All Chapters of Balance of Light and Shadow: Chapter 91 - Chapter 100

Lewana POVI'm giggling about Cordelia as I head to the medical center. I know Conrad will be in a great mood today if he doesn't have to spend time with her. Not sure what he will do with his time but I have data to review. Even though the rogue attack was terrible, my treatment worked. I knew it would in theory and I have tested it on myself but now I have mini-test groups for two medications that could save lives. I go check on all the soldiers and they are very grateful to be feeling better this morning. All their wolves are alert and talking but still weak so will need more chelation therapy to clear the silver but the wolfsbane antibodies worked really well. I check all their blood work, and mine, before I start analyzing data from them. It is fascinating how quickly their blood levels are dropping. I notice mine is still a bit elevated so I get an IV pole, cannulate myself, and start another course while working. I am going through my today's list and realize another one of

Conrad POVI walk through the forest hand-in-hand with Lewana. The forest seems completely different after unlocking my wolf-smelling capability in this form. The breeze brings in the scent of my soldiers who are on guard tonight. I can sense rabbits running. Even the wildflowers nearby. I can also sense her nerves as we walk but I try and send calming energy to her to let her know it's going to be OK. We can handle whatever is going to happen. The first day of the full moon is here. Tomorrow is the pack run under the true full moon so it is literally now or never. She looks around and sighs. "OK. I think there is a good spot". It is a very shaded spot with a small ledge bathed in moonlight. I just stand waiting letting her take her time. She turns to me and is clearly nervous. "I just want you to know before I do this that I know this puts us in more danger. So if I do have to leave, it's not because we don't love you and want to be with both of you. It will be to protect you". I

Conrad POVLast night was literally the best night of my life. I had never experienced a connection like that before. Even just now in the shower, I could feel how much Lewana trusted me and was willing to give me everything. How she felt safe enough with me to tell me her secrets and touch me without fear of it going too far too quickly. One thing is for sure. I don’t think I can ever shower alone again. I watch her sleeping peacefully and know I have to drag myself away. I have a pack run tonight. And some serious security measures to implement. I practically skip into the kitchen whistling and calling out as I enter.“Morning Mary”.Liam who is waiting for me at the table while drinking a coffee raises an eyebrow with a smug look on his face.“Well, you’re in a good mood”.“Yes I am. And I have a lot to tell you and organize for tonight”.“You’re not normally the ‘kiss and tell’ type”.“I’m still not but we have other things to discuss”.Mary places a giant breakfast in front of

Conrad POV I am dressed very casually for tonight's run. Dressing purely for my girl. When she sees my arms, I see her eyes light up as the need to reach out to touch me takes over. I'm seriously considering ripping all the sleeves of every shirt I own to have her look at me like that every time she sees me. She starts to look around confused. There are two tents in the field. One is a basic fabric one you can stand up in and the other is extremely grand. It's bight colored and could easily fit the large wooden table from the kitchen. There are also a lot of strange noises coming from the tent that I can't identify. Lewana looks at me. "So what is going on with the tents". I just roll my eyes. "Apparently, because this is a presentation the other two candidates wanted tents to make grand entrances. Guess which one is Cordelia's". She lets out a small fake laugh but I can feel her arm tighten around mine. "I know tonight is big for you but I will be right here the whole time. Ther

Lewana POVI just sit next to Conrad with Serena purring to calm him. It's always a shock the first time you go to the realm gates. I vomited when I came up the first time. Conrad sits in silence. Processing what just happened I hold him and he leans into my touch. Eventually, the silence is killing me and Serena wants to see Jace. "Do you want to talk about anything now, or do you want to wait til later. Maybe go for a run and just enjoy the rest of the night". He nods at me and we both shift. We run the rest of the night and just spend time together. Serena gives Jace a lot of affection and they end up snuggled on the ridge again. Conrad and I wake on the ridge in the morning at first light cuddled in each other arms. "One hell of a night huh". He lets out a humorless laugh. "I guess you can say that". "Do you want to tell me the main thing on your mind? You're starting to worry me with this silence". He thinks hard for a moment. "Do you think she meant it? When she said I