เข้าสู่ระบบThree weeks passed in the dark.The Dead Zone area above ground matched its designated name. The cameras which remained hidden on the surface allowed us to observe Vanessa’s five thousand Elites as they gradually lost their strength. Their weapons became unusable because the black toxic ash reached their lungs. The freezing winds battered their tents. The three of them suffered from extreme fatigue and distress while they dealt with hunger.The Moonfall bunker provided us with a successful existence.The underground fortress evolved from its original dusty state into a vibrant functioning city. The farmers from Riverland successfully operated the large hydroponic greenhouses located in sector four, which supplied them with fresh vegetables and clean water obtained from the underground river. The Black Summit guards conducted constant training sessions in the expansive stone halls, which enabled their muscles to develop the necessary skills for handling the Moon-steel weapons.I stood
I lasted exactly two days in the medical cot.By the third day morning, the bunker walls created a feeling of imprisonment. My magic remained silenced inside my body to keep Leo safe, yet my brain continued to think rapidly.Dante had ordered me to stop fighting because he wanted me to take a break. The Queen of my people I needed to stay awake as three thousand men prepared to die for me.I waited until Dante left the medical bay to inspect the troops. I quietly got out of bed after Dante left the medical bay. I put on my dark tactical clothes before I walked out into the massive underground fortress.The bunker was full of working people. The farmers from Riverland and the guards from Black Summit were practicing together in the large stone corridors. The soldiers were carrying the dark, glowing Moon-steel swords and spears we had recovered from the armory. The situation was tense, but there existed a genuine hope.I walked to the central command room. The room had a circular shape
I woke up to the sound of a steady, rhythmic thumping.Thump. Thump. Thump.I opened my eyes to see the ceiling which consisted of smooth pale stone. Its light came from the blue crystals that we had discovered in the stairwell. I was lying on a soft clean cot which the bunker’s ancient medical bay had for its patients.The ultrasound machine produced an audio output which emitted thumping sounds.Dante sat down on the metal chair which he positioned next to my bed. He put his elbows on his knees while his hands buried his face. His body showed complete signs of exhaustion. Dr. Evans stood at the foot of the bed while he used a small ultrasound device which he held to examine my stomach area that was covered in gel.Dr. Evans evaluated the situation while he examined the screen. He observed the heartbeat which showed strong activity. The Heir is secure with Alpha.Dante exhaled a deep breath and raised his head. His golden eyes fixed themselves on my eyes. His relief showed through hi
The Dead Zone had earned its terrifying name.The eastern border of the old Moonfall territory marks the starting point of our massive convoy which travels through the territory. The Riverlands presented their vibrant green trees until we reached this border. The sky above us turned a permanent, cloudy gray. A thick black ash layer covered the ground which had remained in place for twenty-two years. The trees stood as twisted blackened skeletons which pointed toward the sky.A complete pack had been buried in this graveyard.I stared out of the truck window while sitting in the passenger seat next to Dante. My chest felt heavy because of my deep sadness.A sudden sharp pain shot through my lower abdomen.I gasped and doubled over while I held my stomach tightly. My vision became blurry for a moment after which black spots started dancing in my vision.Dante stopped the truck abruptly to shout "Maya!" he threw the truck into park. He unbuckled his seatbelt in a flash while his large ha
We left Silver River behind in a cloud of dust.Our enormous allied force consisting of Black Summit guards and Riverland fighters advanced toward the south. The capital city still required a complete day of travel to reach its location. I remained seated in the passenger position of Dante's armored vehicle while I focused on the illuminated tablet.I utilized my auditor credentials to enter the public transportation systems while I looked for any trace of Vanessa.I needed to travel at high speed since my fingers operated the touchscreen. "If she took a boat from the castle cliffs, she would have to dock at Port City and rent a car or a helicopter to get to her father."Dante instructed me to continue searching while he maintained a firm grip on the steering wheel. "If she reaches the High Council building before we do, it's over. The nuclear bomb-proof design of the fortress makes it impossible for us to enter through its defenses. Our entry through its security barriers will take s
The allied army moved like a dark storm over the land.The Black Summit and Riverland wolf packs sent out thousands of wolves to march southward at sunrise. The ground trembled from the sound of the armored trucks and the powerful movement of wolves who had changed their positions. Our group moved toward the capital with total power to destroy everything in our path.The Silver River territory blocked our path because it stood between us and the capital city.I was traveling in Dante's truck while I faced the window and saw the familiar run-down pine forests which belonged to my previous pack. This was the place where I had grown up. The space I occupied was where I had to clean floors while consuming leftover food and drinking Wolfsbane every dawn because I thought I was an unworthy Omega.Dante explained the situation to our team when he said "Liam sent scouts ahead." The Silver River region was under total lockdown because Alpha Miller stayed hidden inside his packhouse.I asked ab
By nightfall, the burning village was finally quiet.The fires had been put out. The wounded were resting in the large grain silos that had survived the attack. Outside, in the wide green fields of the Riverlands, a massive military camp had been built. Hundreds of tents were set up, glowing with l
We smelled the smoke before we saw the fire.The fleet of Black Summit trucks traveled at high speed along the twisted unpaved road which led to the Riverlands. The peaceful green farming valley experienced disruption when a dense black smoke cloud emerged to cover the entire sky.Dante tightened h
The steel-plated training arena felt small now.The room's full length became my walking space as I moved on my four large paws. My new body generated overwhelming strength that made me feel as if I were under a dangerous spell. I could hear the distant sound of ocean waves crashing against nearby
The morning sun crept through the penthouse curtains, but it brought no warmth.I woke up to the dull ache in my shoulder. My hand immediately went to my stomach, feeling the comforting, steady rhythm of my baby’s heartbeat. We were alive. We had survived the night.I turned my head to look at the







