ELARA; THE LUNAR ALPHA のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 21 - チャプター 30

Luca's POVThe burial was a somber affair. The boy was laid to rest with honor, as I promised, but the atmosphere remained dull with grief and unrest. A grief for one was a grief for all.We had lost so many. When the Lunar Alpha was discovered to come from my clan we were attacked by many, both hunters and other clans but my father was able to bring unity among the clans again, although the hunters never stopped. We were forced into the shadows of the forest, away from the kingdom. But we will reign again.I watched everyone slowly dispersed, each wolf returning to their duties or families, I was glad I handled the situation.. Elara was still missing.I scanned the camp, my sharp eyes searching for her familiar figure, but she was nowhere to be seen. My chest tightened with worry. She must have run deeper into the forest.Without hesitation, I shifted into my wolf form, letting my instincts take over. The transformation was quick and fluid, my senses sharpened instantly. Her scent

The night felt heavier than usual, as the thought of everything kept roaming in my mind. I can't deny I was finally catching up. I couldn’t shake the feeling that Elara could be ruined if anyone found out about her mistake. When I saw her struggle earlier, it hit me hard. She was more than just someone I cared about. She was someone I needed to protect, no matter the cost. I promised her mother to care for her and my emotions couldn't bear to see her hurt. Even after I sent Kael to handle the job of watching her, I would always go ahead to do it myself sometimes.I can't deny the fact that I loved her, she was reserved and I admired that.But I had to keep emotions aside and focus on what truly mattered.As I walked towards her cabin, the air was still, only the faint sound of footsteps on the gravel beneath us. The lanterns hanging from the trees swayed slightly, casting soft, flickering light on the path. “Here we are,” I said, my voice softer than usual as I opened the door to he

Elara’s POVThe sunlight found its way through the cracks in my cabin’s wooden walls, its warmth waking me from sleep. I blinked a few times, my mind slowly catching up to my body’s movements.I swung my legs over the side of the bed to test my ankle cautiously. Relief coursed through me as I stood upright and took a slow step.It was perfect.The morning air greeted me as I stepped outside the cabin, the scents of pine and dew filling my senses. I took a deep breath, savoring the tranquility, when suddenly—“Whoa!” I gasped, stumbling backward as I collided with someone.“Easy there,” Kael said, steadying me with a firm hand on my arm. His familiar smirk was in place, but there was something softer in his gaze.“I’m so sorry!” I stammered, taking a step back. “I didn’t see you there.”Kael raised an eyebrow. “No harm done, where have you been?” His tone was casual, but there was an edge of concern beneath it.I crossed my arms defensively, though I couldn’t suppress the small smile

Elara’s POVI finally stopped trying for the day. Luca was also exhausted. I felt Kael's absence. Maybe if he was around, he'd try to cheer me up. Probably break the rules with me. Luca showed concern, as my face looked pale. He held me up from where I sat, telling me to go back to my cabin and relax. I didn't want to be hard on myself again. I silently obeyed. I thanked him and walked away from the training ground. As I approached the cabin, I saw the parents of the injured boys going into the healer’s cabin and I thought I should check up on them too. I got in and saw that the boys were awake, but didn't say a word.Luca had already lied about the incident and I hoped the boys wouldn't remember. It was a great feeling, seeing that they survived. One of the boy's mothers noticed as I stood by a corner smiling.“ Alpha, we're looking up to you, our pack has suffered so much loss, we believe in you, I believe in you.” She said, urging me to come closer and talk to the boys too.I n

Raven Darkmoor’s POVOnce again I had to attend a meeting with the elders. Each step I took echoed in the silence, but I paid it no mind. I had walked this path too many times to care.Inside the council chamber, the air was thick with authority and the scent of burning incense. The Elders were already seated, seeing their faces made me sick. It seemed like the one filled with wisdom and strength but deep down I knew they were just old annoying folks. Their eyes turned to me as I entered, unreadable yet expectant. I was always the last elder to arrive at any meetings.Elder Rowan, the eldest and most revered among them, was the first to speak. His voice, rough like dry bark, filled the chamber.“The messenger had returned from Luca”s pack” he said. “He brought the feedback from Luca.”I met his gaze, unreadable. “Yes.”Elder Balthazar leaned forward, his large hands resting on the table. “ And we got the information you both were attacked by hunters.”A ripple of murmurs spread throu