All Chapters of Lilly Riverwood and the Moon Rose Ritual: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

"I'm... I'm okay, Mr. Song," she said, not quite meeting his eyes. "Just a bit stressed about the assembly performance, I guess."Mr. Song studied her for a moment, his brow furrowed. "Lilly, I've been teaching you for years. I know when something's bothering you. You’re playing just now... it was beautiful, but there was a wildness I've never heard before."Lilly felt a flicker of panic. Had her wolf somehow influenced her music? She took a deep breath, trying to centre herself."I've just been feeling a bit... different lately," she admitted. "But I'm sure it's nothing to worry about."Mr. Song nodded slowly, though he wasn’t completely convinced. He knew better than to push her too hard. He always sensed that she was special, so whatever it was, it would soon be revealed, he had no doubt.“In saying that, sir, I have been working on some new techniques that I thought would make my music stand out even more for my next upcoming competition,” she tried to lie smoothly. It’s great tha

Now Alpha Mick had a bigger problem if her music was doing this to Kenny and Axel this only became all the more dangerous he would now have to call his Beta James Kenny’s father and Axel’s father Alpha Ryan Blackthorn to tell them. This wasn’t going to be easy as it now affected more than just Lilly.Kenny blinked slowly, as if coming out of a trance. "Luka? What's... what's happening?" he asked, his voice thick and confused.Luka gripped his friend's shoulder tightly, anchoring him to reality. "It's Lilly," he said quietly. "Her wolf... it's waking up early. And I think it's calling to you and Axel."Kenny's eyes widened as understanding dawned. He glanced at Axel, who was still mesmerised by the music floating through the door. "But... how? Why now?"Before Luka could answer, he felt his father's presence in his mind again. *Son, we're almost there. Your mother is contacting the school to clear the hallways by the music room. Keep Axel and Kenny away from that door.**Understood,* L

"They'll forcibly make you mate with another she-wolf, making Lilly feel the pain of betrayal." Alpha Ryan said, looking out the window.A heavy silence fell over the room as the implications sank in. Axel clenched his hands into fists, his knuckles turning white with tension. Kenny seemed to fold in on himself, his usual confident demeanour replaced by a look of horror."But that's..." Kenny couldn't even finish the sentence."Barbaric," Axel spat out. "And illegal. They can't force a mating bond."Alpha Mick shook his head grimly. "The Elder Wolf Council operates under ancient laws. They believe their authority supersedes modern were-beast rights." He leaned forward, his eyes intense. "This is why we must be extremely careful. No one outside this room can know about what happened today."“We understand, Alpha Mick, we'll do anything to protect Lilly.” Axel and Kenny said in unison, surprising themselves as well as anyone in the room.Alpha Mick held up a hand, silencing both of the

Alpha Mick nodded, his expression thoughtful. "You're right, Kenny. We need to handle this carefully."He turned to Axel. "For tonight, I think it's best if you sit with your father at a nearby table. We don't want to overwhelm Lilly or risk triggering another incident so soon."Axel looked like he wanted to protest, but a stern look from his father silenced him. He nodded reluctantly."As for you, Kenny," Alpha Mick continued, "you'll join us for dinner as usual. Try to act as normal as possible. Luka will be there to help run interference if needed."Kenny nodded, a mix of nervousness and determination in his eyes."And Lilly?" Luka asked.His father sighed. "Your mother will bring her home soon. We'll explain the cancellation of her performance, and tell her about that I’m going to setup extra time in the music room for her to practice after school. I’m sure she’ll be fine with it all. The only thing I won’t be tell her is the part about you two boys will also be staying back nearb

*I know, Mr. overprotective.* Kenny replied back.Luka nodded, grateful for Kenny's quick thinking. As Kenny left the dining room, Luka saw Kendra starting to make her move towards Axel's table. He had to act fast."Hey, Axel!" Luka called out, loud enough for Kendra to hear. "When you're done, want to go over those training reports?“Both Axel and his father nodded in agreement. Leaving Kendra empty-handed.However what Kenny had just said to him over the mind link made him think back to and old conversation that they had a while ago about a girl Kenny liked but wouldn’t tell her coz of her over protective older brother.He quickly realised that he was the overprotective brother Kenny had spoken about. Kenny had feelings for Lilly long before he found out she was his mate.As Lilly entered the rose garden, she took a deep breath of the fragrant night air. The cool breeze helped calm her racing heart and soothe her agitated wolf. She walked slowly among the blooming flowers, trying to