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The Captive Luna 38.
Natalia was lost in her thoughts, her mind preoccupied with the investigation and the secrets she had uncovered. She had followed the patrol team for a while, but she had soon drifted away from them, feeling the need for some solitude. She had wandered deeper into the woods, following her instincts and the moon's guidance. She didn't realize where she was going until she reached a familiar cliff, a place that held a special meaning for her. It was a place where she used to come as a child, when she was still part of her original pack. It was a place where she could escape the pressures and expectations of the pack life, and enjoy the beauty and tranquility of nature. She gazed out from the cliff's edge, feeling a surge of nostalgia and sadness. The view was breathtaking, as the moon cast a silver glow upon the landscape below. She could see the river winding its way through the forest, reflecting the moonlight like a ribbon of liquid silver. She could hear the sound of water rushing
Last Updated : 2023-07-30The Captive Luna 37.
Natalia walked into the pack house, feeling a wave of warmth and noise wash over her. The wolves were gathered around tables, enjoying their dinner and chatting with each other. The smell of roasted meat, baked potatoes and fresh bread filled the air, making her stomach growl. She had skipped lunch, too busy following up on a lead from Lila.She had been investigating the disappearance of several omegas from neighboring packs, and she had a hunch that Kat was somehow involved. She had tried to follow her discreetly, but she had lost her trail in the woods. She had spent hours searching for clues, but she had come up empty-handed. She was frustrated and exhausted, but she knew she couldn't give up. She had to find out what Kat was hiding, and if she was behind the omega kidnapping. She owed it to her pack, and to Vitale, to her kids. She grabbed a plate and filled it with food, then looked for a place to sit. She spotted Lucas, one of the younger wolves who had befriended her after Vit
Last Updated : 2023-07-30The Captive Luna 39.
The sky flashed suddenly and it started to rain. Natalia and Vitale stumbled into the small cave, their breaths visible in the cold air. They quickly gathered some dry wood and started a fire, hoping to warm up and rest for a while. The cave was dimly lit, the dancing flames of the fire casting flickering shadows on the walls. The mood had shifted, and Natalia found herself acutely aware of Vitale’s presence.He was sitting next to her, his dark hair tousled and his green eyes sparkling in the firelight. He was handsome, she had to admit, but he was also dangerous. The fire crackled softly, the only sound in the cave as they settled by its warmth. Natalia shivered slightly from the chill of the night, and Vitale noticed immediately. Without a word, he removed his jacket and draped it around her shoulders. The gesture was intimate, and she felt a rush of warmth not just from the jacket but from the proximity of his body.“Thank you,” she murmured, her voice soft as she glanced up at
Last Updated : 2023-07-30The Captive Luna 40.
As they delved deeper into the laboratory, Alessio's senses were assaulted by the sight of vials filled with mysterious liquids, strange apparatuses he couldn't comprehend, and the faint hum of machines working in the shadows. The very air seemed to pulse with an otherworldly energy."I've dabbled in the realm of the extraordinary," Maddox explained, a hint of pride in his voice. "My experiments transcend the boundaries of conventional science. I can unlock your true potential, Alessio, and help you rise above your weaknesses."Alessio's pulse quickened as he contemplated the possibilities before him. He had always yearned for more strength, to be able to stand on equal ground with Vitale and protect his pack. The temptation to grasp this offer of power was undeniable."But what do you get out of this?" Alessio asked, his gaze scrutinizing Maddox's every move.Maddox's grin widened, revealing a gleam of excitement. "The pursuit of knowledge and the thrill of discovery," he said. "In e
Last Updated : 2023-08-02The Captive Luna 41.
Amidst the chaos of the pack, as the wolves continued to bicker and disrespect Alessio's leadership, a sudden hush fell over the clearing. The arrival of two mysterious figures caused every eye to turn towards them. Their presence seemed to command attention, and an air of intrigue surrounded them.The experience car opened and a tall and imposing man with piercing blue eyes, stepped forward with an air of authority, he is slightly elderly but still strong. Another wolf, shorter but no less intimidating, stood beside him, his dark eyes darting around the pack with a mix of scrutiny and disdain. The pack had been distracted to even notice an intruder in their midst."What do we have here?" Vincent, the elderly wolf's voice boomed, cutting through the tension like a thunderclap. "A pack in disarray, no alpha in sight."Alessio's heart pounded in his chest as he approached the strangers. He couldn't shake the feeling that he had seen them before, but he couldn't place where or when."Who
Last Updated : 2023-08-02The Captive Luna 42.
Natalia slipped through the trees, moving as silently as possible. Her mind was clouded with confusion and regret over what had transpired in the cave with Vitale. She had allowed herself to get caught up in memories and desires from the past, lowering her guard and forgetting why she was really here. Vitale was using her weakness against her, playing on her emotions to manipulate her. She wouldn’t let it happen again. Reaching the edge of the pack grounds, Natalia scanned the area cautiously before shifting into her human form. She needed to get back without being noticed. Her top priority was finding the missing omegas and getting clues to locate her own kidnapped children. She couldn’t afford any more distractions. Vitale and his pack drama were not her concern.Picking her way carefully towards the living quarters, Natalia slipped inside the building unseen. She quickly washed away all traces of the cave and changed into fresh training clothes before making her way to the trainin
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Olga stumbled through the dark forest, her mind reeling from the confrontation with Kat. She had been so certain of their partnership, so convinced of Roberto's importance to their plans. But Kat's callous dismissal proved how little she valued them now. Olga felt the bitter sting of betrayal, the pain of realization that she had been used and then discarded without a second thought. She needed help, someone she could still trust among the treacherous politics of the pack. Gripping her cloak tightly against the chill wind, Olga made her way towards Alessio's private quarters. Surely he would understand their plight and offer his aid, bound as he was by hatred of Vitale and desire for Natalia.Approaching Alessio's cabin, Olga hesitated as the sound of shattering glass and enraged curses reached her ears even from outside. She crept to the window and peered inside, shocked at the sight that awaited her. Alessio was hunched over his desk, clutching a now empty liquor bottle. His clothe
Last Updated : 2023-08-06The Captive Luna 44.
The training grounds were alive with the sounds of sparring and exertion as Natalia put the warriors through their paces. As arms master, she was determined to whip them into proper shape. "You call that an attack?" she barked at one young wolf struggling through a defensive drill. "My grandmother strikes faster than that, and she's half blind!" The warrior grit his teeth, face burning with humiliation as his peers snickered. With renewed fury, he threw himself back into the drill under Natalia's relentless gaze. She showed him no mercy, determined to either make him stronger or break him entirely. Two hours later, the entire company lay sprawled on the ground, muscles trembling with exhaustion. Natalia nodded in satisfaction."That's enough for today. Drink water and stretch well. We'll pick this up again tomorrow." Ignoring their resentful groans, she briskly made her way towards the healer's quarters. She needed to follow up on the vaccine lead with Lila. The memory of the sh
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Kat grinned as she looked over her shoulder at the line of omegas trailing behind her, their heads lowered submissively. Ten omegas to bring back to the pack, more than she had hoped for. She would have more than enough to pay Maddox and even request more drugs if the need arises. The forest was quiet as they made their way through the dense trees, the only sounds being the crunch of leaves under their feet and the occasional bird call overhead. Kat's ears swiveled, alert for any signs of danger, but all seemed peaceful.Too peaceful, she realized with a start. The woods were never this quiet unless..."Ambush!" Kat yelled, whirling around, but it was too late. The enemy warriors dropped down from the trees, landing lightly on their feet to surround Kat's small group. She counted at least twelve of them, all heavily armed and staring at her with hatred in their eyes."Well, well," one of them drawled, flipping a knife casually in his hand. "Look what we have here. Poaching our omegas
The Captive Luna 58.
Vitale crept through the dense forest, ears pricked and senses on high alert. He did not know if this mysterious lead would yield answers or simply danger, but he was prepared either way.Behind him, his four most trusted guards kept pace, watchful for any signs of deception. But the path ahead remained undisturbed. Perhaps this would be nothing but a fruitless detour. Yet something deep within compelled Vitale onward. He had to know if truth awaited at the end of this trail.As the trees thinned ahead, the brush giving way to a rocky clearing, Vitale felt the fine hairs on his neck stand on end. He slowed, holding up a hand to halt his guards. The space appeared empty, but his instincts screamed that eyes were watching them even now. It was an ideal spot for an ambush.Vitale turned sharply to retreat back under the trees' protective cover. But too late. The faint hiss reached his ears seconds before the canisters hit the ground around them, spewing forth cloying white smoke. Vitale
The Captive Luna 57.
Leo strode purposefully through the dense forest outside the Sanguinari wolf pack's borders, Vincent trailing at his back. The flickering leaves and branches prevent the rays from reaching the forest grounds . But Leo did not slow. He had tread this path enough times lately to know its twists and turns by heart.At the final iron-barred door, Leo cleared his throat. "Remind me again why we waste our time down here with this mad doctor and his monsters?"Vincent glanced back, lips quirking wryly. "Come now, Alpha. Where's your curiosity? Maddox is clearly on the brink of a breakthrough with his experiments on the wolves. One that could aid our pack greatly.""Or doom us all," Leo muttered under his breath. But he stood guard obediently as Vincent unlocked the door and entered the sprawling laboratory beyond. As always, the cavernous room unsettled Vincent on some primal level. Cages and glass cells lined the walls, housing Maddox's less than willing test subjects in various states of
The Captive Luna 56.
Vitale paced restlessly around the makeshift camp, his mind churning with questions. It had been two days since discovering the ominous clues at the abandoned office site, but they were no closer to uncovering the truth. Marco had extracted some data from the cryptic flashdrive, but it was all heavily encrypted. He was still working to break through the protections and access the files. In the meantime, Vitale had dispatched trusted allies to dig deeper into the shadowy rental company's records and affiliations. But so far, they had turned up nothing useful.Whoever was behind this had covered their tracks exceptionally well. But Vitale knew there had to be some thread they could follow, some mistake the culprits had made. And he had no intention of leaving until he found it. For now, the team remained camped a cautious distance from the derelict office park, maintaining a discreet watch over the site. The shred of clothing with Natalia's scent tied her to this place somehow, Vitale
The Captive Luna 55.
Pale dawn light filtered weakly through the dense forest surrounding the sprawling Krovavyy Krest pack grounds. Nestled deep within the remote Siberian wilderness, it was the largest and most formidable werewolf clan in Russia.In the training grounds, Alessio crouched across from Vincent, eyes narrowed in concentration. His muscles coiled tightly as he watched his mentor circle slowly. Vincent's scarred face gave nothing away, completely unreadable. They had been sparring since dawn, neither gaining advantage over the other for more than a moment. But Alessio could feel his strength starting to flag. The grueling daily training here at the Krovavyy Krest pack sanctuary was taking its toll.Vincent lunged without warning, aiming a vicious kick at Alessio's midsection. With reflexes honed over weeks of practice, Alessio spun away, using his opponent's momentum against him to flip Vincent over onto his back.Before he could press his counterattack, Vincent had rolled swiftly back to hi
The Captive Luna 54.
Dawn's first light filtered weakly through the dense forest canopy as Natalia and Olga set out on patrol together. Since extending her offer of friendship, Olga had made a point of volunteering for duties alongside Natalia as often as possible. To Natalia, the she-wolf's presence now felt less like camaraderie and more like the smothering watch of a prison guard. "What a lovely morning!" Olga exclaimed, breaking the tense silence between them. "Don't you just adore the springtime, Natalia? Everything feels so alive and renewed.""I suppose so," Natalia replied halfheartedly, scanning their surroundings. She was anxious to finish this patrol and pursue a new anonymous tip regarding the omegas' whereabouts. The scrap of paper had contained only an address and dire warning - "Cabin east of canyon, leave now. Evidence inside."Natalia wasn't foolish enough to fully trust such a conveniently timed message. More likely it was a trap set by the kidnappers to lure her out alone where she wou
The Captive Luna 53.
Natalia sank into the steaming water of the women's bath with a contented sigh, letting the heat relax her sore muscles. It had been an exhausting day of leading martial training for the pack's youth. As much as she loved passing on her skills, keeping up with the pups' boundless energy left her drained. She leaned back and closed her eyes, appreciating this chance to unwind in solitude.Her blissful soak was interrupted by the creak of the door and murmured voices. Natalia opened her eyes to see Olga entering with two other pack women, laughing brightly at something one said. Natalia suppressed a frown. Since the trial two weeks ago, Olga had been nothing but a nuisance, following Natalia around and ALWAYS showing up wherever she happened to be. Natalia did her best to remain civil, but Olga's overly familiar attitude grated on her.Oblivious to her irritation, Olga waved cheerfully. "Natalia! What a happy coincidence running into you here." The other women greeted Natalia politely
The Captive Luna 52.
Kat met her squad of hand-picked warriors just outside her territory's border as the moon rose high overhead. Only her most savage and unquestioningly loyal fighters had been recruited for this distasteful but necessary task. They stood restlessly in the shadows of the trees, awaiting her signal.Kat stepped into their midst, her expression grim. "You know our purpose. This is not a sanctioned raid, so speak of it to no one upon our return." Her eyes glinted dangerously in the moonlight. "Am I clear?"The warriors rumbled their assent. They cared not about the whys, only the promise of a good fight their Alpha provided. Kat curled her lip slightly. Foolish brutes. But they would serve her aims well enough tonight. "Then let's be off. We've a two day's hard journey ahead." She inclined her head toward the border. "Time and secrecy are of the essence." Without another word, she leaped forward, shifting mid-air into her wolf form. Powerful limbs ate up the distance as she surged into t
The Captive Luna 51.
Kat stalked through the dense forest, anger simmering in her veins. Those useless idiots had failed to kill Natalia, again. Just how long would it take to wipe out a single wolf?A twig snapped, jerking Kat from her brooding. She whirled, a snarl on her lips, only to find herself seized from behind by multiple assailants. She thrashed and bit down hard, tasting blood, but their grip was like iron. Within moments they had dragged her past the border markers and dropped her roughly at the feet of a smirking figure leaning against a tree. Kat leaped up and shifted into an attack crouch, lips curled back to expose her fangs. But she faltered at the sight of the man casually cleaning blood from beneath his nails with a knife. Dr. Maddox."Now now, that's no way to greet an old friend," the rogue scientist purred, poisonous gaze locking onto hers. "But given how you've ignored my messages of late, I thought an...intervention...was required."Kat forced her wolf down, though her muscles rem
