All Chapters of The moonlight reckoning: Chapter 1 - Chapter 7

Dusk was creeping over the forest, causing life to suddenly emerge from its depths. Its immense pines towered high like guardians. The heart of the forest, consisting of two feuding realms, namely Lunari and Umbra, was as much of a business as the rivers and roots that intertwined there. Upon a hilly area that was drenched in sunlight, there was the Lunari pack, whose territory facilitated a cluster of cabins and enormous open areas. Although the settlement was somewhat makeshift, it still had a disciplined air to it. Each construct was made with an intention, every single inch of the land signifying their pack's historical undertakings.Thane, the alpha of the Lunari tribe, stood on the wooden platform in the center of the village while the village elder trained the young wolves in sparring. ombination of both enabled him to master all fields as he possessed motivation. A mentor wielder, as Thane reeked of authority. Thane had a son whose name was Luca. He was twenty-six and had bu

A few days later, Aria decided to go to the river again; she wouldn’t admit it, but she hoped she would meet Luca there. She found her way through the woods, hiding behind trees, trying to avoid her sister or anyone noticing her. She got to the river and carried on with her activities as always. After waiting for hours, there was no sign of Luca; filled with disappointment, she decided to leave.—Aria. A voice howled in the distance.“Aria,” Luca tried again, softer this time, although too late to keep her from her jagged start. She looked up sharply with brown eyes that pierced until they found his.“What are you doing here?” It was a guarded, slurred voice that asked from weariness.But... I had a feeling that I'd find you here.”Her laugh was quite hollow and a little bitter. 'Oh, but it does. The universe does seem to be having fun in throwing us together, doesn't it?' Luca watched her; he noticed how her hands trembled slightly as though she was nervous.“Does your father know yo

Word of Aria's mixed heritage ran through the land as the raging flame locked on the wind of discord. It wasn't long before this speculation breathed its way into the Lunari pack. Through the long stone table, Thane sat at the head, and his lieutenants surrounded him. Flickering fire lit his weathered face, flashing forth his golden eyes with some devilish kind of cunning."Well, so the half-caste should be the great Orion's heir," said Thane, raising one side of his mouth in an unexpected smirk.One of his lieutenants was leaning forward, his face solemn. "The Umbra pack will be divided. Orion's judgment for keeping it secret will come under huge scrutiny.""And with each doubt, their unity cracks," Thane said with a cold and calculated voice. His fingers drummed rhythmically on the table. "This is a chance. If they lose faith in Aria, their leadership could, by mere implication, be weakened.And this we shall exploit and assert our domination."Luca, who was standing near the edge o

The morning after the full moon ceremony, the Umbra pack stirred with restless energy. Life in the territory resumed—wolves trained, markets buzzed with activity, and children played in the open clearings—but an undercurrent of tension lingered. Everywhere Aria walked, she felt the weight of their eyes and the pull of their whispers.In the marketplace, the air was thick with the mingling scents of fresh herbs, cured meats, and the earthy tang of wolf fur. Merchants called out their wares, but their voices carried a strained edge, their attention frequently flickering toward clusters of wolves engaged in hushed conversations.“I can’t believe Orion defied the council like that,” muttered one merchant as she arranged a row of clay jars.A customer leaned in, glancing over his shoulder to ensure they were unheard. “He’s putting the entire pack at risk. If Aria isn’t of pure blood, how can she defend us? How can we trust her to lead?”“Do you think Loki was right?” A younger wolf asked a