All Chapters of RETURN OF THE LUNA: RECLAIMING HER BACK: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

CLARK We gazed upon the sacred grove infused with ancient magic and mystic powers. The trees stood tall, their leaves glimmering under the moon's pride and casting inscrutable shadows about us. I turned to Lucian, burdened by weighty decisions yet to be made.“Lucian,” I said, voice steady with underlying concern, “about leaving the herb we actually came for. Your mother wants it, but... the Moonstone… could go even further.”Lucian's expression grew even more grim. “Clark, the Moonstone does not allow for contemplation. Silver Fang Pack gets it first, they get to use powers we cannot contend with. We must protect our pack.""But your mother..." I began, but he interrupted. “She can wait,” he called, now in a near-hiss of urgency. “We cannot let the Moonstone get into the wrong hands. The time is now for this choice.” I took a deep breath to relieve the tension binding us between. “You're damn right. We're getting the Moonstone and then deciding how to get the herb. We have to do t

The very air crackled with chaotic energy in the village. We walked into the healer's house with the strong scent of herbs permeating the air mixed with the warmth of flickering candlelight. I placed Lorenzo on a wooden table in the middle of the room as my heart raced, panic coursing through my veins."He has to be helped!" I begged, trembling in fear. "Please, he's losing so much blood!"The healer, with kind eyes and silver hair, stepped forward. Her expression went from calm to urgent in seconds. "Get him water and clean cloths," she ordered in a commanding tone. She began quick examinations of Lorenzo's injuries while I scrambled for anything she wanted."Clark, stay by his side," the healer told me, her hands working nimbly over my son. "You need to be strong for him."I nodded, my heart breaking as I watched the healer applying pressure to Lorenzo's throat, her hands deftly trained. "He is going to be fine, right?" I said, my voice growing desperate.The healer looked up. "He i

The air in the forest was heavy with tense anticipation as we emerged from the shadows. Moonlight cloaked the world about us in an otherworldly glow. I could feel the adrenaline still rushing through me, each pulsating wave igniting my fierce desire to protect my son-from those awful one-on-one encounters with Sarah. But all of that was dismissed the moment we went into a clearing: the ominous weight lay upon my heart-mixed with fear and uncertainty over what lay ahead.Lucian stood by my side, a tortured, desperate urgency stamped outwardly upon his face. "Clark ," he stammered, his voice gaining strength, yet each word rife with emotion. "You must come back to the Palace.”I I turned toward him, my brow furrowing. "Back to the palace? After everything that has just happened? The thought of facing Sarah again makes me sick. You know I cannot do that. I can't stand the idea of her tormenting Lorenzo while I'm there." "Please," he said, stepping in even closer. "My mother's health is

I was busy concocting a remedy while the atmosphere in the room was filled with anticipation. I worked with speed to mix the herbs that I had gathered with careful hands. My heart raced with the hope that this remedy could save Lady Seraphina. The air stirred with the scent of crushed leaves, and I concentrated hard on the task so as to create a brew most potent for this purpose.“Clark,” Lucian murmured under his breath, watching me closely. “Do you really think this will help her?”“It must,” I said, glancing towards his mother, pale and weak on the bed. “These herbs have a strong healing capacity. If we can reverse its action from the poison, she can recover.”Once mixed, I poured the dark liquid, which smelled strongly, into a little cup and walked back to Lady Seraphina. “Drink this,” I said softly, handing the cup out to her. “It will help.”With trembling hands, she took the cup from me and drank a little of the potion. Each swallow was agonizing for me as I hoped and prayed th

Sarah POVI sat in a dim light within my chamber, the candle flame flickering, casting shadows on the stone walls. The air crackled with that familiar energy, alive with the excitement of yesterday's events. I had been telling what happened to Beta Jax, my confidant and, if I’m honest, my lover. There was wonder and concern in his eyes as I prepared to plunge into the turmoil we both saw."What happened yesterday.” Jax asked. I leaned forward slightly. "I trailed our warriors into the enemy territory. The hunters were on Lorenzo's tracks, after he followed them."“Why did you leave so suddenly yesterday, I missed you.?” Jax interrupted, his brow furrowed. “You know how important this was for us! We could have been together, and I wanted to be there with you.”I hesitated at what I could see was Jax's annoyance starting to flare up. “I had to make a decision, Jax. I couldn't just jump in blindly. You know the situation was very serious. I had to think it through strategically. Besid