GabrielI walked up and down in my office, my thoughts were a mess because she left to the trail again. I was worried and frustrated. It has been an hour since Lyra was gone gathering the trail herbs."She'll be fine Gab," Fury reassured, but my protective Sense won't rest . “She's stronger than you give her credit for." He added.I ran a hand through my disheveled hair and sighing heavily. "I know, I know but-"My internal debate was interrupted by a knock on the door. "Come in," I barked.Talon, my beta and oldest friend, walked in. His eyes widened slightly at my disheveled appearance. "Still no word from Luna Lyra?"I shook my head and collapsed into my chair. "Nothing. I should have insisted on sending guards with her."Talon leaned against the table with a thoughtful expression. "You know she wouldn't let that happen. She's determined to prove it.""But why?" I exploded and slammed my fist into the table. "She's already my Luna, she's already carrying my puppies. What else does
LyraThe sun woke me up, my body ached, but my spirit renewed. Today was the day - I finally learned how to make medicine from the herbs I collected."Ready for this?" Selene asked as I got dressed."As I ever will," I replied, trying to suppress the butterflies in my stomach.I went to Lila's quarters, the herbs clutched to my chest. I took a deep breath and knocked on the door."Come in," came Lila's gruff voice.I walked inside, blinking my eyes. Lila was over her desk."Um, Elder Lila?" I said hesitantly. “I brought the herbs.She turned and her eyes widened when she saw what I was carrying. "By the Moon Goddess," she breathed. “Actually you did.I nodded and carefully placed the herbs on her table. “Moonflower from Whispering Falls, Ghostly Orchid from Misty Hollow, and blood rose from Crimson Meadow.Lily's twisted fingers hovered over each herb, her expression a mixture of fear and suspicion. "How?" she demanded. "How did you manage?"I recounted my journey, trying to keep my v
I crawled back to my room, muscles aching from hours of crushing herbs and mixing potions. When I opened the door I was greeted with the warm smiles of Zara and Kim."Womb!" Kim shouted, lunging forward. "How was your lesson with Elder Lila?"I couldn't help but smile at her enthusiasm. “Exhausting,” I admitted. “But… good, I guess.Zara tsk sympathetically. "You look dead on your feet. Come sit down and we'll take care of you."I was too tired to argue and let them lead me to the plush chair. Zara immediately began massaging my shoulders, her skilled hands working out the knots.“Oh,” I moaned. “That's an amazing feeling.Kim knelt at my feet and gently removed my shoes. "Tell us everything," she urged. "Did you make any remedies?"While Zara and Kim looked after me, I talked about my day with Lila. They gasped at my mistakes and cheered at my successes."Healing salve for the first try?" Zara wondered. "That's impressive, Luna!"I blushed at the praise. "It wasn't perfect," I mumbled
LyraI woke up with a heavy head and pounding as hell. There was a knock that made me sit up and sleep."Luna Lyra!" Kim's voice called, tinged with panic. "You're needed immediately!"I climbed down, almost falling. "What's happening?" I asked, throwing open the door.Kim's face was pale with worry. "It's Ethan, one of our youngest warriors. He's been bitten by a venomous snake during patrol."My blood ran cold. "A... snake?" I whispered, feeling the color drain from my face."Yes," Kim nodded frantically. "Elder Lila is away gathering herbs. You're our only hope, Luna."I stood frozen, terror gripping my heart. Snakes. My greatest fear, the source of countless nightmares."We have to go," Selene urged within me. "A pack member needs us."I shook my head, trembling. "I can't. I can't face a snake. I just can't."Kim looked at me, confusion and desperation warring in her eyes. "Luna, please. Ethan doesn't have much time."Her words cut through my panic like a knife. A young wolf's li
LyraI stretched lazily in the warm afternoon sun, feeling satisfied after a successful morning of herb gathering. The peace was short-lived."Luna Lyra!" The young wolf called, rushing towards me. "Elder Lila needs you in her lair. It's urgent!"My heart skipped a beat. Urgently? That couldn't be good.I hurried to Lily's lair, anxiety growing with each step. What could be so urgent?"Elder Lila?" I called, pulling aside the heavy curtain at the entrance to her lair. "Did you want to see-"The words died in my throat. There on the floor was Kim. My friend. My confidant. Pale as death and trembling as a leaf in autumn."Kim!" I cried and rushed to her. "What happened?"Lili's harsh voice cut through my panic. “That, Luna Lyra, is what you need to find out.I tore my eyes away from Kim's shaking form and stared at Lila. The old man's face was a stone mask that revealed nothing."What do you think?" I asked, my voice barely above a whisper.Lila's next words hit me like a physical blow
LyraI strode back and forth in Lila's den, my thoughts racing like leaves trapped in a storm. Kim was laying on the improvised bed, breathing shallowly and laboriously. Each agonizing breath served as a reminder of the ticking clock. "Think, Lyra," I said to myself. "What did Lila say about poison?" Rare. It mimics a wasting illness. But aside from that, I was grasping at shadows. "We'll make it," Selene's voice said calmly in my head, a contrast to my terror. "We've experienced obstacles before. I took a deep breath and attempted to concentrate. "You're right," I muttered. "We have to approach this methodically." I went down beside Kim and softly grasped her hand. It felt chilly and moist, like a wet stone. "Kim?" I called quietly. "Can you hear me?" Her eyelids fluttered and she managed a weak nod. “I need you to tell me exactly how you feel,” I said, squeezing her hand. "Every detail can be important." Kim's voice was barely a whisper. "It… it's burning. Like fire in my veins.
LyraI sat at Kim's bedside, watching as her chest rose and fell with each difficult breath. The brief satisfaction I had after recovering her had dissipated, replaced by a nagging concern. Kim wasn't safe yet, and I was running out of options."How are you feeling?" I asked quietly, holding her hand in mine. Kim's eyelids fluttered open, a faint grin spreading across her pale face."Been better," she muttered. "But I'm still here, thanks to you." Her words, intended to reassure, twisted the knife of guilt in my belly."Don't thank me yet," I mumbled. "I haven't cured you." Kim clasped my hand with the little power she had left. "You will," she assured me, her trust unshakeable."I trust you, Lyra." As Kim fell back asleep, I felt tears well up in my eyes. How could she have such faith in me when I was full of doubt? "We can't let her down," Selene said in my head."We have to keep trying." I nodded and wiped away my tears. "You're correct. But what if we don't find it out in time?
Lyra I sat at Kim's bedside, observing her while the antidote I gave her gradually took effect. The room was quiet except for the mild sound of Kim's breathing, which was more steady than it had been in hours. "Come on, Kim," I said softly, squeezing her hand."You can do it. Fight." Kim's eyes twitched wide, as if she had heard my cry. Her eyes, previously darkened with sadness, now carried a spark of life. "Lyra?" she said, her voice soft but distinct. "What happened?" Relief surged through me, making me dizzy."You're okay," I said, tears welling up in my eyes. "It worked."You are going to be fine." Kim attempted a little grin. "I told you you could do it," she murmured, squeezing my hand slightly. I let out a teary chuckle. "Yeah, well, next time maybe don't volunteer to be poisoned, okay?" "Deal," Kim chuckled and winced slightly. "Ow."Laughter hurts." "Take it easy," I said, adjusting her covers. "You've been through a lot." As Kim fell asleep, I felt Selene stir within