All Chapters of Shadowed Heir: A Luna's Rebellion: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

The Moonridge envoys arrived with the morning mist, led by a woman whose resemblance to Selene was unmistakable—the same dark hair and sharp features, but with calculating coldness her daughter had never possessed."Lady Vera," Rowan said formally. "Welcome to Silverpine territory.""Alpha Rowan." Lady Vera's gaze settled on Mira. "And the infamous Luna. You've caused quite a stir across the territories."Mira stepped forward with newly awakened authority, Kane's defeat still humming in her veins. "Your message spoke of urgent intelligence regarding threats to my safety.""Indeed." Lady Vera's smile was sharp as a blade. "My daughter's unfortunate entanglement with Alpha Lucian has left our family seeking new alliances.""You mean salvaging your political standing after your daughter was publicly rejected," Lucian said bluntly.Lady Vera's expression didn't change. "We come with an offer of alliance. The Ravenwood Pack is rallying Kane's scattered allies. They claim the Luna's display

The sight that greeted them as they descended toward Blackpine territory was worse than any of them had imagined. What remained of the coalition forces had surrounded the settlement, but their "protection" looked more like a stranglehold. Armed wolves patrolled the perimeter in organized formations, while banners displaying the crests of multiple packs flew from hastily erected command posts."It's a war camp," Rowan said grimly, his silver eyes scanning the enemy positions. "They're not here for a tribunal. They're here for conquest."Lucian's hands clenched into fists as he spotted the Blackpine wolves gathered in the center of their own territory, clearly under guard rather than protection. "My father... the elders... they're prisoners in their own home."Mira closed her eyes, extending her Luna senses toward the settlement below. What she felt made her blood burn with rage—fear, confusion, and the bitter taste of betrayal from wolves who had expected justice and found political th

Five months into her pregnancy, Mira stood in the nursery they'd prepared in the Alpha's residence, her hand resting on her prominently rounded belly. The room was filled with gifts from both the Blackpine and Silverpine packs—carved wooden toys, soft blankets, and protective charms woven by the pack's elders."The healers say everything looks perfect," Lucian said, entering with a steaming cup of herbal tea. "Strong heartbeat, active movement, growing beautifully."Mira accepted the tea gratefully, feeling a familiar kick against her ribs as she moved. "Active is right. They've been restless all morning.""Them?" Lucian's eyebrows rose with amused curiosity."Just a feeling," Mira said with a smile, her hand following the movement beneath her skin. "Call it Luna intuition."Through the window, they could see the transformed territory. The alliance between Blackpine and Silverpine had brought prosperity neither pack had imagined. Joint patrols secured larger hunting grounds, shared re

The sharp pain that had been building in Mira's back suddenly intensified, making her gasp and grip the edge of the council table. The baby, which had been active all morning, gave a particularly strong kick that seemed to ripple through her entire midsection."Mira?" Lucian was at her side instantly, his protective instincts flaring."I'm fine," she managed, though the pain was concerning. "Just... the baby's very active today."Healer Thorne approached with professional concern. "Luna, how long have you been having these pains?""Since this morning, but they're getting stronger—" Another wave of discomfort made her double over slightly."Sit down," Thorne ordered gently, guiding her to a chair. "Let me examine you."As Thorne checked her pulse and pressed carefully on her abdomen, Mira caught Lucian's worried expression. "What is it?" she asked."These feel like contractions," Thorne said carefully, "but you're only five months along. It's likely Braxton Hicks—practice contractions.

The meditation chamber had been prepared with ancient symbols drawn in silver dust around Mira's chair. Lyra knelt beside her, speaking in low, rhythmic tones as she guided Mira through breathing techniques passed down through generations of hidden Luna families."Feel the silver light in your core," Lyra instructed. "Not just your own power, but the connection to every Luna bloodline. We're all threads in the same tapestry."Mira closed her eyes, her hands resting on her belly where the baby had grown remarkably still, as if sensing the importance of what was happening. She reached out with her consciousness, following the faint threads of Luna energy she could sense across the territories."I can feel them," she whispered. "The Shadowmere family—they're terrified. And others... scattered, hiding, some in pain.""Good," Lyra said. "Now, instead of just sensing them, try to send strength. Project your presence to them."Outside the chamber, Lucian paced anxiously while coordinating wi