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Chapter 2 : Why me

Author: Claret Gwens
last update Huling Na-update: 2023-12-03 19:16:05

Marietta's breath hitched in her throat, her nostrils were assaulted by the fresh scent of

the river stream, a musky mud odour and the ambers of a burnt oak tree. In her mind,

she could hear Monica whistling and howling to the top of her lungs, Marietta got an

image of a cub dancing around, tail wiggling in the air and tongue out of her mouth.

A shadow covered her vision, she looked up and a tint of red covered her face, from the

left to the right. The scent she had smelled earlier twice as strong. She raised her eyes

slowly; taking in the person in front of her, from his semi-buttoned up blue shirt

exposing his chest, to the small but visible Adam's apple, to the his hair which was dark

as the darkness around them. His sharp jawline, thin lips curved into a smirk and those

two onyx orbs that bore into hers.

Marietta saw the world through those eyes, she was stuck in place, her mind and body

resigning to the domineering presence of Silas. His words sounded like melodies to her.

He's here!!! Monica howled in excitement, the moon goddess had given them the touch

of an alpha-to-be.

Marietta raised an eyebrow as her conscience withdrew, her body moving on autopilot,

instincts taking over.

“What do you mean he is here?”

I know you feel it, the connection you and him have. The compulsion he has on your soul,

your mind and your body.

“You are speaking in riddles Monica,”

Monica facepalmed. Her pup was dense.

That husky there, he is our mate, your body knows it. That's why it wants to surrender to

him.

Marietta's eyes widened, her jaw dropped. She shook her head in disbelief, there was

absolutely no way that their soon-to-be Alpha was her mate. There was no way, it

sounded like a fantasy the more she recited the words of Monica.

“You are joking right?”

Monica shook her head, she wished she was but he was their destined mate. The one

chosen for them by their goddess. She howled again and bumped her paw with Marietta's chest returning to the world with her current situation. 

Silas felt a different type of compulsion, his nose was tingling from the aroma of

lavender, the fresh spring blossom. He stared at Marietta, his dislike and disappointment

visible on his face, alongside the emotions was the influence from Silver, his connection

to Monica made Silasʼ emotions conflict with one another.

On one hand, he disliked everything about Marietta and wanted to distance himself

from her as fast as he could but the adoration Silver had made it impossible for Silas to

move. Silver's desire to protect both Marietta and Monica was strong enough to hold

the rather proudful Silas in place.

Silas got to see Marietta for how she looked. Her blomd, curly hair in a neat bun with a

touch of silver in it. Her red eyes like rubies shining in a pool of blood, her small nose,

her full pink lips made him want to kiss them. They looked tempting.

Silasʼ eyes travelled south, he glanced at her unblemished skin, the veins on her neck

and the eyeful he got from the V-cut shirt.

Silver howled as he looked at his and Silasʼ mate. She was a fine specimen, beautiful and

kind.

You can see it as well, her beauty before your eyes. She is destined for you.

Silas shook his head, he had to admit Silver's words had some truth to them but she was

not the one for him. His heart belonged to another.

“You are wrong Silver, she's not the one for me,”

Silver shook his head. His pup was going against fate, something that was not going to

end well for both of them. The mate bond given to them by the moon goddess was

absolute, going against it, was the same as going against the moon goddess.

Don't do anything you'll regret in the future.

“I won't regret anything.” Silas severed the connection between them. He returned to

the real world.

Other shifters were puzzled by the action Silas took. Those surprised the most were

three people.

Reed watched as his son stared down at Marietta, from his gesture, the way he was

breathing and the low growls, he could tell that Silas had found his mate. A smile

married his wrinkled face and he turned to his Luna. “it seems like our pack will be in

fine hands, Silas and Marietta, reminds me of you and me when we first found each

other doesn't it Thalia”

Thalia placed her hand on her lips chuckling, her turquoise eyes looked at her son and

the girl. Deep down, she was angry, the serene look she had warped into one that was

unrecognisable, it made her natural beauty diminish.

Everytime she gazed upon Marietta she always saw her, the wretched woman that took

away her only chance at the pack. Because of her, she was forced to settle for lesser, and

Marietta was a reminder, a constant reminder of the woman.

“Truly dear, they are just adorable together,” Thalia seethed through her teeth, a smile

plastered on her face.

A few distance away from the altar a certain someone was not happy, her eyebrows

knitted together, her teal eyes glared daggers at Marietta, she had a scowl on her face.

She knew what was going on, Silas had found a mate.

“Lolla don't be angry,” The brunette next to her said after noting the look on Lolla's face.

Lolla clicked her tongue, she glared at her friend. “Don't you dare tell me to calm down,

that witch has ensnared my beloved,”

Her friend just kept quiet, she was going to say something but the glare made her keep

quiet.

Lolla returned her attention to the two at the altar — She grinders her teeth together,

her heart turning a shade of black as the image before her was forever burned in her

mind, a stigma in her photographic memory. “I will make you pay,” She vowed to herself

looking at Marietta.

Marietta took a step back. “Alpha… I mean… what are you doing here?” She stuttered,

her eyes unable to move from the staring contest they shared.

Silas raised his hand and touched Marietta's cheek, he gently caressed her cheek and

leaned down. Inside, he was screaming furiously as Silver took the helms and controlled

his body. His eyes opened wide, fear flashing in them as the distance between him and Marietta closed patronisingly slowly. 

"Silver stop!!". He yelled to silver. His hands balled into fists.

No! Silver responded and locked up Silasʼ consciousness in his mind taking control of the

situation. The sooner he placed his mark on her, the better everything becomes for both

of them.

A surprised gleam flickered in her eyes; hers however, was in surprise. She could feel

his breath brushing on her nose, she tried to move back but like earlier she was stuck in

place, her body moved forward contradicting her desired action, acting on impulse and

the compulsion Silas had on her.

Thin lips touched her full pink ones and to Marietta her world exploded in ways

unimaginable, the touch of his lips sent electric sparks down her back to her centre. She

whimpered as she succumbed to the kiss, her knees wobbling as she held onto Silas for

balance, she felt an intense heat making the clothing she was in feel constricting, she

wanted to undress then and there and tell the alpha before her to claim her for his own,

she wanted to confess her desire to belong to him, both in spirit, heart, mind and body.

Everyone was stunned; they had just witnessed their next alpha proudly kiss the scorn

of the clan without hesitations. Thalia and Lolla had death glares directed at Marietta.

Thalia was angry because her history was repeating itself. Lolla was jealous at Marietta,

she was kissing her boyfriend and he looked like he was enjoying the kiss.

Silas regained control and shoved Marietta away from him. His action made Lolla smirk

as she looked at Marietta with her hands folded.

Marietta who was enjoying the kiss fell to the ground on her behind, the stinging

sensation from the impact snapped her out of her ephiphany and she looked up at Silas.

She flinched upon witnessing the death glare he had. Her mouth opened briefly but no

word got out, she dropped her head and looked at her thighs.

Silas glared at the downed girl. “Disgusting.” He whispered and turned around, he left

the altar and made his way back to his parents.

You know pup that was not the right way to treat her. Silver's voice rang through his

mind.

Silasʼ clicked his tongue and disabled the mental communication he had with Silver, it

was because of him that he did that. He touched his lips, the sensation of her lips still

lingering on his, her strawberry taste overloading his taste buds. Silas wanted to gag

himself, to remove the taste from his tongue and lips.

Reed looked at his son and shook his head disapproving of the actions Silas took.

He turned to the pack and saw every eye except Marietta's on him and he cleared his

throat. “The Moonlit ceremony was successful. Even with the events that had unfolded

after, I'm pleased to announce the newest additions to our ranks. They are no longer

pups, they proved that they are ready, they are adults like Us - -”

Reed took a short pause and clapped his hands twice. The male shifters of the pack lit

the bonfire stands and the flames roared to the heavens, burning brightly under the

dark sky clearing the darkness from the mountain top.

“My young ones, today you've emerged successful, today you found the part that

completed you, tomorrow may you find the one you are to spend your entire life with -

-” Reed looked at Marietta who had taken her place with the others when he addressed

them.

With his speech completed, Reed looked at the moon, his eyes flashed crimson and he

howled, the rest of the pack followed his lead.

Marietta glanced at everyone howling, her stomach flipped and turned from

nervousness. This was her first howl with the pack, a howl like this one represented

one's completeness in front of the moon goddess.

Her eyes morphed from their natural color to that of blood. She threw her head back

and her throat tingled as a foreign yet instinctual urge bubbled up her throat originating

from the deepest part of her being. She howled, her howl loud and proud, overpowering

some of the others with her from its intensity.

The woodlands of California were flooded with the sound of wolves in the night.

*

* *

Marietta returned home after the ceremony was complete, she dropped to her bed, her

body sinking into the mattress and a sigh escaped her lips. She reached out to the light

and looked at her hand, a laugh escaped her lips.

Someone is happy. Monica said as she stared at the subconscious of Marietta.

A smile split Marietta's face into two.

“I still can't believe that you've awakened, it seems like a dream.” 

So what are you going to do now?

Marietta closed her eyes briefly. What was she going to do?

She wanted to run away from the pack once she awakened her wolf but now that she

had a mate, she knew she couldn't run away from him.

“I don't know, I want to run away but…”

Buttttt? Monica laid down on the water and placed her head on her paws, her eyes

looked at Marietta.

“But I can't leave him, I know he doesn't like me, I know that I'm not anything special. I

still don't know why the moon goddess thought I was the perfect one for him. He's

proud, confident and I'm withdrawn, a nervous wreck and a pariah - -” Marietta paused

as she sat down beside Monica. She placed her hand on Monica's neck and leaned her

head against Monica's side.

“I mean, he is dating Lolla, she'll probably hate me for something out of my control.”

Monica hummed. She understood what her cub was talking about but their fate was

already intertwined with Silasʼ fate. Thinking too hard on this won't give you an answer

that you are looking for, your instincts know what's best for you, just try to listen to them

do not try to give logic to them because like your heart, your instincts defy all forms of logic. 

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  • The Moon Goddess Treasured Child    Chapter 3 : what is with this pain

    Marietta Halls, as the alpha I. Silas William Laufey the III reject you as my chosen mate.”Marietta watched with wide eyes, she sank to her knees, her hand around her chest asSilasʼ words repeated in her mind. She let out a blood, curling scream of agony. Blooddripped from her mouth, ears and eyes as the consequences of the mate bond beingsevered hit her.She fell forward into a pool of blood her eyes stared at Silas and Lolla who were laughingat her, her body went cold and slowly her eyelids closed.*Dream end*Marietta jumped from her bed with a scream. Beads of sweat dripped from her foreheadmaking her hair stick to it and the nape of her neck.“it was all a dream.” She glanced at the clock on the bedside, it was 1 am in the morning.Sighing knowing that she was never going to return to sleep, Marietta got out of bedand got herself ready.Ever since she awakened her wolf two weeks ago, she had constantly had the samenightmare. Silasʼ breaking their mate bond and subjecting

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  • The Moon Goddess Treasured Child    Chapter 4- Pain 2

    Chapter 4: PAIN 2Reed raised his eyes hearing Marietta he got to his feet as the young woman approached him. “Sorry for dropping by unannounced but I wanted to speak with you.”“It's alright Sir, want to come inside?” Marietta opened the door and walked into the house.Reed walked behind her, he closed the door on his way in and took a seat around the table. He glanced around the house, the oak wood that made up the walls was as healthy as he remembered, the cabinets had little specks of dust on the tops, the floor was sparkling clean he could almost see his reflection. The house was cosy, he found himself enjoying being in the house.Marietta went to the kitchen and prepared them coffee. She came back after several minutes placed the cup of coffee in front of Alpha Reed and took the seat across the table. “You said that you wanted to talk to me about something Alpha Reed, what was it?”Reed took a sip from the coffee, he looked inside the cup and then at Marietta as a burst of flavo

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  • The Moon Goddess Treasured Child    Chapter 5 : Memory loss

    “ Do you know who she is?" Monica asks floating in the air, blue smoke emerging from her body, glaring daggers at Silas. It took a while for Silas to recover from the shock he was in, blinking a few times before letting his pried talk for him. “ Do I look like I care?" Monica fell in rage and the smoke immediately turned to blood red. She launched at him, attempting to kill him but Reed stepped in front of his son causing Monica to stop in her tracks. “Please, forgive my son, he is foolish and prideful, I failed to reach him properly." " Indeed, you have, he has the power and the authority of an Alpha but he is prideful and doesn't think about the consequences of his actions.” Silas felt angry at his father for pleading on his behalf, he attempted to push his father aside but Reed didn't move. “ Who…who are you and how did you come out of that child?” Thalia asks, still in shock at the whole drama. Monica looked at Thalia and the once blood-red smoke returned to its blue form.

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  • The Moon Goddess Treasured Child    Chapter 6 : Strange Guy

    Sorry, I came here unannounced again." “Again?" Marietta looked at Alpha Reed with confusion at why he said ‘Again’ when he had never been to her house except now. “Oh, sorry. I forgot you lost your memories and didn't remember anything until a year ago.” “It's not a problem Alpha. Please come inside.” Marietta said and unlocked the doorknob, inviting the Alpha into her home. Marietta was glad she had arranged her home earlier that morning because if Alpha Reed had come a day before or yesterday, she would have wished the earth would open up and swallow her whole. “Would you like a cup of coffee, tea, beer, juice, or water?” Marietta asked walking towards the kitchen. “Don't you think that I'm too old to drink coffee, beer, and juice?” Alpha Reed asked with a smile. Marietta felt stupid immediately he replied to her question and the thought of hiding in the kitchen for a while, pretending as if she was making tea ran past her mind in a flash. “So, tea it is?” “Tea, it is.”

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  • The Moon Goddess Treasured Child    Chapter 7: Harley Montgomery

    “Miss…miss are you okay?” The stranger asked, looking at Marietta with an emotionless gaze. Marietta looked at him with shock in her eyes and whispered to herself, “Was I daydreaming? I can't believe I was daydreaming.” The unknown man looked at her suspiciously before asking, “Is your leg okay?” “My, my leg?” Marietta asked, snapping her eyes away from him and looking at her wet leg. “Oh, it's okay, I'm fine,” she said, scratching her head and smiling shyly. “That's good.” The unknown man stood up and looked at her with a lazy eye. “My name is Harley Montgomery, I'll pay for the damage I did to your Snickers.” “My snickers, what happened to my shoe?” she asked and looked at her foot to see her shoe already drenched in coffee. “You don't need to worry yourself, it's okay, I have another pair of new sneakers,” Marietta said, searching through her bag and suddenly remembered that she left it at home. “You know what, I'll just go buy a new pair in a nearby mall…in an hour or tw

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  • The Moon Goddess Treasured Child    Chapter 8 : Memories

    Chapter 8 Memories It's been two weeks since Harley and Marietta met. It was past midnight and ding was heard in a silent room. Harley was on the balcony with a glass of wine in his hand. Went into the room, picked up his phone from the table, and went back to the balcony. He looked at the message that was written and who it was from. “Why hasn't she slept yet? It's past midnight. Hm, I didn't know she was a night owl.” “:I couldn't.” He hummed and told her not to worry about it and switched it off. He was about to dip it back in his pockets when he suddenly thought about something. “Why not have a little fun.” He said to himself with a smirk. : “We only met two weeks ago and you keep trying to talk to me at every chance you get, you know that's called trying to act clingy right, or do you want me that much?” **** Marietta stared at the message on her phone and was dumbfounded. She didn't know what to say and kept repeating the words in her head. She dropped the phone on th

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  • The Moon Goddess Treasured Child    Chapter 9 : Memories 2

    “You have to come with us to our pack and you can't refuse,” Harley said standing up. “Pack your things, but only the important ones, leave clothes out of it so no one would suspect you left.” “Your pack and my pack have been rivals forever, why are you helping me?” “You were taken out of the pack, so you are no longer a member of the Laufey pack. Does that answer your question? If so, let's get going.” Marietta looked at Zack in shock but he didn't look surprised so she decided to do as Harley had instructed, he's the Alpha after all. **** Three hours later, Marietta, Harley, and Zack arrived in front of the Montgomery pack. Marietta sighed, “ I'm back here. I didn't know your pack was this beautiful.” “That’s because you never left your pack,” Zack said smiling childishly at her and both Harley and Zack started walking towards the pack house. “Hey, wait for me!” Marietta yelled, running after them. Catching up to them and panting, “Goodness, I'm…I think I'm out of…of breat

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  • The Moon Goddess Treasured Child    Chapter 10 : A Guest

    “Leave us.” Harley said, looking at the raging Marietta.”Both Zack and Lexy left and shut the four behind them.Harley told Marietta to sit on the chair beside him.“What exactly do you remember?” Harley asked.Marietta told Harley all that happened to her, she told him how she failed to awaken her wolf for two years and finally succeeded when she was 20 years of age. She also told them how she got rejected by Sails the night he was given the Alpha title. All the while she was talking, Harley didn't say a word and looked sad, hurt, and deep in thought.Marietta who was burning in hatred, looked at Harley and saw his sad and hurt expression for the first time immediately calmed down. “Harley, Harley, are you okay?” Marietta tapped his shoulder and he snapped out of his daze.“Are you okay? You looked lost.” “Oh, yeah, sorry about that, I was just thinking about something.”“Mind telling me?” Marietta asked, making her voice as soft as possible.“It's nothing that big of a deal, it's

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  • The Moon Goddess Treasured Child    Chapter 155: New Era

    In the final moments of the battle, the Dark Sovereign’s forces began to retreat, their advance thwarted by the resilient defense of Rivendell. The clash had been fierce and costly, but Marinetta and her allies had succeeded in holding the line. As the enemy withdrew, the battlefield fell into an uneasy quiet, marked only by the distant sounds of retreat and the lingering scent of smoke and sweat.Marinetta stood amidst the chaos, her armor battered and stained, her breaths coming in heavy, ragged gasps. Around her, the wounded and victorious alike began to assess the aftermath of the fierce confrontation. The battle had left its mark on Rivendale, and its people were left to grapple with the cost of their hard-won victory.Harley approached Marinetta, his own appearance reflecting the toll of the battle. Despite the exhaustion etched into his features, his eyes shone with pride and relief. “We did it,” he said, his voice a mixture of weariness and triumph. “Rivendale is safe.”Marine

  • The Moon Goddess Treasured Child    Chapter 154 : The Final Stand

    The dawn of the impending assault brought with it a chilling sense of inevitability. Rivendale, once bustling with the frenetic energy of preparation, now lay in tense anticipation as its defenders braced for the clash that could determine their fate. Marinetta’s leadership had unified the packs and allies, but the uncertainty of the Dark Sovereign’s plans loomed like a dark cloud over their preparations.Marinetta stood atop the command center’s balcony, her eyes scanning the horizon. The morning light painted the landscape in stark contrasts, and the weight of responsibility settled heavily on her shoulders. Harley joined her, his presence a reassuring anchor amidst the storm of looming conflict.“The preparations are nearly complete,” Harley said, his voice steady. “Our forces are in place, and our defenses are reinforced. How are you holding up?”Marinetta glanced at him, her expression a mix of determination and concern. “I’m focused, but the anticipation is difficult. We’ve face

  • The Moon Goddess Treasured Child    Chapter 153 : Shadows of Betrayal

    The darkened sky over Rivendell was lit by the faint glow of distant fires, a stark reminder of the ongoing war. The command center was a hive of activity, but beneath the surface, tension simmered. The recent discovery of a traitor within their ranks had shaken the confidence of Marinetta and her allies. Every decision now carried the weight of distrust, and the looming threat of the Dark Sovereign’s next move only added to their anxiety.Marinetta paced the command center, her mind racing as she reviewed the intelligence reports and strategy documents. Her concern for her people was evident in her furrowed brow and tense posture. Harley approached her, his expression serious.“Marinetta, we need to discuss the implications of Lucien’s betrayal,” Harley said, his voice steady despite the gravity of the situation.Marinetta looked up, her eyes reflecting the determination that drove her. “I know. The information he leaked could have catastrophic consequences. We need to assess the dam

  • The Moon Goddess Treasured Child    Chapter 152 : The Unseen Threat

    Rivendale had settled into a tense calm after the recent campaign, but the air was thick with anticipation. Marinetta and Harley were well aware that the Dark Sovereign’s forces had only been temporarily disrupted. They needed to stay vigilant and ready for whatever came next.The command center was a hub of activity as Marinetta, Harley, and their closest allies gathered to review the latest reports. The room was dimly lit, the only illumination coming from the flickering screens that displayed maps, troop movements, and intelligence updates.Harley broke the silence. “The northern campaign has given us some breathing room, but we need to remain on high alert. We’ve disrupted their plans, but we can’t afford to underestimate the Dark Sovereign. We need to anticipate their next move.”Brian, studying a series of new reports, nodded in agreement. “The intelligence suggests that the Dark Sovereign’s forces are regrouping and recalibrating their strategy. They’ve been quiet lately, which

  • The Moon Goddess Treasured Child    Chapter 151 : The Rift Within

    In the aftermath of the siege, Rivendale slowly began to recover. The city was a testament to resilience, its people and defenders working tirelessly to repair the damage and restore normalcy. Despite the victory, Marinetta and Harley knew that the Dark Sovereign’s forces would not give up easily. The respite was short-lived, and they needed to be prepared for whatever came next.Marinetta and Harley convened a strategy meeting with their closest allies and key city leaders in the command center. The atmosphere was heavy with the weight of their recent battles and the uncertainty of the future.Brian addressed the group, his voice carrying the weight of the situation. “Our victory in Rivendell was hard-won, but it’s clear that the Dark Sovereign is not going to relent. We’ve managed to push them back, but we need to anticipate their next moves and prepare accordingly.”Zack, who had been analyzing recent intelligence reports, added, “The dark energy readings have shifted. It seems lik

  • The Moon Goddess Treasured Child    Chapter 150 : The Siege of Shadows

    In the days following the battle at the dark fortress, the atmosphere in Montgomery was tense and charged with urgency. The victory was bittersweet, as Marinetta and Harley knew that their enemy’s final assault was still imminent. The Dark Sovereign’s forces were regrouping, and it was clear that their next move would be critical.The command center was abuzz with activity as the team gathered for a briefing. Brian, Zack, and Silas were all present, their faces reflecting the seriousness of the situation.Brian addressed the team with a grave expression. “The intelligence we’ve gathered indicates that the Dark Sovereign is preparing for a major offensive. The dark energy readings have intensified, and it appears that they’re mobilizing their forces for a siege.”Marinetta leaned forward, her gaze steady. “Where will the assault take place? Do we have any information on their target?”Zack nodded, bringing up a map on the screen. “The Dark Sovereign’s forces are targeting several key l

  • The Moon Goddess Treasured Child     Chapter 149 : The Gathered Storm

    The aftermath of the battle at the fortress left the team in a state of somber reflection. The command center buzzed with activity as they analyzed the intel gathered and prepared for their next steps. Marinetta, Harley, and their team returned to the compound, their faces marked with exhaustion but also a fierce determination.Brian was already hard at work, pouring over the latest reports and analyzing the impact of their recent victory. “We’ve dealt a significant blow to the Dark Sovereign’s plans,” he said as Marinetta and Harley entered the command center. “But we need to understand the full scope of their strategy and anticipate their next moves.”Marinetta took a deep breath, her mind racing with thoughts of the upcoming battles. “We’ve uncovered some crucial information about their ritual, but it’s clear that they’re preparing for something monumental. We need to find out more about this final assault they’re planning.”Harley nodded in agreement. “The Dark Sovereign’s forces

  • The Moon Goddess Treasured Child    Chapter 148 : The Hidden Threat

    Back at the compound, the atmosphere was tense as Marinetta and Harley recounted their findings and experiences. The team had managed to disrupt another critical focal point of the Dark Sovereign’s power, but the sense of impending danger remained palpable. Everyone gathered in the command center, ready to hear the latest updates and strategize their next move.Brian, who had been working tirelessly on the maps and intel, looked up as Marinetta and Harley entered. “How did the mission go?” he asked, his tone reflecting a mix of concern and curiosity.Marinetta and Harley took their seats, clearly exhausted but determined. “We managed to neutralize another dark energy source,” Harley said. “But the intensity of the dark magic and the strength of the dark warriors we encountered were more than we expected. It’s clear that the Dark Sovereign is consolidating power and preparing for something significant.”Brian frowned, nodding in understanding. “We’ve been monitoring several other locat

  • The Moon Goddess Treasured Child    Chapter 147 : The Gathering Storm

    As dawn broke over the compound, Marinetta and Harley returned, their bodies exhausted but their spirits resolute. The early morning light filtered through the trees, casting a golden hue over the compound’s fortified walls. Inside, the mood was a mixture of cautious optimism and tension. The successful disruption of the dark ritual had provided a temporary reprieve, but everyone knew that the real challenge lay ahead.Brian, Zack, Silas, and the rest of the pack were waiting in the command center, ready to hear the latest update. The room was filled with a quiet intensity as Marinetta and Harley entered, their faces reflecting the weight of their recent battle.Brian looked up from the maps and reports strewn across the table. “How did it go?”Marinetta, still catching her breath, addressed the group. “We disrupted the ritual and neutralized the dark crystal, but it’s clear that the Dark Sovereign’s forces are more resilient than we anticipated. We encountered a powerful dark figure

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