LOGINCHAPTER 16 – THE INTEGRATION TRIALMIRA’S POVThe cold morning air hit my face the moment I stepped out of the guest wing. Shadowfang never slept. Warriors were already running drills, the ground shaking Under their feet. I barely had time to breathe before a deep voice cut through the noise.“Mira. Over here.”Alpha Theron stood in the center of the training grounds, arms folded, eyes sharp like he could see straight through skin and bone. The warriors around him paused when I approached. Some looked curious. Others looked ready to eat me alive.I stopped in front of him, trying to hold his stare.“Good. You came early,” he said. “You want a place in this pack. Then you earn it.”My heart thumped. “How?”His jaw tightened. “The Integration Trial. Three of my best warriors. You fight them one after the other. Win, and you join Shadowfang. Lose…”He didn’t finish. He didn’t need to.My mouth dried. “When?”“Three days from now.” Then his voice dropped. “And one more thing. You won’t su
CHAPTER 15: SHADOWFANG BADDIEMIRA’S P.O.VThe healing chamber was quieter than usual. Most of the girls were busy sorting herbs, but my head felt stuffed, so I walked around the room just to breathe and think straight. My steps slowed near the back aisle where we kept the fresh bandages. I didn’t see the leg stretched out in front of me until it was too lateI tripped and hit the floor on my hands. Heat rushed to my face as a group of giggles rose behind me. When I looked up, Lovey stood there with her hand on her hip like she owned the whole chamber. Her friends flanked her, wearing the same smug smile.“Well well” Lovey said “new girl thinks she can walk around here like she’s holy air”My palms stung but what stung more was the way she looked at me like I didn’t belong here“I didn’t do anything to you” I said slowlyShe stepped closer. Her perfume hit first before her voice “That’s your first mistake. Thinking this place is some happy garden. You don’t make peace here. You stay i
CHAPTER 14: SEARCHRael’s POV;For a whole week my head refused to rest. Every night felt long. Every corner of my mind kept circling back to her. Mira, is she alive or dead? The doubt was eating me from inside like a slow flame.By morning I had made my decision.I called three of my best assassins to my office. Naro, Silas, and Bren. They entered quietly like shadows.Naro spoke first. “Alpha you called.”I nodded and leaned on the table feeling the pressure in my chest.“I need a search done. It should be quiet and wide. Every forest edge, every mountain trail, Mira might still be alive.” I explained.Silas frowned. “You think she survived that fall.”“I’m not thinking. I’m checking. If she’s alive I want her found.”Bren looked at me closely. “And if she’s dead.”“Bring me the proof and see if she's alive.” I paused. “Capture her but unharmed. I want her brought here alive. I have questions and I want answers straight from her mouth.”Silas raised a brow. “Why us? You never use as
CHAPTER 13: THE ADVICEMira’s POV;I sat on my bed with my legs folded, trying to distract my mind with the small novel in my hand. The words weren’t even sinking in. All I could think about was the pact, Elric’s reaction, the weight of everyone’s eyes in this pack.I'm surprised how words fly around quickly, about me making a pact with Alpha Theron.The wind outside blew gently. I let out a small breath.Then a soft glow filled the room.A figure stepped out from the corner, it was my aunt, Aunt Nelly. Her white hair floated and her eyes had that calm sadness I remembered.I dropped the book.“Aunt Nelly!” I whispered.She smiled but her smile carried pain too.“You’re growing stronger Mira. You should be ready now.” She said, sighing.“Ready for what?” I asked.“For everything.” She said. “For what your betrayers will bring to you. They are not done with you.”A cold shiver went down my spine.“How do I get ready? I don’t even know where to start.”She walked close. Her hand brushed
CHAPTER 12: TOUGH QUESTIONSMira’s POVThe moment the door closed behind me the room felt heavier. Alpha Theron sat behind his desk, he was calm in a way that made my stomach twist. His eyes were sharp like he could see every lie before I even spill it out of my mouth.“Sit!” he said.I sat. My palms were already sweaty.“Tell me where you’re from.”“Ashback Pack.” I said.His eyes narrowed a bit.“And who are you exactly?”“Huh!"“Who are you?"“My name is Mira. I was born there."“Born where? Are you okay?"“ I lived like every normal girl until everything changed.”“What changed?"“The Moonbrand choosing me as the Luna.” I explained.His fingers tapped on the table slowly like he was measuring my heartbeat.“What did you do that made them exile you?”I felt the sting of the word again just by thinking about it. The truth always sat heavy but I pushed through it.“They said I disrespected the council. That I challenged their order. But all I did was defend myself. Someone accused me
CHAPTER 11: TRUSTElric’s POVThe following morning came slowly but my mind was awake. I barely slept. My head kept replaying Mira’s smile from last night and the fear in her eyes when she told me her story. I had promised to protect her and I meant it and promised to keep my promise to her forever.So I went straight to Alpha Theron. His office was dark like always. He liked to stay in the dark more than the sunlight.He looked up the moment I entered.“Elric,” he said, voice low. “I heard you brought someone back. A girl with the Moonbrand. Tell me if that is good or bad for this pack.”I swallowed slowly. Theron was not the kind of Alpha you can lie to.“She’s not a threat.” I told him, sounding more like I'm defending me. “She didn’t even know the type of powers she was carrying. She just wants a place to breathe. I brought her because she deserves safety”Theron leaned back like he wanted to read the riddle on my face.“Peace or destruction Elric. Which one does she bring?”“Peac







