All Chapters of THE LUNA'S RETURN FROM EXILE: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

CHAPTER 11: TRUSTElric’s POVThe following morning came slowly but my mind was awake. I barely slept. My head kept replaying Mira’s smile from last night and the fear in her eyes when she told me her story. I had promised to protect her and I meant it and promised to keep my promise to her forever.So I went straight to Alpha Theron. His office was dark like always. He liked to stay in the dark more than the sunlight.He looked up the moment I entered.“Elric,” he said, voice low. “I heard you brought someone back. A girl with the Moonbrand. Tell me if that is good or bad for this pack.”I swallowed slowly. Theron was not the kind of Alpha you can lie to.“She’s not a threat.” I told him, sounding more like I'm defending me. “She didn’t even know the type of powers she was carrying. She just wants a place to breathe. I brought her because she deserves safety”Theron leaned back like he wanted to read the riddle on my face.“Peace or destruction Elric. Which one does she bring?”“Peac

CHAPTER 13: THE ADVICEMira’s POV;I sat on my bed with my legs folded, trying to distract my mind with the small novel in my hand. The words weren’t even sinking in. All I could think about was the pact, Elric’s reaction, the weight of everyone’s eyes in this pack.I'm surprised how words fly around quickly, about me making a pact with Alpha Theron.The wind outside blew gently. I let out a small breath.Then a soft glow filled the room.A figure stepped out from the corner, it was my aunt, Aunt Nelly. Her white hair floated and her eyes had that calm sadness I remembered.I dropped the book.“Aunt Nelly!” I whispered.She smiled but her smile carried pain too.“You’re growing stronger Mira. You should be ready now.” She said, sighing.“Ready for what?” I asked.“For everything.” She said. “For what your betrayers will bring to you. They are not done with you.”A cold shiver went down my spine.“How do I get ready? I don’t even know where to start.”She walked close. Her hand brushed

CHAPTER 15: SHADOWFANG BADDIEMIRA’S P.O.VThe healing chamber was quieter than usual. Most of the girls were busy sorting herbs, but my head felt stuffed, so I walked around the room just to breathe and think straight. My steps slowed near the back aisle where we kept the fresh bandages. I didn’t see the leg stretched out in front of me until it was too lateI tripped and hit the floor on my hands. Heat rushed to my face as a group of giggles rose behind me. When I looked up, Lovey stood there with her hand on her hip like she owned the whole chamber. Her friends flanked her, wearing the same smug smile.“Well well” Lovey said “new girl thinks she can walk around here like she’s holy air”My palms stung but what stung more was the way she looked at me like I didn’t belong here“I didn’t do anything to you” I said slowlyShe stepped closer. Her perfume hit first before her voice “That’s your first mistake. Thinking this place is some happy garden. You don’t make peace here. You stay i

CHAPTER 17 NIGHT TRAININGELRIC’S POVI tried to sleep but sleep refuses to come.I turn on the bed for the third time, staring at the ceiling like it might give answers. My wolf is restless, pacing, scratching, alert. Ever since today, something feels off.I finally give up.The training room lights are dim when I step in. At first, I think I’m alone. Then I hear it. A soft grunt. A shuffle of feet. Controlled breathing.Mira.She’s in the middle of the room, hair tied back, sleeves rolled, sweat shining on her skin. She repeats the same move again and again, turn, step, strike, miss and reset.She doesn’t see me.I lean against the wall, watching her carefully.She messes up the angle again. Her shoulders tense in frustration. She mutters something under her breath I can’t catch. Then she goes again.My chest tightens.Three days. She’s pushing herself like she has none.I walk closer, slow, quiet. She spins suddenly, blade coming up fast. I catch her wrist easily.“Careful,” I say.

CHAPTER 19 POISONEDMIRAZara grins at me like she already won.She rolls her shoulders loosening up like this is fun. Like hurting people is her favorite sport. The crowd is loud my head already buzzing but I lock my knees and breathe like Elric taught me.Don’t rush. Read her body.“Hope you scream pretty,” Zara says and spits to the side.The horn sounds.She moves fast, not clean, just fast. Her elbow clips my ribs before I can fully dodge and pain shoot sharp and hot. I stumble but don’t fall. She laughs.“Too slow.”She goes for my knee, the bad one. I feel it before it happens. I twist last second but she still catches me. My leg buckles and I hit the ground hard with dust in my mouth.The crowd roars louder.“Stay down,” she whispers, stepping on my chest. “You don’t belong here.”My vision blurred but I grab her ankle and roll. She stumbles curses and I’m up again breathing hard. My ribs burn and my knee screams but I move.She fights dirty. She goes for my old scar and I cry