All Chapters of LUNAR BONDS: WHEN FATE DEFIES HIERARCHY: Chapter 1 - Chapter 6

DaisyI sit in one of the chairs at the table while my grandmother unpacks the food. She's always been against the idea of me getting a scholarship to study in a school for the rich and A-ranked creatures."I don't know, Grandma. But I did everything in my power to pass this test so that I can become eligible for better jobs later. They also train their students to fight. Plus it's a mixed school with Class A wolves and other creatures which means I'll learn from all of them. My rank might even rise and then we'll live in peace and harmony. We won't have to eat leftovers anymore. We could have a big house.""I'm really worried about you," my grandmother says. "In that school, there are only strong children. There are Beta, Alpha, Gamma wolves, powerful warriors, wizards, very rich vampires and you're only a werewolf of Class S."Her voice is sad but I just smile at her and pull her into a hug to reassure her that I'll be fine. I have to be.I help her wash the dishes after dinner then

Daisy"When are you going to that school?" My grandfather lowers his voice when the Class A wolves pass by."In a week." The timeline suddenly seems impossibly short now that I say it aloud."What? So fast?" His eyebrows shoot up in surprise. "I thought you'd have at least a month to prepare.""Yes, school starts next week. That's what they told us." I recall the administrator's instructions after announcing the results.His clipped tone made it clear that this timeline wasn't negotiable."We need to catch up on lessons quickly. The regular students have already been there for orientation and we're joining mid-session. They said something about 'accelerated integration' for scholarship students."Grandpa frowns slightly. Concern flickers across his features before he masks it with another smile. "Then go get ready at home." He gives my shoulder a reassuring squeeze. "When your grandmother and I return home, we'll talk this through together. I'll help smooth things over.""Yes, okay."

DAISYMy Grandmother presses something into my hand before I can respond. It’s a small cloth pouch that smells strongly of protective herbs."Keep this with you," she says. "For safety."I nod, tucking it into my pocket without question. If it gives her peace of mind, I'll carry it everywhere.I turn to my Grandpa, who's watching us with a bittersweet smile.He's taking the day off work to accompany me to the meeting point where the school car will pick us up."What about you, Grandpa? Any orders for me?" I ask, attempting to lighten the mood.He laughs warmly and opens his arms for a hug. "My orders are the same as your Grandma's, my little one. Plus one more thing. Enjoy yourself. Learn everything you can. This is your adventure.""I will," I promise, stepping into his embrace.His arms are strong and steady around me like a constant in my ever-changing world."And remember," he whispers so only I can hear, "No matter what happens at that school, you are never alone. Your wolf is wi