All Chapters of Balance of Light and Shadow: Chapter 111 - Chapter 120

Conrad POVWe get back into the limo after saying goodbye to everyone at the country club. And I mean everyone. I talked to potential business partners, social elites, waiters, the hostess, and even the doorman as I left. Cordelia lets out a dramatic sigh as soon as the limo door shuts. "Well, that was a disaster. I will have to do some major image control when we get back tomorrow". "I think it went great". She shot daggers at me for a second before realizing it was me. I can see her scrambling for something to say. Something to turn this back to her narrative. "This doesn't just reflect badly on me you know. They will talk about how you acting as well. You need me to protect yours and the crown image". "I have done fine until now without you and will continue to do so". "Oh please. Wolves talk. You are new to this level of status and this society. Their opinions can easily be swayed with the right influence. You need a Luna Queen like me to manage all of that". "If their opini

Conrad POVI go into this meeting with the West to meet Alpha Ethan, Brianna's Father, for his review but have called Alpha Bernard as well. I need to know where these two idiots have landed regarding their pack business. I'm short and blunt as I need to get this process finished. "Shall we start with the obvious question. Are you two still planning on killing each other". They both look at the ground and mumble, "No". "So do we have a solution then". Alpha Ethan speaks up first, "That will depend on the rest of the meeting". I pause to indicate for him to go on. "I don't want to lose my status as a councilman and pack Alpha at the same time. I know it might not be avoidable but I'm not sure where I stand currently in the grand scheme of things". "Let's discuss the disciplinary charges then. I have recordings of you participating in an interview with Lady Lewana in which you blamed her for being raped as a pup and implied she enjoyed it". Alpha Bernard was horrified. "You did WH

Lewana POVI'm glad I brought Conrad to the diner. I always stop for a hot meal before the hike, and Dot has always been nice to me when I do. They eventually warm up to Conrad, and we have fun at the diner. We both get in the car after breakfast and burst out laughing as soon as we do. Conrad just looks at me. "Well, they're fun". "Yeah. I only see them once a month, but they always make it memorable. Let's get going. We're only 30 minutes from the start of the hike". We get to the car park and load up with all our stuff. It would look normal to a human, but wolf strength helps. I always enjoy the forest. Serena is more at home as we smell the forest and hear natural sounds. Birds, rabbits, and the leaves rustling. Conrad is looking around in awe. "Have you never been hiking before?". "I have been on our territory, but I can always hear and feel the pack. It's different out here". We walk hand in hand for about two hours before we stop for a break. We just enjoy spending time

Liam POVI get the text from Conrad telling me about Lewana's heat, and I have never been more excited in my life. I run through the house yelling."Michelle. Michelle. MICHELLE". She was upstairs and angrily came to the banister to yell back. "WHAT?". "I JUST WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT CONRAD AND LEWANA WON'T BE BACK FOR ONE MORE DAY AS SHE WENT INTO HEAT". Gasps erupt around me from the staff. Then we all hear the blood-curdling scream of pure fury. Perfect.Cordelia comes stomping up to the banister and glares over the edge, shooting daggers at me. She looks awful. Hair unwashed, still in pajamas at 4pm, bloodshot eyes, and mascara running down her face.I muster up my most sarcastic flat tone. "Oh no. Cordelia. You heard that. Darn". Michelle gets why I did it now. "I don't know what that means. Can you explain in detail so I can learn all about this heat?". "It means Lewana hormones have gone into overdrive, making her very uncomfortable, and the only way to relieve the pain is w

Connor POVWe drove the van up to the prison on the Royal Moon territory, where the soldiers were waiting. We get him out of the back, and when he realises where he is, he starts weakly protesting. Honestly, we are just laughing at the sight. This is definitely a technique we will use in the future. It's 2 am and I head back to my house. It's a cold, still evening as I listen to the gravel crunching underneath my footsteps. Gentle street lights line the paths, and every house is dark. Except mine. There is a single lamp in the living room, and I know who is waiting for me. I gently open the door and see the sleeping figure on my couch. A blanket over her legs and paperwork on the table. I know she tried to stay awake as she was likely worried about me coming back. It was the first time I had left since we started dating a few weeks ago. I gently stroke her face and watch her stir a little. Running my fingers over her lips reminds me of the amazing, passionate kisses we share. Her s