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Shadows in the Nursery

Author: Tyson Roy
last update Last Updated: 2025-07-27 15:47:18

Moonlight spilled through the window, casting gentle pools of silver across the wooden floorboards of Aria’s home. The air was still and heavy with the silence of the night, with only the occasional whisper of wind rustling the trees outside. The pack slept peacefully beneath a sky strewn with stars, their breathing deep and steady. But inside, in the calm following their recent triumph, something was amiss—something was creeping, unseen, and heartbreakingly familiar.

Aria stirred in her sleep, her body restless as the baby shifted within her. She had been awake late, finishing notes from the courthouse assembly, updating healer records by the dim light of the fire. Unwilling to let the victory of Luna’s Law settle before the ink had dried, she’d worked until exhaustion forced her to rest. Xander had insisted she take a break, his warm hand on the back of her neck, his lips brushing her temple as he whispered for her to sleep. Only then did she finally allow herself to drift into slum
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  • Moonlit Secrets   Shadows in the Nursery

    Moonlight spilled through the window, casting gentle pools of silver across the wooden floorboards of Aria’s home. The air was still and heavy with the silence of the night, with only the occasional whisper of wind rustling the trees outside. The pack slept peacefully beneath a sky strewn with stars, their breathing deep and steady. But inside, in the calm following their recent triumph, something was amiss—something was creeping, unseen, and heartbreakingly familiar.Aria stirred in her sleep, her body restless as the baby shifted within her. She had been awake late, finishing notes from the courthouse assembly, updating healer records by the dim light of the fire. Unwilling to let the victory of Luna’s Law settle before the ink had dried, she’d worked until exhaustion forced her to rest. Xander had insisted she take a break, his warm hand on the back of her neck, his lips brushing her temple as he whispered for her to sleep. Only then did she finally allow herself to drift into slum

  • Moonlit Secrets   Luna’s Law

    The pack courthouse stood tall and unwavering, a symbol of both history and hope. Its stone columns, carved with the stories of generations long past, seemed to whisper with the weight of every challenge the pack had faced. The worn steps had been trodden by many, each step a part of the pack's ongoing legacy, whether triumphant or filled with uncertainty. Today, the air inside was thick with anticipation, charged with something new—an energy that hummed through the crowd, mingling with the familiar buzz of routine but with an unmistakable edge.The courtroom was full: elders draped in their crimson shawls, warriors with their arms crossed, young mothers with squirming children at their sides, and healers wearing aprons stained with herbs and blood. The council sat, a stern row of faces, expressions a careful blend of tradition and wariness. They knew that today wasn’t just another gathering—it was a moment that would shape their future.At the center of it all stood Aria, no longer j

  • Moonlit Secrets   Fire in His Veins

    The sun rose cold and sharp over the Moonrise estate, its light filtered through the iron-crowned pines that lined the training grounds. The early morning air was crisp, and the sharp scent of earth and pine mingled with the rising tension in the air. The pack’s warriors were already in motion—sparring, practicing, their blades flashing in the first light of day. The sounds of boots pounding against the earth, the clash of steel, and the rhythmic beat of the warriors’ training filled the air. Yet today, there was a different energy in the grounds, a buzz of anticipation that had little to do with the usual routine.Today, it was not just a day for practice. Word had spread quickly through the pack: Xander, Alpha of Moonrise, had challenged Thorne of the Ash Pack to a sparring match. Ceremonial, by tradition, but charged with old rivalries, old wounds, and new threats. No one expected it to stay polite for long.Aria stood at the edge of the grounds, watching with a quiet intensity. Th

  • Moonlit Secrets   A Visit from the Ash Pack

    The central court chambers of Moonrise buzzed with an anxious energy as the Ash Pack’s delegation arrived. Flags bearing the Ash sigil—black wolf on a field of smoldering grey—hung limp against the stone pillars, barely stirring despite the wind creeping through the high slotted windows. Courtiers, healers, warriors, and apprentices lined the perimeter, their eyes sharp, their voices low. They all knew that today wasn’t just a day for diplomacy, but a day of reckoning. The air crackled with the weight of old rivalries and the potential for new alliances—or fresh wounds.Aria stood beside Xander at the front of the hall, her hand resting lightly on the curve of her belly. She wore Luna’s circlet, but kept her presence otherwise unadorned, her posture proud but humble. The ache from the recent days still lingered in her body, the memories of the council’s doubts, and the weight of the blood oath Xander had sworn for her. Yet her spirit was steady, anchored by the unwavering support of t

  • Moonlit Secrets   Enemy of the Past

    Beneath the keep, the air was thick with the weight of forgotten secrets. The prison cells were carved deep into the mountain’s core, their walls slick with centuries of dampness and the lingering scent of despair. Iron bars caught the faint flicker of lantern light, their dark shadows stretching across the stone floor. The only sound was the distant drip of water echoing in the dark, a mournful rhythm that seemed to match the heavy silence in the air.Xander moved through the corridor with a sense of purpose, his boots echoing loudly in the stillness. The guards parted for him without a word, their respect for him unspoken but clear. His hand, still bandaged from the blood oath he’d sworn for Aria, throbbed with each step, but he refused to let it show. He hadn’t slept since the council gathering. His mind kept replaying the image of Aria, pale and trembling, and the harsh words of the council that had cut deeper than he’d been willing to admit. He had promised to protect her, to kee

  • Moonlit Secrets   The Pack Divided

    The council hall was built to endure storms of every kind: the ones that raged outside, tearing at the mountains, and the ones that swept through the hearts of wolves, where words were sharper than the biting wind. Its walls, thick with the marks of generations, had witnessed countless oaths, accusations, and decisions, each one leaving its mark. Tonight, the torches burned lower, their flames flickering uneasily in the tense silence that filled the room, as if the hall itself was waiting for the inevitable reckoning.Aria sat at Xander’s right, wrapped in a shawl, still recovering from the collapse and the fever that followed. Every breath she took was a reminder of the life she carried and the sacrifice that being Luna required in a world that demanded everything. Her face was pale, but her eyes were clear, her resolve unbroken. She wore no crown tonight, only the simple braid Rowan had woven for her, a small but meaningful gesture of hope. Xander’s hand rested near hers on the tabl

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