MasukChapter 82The morning sun spread gentle light across the training grounds, but Selene felt none of its warmth. The silver sentinel badge rested in her palm like a quiet threat. She stared at it for a long time before closing her fingers around it.It still felt cold, and the coldness seeped into her bones.Killian joined her a few seconds later. His steps were steady, but his eyes held concern.“You woke up early again,” he said softly. “Beta Andrew told me you found something last night.”Selene handed him the badge without a second thought.Killian’s expression hardened. “This belongs to one of my sentinels. They are the most loyal wolves in the pack.”“I know,” Selene said. “But someone among them is working with Morgana.”Killian looked at her carefully. “And you think this is proof?”“I found it beside a broken ward line,” Selene said. “The spy touched it. Their scent was wiped with magic, but the energy traces are still fresh.”Killian exhaled sharply and ordered. “Then we ques
Chapter 81Selene woke before sunrise, her heart beating unevenly, as if her instincts had nudged her awake. The room was quiet, and the soft glow of the moon still lingered across the window.The moment she opened her eyes, she felt in her spirit that something was wrong.She sat up slowly and let her mind clear from drowsiness. The castle corridors were peaceful at this hour. No voices or footsteps could be detected. Just faint wind brushing against the walls.But something else stirred beneath that calm. A faint tug, like a whisper brushing the edge of her mind, quietly calling her.Selene wrapped her cloak around her shoulders and stepped out. She didn’t want to wake Killian, so her steps were light. This wasn’t something he needed to worry about yet. Not until she understood exactly what was going on.The halls were cool, and her footsteps echoed softly. The moon’s light pooled gently through the ceiling windows, guiding her path.The whisper grew stronger as she reached the nort
Chapter 80The morning started calm, but Selene could already feel something uneasy in the air the moment she entered the main hall.The murmurs were louder than usual, wolves speaking in tight voices, and the scent of tension hung around like a thin mist.Luna duties had barely begun, yet trouble had already found her.Killian met her halfway, his expression unsettled. "There’s an issue near the eastern wing. I think you should handle this one yourself."Selene nodded. "Who is hurt?""Two guards," he replied. "Their strength collapsed during patrol. One of the healers believes they were poisoned."The words hit the walls with cold force.Selene followed him quickly, her steps steady though her heart tightened. Poison inside the pack meant one thing. Someone was bold enough to strike from within.When they reached the healer’s room, she saw the guards laying weakly on the beds, their skins were pale, and their breathing shallow. A bitter, metallic scent clung to their clothes, somethi
Chapter 79The sun had barely touched the horizon when Selene rose from her bed, her mind already alert. Even in sleep, her thoughts had been filled with the spy, the faint traces of dark magic she had sensed last night, and the mysterious forces surrounding her bloodline. Now, awake and in control of her power, she was ready to begin her day as Luna.Killian was already in the main hall, speaking quietly with Beta Andrew and a few senior warriors. He looked up as Selene entered, his expression softening. “You slept well?”Selene shook her head lightly, forcing a small smile. “Rested enough. But we need to start today’s rounds. Something is happening on the north border.”Killian nodded. “Beta Andrew already gathered the patrol reports. There are unusual signs again, tracks, minor disturbances, and traces of dark magic.”Selene’s eyes narrowed. “Then we investigate, and we start from there.”The northern border was a thick stretch of forest, dense and quiet. The patrols reported stran
Chapter 78The sun had barely risen over the pack lands when Selene stepped outside. The morning air was crisp, carrying the scent of dew, pine, and the faint warmth of early sunlight.She moved carefully, her silver aura still faintly visible around her, a subtle mark of the moonstone’s blessing and her own inner power. For the first time since the trials, she felt fully in control of herself, fully recognized by the pack, and ready to step into the responsibilities of Luna.Killian walked beside her, silent but steady, the presence of his strength a reassurance. The pack members paused as they saw her. Some bowed their heads instinctively. Others stared openly, curiosity and admiration mixing on their faces. Selene ignored the whispers and glances. She had work to do.“Where are we going first?” she asked softly.Killian glanced at her, lips curling into a small smile. “Start simple. We heal first, then review the incidents in the past weeks. Some pack members need your attention. O
Chapter 77The walk back to the pack grounds felt longer than usual. The forest behind them was quiet again, but Selene could still feel the veil’s echo in her bones, like a soft ringing that refused to fade. Killian stayed close, his hand brushing hers every few steps, making sure she did not lose her balance.Beta Andrew and the warriors stayed alert the whole time. No one dared to relax, not after seeing a creature like that slip out of the veil.When the first houses of the pack came into view, a small group of pack members rushed toward them. Their eyes widened when they saw Selene, looking tired but safe.They whispered among themselves, their faces a mix of relief and awe.“She is back.”“She survived the forest again.”“She looks stronger.”“She is glowing.”Selene lowered her gaze a little. She did not enjoy the sudden attention, but she understood it. Word traveled fast in a pack. Every trial she passed, every danger she survived, every bit of power she awakened made her mor







