Luna's POVMy head feels like someone is hammering nails into my skull. The pain is sharp and constant, making it hard to think clearly. I try to remember what happened, but everything feels foggy and distant.I attempt to call out for help, but my voice comes out as barely a whisper. My throat feels raw and dry, like I haven't had water in hours. Maybe days. I have no idea how long I've been unconscious."Help," I try to say, but the word is so quiet that even I can barely hear it.I try to move, thinking maybe I can sit up and get a better sense of where I am. But when I attempt to lift my arms, I realize with growing panic that I can't move them at all.My wrists are tied to something hard and cold. I try to move my legs and discover that my ankles are also bound. I'm completely restrained, lying flat on my back on what feels like a narrow metal table or board.The panic hits me like a wave. Where am I? How did I get here? Why can't I remember anything?I force myself to take deep
Liam's POVMy heart starts beating faster. Where could Luna be? After the game yesterday, she was supposed to come straight home. She was tired and upset about what happened to Cassie. She wouldn't just disappear without telling anyone."Are you sure she doesn't have any other friends? Not even one?" I ask."I'm sure. The only people she might meet with are you guys, and Luna has never slept outside before. This is the first time.""Are you sure?" I ask, and she nods.I pull out my phone and dial Luna's number again. It goes straight to voicemail, just like every other time I've tried calling her this morning. The automated voice tells me that the phone is switched off."Her phone is switched off," I tell Cassie. "This isn't like Luna. She would never turn off her phone for this long without telling someone."Cassie sits down heavily on Luna's bed. "Liam, I'm starting to get really scared. What if something happened to her?"I try to stay calm, but inside I'm panicking too. "Let's not
Liam's POVI wake up early in the morning with Luna on my mind. I can't stop thinking about our conversation yesterday, about the way she looked at me with such concern and warmth. Despite everything that's happening with my father and the chaos in my life, being with Luna makes everything feel more manageable.I miss her touch, the way she makes me feel like I'm not alone in all of this. The memory of her soft kiss on my cheek at the game makes my heart race even now.I decide to call Alex first to see if he knows anything about Luna's plans for the day. Maybe we can all meet up and spend some time together. I dial his number and wait, but strangely, he doesn't pick up. That's unusual for Alex, especially this early in the morning when he's usually awake and responsive.I try calling him two more times, but there's still no answer. Something feels off about this, but I don't want to overthink it.Instead, I decide to go directly to Luna's dormitory. I can use visiting Cassie as an ex
Luna's POVAfter following the person for several minutes, the shadow suddenly turns around and sees me. My heart stops for a moment as our eyes meet across the darkness. Then, without warning, the figure takes off running at full speed.I don't even think before my body reacts. Something impulsive takes over me, and I start racing after them. I need answers, and this might be my only chance to get them.The person is fast, but I'm determined not to lose them. My wolf senses are kicking in, helping me keep track of their movements even in the dim light.As we move further from campus, I notice something incredible happening. The person ahead of me begins to change. Their human form shifts and transforms until they're running on four legs instead of two. They've shifted into their wolf form.Without hesitation, I let my own wolf take over. The transformation happens quickly, my bones reshaping and my senses sharpening dramatically. Now I can smell their scent more clearly and track the
Luna's POVI sit beside Cassie's hospital bed, constantly checking my phone to distract myself from the worry. The doctors assured us that she'll be fine, but seeing her hooked up to an IV drip and looking so pale makes my heart ache with guilt.I scroll through social media and news websites, reading the headlines about today's game. Most of the coverage is actually in our favor, which surprises me."Timberwolves vs Rival Fangs: Was the Game Rigged?" reads one headline.Another article is titled "Suspicious Officiating Mars Important Hockey Match."I keep scrolling and find more articles questioning the fairness of the referees and pointing out the obvious bias toward the Rival Fangs. Reading these makes me feel slightly better—at least the majority of people who watched could see what really happened out there."Golden Girl Luna Faces Unfair Treatment in Controversial Game," reads another headline, accompanied by photos of Sarah and Maya tackling me while the referee looked the othe
Alex's POVI stumble upon Lily as she storms away from Dominic, her face twisted with anger. She's heading toward her car with quick, sharp steps that make her heels click loudly against the pavement. Her whole body language screams fury, and I can tell whatever conversation she just had with Dominic didn't go well for her.Dominic notices me watching and walks over to where I'm standing. His jaw is still tight with tension, and his hands are clenched at his sides."Are you leaving?" he asks, his voice still carrying the edge from his confrontation with Lily.I nod, glancing around the arena that's slowly emptying out. Most of the crowd has dispersed, but there are still clusters of people discussing the game."We should probably head back," I tell him.Dominic runs a hand through his hair and sighs. "Coach Margaret will want to speak to us. He always does after games, especially ones like this."The thought of facing Coach Margaret makes my stomach clench with anxiety. After everythi