All Chapters of Balance of Light and Shadow: Chapter 191 - Chapter 200

Lewana POVI wake up blissful in the forest. The sun beaming down on my skin, warming it gently, the birds chirping softly in the forest, and the throbbing ache between my legs from a very satisfying night. I roll over a watch, Conrad breathing softly as he sleeps, and I curl up next to him, just feeling his body warmth. He must have sensed I was awake as he opened his eyes. I can't hide the smile and just feel how much stronger the bond is between us this morning. "Morning Shadow". "Morning". He just starts laughing and puts a hand over my belly. "You feel pretty smug about the trap you set for me last night. Don't you?". "Yep. I know Jace ... encouraged you, so thank you, Jace". I passionately kiss him, but he starts to push me away. I start to playfully whimper, and he just gives me a stern look. "You literally got your fill last night, and I can tell you're starving. We need to get some food into you". We slowly make our way to the kitchen, but as soon as I smell Mary cooki

Conrad POVIt's been a few days since the rogues were released from Malik's Alpha command, and there has been little more information than what we already know. The younger ones are still barely talking, but the older one seems eager to please Lewana. He doesn't know why he is helping; he just thinks that he should for some reason. We have also notified all the other guardians about what is going on. When we returned from rescuing Lewana, both Eli and Aalto got an earful from their parents about the rescue mission when they reported and were ordered to stay home. Their parents were horrified that we went with just the four of us instead of an entire army to rescue something as valuable as a Goddess blessing. It definitely didn't help relations with them, but it's done now, and I don't think we could have done it any differently without risking Lewana. When I told them about Malik, they told me to handle Werewolf business, as internal conflicts don't concern them. However, when I men

Conrad POVOnce I shifted back, we started talking. We explained what we knew about Malik. We discussed earlier about leaving out the information about the shadows, deciding that an introduction to werewolves might be enough for one day. At the end, we just look at Agent Carter, trying to read his thoughts. He pauses before addressing us. "So what is it you want from the agency?". I speak to him very bluntly. "We want to know what you know about him so we can kill him. We might also need some media support to flush him out". He ponders this for a moment. "We know that Malik Streling is a bit of a slippery snake who keeps reinventing himself to avoid detection. The Malik is always the same, but he changes surnames, so it has been difficult to link his crimes and follow the traditional legal system. Especially as there are no photos or concrete evidence confirming his identity on any system".Lewana speaks up as she is clearly thinking about something. "It sounds like you want to wor

Lewana POVThings have been running well in the pack for the last few days while we gather intel and plan. I have been working with Willow in the Library to see if I can use the Moonflower essence to enhance my aura and break the bonds with greater ease. I struggled to do the last four rogues' full moons. How am I going to do 4000? I have been taking a lot of the books to the living room as Prince Eli keeps coming in to try and spend some alone time with Willow. I make myself scarce and set up there. Sitting by the window, I look up when I scent something familiar. Rosewater perfume. Rose is trying to find me. I instantly leave all the books and take off through the forest barefoot, tracking the scent.Running barefoot through the forest feels amazing. No stupid high heels that go with the outfits I need to wear for all these meetings we have been having. Just a sense of freedom as the wind goes through my hair and the sun warms my skin. I'm not running for long when I find her. "

Lewana POVSeveral days of preparing. After several days of strategies and checking we have all our supplies. Today, I leave with the hunters and guardians to fight shadows in some unknown location. Today, I am leaving Conrad for at least a week. We are loading everything into the helicopters when I'm distracted by a figure standing at the edge of the barracks holding a duffel bag over his shoulder. "Leroy, what are you doing here?". He steels himself against my gaze and squares his shoulder. He is clearly expecting an argument from whatever speech he is about to deliver. "I was the Alpha of my pack for 25 years. During the last 5-10 years, we have been raided three times and lost members of our pack. We lost all connection, so I thought they were dead, but if they were forced to reject me, the bond snapping would have felt like them dying. I'm coming with you as I need to know if any of them were taken and are being held there. I need to take them home if they are there". I take