INICIAR SESIÓNChapter 75The forest was quiet when Selene and Killian returned from the temple. The usual sound of birds and the light rustling of small animals was missing.Selene felt it before Killian even spoke. “The woods are watching us,”Killian nodded, “I can feel it too.”Beta Andrew and three warriors were already moving along the narrow path that cut deeper into the forest. They had found more footprints leading away from the temple, and they planned to follow them until they found whoever had helped Astrid.Selene and Killian joined them.The air grew cold as they walked. Not a natural cold, but the kind that felt like someone pulling heat out of the air. The trees stood tall and packed tightly together. Their branches blocked the sunlight, turning the forest into a dim corridor.Beta Andrew stopped near a patch of disturbed leaves, “The footprints are fresh; it shows that someone passed here this morning.”Killian crouched to study the tracks before he spoke. “They were moving fast.”S
Chapter 74Morning sunlight spread across the pack lands, warm and soft. The night after the moonstone trial had been restless for everyone.Word of the elder’s punishment had reached every home, and whispers still floated in the air like dust. Some wolves spoke with relief, others with fear, but no one dared question Killian’s judgment.Selene woke early. She stretched out, feeling a calm strength inside her. The moonstone’s blessing still lingered on her skin. Even when she breathed, she felt a soft pull deep in her chest, like the goddess was not fully done with her.She washed her face, braided her hair, and stepped out into the hallway. Killian was waiting for her near the stairs with a serious expression.“Morning,” he said as he handed her a warm drink. “Ready for today?”Selene nodded, “Yep, where do we begin?”“We are going back to the temple. The barrier that collapsed during the trial was not an accident. If there is dark magic still active, we need to find it before someon
Chapter 73The pack grounds were unusually awake for the late hour. Torches flickered along the paths, and restless warriors moved in small groups, whispering uneasily.News traveled fast in the pack, especially when it involved magic. By the time Selene and Killian stepped outside the council building, the night had already grown thick with tension.Beta Andrew walked ahead of them, leading the way toward the northern border. Two warriors flanked him, their eyes sharp and alert. Killian walked beside Selene, keeping his hand close to her shoulder without touching her, as if trying to protect her without making it obvious.“Do you feel anything?” Killian asked softly.Selene took in a slow breath. The air felt heavy, cold, and almost metallic.It tasted like old magic.“She is not here,” Selene said, “but her magic is close enough to feel.”Killian nodded and spoke, “Beta Andrew said the symbol appeared less than an hour ago, maybe she left it behind on purpose so we could find it.”S
Chapter 72The night after the trials felt strangely quiet. The pack lands usually hummed softly with shifting, footsteps, or low voices, but now everything felt cautious. As if everyone feared the slightest noise might disturb the goddess herself.Selene walked beside Killian through the path leading back to the pack house. The moonlight filtered through the trees, and the silver glow touched her skin again. It made her wonder if this power would ever fade or if it had changed her forever.Killian kept glancing at her as if he still could not believe what he had witnessed. They had shared many complicated moments, but now his eyes held something new: respect, relief, and a connection she had tried to deny since the day he rejected her.A soft crack of twigs behind them made Selene turn quickly. She expected danger, but instead she saw a small figure peeking from behind a tree.It was her son, Elenar.His dark curls were messy, and his green eyes were wide with worry. He took a small
Chapter 71Having finally been marked, Selene had no idea how to feel. She knew that from today onwards, no one would ever come between them, and nothing would ever separate them.From being rejected to being accepted with so much love, Selene has mixed feelings. Looking at Killian’s handsome face, tears threatened to fall from her eyes, but she held them.No, now was not the time to cry. She is now the Luna of one of the powerful packs, and she had to be composed in front of the pack members.Killian looked at her and teased, “You can cry if you want; no one is going to judge you.”Selene laughed as she hugged Killian, “Do you want to embarrass me in front of my people? Not a chance.”Killian leaned over, and without caring that they were standing before the whole pack of members, he leaned over and captured Selene’s lips. How he had missed kissing those sweet lips! He only let go when they were out of breath.Elder Rowan cleared his throat as he stared at Selene. He still could not
Chapter 70The courtyard was silent when Selene and Killian walked out of the ancient temple. The air felt thick with energy, as if the moon itself had drawn a deep breath and held it.Every wolf remained on their knees. No one dared lift their head, and the glow around Selene spread softly across the open space, wrapping everything in a pale silver shade.Killian felt her hand tremble slightly. He tightened his hold on her arm, steady and warm. Giving her the assurance that she needed.“It is all right,” he whispered in his deep bass-like voice.Selene nodded slowly. She still felt the hum of the goddess inside her, gentle but strong. The power guided her but did not overwhelm her. She felt calm, almost peaceful.Elder Rowan finally lifted his head just enough to speak. “Luna Selene, the goddess has chosen you. We bow in honor.”His voice shook as he spoke. Even he, one of the oldest wolves in the pack, sounded unsure of how to speak to her now.Selene’s heart tightened at the though







