All Chapters of Silent Luna: Alpha's Rejected Mate: Chapter 171 - Chapter 180

Asher's POVWeeks had passed since the storm—the kind that didn't tear trees or shatter windows but left scars all the same. The kind that clawed at the inside of your chest, whispering that peace is always temporary.Now, I sat in the council room, the air still and cold.Aurora sat beside me, her presence calm but unreadable, like always. Loid stood at attention to my right, his arms folded, eyes sharp, waiting—ever the watchful shadow.The large oak table between us bore the weight of our responsibilities. On its polished surface were maps, reports, and a folder stamped with a red “X.” That red mark had become all too familiar lately. It meant danger. Uncertainty. Rogues.I let out a breath and stared down at the latest file.A new rogue group had surfaced on the outskirts of the western borders. They weren’t just passing through like most. They were organized. Strategic. And from the signs left behind, they had blood on their hands. Pack blood.“This isn’t just another scattered

Chapter 173Aurora’s POVI knew what Asher was going to do. Even before he opened his mouth or stepped into that council room, I could feel the storm of his decision building inside him—dark, brooding, and absolute. After everything Ava had done… after she tried to kill me—his mate—there was no going back. Still, I had to try. "Asher, please. Don't do this." I said gently, gripping his hand as we walked down the hall together. The cold walls of the packhouse felt suffocating, and my heart pounded in a rhythm that didn’t match my steps. “She’s your sister.” He didn’t respond. His jaw clenched so tight I thought he might crack a molar. “I’m not saying she shouldn’t be punished. She should. But don’t kill her.” I paused, watching his face for any sign of mercy. “I don’t want her blood on your hands because of me. You've been through a lot because of me already.” His eyes flicked to mine—dark, unreadable. But I caught it. The hesitation. The war going on inside him between justice an

Chapter 175Asher’s POVSleep wouldn’t come. Not with everything weighing on my mind.The moment I closed my eyes, I saw Ava’s smirking face. I heard the healer’s words about a species stronger than us, more lethal, lurking somewhere within our borders. And now, the council looking to me for answers I didn’t have yet. I felt like a volcano—still on the outside, but ready to erupt inside.I turned my head slightly to look at Aurora lying beside me. Her breathing was soft, rhythmic. Even in her sleep, she looked strong. But I could sense the tension she carried in her body, tucked just beneath the surface. She was trying to be brave—for me, for the pack—but I could tell she was scared too.I slipped out of bed quietly, careful not to wake her. My bare feet touched the cool stone floor as I grabbed a robe and headed toward my study. I didn’t know why I was going there—maybe to think, to plan, or just to clear my head. It was the one place in the packhouse where I felt fully in control.B

Chapter 177Aurora’s POVThe faint scent of rosemary and herbs clung to the walls of the wolf doctor’s chamber. I sat quietly on the edge of the examination bed, hands cradling my stomach as the healer dabbed his hands clean. My heart beat a little faster than normal—not out of fear, but anticipation. Hope.“Well?” I asked, eyes locked on his.He smiled softly and handed me a folded parchment. “You and the pup are healthy. Strong heartbeat. No abnormalities. You’re doing everything right, Luna.”My breath caught. Relief swept through me like a wave, washing away days of anxiety. I blinked quickly to keep the tears from falling too easily.“Thank you,” I said, my voice barely above a whisper. “Truly.”I tucked the parchment away, thanked him again, and made my way back toward my quarters. The corridors felt oddly quiet. Too quiet. Usually, I’d hear Loid’s footsteps pacing or catch a glimpse of Asher watching over the patrol rotations from the balcony, but the halls were empty. Even th

Chapter 179Asher’s POVLoid jogged up to me, his breath coming in sharp pants. “Well?”“It’s not on her,” I growled, searching her coat again just to be sure. “She must’ve handed it over to someone else before we got to her.”Loid cursed under his breath and kicked at a nearby rock. “So we’re back to square one.”“No,” I said quickly, my ears picking up something—soft movement in the nearby brush. I stiffened, raising a hand to silence him. He went quiet immediately. The rustling wasn’t heavy like a predator’s, but it wasn’t random either.We ducked low, camouflaged by the thick brush. The wind shifted, and with it came a faint scent—wolf, but not a familiar one. The sound drew closer until we spotted a figure—a child. A girl. Maybe ten at most. She was barefoot, her brown hair a mess of twigs and leaves. Her eyes, though,those weren’t the eyes of a normal pup. They glowed faintly violet under the moonlight.Loid narrowed his eyes. “She’s just a kid.”“No,” I whispered. “Look at her