All Chapters of SHADOWBORN: The Rise Of The Dragon Wolf : Chapter 151 - Chapter 160

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YOU WERE MINE FIRST

Chapter 147Nyx"Through me," I repeated while wonder colored my tone."You carry him with you," she explained. "In your blood and your abilities and your determination to protect others, he lives on through everything you do."The perspective shift made something settle in my chest, made the grief feel slightly less overwhelming."I wish he could meet you all," I said while looking at each face. "Wish he could see what his sacrifice created.""Maybe he can," Jayce suggested while his young face held wisdom beyond his years. "Maybe he's watching somehow and knows what happened.""That's a comforting thought," I admitted."Then believe it," Alex said. "Choose to believe your father sees you thriving and building a life worth the sacrifice he made."I nodded and let myself imagine my father watching from whatever came after death, let myself believe he'd be proud of what I'd become despite never knowing him.The sun began sinking toward the horizon and painted the clearing in shades of

I BELONG TO MYSELF

Chapter 148Nyx"I belong to myself," I corrected while letting my dragon fully emerge. "And I chose Alex, chose this pack, chose a life that doesn't include you.""Then you chose death," Adrian said with finality that sent chills down my spine. "Because I won't let you go, if I can't have you then no one can."He lunged and chaos erupted as thirty wolves attacked our tiny group with coordinated precision that spoke of extensive training, and I barely had time to throw up a shield of dragon fire before claws were raking across my scales.Alex met Adrian mid-air and the two alphas collided with force that shook the ground, and I watched them tear into each other with savage violence while his pack pressed their numerical advantage.Ryan and Liam were fighting back to back against six wolves each and I could see them struggling despite their training, could see blood already flowing from wounds that would heal but still hurt.Jayce was a blur of motion and flame, was moving so fast I co

WHY WOULD I GO BACK THERE?

Chapter 149Nyx"Adrian said he'd bring dragons next time," Jayce reminded us while wincing as his burns began slowly healing. "Can we fight dragons?""Don't worry about that," I said while shaking my head firmly. "Adrian was bluffing, trying to scare us into submission.""How do you know he was bluffing?" Liam asked while his eyes tracked between me and Alex. "He seemed pretty serious about it.""Because wolves and dragons don't have a good relationship," I explained while helping Ryan sit up more comfortably. "Haven't had one for centuries, there's too much bad blood and territorial disputes between our species.""But you're both," Jayce pointed out. "You're wolf and dragon, so clearly the species can cooperate.""I'm an exception," I corrected. "An anomaly that neither side fully accepts, and that's exactly why Adrian can't get dragon help.""Explain," Alex said while settling beside me. "Because I'm not following your logic.""Dragons hate wolves," I said while trying to find word

HATE EVERY PART OF THIS PLAN

Chapter 150Nyx"That's insane," I protested. "Splitting up makes us weaker.""Staying together makes us slower," Alex said. "And we don't have time to approach each pack sequentially.""He's right," Ryan said while pain still colored his voice. "Adrian could be gathering forces right now, we need to move fast.""Fine," I conceded while resignation settled over me. "We split up, but how do we divide ourselves?""I'll take my mom and Ryan to Lyra's pack," Alex decided. "Lyra will listen to my request even if she's skeptical.""And Ryan needs more healing than we can provide here," I realized. "Lyra's pack has healers who can help him recover properly."She's the woman who was supposed to marry you," I protested. "The woman whose wedding you ruined by choosing me instead." I tried again to make him see why this is a wrong idea."She's also the woman who let us stay alive," Alex countered. "Who could have ordered the pack to hunt us down but didn't.""Because you were her alpha," I argue

FIVE MORE MINUTES

Chapter 151Nyx"So do I," Alex murmured back. "But hating it doesn't make it less necessary.""Take care of mom please" Ryan pleaded."I'll protect her with my life," Alex promised."I don't want to be a burden," Alex's mother protested from where she'd been listening in the doorway. "Don't want to slow you down when speed might save lives.""You're not a burden," Alex said firmly while turning to face her. "You're family and we protect family, that's not negotiable.""But if I'm with you, you'll have to worry about keeping me safe instead of focusing on convincing Lyra to help," she argued while concern colored her features."Then we'll worry about both," Alex said with finality. "You're coming with us and that's final."His mother looked like she wanted to argue further but something in Alex's expression stopped her, stopped her from pushing back against protection she clearly needed even if she hated being vulnerable."What about my family?" Ryan asked suddenly while his face went

ALEX IS THE STRONGEST PERSON I KNOW

Chapter 152Nyx"You hate this morning," Alex corrected while pulling on clothes. "Can't say I blame you."We dressed in silence and I felt our bond already stretching with anticipation of distance, already preparing for separation that would test whether love really could transcend physical space.Downstairs his brothers and mother were already gathered with packed bags and anxious expressions, and I watched them trying to project confidence they clearly didn't feel."Everyone clear on the plan?" Alex asked while his alpha voice commanded attention. "Ryan, Mom, and I go to Midnight Mirage, Nyx, Liam, and Jayce head to Silver Crescent.""Clear," everyone confirmed in various tones of resignation."Stay in contact through pack bonds," I added while looking at each face. "If something goes wrong we need to know immediately.""How far do pack bonds reach?" Jayce asked while obvious concern colored his question. "We'll be miles apart.""I don't know," I admitted while anxiety churned. "Bu

I MEAN BUSINESS

Chapter 153Nyx"I know," I said while wiping tears that wouldn't stop falling. "Doesn't make watching them leave any easier.""Nothing about this is easy," Jayce observed while joining us. "But we do it anyway because we're pack and pack doesn't quit.""Pack," I repeated while the word settled something in my chest. "We're pack and we protect each other even when separated.""Especially when separated," Liam corrected. "That's when we need each other most."We stood watching the empty driveway for several more minutes before I finally forced myself to turn away and face the reality that we had our own impossible journey ahead."Our turn," I announced while squaring my shoulders. "Let's go remind my cousin that family loyalty should mean something.""And if it doesn't?" Jayce asked."Then we improvise," I said while trying to project confidence I didn't feel. "We've gotten good at that.""Improvising is just another word for panicking with style," Liam observed."Then we'll panic with

I'M CONSIDERING

Chapter 154Nyx"Remember the plan," Liam said. "We go in peaceful, explain the situation, and appeal to family loyalty.""And if Lucien refuses?" Jayce asked."Then we leave peacefully and figure out our next move," I said while hoping it wouldn't come to that.The pack compound appeared through the trees and my stomach dropped because guards were already stationed at the entrance, were clearly expecting trouble based on their defensive positions."They know we're coming," I observed."Or they're just being cautious after everything that happened," Liam suggested. "Either way, we proceed as planned."I pulled up to the gate and rolled down my window as two guards approached with expressions that cycled between recognition and hostility."Nyx Virelle," one of them said while his hand rested on the weapon at his belt. "We didn't expect to see you back here.""I need to speak with Alpha Lucien," I said while keeping my voice steady. "It's urgent.""I'm sure it is," the guard said with o

PLEASE LET IT BE ENOUGH.

Chapter 156Nyx"Family loyalty is worth everything," Lucien said firmly. "But so is pack survival, and I have to balance both when making decisions that affect hundreds of lives.""So balance them," I urged. "Figure out how to honor both obligations instead of hiding behind impossible choices.""You make it sound easy," Lucien observed."Nothing about this is easy," I agreed. "But doing the right thing rarely is."Lucien studied me for a long moment and I held his gaze while refusing to show weakness, while projecting confidence that alliance with me wasn't suicide but salvation."I need to consult with my council," Lucien finally said. "Need to discuss this with the wolves who'll be risking their lives if I agree to help you.""How long will that take?" I asked while anxiety churned because every hour of delay was another hour Adrian had to organize."A day," Lucien said. "Maybe two, I can't rush a decision this significant.""I don't have two days," I protested. "Adrian could attac

IT'S RISKY,

Chapter 157NyxMorning came too quickly with grey light filtering through unfamiliar windows, and I woke to find Liam and Jayce already awake and restless from a night spent in enemy territory that might become allied ground."Any word from Lucien?" I asked while sitting up and rubbing sleep from my eyes."Nothing yet," Liam reported while pacing near the door. "But there's been movement in the compound, people gathering in what looks like the council hall.""They're deliberating," I concluded while anxiety churned in my stomach. "Deciding whether we're worth the risk.""We're absolutely worth the risk," Jayce said with false confidence. "How could they possibly say no to this face?"He gestured dramatically to himself and I felt a smile tugging at my lips despite the tension."Your charm is overwhelming," I said dryly. "I'm sure that's exactly what will convince them.""Mock all you want," Jayce said. "But charm has gotten me out of plenty of tight spots.""Name one," Liam challenge

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