Alle Kapitel von Moon-Scarred Vow: Kapitel 21 – Kapitel 24

The pack formed a defensive line, Alpha-level warriors at the forefront. I stood on the central platform, able to observe the entire situation.Soon, the first wave of attackers appeared. Marcus's description was accurate – they were indeed 'neither human nor wolf.' Half-human, half-wolf forms, but not like a normal shift, more like they had been forcibly twisted and deformed. The most unsettling thing was their eyes – entirely black, without a trace of white or pupil."Moon Goddess preserve us," an elder whispered. "They are cursed."The attack began suddenly and violently. These creatures charged our lines, their movements surprisingly fast, their strength extraordinary.Battle erupted instantly, screams and roars filling the night sky. The pack fought bravely, but soon discovered these creatures had a terrifying trait – they seemed to feel no pain, continuing to attack even with fatal wounds."You have to destroy their heads!" Marcus yelled in the midst of battle. "Otherwise, they w

One year later.The setting sun painted Nightfang territory in shades of gold and red. I sat on a high lookout, watching Orion play with the other cubs on the grass. He was a little boy now, his development astonishingly fast – a trait of pure Alpha blood."He won again," Marcus walked over to me, smiling and pointing at the field. "Third time. The other kids are no match for him."I nodded, watching Orion once again take the lead in a small hunting game. He was only a year and a half old, yet already displayed a natural leader's charisma. Dark hair, golden eyes, a determined little chin – Kaelen's spitting image."He's becoming more like his father every day," I said softly.Marcus was silent for a moment. "Today's the anniversary."I nodded. A year ago today, Kaelen had disappeared before our eyes again, to seal the Fissure."Preparations for the Moon Trace Ritual are complete," Marcus continued. "The pack is very much looking forward to it. This is the first time we're holding such