon Goddess's presence, subtle yet steadfast, like a reassuring whisper.She spoke quietly but firmly, her voice breaking through the din, "I'll be at your side."

  • THE LUNA REBIRTH: REVENGE UNDER THE MOON   Chapter 55: Damon's Ultimatum

    A Final WarningExcept for the little rustle of leaves in the wind, the clearing was dead still. In the cold of the night, the pack stood shoulder to shoulder, their breaths audible. Then, like smoke winding through the darkness, came Damon's voice, silky and poisonous.With his words piercing the tension like a razor, he added, "Surrender Iris, and I'll spare the rest of you." You have my word.With his claws aching to come out, Aiden's hands clenched. Sharp and unflinching, his voice echoed. "Damon, we're not giving you anything."From among the trees came a low, derisive laugh. Even the most courageous wolf would have shuddered at the sound. Damon drewled, "Ah, Aiden." Constantly, the brave Alpha defends his pack. But really, do you believe you can keep them safe from me? All you're doing is postponing the inevitable. Save yourselves and give her up.Lucian took a step forward, his keen eyes sweeping the forest's shadows. He whispered to Aiden, "He's stalling," in a suspicious tone

  • THE LUNA REBIRTH: REVENGE UNDER THE MOON   Chapter 54: The Broken Pack

    Fractured LoyaltiesThe atmosphere was solemn as the pack assembled in the clearing close to the packhouse. They were emotionally and physically damaged by the incident the night before. With his face fixed in deadly determination, Aiden stood at the front with his hands clenched into fists. However, the pressure of the situation was causing even his normally unwavering confidence to waver.One wolf, a large male named Bastian, growled, his voice tinged with annoyance, "We can't keep fighting like this." "We have a traitor among us, and we are outnumbered!" His gaze shifted uneasily to Caleb, who was standing close to the group's edge, his eyes cast downcast, his stance displaying shame and guilt.After a tense quiet, Caleb moved forward, his eyes filled with desperation. "I promised to fix this!" His hands shook and his voice broke. "I never intended to turn on you all. However, Damon has my sister. I was made to do this by him.Lucian, standing close by, sighed deeply and shook his

  • THE LUNA REBIRTH: REVENGE UNDER THE MOON   Chapter 53: The Hidden Truth

    RevelationsIris was surrounded by the commotion of war, but she felt the cold clutch of fear encircle her heart. Her body was stiff, poised to attack, and her breath came in short spurts. However, Damon had already arrived, standing just out of reach with a derisive grin. He had been waiting for this time.Dark and oppressive, he took a step closer. "You're not sure, are you?" Damon spoke in a low, mocking tone that was brimming with gratification. Like a predator playing with its prey, he gently circled her. "What caused that mark on you? Why you were chosen by the GoddessIris squinted, her mark's dim radiance providing a gentle illumination against the gathering shadows. The energy in her hands pulsed like a heartbeat as she tightened her fists. Her voice was firm but angry as she urged, "Stop playing games." "Damon, I don't fear you."Damon's smile simply got bigger. "Are you scared? No, you ought to be interested, tiny wolf. Before throwing the following hit, he waited for the t

  • THE LUNA REBIRTH: REVENGE UNDER THE MOON   Chapter 52: The Decision of Caleb

    Loyalty ConflictIris's pulse thumping in her chest, she gasped as she escaped Caleb's hold. The air was filled with a crackling intensity as the energy from her mark blazed fiercely. With disbelieving eyes, she staggered back."You're employed by Damon?" With a trembling voice, caught between confusion and treachery, she demanded. She was speaking in a way that her heart couldn't believe. Was the person she had trusted, Caleb, now her adversary?Caleb stepped back, his face displaying a mixture of desperation and shame as he muttered, "I—I had no choice." "He has Iris, my sister. He took her. I couldn't allow her to pass away."You... because of her, you're working with Damon?" Iris's tone faltered. "For him, you betrayed us?"Caleb's hands frantically combed through his hair as his face contorted in agony. "This is not what I ever wanted." I believed I could keep her alive. I believed I could make everything right, but Damon was just too strong. His eyes fell to the ground and his

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