All Chapters of SHADOWBORN: The Rise Of The Dragon Wolf : Chapter 101 - Chapter 110

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I WASN'T GOING TO LET ANYONE HURT HER

Chapter 97AlexThe stranger's attention shifted to her and something flickered in his expression that I didn't like, interest mixed with curiosity that felt too intense. "Know them? We are them, this is Silver Crescent territory and I'm Simon, the pack's beta."My wolf relaxed slightly because if these were Silver Crescent wolves then they might be the very people we'd been trying to find, but that same instinct that had kept me alive this long whispered that something about this Simon felt off."You're Silver Crescent?" Nyx asked while hope colored her voice. "Then maybe you can help us, we're looking for information about someone who used to be part of your pack.""Is that so?" Adrian said while tilting his head in a gesture that reminded me uncomfortably of a predator sizing up prey. "Well then, why don't you come back to our territory and we can discuss this properly? Much more comfortable than standing around in the woods.""That's very generous," I said carefully while trying t

THAT ALONE IS CRIME ENOUGH IN THIS PACK

Chapter 98AlexThe hours crawled by with painful slowness while we waited in the cabin that felt more like a holding cell despite its comfortable furnishings. I couldn't shake the feeling that we were being watched even though I couldn't spot anyone obviously surveilling us, and my wolf paced restlessly beneath my skin sensing danger that hadn't materialized yet but felt inevitable.Nyx had pulled out her mother's diary again and was reading through the older entries from her dragon ancestors, trying to distract herself from the uncertainty of our situation by learning more about the powers she'd barely begun to access.I appreciated her attempt to stay productive but wished she could feel the wrongness radiating through this place the way my instincts did, wished she'd trust my warnings instead of clinging to hope that her father's pack would provide the answers she desperately wanted.A sharp knock at the door made us both jump, and I positioned myself between Nyx and whoever was

HER FATHER WAS ALIVE.

Chapter 99Alex"The cells?" I repeated while my wolf snarled with rage at the thought of being caged. "On what grounds? We're travelers passing through, you have no right to imprison us.""I have every right as alpha of this territory," Lucien said coldly. "And if you resist, I'll have you both thrown in silver chains and left to rot, your choice."Silver chains. The threat sent ice down my spine because silver burned werewolves on contact, weakened us in ways that made escape nearly impossible, and I knew Nyx wouldn't fare any better despite her dragon heritage."Please," Nyx said while stepping forward with her hands raised in a placating gesture. "We didn't come here to cause problems, we just want to understand what happened to my father, why he left, whether he's still alive somewhere.""He's not," Lucien said bluntly. "Karl died years ago, died like the coward he was running from the consequences of his actions, and good riddance because the world is better without traitors lik

CONVENIENT THAT THE MAIN WITNESSES ARE DEAD

Chapter 100AlexBeside me I felt Nyx's shock spike, as she clearly reached the same conclusion."Before we go any further," the man said while his sharp eyes moved between us with obvious understanding of what we were thinking. "I need to make something very clear, I am not Karl."The statement hung in the air like a challenge and I felt Nyx's confusion bleeding through our bond because if this wasn't Karl then the resemblance was beyond coincidental."You look exactly like him," Nyx said while her voice shook slightly. "The descriptions my mother wrote, the way she described his features, you could be his twin.""Not his twin," the man corrected gently. "But we are brothers, Karl and I look very much alike, always have since we were children, people used to mistake us for each other constantly despite the three year age difference.""Brothers who look identical," I said carefully while my wolf growled with suspicion because something about this explanation felt too convenient."Not

MOST WOULDN'T BE SO FORGIVING TOWARD THE CHILD OF A TRAITOR.

Chapter 101Alex"The dragons are still alive that's if you'll be alive to ask them" My eyes shut up immediately."The dragons?" I asked like I haven't heard of their existence before."Dragons also saw an opportunity to use Karl, and he didn't care who he betrayed as long as he got what he wanted in the end.""But the dragons," Nyx started before catching herself, and I felt panic spike through our bond as she realized she'd almost revealed too much. "I mean, my mother never mentioned anything about dragons, just said that wolves had captured him.""Dragons were very much involved," the man said while watching her with sharp eyes that suggested he'd noticed her slip. "The war between our species was at its height twenty five years ago, and Karl saw an opportunity to play both sides, thought he could manipulate the dragons into helping him overthrow our dad and seize control of this pack.""That's insane," Nyx said. "Why would dragons help a wolf gain power?""Because he offered them

DON'T MISTAKE HIS HOSPITALITY FOR TRUST

Chapter 102NyxThe guest quarters Simon led us to were far nicer than the cabin we'd been held in before, with large windows that let in natural light and comfortable furniture that actually looked like it was meant for living rather than just temporary containment."These rooms belonged to visiting pack dignitaries," Simon explained while showing us around the suite. "You'll have privacy here and access to the main house facilities, meals will be brought at regular intervals unless you prefer to eat in the common dining area with other pack members.""Here is fine," I said quickly because the thought of sitting in a room full of wolves who probably hated my father made my stomach turn. "We don't want to cause any disruptions.""Suit yourself," Simon said with that smile that never quite reached his eyes. "If you need anything just let someone know, there are always guards posted in the hallway who can relay messages."Guards. The word choice wasn't lost on me, a reminder that despit

I WASN'T SURE IF I WAS PREPARED FOR THE TRUTH.

Chapter 103"Meaning you're being watched," Lucien said bluntly. "Every move you make, every conversation you have, every place you go in this compound is being monitored and reported back to pack leadership.""By you?" I guessed."By everyone," Lucien corrected. "This pack has long memories and no love for Karl or anyone associated with him, most wolves here would be happy to see you thrown out or worse, so I'd suggest you tread carefully and don't give anyone an excuse to act on their hostility.""Is that a threat?" Alex asked while his voice dropped to something dangerous."It's advice," Lucien said. "Whether you choose to take it or ignore it is up to you, but don't say I didn't warn you when things inevitably go wrong."He turned to leave but paused at the door and glanced back with something that might have been genuine concern flickering across his face."One more thing," he said. "Whatever you think you're going to find in those archives, whatever evidence you hope will clear

BUT WHY WOULD HE FRAME HIS OWN BROTHER?

Chapter 104NyxI woke to sunlight streaming through the windows and the sound of movement outside our door, pack members beginning their daily routines with the kind of organized efficiency that spoke of years living together in close quarters.Alex was already awake, sitting by the window and watching the compound with the careful attention of someone cataloging potential threats and escape routes, and I felt his tension bleeding through our bond even though his face remained calm."Morning," I murmured while stretching muscles that were stiff from yesterday's emotional exhaustion. "How long have you been up?""Couple hours," he admitted while not taking his eyes off the scene below. "Wanted to get a feel for how this pack operates, their routines and patterns, might be useful if we need to move around without being noticed.""Find anything interesting?" I asked while joining him at the window."Simon makes rounds every hour like clockwork," Alex observed. "And there are always at l

EVEN THOUGH YOU KNOW IT'S A LIE?

Chapter 105Nyx"Maybe nothing," Alex suggested. "Maybe Karl was just in the way, obstacle to power that needed to be removed, or maybe there was something specific about Karl that threatened Darius in ways we don't understand yet."A knock at the door interrupted our conversation again we both tensed, because we don't know why they're always coming to our room.When Alex opened it we found a young woman this time, with kind eyes standing there holding a tray laden with food."Morning," she said with a shy smile. "I'm Emma, one of the staff. The Alpha asked me bring you some clothes.""Thank you," I said while gesturing her inside. "That's very thoughtful."She set the clothes down and lingered for a moment the same way Martha did, like she wanted to say something but wasn't sure if she should. I caught Alex watching her carefully while clearly wondering if this was genuine kindness or another test."Is there something else?" I asked gently."I just," Emma started then glanced at the

YOU'RE SPREADING DANGEROUS MISINFORMATION

Chapter 106NyxLucien's expression flickered with something that might have been alarm before smoothing back into careful neutrality, and I realized I'd pushed too hard and revealed that we'd been paying closer attention to his contradictions than he'd expected."I never said it was a lie," he said while his voice carried a warning edge. "I said the records might have been adjusted, that's different from calling my father a liar.""Is it though?" Alex asked while studying Lucien's face with that intensity that suggested he was cataloging every microexpression. "If records were changed to fit a preferred narrative then someone was lying about what really happened.""You're putting words in my mouth," Lucien said while tension crept into his shoulders. "And I'd suggest you be more careful about accusations you can't prove, especially ones that implicate pack leadership.""We're not accusing anyone," I said quickly while trying to salvage the situation. "Just trying to understand why yo

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