All Chapters of Three Alphas, One Luna: Chapter 81 - Chapter 83

Leila’s POV The first light of morning filtered through the tall pines, painting the clearing in pale gold. I stood before the half-ruined walls of the old infirmary, rolling up my sleeves and stepping over broken tile and scattered bandages. Around me, Crimson Moon’s healers and builders, mothers and fathers, veterans and trainees, worked side by side, repairing shelves, scrubbing floors, and replacing shattered windows. For the first time in my life, I wasn’t a weapon, nor a prisoner, nor a prize to be claimed. I was here to help rebuild and to heal.I crossed the threshold into the ward, where gurneys and stretchers lined the walls. A faded tapestry of the Moon Goddess still hung where an entire wing had collapsed. With a deep breath, I knelt beside a wounded healer named Arin, whose arm had been broken in the final battle.“Morning, Arin,” I said softly, as he pressed his bound forearm against his side, wincing at the movement.He gave me a tired smile. “Good morning, Luna. I see

Elijah povDawn settled over Crimson Moon with a pale promise. The mist curled through the pines like ghostly fingers, and the camp lay hushed before the day’s bustle. I wore no helm or armor, only simple leathers, when I crossed the training yard. Young wolves of the pack gathered there, yawning and stretching, weapons and shields beside them. Today, I would lead their lesson.“Line up,” I called, voice firm but gentle. I watched as a dozen boys and girls took positions, their faces a mixture of eagerness and nerves. Many had never held a sword before the war. Now, they believed themselves warriors and I owed them more than mere drills. I owed them hope.I cleared my throat. “Today, we practice defense, how to stand without fear. A shield is more than metal; it’s trust. You trust it to hold, and it trusts you to stand by it.”Their instructor, a veteran named Sariel, nodded behind me. I had learned from him in the battle’s heat, how to weave wards into bandages, how to steady a falte