All Chapters of Betrayed Luna To Alpha Queen: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

The world stopped spinning, and Laura felt solid ground beneath her feet again. She blinked several times, trying to get her bearings after the disorienting portal travel. "First time through a portal?" Zephyr asked, his deep voice tinged with amusement. Laura straightened her shoulders, not wanting to show weakness. "Is it that obvious?" "Most people throw up their first time." "Lucky me," she muttered, taking in her surroundings. The Shadowfang territory was nothing like Lucian's. Where the Bloodfang lands had been all stone and fire, intimidating and powerful, Zephyr's domain felt... different. The air itself seemed charged with energy, but not the aggressive kind. It was alive with thought. They stood in a massive open chamber with ceilings that stretched so high Laura had to crane her neck to see where they ended. Bookshelves lined the walls, reaching from floor to ceiling. People moved about purposefully, some carrying scrolls, others engaged in quiet but intense conversati

Laura pushed open the door to find a surprisingly comfortable room with a large window overlooking what appeared to be training grounds below. Wolves moved in coordinated patterns—not fighting, but something that looked almost like a dance. She sank onto the bed, suddenly exhausted. What was she doing here? Spite was a terrible reason to follow a stranger to his territory. The Riddle Box sat heavy in her thoughts. What kind of test was it really? And why did she care about passing it? Because she was tired of being underestimated. Tired of being seen as nothing more than a former luna, a weakened wolf, a prize to be claimed. Laura closed her eyes, steeling herself for dinner with Selene and whatever mind games awaited her there. --- Two hours later, Laura stood outside the dining hall, gathering her courage. She'd found clean clothes laid out for her—simple but elegant black pants and a deep green top that fit surprisingly well. Her hair was still damp from the bath, but she felt

The ceremonial chamber was larger than Laura expected, with high ceilings and windows that let in the silvery moonlight. Pack members lined the walls, their faces solemn and curious. Selene stood near the front, her silver dress gleaming like liquid metal in the dim light.And there, in the center of the room, sat the Riddle Box on a stone pedestal.It looked smaller than Laura had imagined—about the size of a jewelry box—but something about it commanded attention. Its silverwood surface seemed to shift in the moonlight, the carvings moving like shadows dancing across water.Zephyr stepped forward, his face now serious and formal. "Laura, former Luna of the Eastern Packs, you stand before the Riddle Box of the Shadowfang. Are you prepared to face its challenge?"Laura swallowed hard, suddenly aware of every eye in the room. "I am.""The box tests not just intelligence, but character," Zephyr continued. "It will look into your mind, your heart, your past. Not everyone is meant to solve

With each day, their conversations grew more personal. The teasing took on new undertones. Glances lasted longer. Accidental touches seemed less accidental.Laura found herself looking forward to seeing him, planning what she would say, wondering what would make him laugh.The rest of the pack noticed too. Where once they had avoided her, now many approached with questions or invitations. A young wolf named Kai asked her to join their training sessions. An elder named Thea shared rare herbs from her garden."You've impressed them," Mira told her as they shared tea one afternoon. "Not just with the box, but with how you handle Zephyr.""What do you mean?" Laura asked.Mira's eyes twinkled. "No one challenges him like you do. It's refreshing."Not everyone was pleased with Laura's growing acceptance, though. Selene watched from shadows, her beauty hardened by resentment.The confrontation came one evening as Laura was returning from the library alone."Enjoying your moment of glory?" Se

Laura did fall asleep, though. She woke to early morning light filtering through unfamiliar windows and the realization that Zephyr hadn't returned. Whatever emergency had called him away must have been serious.She slipped out of his chambers, hoping to reach her room without being seen. Her luck ran out in the main hallway."Well, well." Selene's voice dripped with venom. "Look who's doing the walk of shame."Laura turned slowly, lifting her chin. "Good morning to you too, Selene."The beautiful wolf stalked closer, her perfect features twisted with disdain. "Did you really think sharing his bed would make you belong here?""I don't need to explain myself to you," Laura said, moving to walk past her.Selene stepped into her path. "He'll never choose you, you know. An Alpha needs a proper mate—someone who understands what it means to lead a pack. Not some stray."The words hit their mark, but Laura refused to show it. "Are you done? Because I've heard this speech before, and it wasn'