All Chapters of ELARA; THE LUNAR ALPHA : Chapter 1 - Chapter 8

There’s something about the smell of old books that I’ve always loved. It’s comforting like a hug you can breathe in. Tonight, I needed that comfort more than ever. The library was quiet, just the way I liked it, with only the sound of my footsteps echoing in the aisles.I ran my fingers along the spines of the books, stopping now and then to read a title. Some of them looked like they hadn’t been touched in years, their covers faded and dusty. That was fine by me. Books didn’t judge or expect things from you. They just… existed.The clock on the wall chimed softly. Almost closing time. I glanced out the tall windows, the moonlight pouring in like silver. Beyond the glass, the woods surrounding Black Hollow stretched endlessly, their dark shapes swaying in the breeze. They were beautiful but eerie, the kind of place you’d hear about in ghost stories.I shouldn’t have stared at the woods for so long.“Elara, you don’t get paid to stare at nothing,” Mrs. Hawthorne’s voice rang out, shar

Kael didn’t waste a second after I took his hand. He pulled me to my feet, his grip firm but not harsh, and we started running again. The forest seemed darker now, the air thick with tension. I stumbled, still disoriented by what had just happened, but Kael kept me moving.“Don’t stop,” he said, his voice sharp. “We’re not out of this yet.”“What’s happening to me?” I asked, my voice shaking. My claws—the claws that were somehow mine—gleamed in the moonlight as we ran. “Why do I look like this?”Kael glanced back at me, his expression unreadable. “You’re changing. Your wolf is awakening.”“My wolf?” I echoed, my mind spinning.“There’s no time to explain.” He yanked me to the side just as a shadow darted past us, narrowly missing my shoulder. A low growl followed, and I saw another set of glowing eyes watching us from the trees.Kael growled back, a sound so feral it made my stomach drop.“Stay behind me,” he ordered, his voice a low rumble.“No,” I snapped, surprising even myself. “I

The forest was darker, quieter. The air was thick with tension as we moved deeper into the woods. Every step I took, I felt like something was watching us, lurking just beyond the trees.Kael led the way, his steps sure and confident. I, on the other hand, was still shaky. My heart hadn’t stopped pounding since the fight. It wasn’t just the adrenaline. It was the fear, the realization that there was no going back. My life had changed in an instant, and now, I was being dragged into a world I didn’t understand.“Where are we going?” I asked, my voice rough.“To the pack,” Kael replied without looking back.The pack. My heart skipped a beat.I wasn’t sure what that even meant. I had heard stories, of course everyone had. Werewolf packs, secretive and dangerous, living under the radar of human society. But those were just stories. I never thought I’d be caught up in one.“How much further?” I asked, hoping he’d say we were almost there.“We’re close,” he said, his voice steady but with a

The pack let out a collective howl, their voices rising to meet the full moon. The sound echoed through the forest, a powerful anthem of unity, strength, and belonging. I joined in without thinking, a deep, primal sound rumbling from my chest. It was exhilarating—freeing. For the first time, I didn’t feel alone.Kael’s gaze lingered on me, a mixture of pride and something I couldn’t quite place. “You’re stronger than I thought,” he said, his voice brushing against my mind, not my ears. I flinched at the sensation, my mind linked but the words calmed me in a way I hadn’t expected.Luca stepped forward, his towering wolf form commanding attention. “Your first run as a wolf is significant. It will define your connection to the pack and the land. Are you ready to join us?”I hesitated. The forest seemed darker now, the shadows more alive. The human part of me wanted to ask a hundred questions, but the wolf inside was already stirring, eager to chase, to run, to hunt.I nodded, my wolf ins