Semua Bab Shadowed Heir: A Luna's Rebellion: Bab 31 - Bab 40

Three days after the projection, Mira was still recovering. The massive expenditure of Luna power had left her drained in ways she'd never experienced, and Healer Thorne had confined her to bed rest with strict orders."The baby's heartbeat is strong," Thorne reported after his morning examination, "but your energy levels are still dangerously low. That kind of power projection... it's a miracle you didn't miscarry."Mira's hand moved protectively to her belly. "I had to try. Those families—""Are safe because of your sacrifice," Lucian interrupted, entering with a steaming cup of the strengthening tea Lyra had prepared. "But Thorne is right. You pushed too hard.""What's the latest word from our scouts?" Mira asked, accepting the tea gratefully."Mixed news," Lucian settled beside her on the bed. "Garrett's forces have retreated completely from the northern territories, but they're regrouping. And your... demonstration has attracted attention from unexpected quarters.""What kind of

The morning after Elder Sage's revelation, Mira woke to the baby's most active movements yet. Strong kicks seemed to follow a rhythm, as if responding to the ancient power invoked the night before."Someone's excited about their heritage," Lucian murmured, his hand joining hers as another series of movements rippled across her belly.Healer Thorne arrived for his examination, concern evident as he felt the intensity of the baby's activity. "This level isn't typical. Has anything changed in your magical environment? The stress isn't good for either of you.""Everything's changed," Mira said, shifting uncomfortably. "We're establishing a new government while preparing for political battle.""If you're attending both assemblies, we need protocols now," Thorne warned, pulling out his medical supplies. "Portable healing equipment, emergency evacuation plans. Luna pregnancies are unpredictable under magical stress. Your projection could have triggered early labor.""How early?" Mira asked,

The great hall had been arranged for formal negotiations, with Elder Sage's ancient Charter displayed prominently on the central table. Mira took her position at the head of the room, her pregnancy making the ceremonial chair uncomfortable but her Luna authority unmistakable.Kane entered with calculated confidence, flanked by two guards and followed by Selene. The former Luna candidate looked different—harder somehow, her dark hair pulled back severely and her eyes holding a cold pragmatism that hadn't been there before."Alpha Kane," Mira said formally. "You requested this meeting. Speak."Kane's gaze swept the assembled wolves before settling on her. "Impressive display of power last week, Luna. Half the territories felt your projection. Including some who weren't supposed to know you existed.""Get to the point," Lucian said tersely."The point is that your demonstration has accelerated everything," Kane replied. "Garrett's not just moving against known Luna families anymore. He's

The meditation chamber had been hastily converted into a ritual space, candles arranged in precise patterns while Mira fought through increasingly intense contractions. Elder Sage worked frantically with the ancient texts, searching for precedents that might allow what they were attempting."There's no record of a Luna projecting during active labor," she muttered, her weathered fingers tracing passages in the Charter. "The magical strain alone could kill both mother and child.""Then we make new precedent," Mira said through gritted teeth, another contraction making silver light flicker around her. "Those girls don't have time for us to find a safer option."Healer Thorne hovered anxiously with his supplies. "Luna, your body is trying to deliver this baby. Fighting against it while channeling power...""Could tear me apart, I know," Mira finished. "But leaving Vera's granddaughters in Garrett's hands guarantees they'll face something worse than death. They'll become his weapons agains

The hours following Aurora's birth passed in a blur of activity and wonder. News of the Luna child's arrival spread through the territories faster than any messenger could travel, carried on currents of magic that every supernatural being could feel. By midmorning, delegations from packs that had never acknowledged Luna authority were requesting audiences.Mira lay in the recovery chamber, Aurora sleeping peacefully in her arms, while reports filtered in from across the region. The baby's natural silver glow had settled into a gentle luminescence that pulsed in rhythm with her breathing, mesmerizing everyone who saw her."The Thornfield Assembly has been postponed indefinitely," Lucian reported, settling carefully beside the bed. "Garrett's coalition is fracturing. Half his supporters withdrew after feeling Aurora's birth announcement.""What kind of announcement?" Mira asked, though she was beginning to understand the scope of what had happened.Elder Sage entered with a stack of mes