Semua Bab Betrayed Luna To Alpha Queen: Bab 61 - Bab 70

Laura couldn't sleep that night. Her mind raced with thoughts of Zephyr's curse and the strange connection she felt with each Alpha. The moonlight filtered through her window, casting silver shadows across her room.With a sigh, she slipped from her bed and wrapped a silk robe around herself. Perhaps fresh air would clear her head.The gardens were silent this late at night. Laura wandered along stone paths, inhaling the sweet scent of night flowers. As she turned a corner, she gasped. Before her stretched a hidden garden filled with flowers she'd never seen before—blooms that only opened under moonlight, their petals a luminous blue-white that seemed to glow."Moon lilies," came Nikolai's voice from the shadows. "They only bloom three nights each month."Laura turned to find him watching her from a stone bench. He wore a simple black shirt, open at the throat, and dark pants. His hair was tousled, as if he'd been running his hands through it."They're beautiful," she said, keeping he

The ride back to Nikolai's estate was quiet. Laura stared out the carriage window, watching moonlight paint silver streaks across the dark landscape. Her mind was still reeling from everything she'd witnessed at the Silver Paw."You're thinking about him, aren't you?" Nikolai's voice cut through the silence.Laura turned, meeting his gaze in the dim light. "Kieran?""Who else?" Nikolai leaned back, his face half-hidden in shadow. "He's hunting you with a desperation that borders on madness."Laura wrapped her arms around herself, a chill running down her spine despite the warm night. "What I don't understand is why."Nikolai's fingers drummed against his knee, his eyes distant. "Those wolves in the north... the way they're acting isn't natural. Attacking their own packs, moving like they're possessed.""What are you saying?" Laura asked."I'm wondering if the legends are true." Nikolai's voice dropped lower. "If they are truly shadow wolves like we all suspect. Creatures of darkness t

"Vivienne?" Laura repeated the name. "Who was she?"Nikolai stood up abruptly and walked to one of the small windows. Lightning flashed across his face, turning his profile to silver for a brief moment. The muscles in his jaw tightened as he stared out at the storm."Not who you should be asking about," he said finally.Laura set the journal aside and rose to her feet. "Then who?"For a long moment, only the sound of rain filled the silence between them. Then Nikolai turned to face her, his eyes darker than she'd ever seen them."My mate," he said. "The one I never speak of."The words hung in the air like smoke. Laura felt a strange tightness in her chest. "You had a mate?""Her name was Elizabeth." His voice was soft, almost gentle—so unlike the Nikolai she knew. "Daughter of Alpha Thornfield of the Eastern Territories."Laura remembered hearing that name in whispered conversations. "The pack that fell five years ago...""Yes." Nikolai moved to a shelf and pulled down a small wooden

The mansion buzzed with activity as servants rushed to prepare for their departure. Laura watched as Nikolai issued orders, his voice calm but firm. Guards moved with purpose, gathering weapons and supplies. The transformation from peaceful estate to military precision happened in minutes."I need to speak with my captains," Nikolai told her, his hand briefly touching her arm. The spot tingled even after he pulled away. "We'll leave within the hour."Laura nodded, feeling strangely lost now that their moment in the garden was broken. "I'll be ready."As Nikolai strode away, followed by several of his men, Laura found her feet carrying her back toward the library. If they were heading into danger, she needed to know more about what they might be facing.The library doors creaked as she pushed them open. Morning light streamed through the tall windows, dust motes dancing in the golden beams. Laura moved directly to the section of black books Nikolai had shown her—the ones containing inf

Laura looked between the two Alphas, trying to process everything. "Then we go to Zephyr's territory as planned," she said repeating what she said last. "His pack has been hit the hardest."Lucian's eyebrow rose slightly. "We're not going to Zephyr's lands.""What?" Laura and Nikolai spoke at the same time.Lucian crossed his arms over his broad chest. "Dante has already left his territory. He's established a war camp at the Gray Mountains border. That's where we're heading."Laura blinked in surprise. "War camp?""Yes." Lucian's gaze shifted to Nikolai. "Your network of spies isn't as good as you think, Vale, if you didn't know this."A muscle twitched in Nikolai's jaw. "When did this happen?""Three days ago," Lucian replied. "After the last major attack. Dante sent word to me. I assumed he contacted you as well."Nikolai's eyes darkened. Laura could almost see his mind working, calculating what this meant."And Zephyr?" Laura asked. "Is he joining this... alliance?""He's been info