Moon-Scarred Vow のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 1 - チャプター 10

The surface of the Moonlit Spring was like a mirror.I crouched behind an old tree, listening to Kaelen and his Beta, Marcus Stone. This was where I was supposed to have my final purifying bath for the Silver Moon Ceremony. Now, it was my front-row seat to his betrayal."You're going to perform a spirit-draining blood bond ritual to protect Lyra's child, even postpone the Silver Moon Ceremony. Are you sure this is wise, Alpha?" Marcus sounded worried. "Sera is your fated mate. The Moon Goddess herself linked your souls.""Some things are more important than a mate bond," Kaelen's voice was cold, hard. "The continuation of a bloodline is the foundation of the pack."My heart sank with every word."But this is unheard of," Marcus lowered his voice. "You and Lyra… is the child really yours?"I heard Kaelen's low growl. "Are you questioning my judgment? The cub carries my scent. More importantly, if I don't perform the blood bond during the full moon, it will die. Do you want me to have an

A storm was brewing; the air felt heavy.I stood outside Kaelen's office, my hands balled into fists. This was it. I needed to know, once and for all, where I stood with him.I didn't knock, just pushed the door open.Kaelen looked up from his oak desk, clearly surprised. "Sera, I was just about to send for you.""What a coincidence. Me too," I said, walking straight to his desk. "We need to talk."He put down his papers, his expression serious. "About postponing the ceremony, I know you're upset. But it's a temporary situation.""Temporary?" I scoffed. "Tell me, Kaelen, if my 'needs' clash with Lyra's, who would you choose?"He froze. Guilt flickered in his eyes, quickly replaced by resolve."This isn't about choosing sides." He stood up, his voice taking on that Alpha authority. "I have a responsibility to protect every member of this pack, especially an unborn cub.""Even if it means hurting your fated mate?" I shot back."You don't understand how serious this is." He came around th

Late that night, rain lashed against the windows.I was curled up in the armchair by the fireplace, staring at the dancing flames. The mate bond kept sending sharp stabs of pain, like someone was pricking my heart with tiny needles.It was a sign the bond was close to breaking.The door creaked open, and Kaelen walked in. His dark hair was plastered to his forehead, his clothes soaked."You should be asleep," he said quietly, his voice heavy with exhaustion."Waiting for you," I said without looking at him. "Though I guessed you wouldn't be back."That heavy silence fell between us again.He came closer and sat down across from me. "Sera, you look terrible.""Funny, being betrayed doesn't actually feel good," I said sarcastically.He sighed and reached out to touch me, but stopped when he saw my cold stare. "The bond… does it hurt a lot?""Can't you feel it?" I finally looked at him. "Or have you already started cutting it?""No!" He shot to his feet. "I'd never do that. No matter what

The Moon Hunt was one of our pack's most sacred traditions.At the edge of the hunting grounds, I wore light hunting gear, a silver-tipped short spear in my hand. Moonlight bathed the meadow, covering everything in a silver glow.Even though I was pregnant, as the future Luna, I had to participate in this ritual symbolizing purity and strength."Ready?" Marcus came to my side, looking concerned."Of course," I straightened up. "This isn't my first Moon Hunt."He hesitated. "Sera, about the Alpha's decision… there are mixed feelings in the pack. Many think it's unfair to you.""Thanks for your concern, Marcus," I smiled. "But I can handle my own affairs."In the distance, Kaelen was giving final instructions to the pack. Lyra stood beside him, out of place in a white dress unsuitable for hunting."Why is she here?" I muttered. "Non-pack members shouldn't join the hunt."Marcus sighed. "The Alpha thinks she needs fresh game from the hunt… says it's good for the cub."Of course. Another e

The wind bit hard. I pulled my cloak tighter and looked down at the valley.The silver spires of Moonridge gleamed in the moonlight, a symbol of safety and strength. My family, my blood. My sanctuary."Sera, everything's ready." Elder Elara stood behind me, her voice soft. "Your room is prepared, and the healer is on standby to make sure the cub is safe."I nodded, not turning around. The hollowness in my heart still throbbed – a side effect of a broken mate bond."Will he give up?" the Elder asked softly."No." I gave a wry smile. "Kaelen's pride won't let him lose anything, not even something he threw away himself."“Then we'll beef up the border patrols to keep you safe.”I finally turned to face the elder who’d given me refuge. "He won’t find me. The Moon Eclipse severance was clean. He can’t track me through the bond."The Elder nodded, but worry still clouded her eyes. "But the Night-fang pack is still one of the strongest. Kaelen won’t give up his heir easily.""Let him try." I