All Chapters of The Rider Alpha's Runaway Luna: Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

Kyra went into labor three weeks early during a council meeting, which she later joked was the universe's way of getting her to finally slow down. One moment she was arguing with Dorian about omega education funding, the next her water broke and contractions hit hard enough to steal her breath."Get Doctor Chen," Ryker said immediately, abandoning the meeting to carry Kyra to the medical facility. "Now!""I'm fine," Kyra gasped between contractions. "This is normal, babies come early sometimes.""Kade was born at full term," Ryker said, panic clear in his voice. "Three weeks early isn't normal.""It's within normal range," Chen said when they arrived, checking Kyra quickly. "The baby's heart rate is strong, positioning is good, this is just an eager little one ready to meet the world."Labor progressed quickly, much faster than with Kade. Within six hours Kyra was ready to push, surrounded by medical staff and with Ryker holding her hand so tight she thought he might break her finger

The regional council chambers were packed with representatives from dozens of packs, all eager to witness whether Kyra's reforms would be upheld or overturned. Council Head Theron presided with the same grave authority he'd shown during previous hearings involving the Nightrider Pack."This hearing will determine whether Luna Kyra Thorne's reforms violate traditional pack law," Theron announced. "Both sides will present evidence and testimony, and the council will rule on whether the Nightrider Pack's changes should be maintained or reversed."Dorian presented first, bringing forward conservative alphas who testified about the importance of maintaining traditional structures. They argued that Kyra's reforms weakened pack hierarchy, undermined alpha authority, and set dangerous precedents for other packs."If we allow one pack to abandon tradition," Alpha Marcus of the Stonebrook Pack testified, "what's to stop all packs from descending into chaos? Structure exists for a reason.""Doe

The challenge grounds were packed with wolves from multiple packs, all gathered to witness whether Ryker Thorne would maintain his alpha position or lose everything to Viktor Dorian. Kyra stood with Kai, Zara holding Luna while Kade stayed at pack territory protected from seeing his father potentially die.Viktor entered the circle first, a massive wolf with scars covering his body from years of fighting. He was larger than Ryker, more brutal, and his eyes promised death without mercy. Dorian stood behind him with satisfaction written all over his ancient face."This is wrong," Elder Sasha said quietly. "Dorian's using a proxy to enact personal revenge. It violates the spirit of alpha challenges.""But not the letter of pack law," Kai said grimly. "We have no grounds to stop it."Ryker entered the circle and Kyra's breath caught at seeing him in fighting form. He looked confident, powerful, but she could feel his fear through the bond. Not fear of Viktor, but fear of leaving his fami

Eighteen months after Kyra became Luna, Zara announced her engagement to Lucas, the pack warrior who'd been courting her since she arrived at Nightrider territory. The news filled Kyra with joy and a touch of bittersweet emotion because her baby sister was all grown up and building her own family."I can't believe you're getting married," Kyra said while helping Zara pick out wedding dress options. "It feels like yesterday I was protecting you from bullies at school.""And now you're Luna protecting an entire pack," Zara laughed. "We've both come a long way.""Are you happy?" Kyra asked seriously. "With Lucas, with pack life, with everything?""Deliriously happy," Zara confirmed. "Lucas is kind and patient and he loves me despite all my neurotic tendencies. Plus he makes me laugh, which counts for a lot.""It really does," Kyra agreed, thinking about how Ryker could still make her laugh even after everything they'd been through.The wedding was planned as a traditional pack ceremony

Three years after Kyra became Luna, she received an unexpected letter from Seraphina. The woman who'd tried to destroy her bond with Ryker through lies and manipulation had spent the time in therapy and self-reflection, and now wanted to apologize properly."Should I even read this?" Kyra asked Ryker, holding the unopened envelope."That's your choice," Ryker said. "You don't owe her anything."Kyra opened the letter and read Seraphina's words carefully. The apology was genuine, acknowledging the harm she'd caused and taking full responsibility without making excuses. She detailed her therapy journey, her diagnosis of obsessive attachment disorder, and her work to become someone better."I don't expect forgiveness," the letter concluded. "I just wanted you to know that I see now what I couldn't see then—you and Ryker were meant to be together, and my interference was wrong. You're an amazing Luna, and I'm sorry I tried to take that from you.""She sounds sincere," Kyra said, handing