Semua Bab Eventual Luna: Bab 51 - Bab 60

Crystal’s POVThe cold wind stung my cheeks as our horses trotted toward the great iron gates of the White Snow Pack. I kept my chin high, eyes focused. It had been months since I stood on this snow-covered land.Months since I left this place with a joyous as ever and happy. I had Ryan, my mother's love and my step father's compassion, I thought I had it all. And now I was back, not as prodigal daughter, but as the weapon of another pack.Beside me, Thorne rode silently, his expression unreadable but his aura radiating power.From a distance, the guards spotted us arriving, they instantly raised their weapons in self defense.“State your pack!” one of them barked.“Shadow Blood,” Thorne answered flatly. And then, I knew the answer that was coming next. The reaction was immediate. They stepped forward at once, pulling out their blades, ready to fight. “Turn around,” the same guard said. “This territory is closed to your kind.”Thorne’s eyes narrowed. He didn't waste any time to

Elena’s POVThe morning came quickly, I could barely sleep last night. I couldn't wait any more, I was just ready to go out there and train. I didn't waste any more time, I quickly freshened up and dashed out of my room at once. It didn't waste time before I stood in the east field, surrounded by the mist of the early day. The air was cold, crisp, and sharp against my skin.I wrapped my arms around myself and exhaled slowly. The silence in the fields was almost suffocating. It felt like the peace before the storm. Then I heard footsteps coming. Ryan emerged from the mist, dressed in a black training shirt, sleeves pushed up to his elbows, expression unreadable. He looked sharp and focused. He had his game face on. What he said about no taking it easy on me was true. Today, he wasn't here to protect, instead he might be the one to put me in danger. “You’re early,” he said as he approached, his voice low and steady.“So are you.” I replied sharply. He smirked, just a little.

Ryan POVThe morning air was soft and chilly, just as I liked it. I stood in the clearing, already warmed up, watching as Elena jogged toward me. Her eyes were sharp, and focused. Something inside her had shifted these past few days, she was more determined. Maybe it was the direwolf in her, or maybe it was the Crystal effect. “Ready?” I asked, tossing her a wooden blade. It smacked into her palm, but she didn’t even flinch.“As I’ll ever be,” she replied, straightening her shoulders. “Good.” I took a step back and tapped the staff in my hand against the ground. “Today’s drill is called 'Guard and Break.' You’re going to defend against five strikes. Not dodge… block. I want you to hold your ground.”She nodded, tightening her stance. She wasn't even hesitating or over thinking. “Begin,” I said, and lunged towards her.I first targeted her lower region. She blocked with the tip of her blade, her knees bending with the pressure. I brought the next hit from the right, but she ca

Ryan’s POVThe war room was filled with tension. I sat at the head of the long table, flanked by Trevor on one side and Elena on the other. Aria stood behind me, arms folded tight. We all waited to hear the feedback Elder Chorwin got. Elder Chorwin stepped forward, holding a thick scroll in his hand. Then he opened it. “I’ve received word from the Iron Fangs,” he announced, his voice loud and clear. “They have acknowledged our message and responded through one of their messengers this morning.”Trevor leaned forward. “What did they say?”Chorwin met our eyes one by one before he continued. “They are open to discussing an alliance… but they have conditions.”Of course they did. They always do.“What is it?” I exhaled sharply. “The first,” he said, “is that there must be only two representatives from our side attending. They wish for neutrality and minimal exposure. And they named who they want—Ryan, and any one man of your choosing.”My jaw tightened, but I gave a single nod. “Und

Elena POVThe leather straps of the harness bit slightly into my shoulders as I adjusted them tighter. My jacket was fastened, my boots laced, and my dagger sheathed along my thigh. I was ready—or as ready as I could be for what lay ahead.The house was quiet, save for the distant shuffle of footsteps—Ryan and Trevor, moving through the hall like the shadows they’d trained to be. I stood by the doorway of my room, eyes fixed on the small mirror beside it. The reflection staring back wasn’t the same girl who arrived at the Star Raiders half-alive and running. There was steel in her now.A knock pulled me from my thoughts. The door opened and Ryan stepped in, dressed in his black combat jacket, the crest of the pack pinned over his chest. “You good?”I gave a quick nod. “As I’ll ever be.”His gaze swept over me, lingering for a second too long on my eyes. “You don’t have to prove anything, Elena. This meeting… it’s political. Not a battlefield.”I shrugged. “And yet, I still have a targ