War Brews Quietly

Reya's POV. 

As the sun set below the horizon, tension in air was felt, and long shadows cast across the Lycan Kingdom.... The storm cloud was like a heavy raindrop on our faces, and I could feel the weight of it against Riverdale's very being. 

The council of King Xander was called out, and I found myself standing beside him, my heart racing. Each of the kingdom's most influential leaders was seated in the room, shouldering the responsibility for all future decisions. 

Xander's voice echoed through the chamber, "Riverdale has gone beyond their limits," and his words were spoken. 

We need to be ready for war."

The room was filled with murmurs of agreement, but I could sense the tingling emotion of fear. War was never a simple choice, and the consequences would be far-reaching. 

With a determined look, Xander turned to me and said, "I want you to lead our troops.". Your bravery and determination have earned you a spot on this team, as I trust you to be the right one. "

His words caught me off guard, but I nodded off as if he had never done anything to help. "I'll do everything in my power to defend our nation." 

The meeting continued, leaving me with a sense of unease. Tristan and the ongoing tension between us that had been brewing for some time was suddenly on my mind. I sensed the weight of the damage caused to our bond.”

During my preparation for the next few days, I experienced a sudden bout of nausea later that night. I stumbled, using the edge of a table as my support. I was hit with a sharp pain in my head, and then my vision became blurry. 

Xander's expression was filled with terror as he quickly approached me. "What the hell is happening here?

There's no answer, and I couldn't hold my head. "I can' hardly move." 

"We must ensure that you reach the healers without delay," Xander whispered as he settled into a chair nearby. 

Walking towards the infirmary, I couldn't help but wonder if my condition was becoming worse due to the broken mate-bond with Tristan. I felt a chill run down my spine from that thought. 

"The healers examined me with grim eyes, not knowing if there was any physical illness present. Nevertheless, your symptoms indicate internal strife." 

The mate-bond appeared to be missing from Xander's vision. 

"The healer hesitated before nodding." Is it a possibility? If one party is unwilling to part with their soul mate, the consequences of a broken bond can be devastating. 

I felt an outpouring of anger. "I will not let this flaw define me.". My realm demands my protection. 

"We will find a way to assist you, Reya," Xander said softly. You are not the only one. 

Despite the pain, I was still in bed that night and felt scared. My own body was betraying me as I was about to enter into a war with Riverdale. The only option left was for me to find a way to completely cut off Tristan's existence, or else I would lose everything. 

I feel worse every day as war gets closer.’ The healers acknowledge that the shattered mate-bond with Tristan is poisoning me, and time is running out. Xander must confront Tristan and request his release from our relationship. Tristan declines, stating that he still loves me, and I must make a heartbreaking decision that could change the outcome of the impending war. 

My mate-bond with Tristan was broken, and the memories and regrets formed new connections in me, like a chain. I felt an indelible pain all over my body, and the healers' remedies did not provide any relief. 

"Xander was beside me, his unease not lost on me. "Reya, this is more than just an emotional issue." The breakage of the bond is being felt by your body. A way to cut it all down’ 

My head rested, my only response being, "This is a weakness, but I am not going to let it be." My realm demands my protection." 

I remained determined, but the symptoms persisted. My chest was always in trouble, I felt faint and dizzy. Mate-bonds were a complex world, and the healers were at best clueless. 

Xander requested his advice, asking: "We're trying to work out what this relationship is and how we can break it off without killing Reya."

An apologist stated. "There are ancient traditions, hazardous and uncertain.". But we can only hope to have them."

I felt a surge of energy as the preparations began.” I wouldn't fall under this bond." Not just for myself, but also for the future of our planet. 

Legend has it that the exiled Luna remains with the pack of Lycan King Xander Mooncrest. Isaac, the Beta character in Riverdale, threatens to reveal the truth as Tristan is under growing pressure. As secrets become increasingly secretive, alliances are formed and a new potential confrontation arises. 

At first, the rumors seemed to only intensify into whispers like the first drops of a storm. "We're Luna," they said, and "She's leading King Xander’s army." 

Riverdale residents in Tristan's mind were filled with hopelessness as they denied. He was confronted by his Beta, Isaac, with fiery eyes. "The truth is rightfully the people." Is Reya alive?  

Tristan's jaw clenched. "She'd disappeared." 

Isaac approached. "Why is it said that she was leading troops under Xander's command? 

Upon returning to the land of Xander, I trained with great intensity, pushing my body to its limits. I could not shake off the mate-bond with Tristan, who still had a faint pulse. I chose not to be defined by it. 

I fought with Xander one evening and he stood there looking worried. "You are pushing yourself too far." 

I let out sweat from my forehead. "I'm not ready for the challenge."

"For what? " 

"For whatever comes next." 

As tensions mount, Pearl and Luis, Reya's twins, begin to display distinct characteristics—indicative traits of their lineage.