Novels by Mercy Lance

CHAPTER 87: DEPARTUREThe dining hall was alive with laughter and cheerful conversations.The long wooden table stretched across the room, its surface covered with delicious meals and sparkling glasses. The warm glow of the chandeliers illuminated the faces of the gathered wolves, creating an atmosphere of peace that seemed almost too precious to last.For a little while, there were no reports of rogues, no discussions about the coming war, and no reminders of the dangers lurking beyond the kingdom’s borders. There was only food, laughter, and the rare comfort of being surrounded by people who had become family.May, who had been talking almost nonstop since dinner began, leaned closer to Lilian, her eyes sparkling with excitement.“And that was how I joined the royal army, met Hazel, and somehow ended up becoming the Luna’s Gamma. Can you believe it?” she asked proudly, spreading her hands as though she had just narrated the greatest achievement in history.Gaius, seated beside her,

CHAPTER 86: HER FATHER DISAPPEAREDPiper and May had joined Caden and Gaius, and they were having a conversation. Every now and then, they glanced in Hazel’s direction, occasionally staring at her.“I don’t think they trust you with me,” Lilian said with a chuckle.Hazel smiled at that. She waved at them reassuringly, silently letting them know she was fine. May and Piper waved back, and they continued their discussion without looking their way again.“They really care about you,” Lilian said, sighing in relief. “At least it’s good to know that you’re somewhere you’re valued.”She took Hazel’s hands in hers and squeezed them warmly.“So, about my dad. You said you knew him,” Hazel said, getting straight to the point.“Yes, I do. He was a good man and very kind,” Lilian replied, sighing sadly.That immediately caught Hazel’s attention.“Okay? So what happened to him? I’ve never heard anything about my dad. Is he still alive? Or is he dead?” Hazel asked impatiently.“Honestly, I don’t k

CHAPTER 85: WAR LOADINGThey were all now seated in the throne room. Arden had sent for wine and glasses so the discussion could begin.“King Arden, I thought you still had elders. Are they not joining us for the meeting?” Darius asked, looking around the room in confusion.“They won’t be joining us, except for one. He’ll be here soon,” Arden replied.Just then, Gaius walked in carrying the drinks. Arden ordered him to fill everyone’s glass.“Now, over to the reason why you paid me a surprise visit,” Arden began, leaning against his throne. “I heard about the missing persons from your kingdom, and I remember vividly that I wrote a letter back to you, promising that we would investigate the matter. I also assured you that the missing wolves weren’t only from your kingdom but from mine as well. Rogues are becoming increasingly rampant these days.”Darius smiled curtly.Arden had always been the type to go straight to the point. He didn’t entertain visits that weren’t official. If you ha

CHAPTER 84: UNEXPECTED VISITORSHazel woke up to a room that wasn’t quite familiar.She stared at the unfamiliar surroundings for a few seconds, completely confused. Then she hurriedly sat up and looked around.The memories of the previous night slowly came rushing back.Her cheeks immediately burned.She touched the mark on her neck, remembering the significance of it, and quickly pulled the sheets closer around herself before getting out of bed.She hurried toward the mirror.Her eyes widened.The mark on her neck had changed.It looked almost like a tattoo—a magnificent white wolf with a tiny crown resting on its head.Hazel stared at it in amazement.A shy smile slowly spread across her face.So much had changed.Before she could admire it any longer, a knock sounded on the door.Hazel jumped.She quickly grabbed her shirt and shorts, dressed herself, and hurried toward the door.When she opened it, she found Caden standing outside.“Morning, Luna,” he greeted with a small bow.Th

CHAPTER 83: A MOANING MESS They arrived at a very large dark door Hazel guessed this was his room, he kicked the door open swinging her in and kicking the door close with his back leg, he spinned her and she giggled more holding him tighter in fear of falling down. “You won’t fall down, I’ve got you princess.” He reassured her like he had heard her thoughts,he kissed her forehead gently dropping her on the bed. He stared into her eyes smiling ever so sweetly, she was secured by his hands and he just felt like staring at her for the rest of the night. “Okay why not have our bath, it’s already getting so late.” Hazel suggested pulling his hands and holding them in hers. “Alright then, let me get something we both will wear.” He said this and disappeared into his closet, hazel stared at the very large space, the bed was twice hers and everywhere was either royal blue or gray in color, one or both has to be his favorite color, the window were almost as big as a door and his room fac

CHAPTER 82: COUPLE’S HANG OUTSOMEWHERE IN THAT SAME FOREST Piper and Caden walked through the forest together, their arms wrapped around each other as they talked about everything they could remember about themselves—and even the things they had never told each other before.After a while, they stopped talking and simply basked in the peaceful silence of the forest.It was almost as if the birds had been informed that the couple needed some privacy because everything around them was unusually quiet.Suddenly, Piper burst out laughing.Caden immediately turned toward her.“Hey, what’s funny?”He drew her closer to his chest, and she leaned against him, resting her head comfortably on his shoulder.“Sorry,” she said, still giggling. “It was just my wolf. She’s so funny.”“Hmm.” Caden pretended to look offended. “Now I’m jealous. What’s her name?”“Tiara,” Piper replied with another giggle.“Nice name she’s got there.”Caden smiled.“Hey, why don’t we go for a run? It’s embarrassing