All Chapters of Moonbound: The Rise Of The Alpha: Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

The morning light filtered through the trees, casting faint shadows across the Blackwood camp. The air carried a hint of warmth, but it did little to lift the pack’s spirits. The arrival of Corin and his grim warning about the shadow’s lingering fragments had reignited their unease. They had thought the worst was behind them, yet here they were, facing a new and insidious enemy.Lyla sat near the centre of the camp, her thoughts tangled like the branches above her. Corin’s words haunted her throughout the night: The shadow feeds on fear and despair. Its fragments will seek out the cracks in your resolve and grow stronger with each moment you hesitate.She clenched her fists, determination mingling with the exhaustion that clung to her. The forest’s whispers were quiet this morning, as though it, too, was holding its breath.Eli approached, his presence steady and reassuring. He crouched beside her, his green eyes filled with concern.“You haven’t stopped moving since Corin got here,”

The shattered remains of the obelisk still glimmered faintly in the moonlight as the group made their way back to the Blackwood camp. Each step felt heavier than the last, the adrenaline from the battle now giving way to the weight of exhaustion. Lyla’s body ached with every movement, the toll of the forest’s magic leaving her drained.When they arrived, the pack was waiting, their faces a mix of relief and anxiety. Mason stepped forward, his eyes scanning the group.“Well?” he asked, his tone sharp but laced with genuine concern.“It’s done,” Eli said, his voice steady. “The obelisk is destroyed.”A murmur of relief spread through the pack, but it was short-lived. Mason frowned, his arms crossed. “And how many more of these things are we going to find? Every time we think we’re ahead, another piece of that shadow shows up.”Lyla stepped forward, her voice quiet but firm. “The shadow isn’t gone. It’s adapting and growing smarter. But the forest is still with us. We’ll stop it.”“And w

The Blackwood camp woke to a heavy mist blanketing the trees, an unusual stillness hanging in the air. It felt as though the forest itself was waiting, holding its breath for what was to come.Lyla sat near the fire, the small crystal in her hand glowing faintly with an unearthly green light. The energy pulsing from it was steady, almost comforting, yet it carried an underlying tension she couldn’t ignore. The forest’s whispers were faint but urgent, guiding her toward something deeper, something buried within the land itself.The pack gathered around her, their faces a mix of curiosity and apprehension. Corin stood to the side, his expression unreadable, though his piercing blue eyes rarely left the crystal.“This crystal is the key,” Lyla began, her voice calm but firm. “To what, I don’t know yet. But the forest led us to it for a reason. It’s tied to whatever’s buried beneath the forest whatever the shadow was protecting.”“And what happens when we use it?” Mason asked, his tone sk

The morning after the battle was serene, yet the air carried a strange stillness. The forest, no longer buzzing with the oppressive energy of the shadow, now felt... empty. For the first time in months, there were no urgent whispers, no frantic calls for action. Instead, there was a quiet hum, as if the forest was sighing in relief.Lyla stood at the edge of the camp, watching as faint beams of sunlight broke through the canopy above. She still felt the ache from channeling the forest’s magic, but her exhaustion was deeper, a weight in her soul. The crystal was gone, shattered during the fight, and with it went the powerful connection she had felt to the forest’s energy.Eli approached, his footsteps soft. “You’re up early,” he said, standing beside her.“Couldn’t sleep,” Lyla replied, her voice low.“Thinking about what comes next?”She nodded, her gaze fixed on the distant trees. “The forest is quiet now, but it’s... fragile. The shadow’s gone, but it left scars. We need to help it

The ancient shrine loomed behind the pack as they prepared to step into their new role. Lyla stood at the center of the group, her hand still pressed against the stone’s surface. The faint glow of the runes illuminated her face as the whispers of the forest swirled in her mind. They carried a clear message now: The guardians are gone. You must take their place.Eli broke the silence. “If we’re supposed to protect the forest, where do we even begin? We don’t know what’s out there or what we’re fighting.”Kael, leaning against a moss-covered pillar, crossed his arms. “The shrine can give us answers. But only if the forest accepts you as its new guardians.”Mason let out a frustrated sigh. “So we’re supposed to trust a pile of rocks and hope the forest gives us a thumbs-up?”“It’s not about trust,” Corin said, his tone calm but firm. “It’s about balance. The forest has already chosen Lyla. If we want to stand a chance against whatever’s coming, we need to listen.”Lyla turned to the grou