Library
Search
Home / Werewolf / Runaway Luna Rider / 160: Siblings Bond

Share

160: Siblings Bond

Author: Oma
last update Last Updated: 2026-01-18 18:05:55

Darius’s POV

My hands shook as I unfolded the note.

Sarah’s handwriting was messy, uneven, written in haste or desperation, I couldn’t tell which. The words sprawled across the page in jagged lines that hurt to look at.

‘Darius,’

By the time you read this, I’ll be gone. I can’t face dawn knowing what’s coming. Can’t stand in front of the pack and accept their judgment when I’ve already judged myself.’

I know what I did was wrong. Drugging you, working with Lucien, all of it. But you need to understand, I did it because I loved you. Loved you so much it turned into something sick. Something I couldn’t control.

You were never supposed to be mine. I see that now. You belonged to Kiera from the start, and I was just the woman standing between you.

Marcus deserved better than me as a mother. Margaret deserves better too. I look at her and feel nothing but resentment that she exists, that she’s proof of my failure. What kind of person feels that way about their own child?

But here’s the t
Continue to read this book for free
Scan code to download App
Previous Chapter Next Chapter
Locked Chapter

Latest chapter

  • Runaway Luna Rider   171: The Broker’s Return

    Kiera’s POV My days developed a rhythm I could actually maintain. Mornings started with Guardian duties, reviewing threat reports, coordinating with allied territories, managing the intelligence network I’d been building. The artifact helped with this, giving me awareness of distant dangers that normal wolves couldn’t perceive.But I’d learned to manage that awareness better. To filter the constant stream of information rather than letting it overwhelm me.Luna duties that had felt overwhelming at first now came naturally. Mediating disputes, organizing community events, checking on pack members who needed support. I was good at this part… connecting with people, understanding their needs, helping them feel valued.Eli’s training with Thomas was progressing remarkably well. My son moved with confidence now, his small body mastering forms that some adult wolves struggled with. He was proud of his progress, and I was proud of him.Margaret grew stronger every day. She’d moved past the

  • Runaway Luna Rider   170: Lucien’s Death

    Darius’s POV Dawn broke cold and gray over Blackhowl’s execution grounds. I stood on beside Kiera, looking out over the assembled crowd. Representatives from multiple packs had come to witness Lucien’s death… Magnus from Crimson Howlers, Zeus from Stormclaw, alphas from smaller territories who’d been affected by Lucien’s conspiracies. The Steel Vultures were there too. Jack stood at the front of their group, his expression unreadable. Everyone wanted to see the traitor die. Lucien was brought out in chains, flanked by guards who kept weapons trained on him despite the silver restraints. He walked calmly, like he was attending a social gathering rather than his own execution. No fear, or remorse. Just that poisonous smile I’d come to hate. Elder Cassia read the charges formally. “Lucien Kael, you have been found guilty of conspiracy, murder, attempted murder of a child, treason, and crimes against multiple packs. You have been sentenced to death by execution. Do you have anythi

  • Runaway Luna Rider   169: The Seed of Darkness

    Kiera’s POV The ritual had drained me in ways I didn’t fully understand. Physically, I was weak… muscles that had always responded instantly now trembled with fatigue after simple tasks. Walking from the bedroom to the Margaret’s room left me breathless. Holding Margaret for more than a few minutes made my arms shake.But mentally, I was clearer than I’d been in months.The constant whispers were gone. Lucien’s voice no longer taunted me from shadows. The artifact no longer burned against my skin, no longer worked overtime to contain corruption that threatened to overflow at any moment.Instead, there was stillness. The darkness was still there… I could feel it, always present like a weight in my chest… but it wasn’t fighting anymore. Wasn’t trying to break free every second of every day.“You need to rest more,” Darius said, catching me as I stumbled on the third day of recovery. “You’re pushing too hard.”“I’m fine.”“You’re exhausted. Your body went through trauma. Give it time to

  • Runaway Luna Rider   168: The Fight Within

    Darius’s POV The moment Kiera drank the potion and collapsed, her body began to convulse.I caught her before she hit the ground, lowering her carefully into the center of the ritual circle. Her eyes were open but unseeing, staring at something I couldn’t perceive. Her mouth moved silently, forming words in a language that didn’t exist.“Lay her down,” the witch commanded. “Then step back. All of you, outside the circle.”“I’m not leaving her,” I said.“You must. If you cross into the ritual space while she’s fighting, you’ll contaminate the magic. The darkness will use your presence against her. You’ll kill her by trying to help.”Every instinct screamed to ignore her, to stay by Kiera’s side. But I forced myself to step back, joining Magnus, Thomas, and Jack at the circle’s edge.Kiera’s convulsions intensified. Her back arched unnaturally, her fingers clawing at the ground. The artifact around her neck blazed with light so intense I had to look away.“What’s happening to her?” Tho

  • Runaway Luna Rider   167: The Ritual

    Kiera’s POV The new moon rose over the sacred clearing, bringing darkness so complete it felt like the world had forgotten what light was.I stood in the center of the ritual space, surrounded by protective symbols the witch had drawn in silver and salt. Darius, Magnus, Thomas, and Jack formed a circle around me, guards against any threats. But they couldn’t protect me from what I was about to face.The real danger was inside me.The witch circled the space slowly, chanting in a language I didn’t understand. Power gathered with each word, pressing against my skin like invisible hands. The artifact burned hot against my collarbone, sensing what was coming.“Are you ready?” the witch asked, stopping in front of me with a small vial of dark liquid.“No,” I said honestly. “But I’m doing it anyway.”She smiled slightly. “Honesty is good. It will serve you in there.”She handed me the vial. The potion inside looked like liquified shadow, thick and strong. Just looking at it made my stomach

  • Runaway Luna Rider   166: Gut Feelings

    Darius’s POV Kiera told me about the ritual in our chambers. She laid it out clearly… the darkness spreading, the artifact failing to contain it, the witch’s solution involving confronting manifestations of her traumas. She explained the timing, the risks, the specific conditions required. And then she asked me to promise I’d kill her if she failed. “No!!!” The word came out flat and absolute. “Darius…” “No. Absolutely not. Find another way.” Kiera’s expression didn’t change. She’d expected this resistance. “There is no other way. The ritual is the only option, and it requires someone I trust to end my life if the darkness wins. That’s you.” “Then the ritual doesn’t happen.” I stood, needing to move, and to do something other than stand there discussing killing my mate. “We’ll find a different solution. Ask the witch for alternatives. Contact other mystics.” “There’s no time. The darkness is getting worse.” Kiera pulled down the collar of her shirt, showing me burns I hadn’t

More Chapters

You may also like

Explore and read good novels for free
Free access to a vast number of good novels on GoodNovel app. Download the books you like and read anywhere & anytime.
Read books for free on the app
SCAN CODE TO READ ON APP
DMCA.com Protection Status