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Chapter 8
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2026-04-10 05:00:44
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Luna's Reckoning Chapter 8
Marcus Ashwood stood outside my cell like he had every right to be there. I guess he did. Regional Alpha. One of five who would decide if I lived or died."We need to talk," he said again.The guards looked uncomfortable. "Sir, the Alpha said no visitors without his permission.""I am not asking permission from Kael." Marcus's voice stayed calm but something about it made the guards step back. "I am a regional Alpha overseeing this trial. I have authority to speak with the accused. Alone."They left. Fast.Marcus waited until their footsteps faded before he pulled a stool over and sat down facing the bars. Like we were having tea instead of, you know, deciding if I get executed."You invoked the Right of Truth.""Yes.""Do you know what that means?"I wrapped my arms around myself. The cell was freezing. "It means I get a real trial. One Kael cannot control.""It also means if we find you guilty, you die immediately. Right there. No waiting, no appeals, nothing." He leaned forward. "A
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They came for me at dawn.Six guards, all armed, faces blank like they were fetching supplies instead of a person. Gamma Thorne led them, his scarred face showing nothing."Time to move, Luna."I stood up from the cot. My legs shook but I locked my knees. Do not show weakness. Not now.They opened the cell and two guards moved toward me."Hands," one of them said."You are putting me in chains?""Alpha's orders."Cold iron clicked around my wrists. The metal bit into my skin, heavy and humiliating. They wanted me to look guilty. Wanted the pack to see their Luna in chains like a common criminal.Fine. Let them look.We walked through the dungeon corridors and I tried to count my breaths. In, out, in, out. My heart hammered so hard I thought everyone could hear it.Elena said shout it when there are witnesses. As many as possible.But what if there are no witnesses? What if Kael planned this route to avoid people?We climbed the stairs. My bare feet slapped against cold stone. The guar
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I woke up to the sound of metal scraping against stone.My eyes shot open. How long had I been asleep? The dungeon was still dark but a torch flickered in the corridor outside my cell.Someone was there.I sat up fast, my hand going to where I had hidden the small key Sienna gave me. Still there, tucked in my dress waistband. Safe."Who is there?" My voice came out rough from crying.The figure moved closer to the bars and I could finally see.Elena.Relief flooded through me so strong I almost cried again. But Elena put a finger to her lips, gesturing for silence. Then she pulled out keys and started working on my cell door."What are you doing?" I whispered. "If they catch you helping me escape, they will kill you.""Not escaping. Not yet anyway. I bribed the night guard. We have maybe ten minutes."The lock clicked. The cell door swung open with a soft creak.Elena slipped inside and closed it again behind her, making it look still locked. Smart. If someone walked by, they would no
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The great hall filled up fast that afternoon. Hundreds of pack members crowding in, all dressed fancy, all excited to witness the official announcement.Everyone except me.I stood in my chambers staring at my reflection. Silver dress. Hair braided perfect. Makeup hiding the fear and exhaustion. I looked like a proper Luna.Felt like a wolf walking to her death.My escape bag was hidden near the servants' entrance. Elena had weapons stashed at three exit points. Mira prepared herbs in case we needed to slow down trackers.Everything ready. Just had to survive the next few hours. Smile through the announcement. Then slip away and run.Simple plan.So why did I feel like throwing up?A knock made me jump."Luna Aria, it is time."I took a breath. Smoothed my dress. Put on the mask I wore for six years.Time to perform.The walk to the great hall felt endless. Pack members everywhere, whispering as I passed.There she is.Poor thing.I wonder if she will cry.I smiled. Nodded. Played my
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The word hung in the air between us like a blade."But I have never even heard of Mortwert until right now.""I know that. But your studies with me over the years, your work learning about herbs for your Luna duties, it is all documented. Anyone looking at the records would see that you have extensive herbal knowledge."Understanding crashed over me like ice water. "If Sienna loses the baby and they find Mortwert in her system""Everyone will suspect the jealous, barren Luna who has motive and knowledge." Mira gripped my shoulders. "Aria, I think you are being set up. I think Kael is planning to frame you for murdering his child."No. No no no.This could not be happening."What do I do?" My voice came out small and terrified."We gather evidence. We prove what Kael is doing. And we”A knock on the door made us both jump.Mira quickly hid the herb pouch in a drawer and opened the door.Gamma Thorne stood there. Face grim. Two guards behind him."Luna Aria," he said formally. "Alpha Ka
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The pack gathering was in two days and I could not stop thinking about what I heard.Sienna's terrified voice. That slap. The mysterious herbs making her sick.I needed to talk to someone. Elena. Mira. Anyone who might know what was happening.But Kael had guards watching me more closely now. Not obviously. Just always there. Following at a distance when I went to meetings. Standing outside the great hall when I had Luna duties. Lurking near my training sessions with Elena.He knew I was planning something. Or suspected. Either way, I had to be more careful.The morning after hearing about Sienna's pregnancy, I went down to breakfast in the main dining hall. Usually I ate alone in my rooms but I needed to seem normal. Act like everything was fine.The hall was already full of pack members eating and talking. Conversations died when I walked in. Eyes followed me. Whispers started.Poor Luna Aria.Did you hear about Sienna?She must be devastated.Can you imagine?I kept my head high an
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