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War Council

Author: Nicolet Hale
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I woke to voices arguing outside my door. "—cannot be serious. You are going to just let her walk around with no restraints?" Lyra's voice, sharp with disbelief. "The collar was killing her." Draven's tone was flat. Final. "Would you prefer I execute my mate because she is too powerful to control?" Silence. Then Lyra again, quieter. "So you finally admit it. The mate bond." "The entire pack knows by now. There is no point denying it."

I sat up sluggishly, finding Draven gone from beside me. The indent in the mattress where he'd lain was still warm. He'd stayed most of the night then.

The arguing continued. "The pack knows, yes. But acknowledging it publicly? Claiming her as your Luna?" Lyra's voice was strained. "Draven, she is Shadowborn. The Council will never accept—"I do not care what the Council accepts." His voice dropped to something dangerous. "She is mine. That's the end of the discussion."

I climbed out of bed and opened the door.

Both of them turned. Lyra looked exhausted,
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  • THE SHADOWBORN LUNA   War Council

    I woke to voices arguing outside my door. "—cannot be serious. You are going to just let her walk around with no restraints?" Lyra's voice, sharp with disbelief. "The collar was killing her." Draven's tone was flat. Final. "Would you prefer I execute my mate because she is too powerful to control?" Silence. Then Lyra again, quieter. "So you finally admit it. The mate bond." "The entire pack knows by now. There is no point denying it."I sat up sluggishly, finding Draven gone from beside me. The indent in the mattress where he'd lain was still warm. He'd stayed most of the night then.The arguing continued. "The pack knows, yes. But acknowledging it publicly? Claiming her as your Luna?" Lyra's voice was strained. "Draven, she is Shadowborn. The Council will never accept—"I do not care what the Council accepts." His voice dropped to something dangerous. "She is mine. That's the end of the discussion."I climbed out of bed and opened the door.Both of them turned. Lyra looked exhausted,

  • THE SHADOWBORN LUNA   Unveiled Truth

    Night found me climbing the narrow path to the eastern palace, my heart pounding against my chest. The fort was silent around me, most of the pack asleep. Only the night guards prowled the walls, and I had learned their patterns well enough to avoid being discovered. The palace door was open, waiting. Sebastian stood in the center of the circular chamber, surrounded by candles that cast dancing shadows across the rune-covered walls. He wore his purple robes, and his violet eyes glowed with power that made the air thick." You came," he said." Did you doubt I would?"" No. But I hoped you might choose ignorance. It would be easier." He signaled to the bottom where he'd drawn an intricate circle in what looked like salt mixed with silver greasepaint." Sit in the center." I adhered, settling cross-legged within the circle. The collar palpitated against my throat, replying to the magic drenching the air. Sebastian knelt across from me, his hands moving in complex patterns that left

  • THE SHADOWBORN LUNA   Blood and Shadows

    The agonies came that night. I stood in a burning forest, silver flames consuming everything. Wolves ran screaming, their fur kindling like igniting. The air tasted of ash and death. And in the center of it all, I laughed." Kaia." My mama's voice, cutting through the rough chaos. I turned toFind her standing in the debris, untouched, beautiful despite the destruction around us." Mama?" You must remember he said urgently." Before it's too late. Before he makes you forget."" Remember what?" She reached for me, her hand passing through the fire." Who are you really? What they took from you. The truth about —" The dears roared in advance, swallowing her total. I screamed. And woke to find Maya shaking my shoulders, her face tight with concern." You were screaming," she said softly." The whole corridor heard you." I sat up, heaving. Sweat soaked through my tunic. The collar burned against my throat, hot enough to leave marks." Just a dream," I managed." A dream. Or a memory?

  • THE SHADOWBORN LUNA   First Blood

    Training began at dawn. I woke to Garrett throwing open my door, his gruff voice cutting through the darkness like a blade." Up. Now. You have five minutes to dress and meet me in the yard." He left before I could protest. I dragged myself from bed, every muscle screaming. The collar felt heavier moment, as if it knew what was coming. I dressed snappily in the training leathers Maya had left folded on the chair — black pants that hugged my legs, a fitted tunic that allowed movement, thrills laced to my knees. I looked like a warrior. I felt like prey. The yard was empty when I arrived, nothing but packed dirt girdled by high gravestone walls. Munitions lined one side — brands, staffs, daggers that lustered in the pre-dawn light. Garrett stood in the center, arms crossed over his broad chest." You're late," he said." You said five minutes"" I said five minutes. That means you should have been there in three." He signaled to the munitions." Pick one." I stared at the displa

  • THE SHADOWBORN LUNA   The Breaking Point

    I woke to darkness and the sound of breathing that was not my own.My body ached everywhere. The collar felt heavier than before, its burn deeper, as if it had burrowed into my bones while I slept."You have been unconscious for six hours."Draven's voice came from somewhere to my left. I turned my head, wincing at the spike of pain through my skull.He sat in a chair beside the bed, watching me with those silver eyes that seemed to glow in the dim light. He had removed his jacket. His shirt was torn at the shoulder, revealing a nasty burn mark that had not been there before.From me.From my power."Did I do that?" I whispered."Among other things." He stood, moving to the window. "You put three warriors in the infirmary. Cracked the foundation of the great hall. And nearly killed yourself in the process."Shame twisted through my chest. "I did not mean to—""Intent does not matter."He turned, and the look on his face made me shrink back against the pillows. "Control matters. And you

  • THE SHADOWBORN LUNA   Blood Moon Rising

    The fortress appeared through the trees like something from a nightmare.Blood Moon territory was carved into the side of a mountain, all black stone and iron gates that shone like teeth in a pre-dawn light. There were torches on every wall, casting shadows that moved like living things.I stumbled as Draven hauled me forward, my bare feet bleeding on the rocky path."Move," he growled.The collar burned hotter. I gasped, forcing my legs to cooperate.We crossed a bridge suspended over a chasm so deep I could not see the bottom. Wind whipped through the gorge, carrying the scent of pine and something else. Something wild and ancient that made my skin crawl.Guards flanked the gate—massive warriors who watched me with eyes that glowed amber in the darkness. Their lips curled back, revealing canines meant for tearing flesh."Alpha," one of them said, bowing. His gaze slid to me. "Is that—""The Shadowborn." Draven's grip tightened on my arm until it felt like my bones were grinding. "Sp

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