บททั้งหมดของ Not Your Luna : บทที่ 31 - บทที่ 40

“I'm not sure I can trust him.” Jax's words were barely audible as he whispered to me, and I shot a piercing glare at Victor. The lack of trust I felt towards him was mutual. My mate and Arnie were missing, and someone had to be held accountable for the chaos and destruction they had caused. "Where is Hugh? Release him immediately if you don't want me to unleash my fury upon you," I demanded, my anger boiling. This was my home, my family, and these unworthy individuals dared to think they could snatch away what didn't belong to them. My voice grew louder, my words filled with a palpable rage. The wolf within me yearned to break free, to take control of the situation. It was time to end this madness once and for all. "You filthy creatures come here and believe you can trespass on our territory without consequences? Well, you're sorely mistaken. Prepare yourselves for the wrath you've brought upon yourselves!" Then my brother George intervened, his voice growling with authority.

George inhaled deeply, his eyes scanning the room for the perfect words to convey the gravity of the situation. "These tunnels, Hallie," he began, "they're not just ordinary tunnels. They connect us to other pack territories, including the one that attacked Grace's pack. When he discovered those maps, he used them against us. I was powerless to stop it." As the realization settled in, my heart skipped a beat. The pieces fell into place, and a wave of truth crashed over me. Our father had been concealing a pathway to other wolf packs, including the very one that had caused us so much pain. "Elite pack?" murmured Alpha Arnie, a flicker of understanding crossing his face. "Yes. They're the same ones who attacked you, Alpha Arnie. They wanted to get to Hallie. It's a tangled mess," George's voice shook with anger and bitterness. The room suddenly felt suffocating, each breath I took becoming shorter and more frantic. This was more than I could handle, more than I could ever have imag

Reluctantly, I climbed into the car, my every muscle tense with defiance. Gritting my teeth, I couldn't help but feel a surge of frustration and anger at being kept at arm's length, robbed of the opportunity to fight for my family and uncover the truth. Thoughts of my father and sister's safety raced through my mind, fueling my determination to find them. As the car accelerated, leaving the chaos behind, I stared out the window, frustration simmering. The faces of our pack, once so familiar, began to fade into the distance. Though they believed they were acting in our best interest, I couldn't shake the feeling that I was being denied the chance to play an active role in rescuing my loved ones and unravelling the mystery. Amidst the heavy silence, Jax's voice broke through my thoughts and echoed in my mind as he linked me... "We will find a way to fix this, Hallie," he assured me. "We won't rest until we've brought your father and sister back to safety." I shut off the Mindlink,

I stared at Simone, disbelief and curiosity warring within me. Part of me wanted to dismiss her claims as nonsense, but a small voice inside me pleaded to listen, to consider the possibility that my father may still be alive. "What do you mean by 'forces at play'?" I finally managed to ask, my voice trembling with fear and hope. Simone's gaze intensified, her eyes locked with mine. "Hallie, there are supernatural beings, dark powers, that seek to control and manipulate. Your father stumbled upon a dangerous secret that threatened their hold on this world. He had to go into hiding to protect you and your sister. My family did what they could to help. But we will discuss this in the morning. It’s late now, and you should get some rest. Your mother and Hugh are already resting.” As much as I wanted to push for answers immediately, her suggestion to get some rest resonated with me. I knew that a clear mind would be crucial in the coming days. Nodding reluctantly, I mustered a s

As the world around us shifted once more, the human city dissolved into nothingness, replaced by the familiar surroundings of the enchanted forest. I held on to Veronica tightly, reassuring her that we were safe, that we were going home. She was back with me now, thanks to Simone, and I swore I would never let her out of my sight again. When the swirling sensation finally subsided, we found ourselves in the heart of the enchanted forest, the soft glow of fairy lights surrounding us. Veronica and I collapsed onto the soft forest floor, panting and exhausted from our ordeal. “We did it, Veronica. We're safe now,” I whispered, grateful for the bond between us that had seen us through the darkest of times. Veronica nodded, a small smile of relief gracing her lips. “Thank you, Hallie, for coming to save me and not giving in on me. You are the best big sister. I want to see our family now and everything to be ok.” she said. Just then, Simone appeared beside us, her expression earn