Semua Bab Betrayed Luna To Alpha Queen: Bab 41 - Bab 50

Laura kept moving despite the throbbing pain in her leg. Each step sent fresh waves of agony up her thigh, but she refused to stop. Not when she was so close."Just a little longer," she whispered to herself, using a branch as a makeshift crutch.She glanced at the sky. The sun touched the edge of the western mountains, painting them gold and crimson. Minutes. She only needed minutes more.Behind her, she could sense Dante keeping pace, watching her struggle yet not interfering. After cleaning her wound, he'd helped her stand but hadn't tried to claim her as his prize. Instead, he'd stepped back, eyes intense as he studied her face."You're still trying to win," he'd said, somewhere between a question and a statement.Laura had lifted her chin. "I'm going to win."Now, limping through the forest, she heard him a few paces behind her. Close enough to catch her if she fell, far enough to give her the choice to finish on her own.When they reached the edge of the clearing where the chall

Inside, the cave opened into a spacious chamber. Furs covered the stone floor, and lanterns cast golden light over the walls. It was simpler than Laura had expected for an Alpha's quarters, but comfortable and warm.Dante turned to face her, his expression intense yet questioning. "We can stop," he said, though it clearly cost him to offer. "If you're not ready."Laura stepped forward, reaching up to trace the strong line of his jaw. "I don't want to stop."Something wild flashed in his eyes. He caught her hand, turning it to press a kiss to her palm. "Once we start, I don't know if I can be gentle.""I don't want gentle," Laura whispered, surprising herself with her honesty. "I want you. All of you."With a groan, Dante claimed her mouth again. This kiss was different, hungrier and more demanding. His hands roamed her body, leaving trails of fire in their wake. He backed her toward the furs, never breaking the kiss.When her knees hit the edge of the makeshift bed, Laura pulled back

Night had fallen by the time the pack meeting ended. Laura stood at the edge of the clearing, looking up at the stars, her mind racing with thoughts of empty-eyed wolves and dying trees. Something dark was coming. She could feel it in her bones."Can't sleep?" Dante's deep voice came from behind her.Laura turned to find him watching her, his golden eyes catching the moonlight. "Too much on my mind."He nodded, coming to stand beside her. For a moment, they just breathed in the night air together."You fought well during the hunt," he said finally. "But there's more I could teach you. If you want."Laura raised an eyebrow. "You think I need training?"A smile tugged at Dante's lips. "Everyone needs training. Even me.""So modest," she teased.His smile widened before turning serious again. "The Crimson Fang style is different. Raw. Instinctual." He gestured to the forest around them. "We use everything—trees, rocks, water. The land itself becomes our weapon."Laura considered his offe

The walk back to camp was quiet. Most warriors were busy helping the wounded, their faces grim but proud. Laura fell into step beside Dante, their shoulders occasionally brushing as they navigated the dark forest path. "I think I've seen these things before," Laura said quietly, breaking the silence. "Not exactly the same, but similar." Dante glanced at her sharply. "Where?" "At Shadowfang territory." She kicked a stone out of her path. "Zephyr's pack had border problems too. I never did know the extent of how bad it was because you came for me." Dante's jaw tightened, but he said nothing for several steps. Finally, he asked, "Did they attack like this?" "No. Not while I was there." Laura shook her head. "But there were reports. Zephyr was worried." "You never mentioned this before." Laura shrugged. "I didn't know if it was connected. But now..." "Now it seems like more than coincidence," Dante finished for her. His golden eyes studied the forest ahead, deep in thought. Laura

Morning came with golden light filtering through the cave entrance. Laura woke slowly, her body pleasantly sore from the night before. Dante was already gone, but the warmth of his furs wrapped around her like an embrace.She dressed quickly and stepped outside. The camp was alive with activity—warriors training, pack members preparing food, children chasing each other between the dwellings. For a moment, Laura just watched, struck by how normal it all seemed.After eating a quick breakfast, Laura decided to explore the territory. She needed time to think, to process everything that had happened since joining the Crimson Fang pack.The forest welcomed her with dappled sunlight and the sweet scent of pine. Laura followed a narrow deer trail, enjoying the simple freedom of walking alone with her thoughts. She climbed higher into the hills, where the trees thinned and rocks jutted from the earth like broken teeth.That's when she saw it—a narrow path hidden between two boulders. Somethin