All Chapters of Moonbound: The Alpha's Claim: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

Mona snuck across the manor grounds to a little-used guard door. She found the door one day while trying to listen in on the guards’ conversation and had made use of it whenever she needed to leave the manor unnoticed. Once inside, she relaxed and leaned against the wall, breathing heavily. Thinking she was home free, she wasn’t prepared when she turned the corner and walked face-first into three guards.“Mona, what are you doing here?”While she was a high-ranking guard in Damien’s retinue, she didn’t have the clearance to be in this wing. Scrambling, she thought back to the spy she overheard in the garden. If she wasn’t the only one out to get Elena, this could work to her advantage. “I heard something when I was passing in the corridor outside. Someone was talking about the prophecy. I know I’m not supposed to be in here, but I couldn’t just let them get away,” Mona said, putting her heart into the act.“Did you find them?” one of the men demanded.“No, but there was a door leadin

Roland gathered everyone in the War Room. This time, Elena and Gail were included. The Alpha King looked somber as he said, "It's time you all know the story of why Ryan Mercer was expelled from the Crimson Moon Pack."Elena and Gail squeezed each other's hands for comfort. This would surely not be a pleasant conversation. "In order to defeat your enemy, you must first know them. Ryan was the pack's Beta, and he was known for his fierce loyalty. Alpha Nathan was a compassionate man and a leader, but he was progressive. Ryan preferred the old ways, where rank was based on the strength of your wolf and couldn't be changed based on any other type of merit."Elena thought about what Roland said for a few minutes before speaking. "So, when we thought I was wolfless, he would have kept me at the bottom of the pack?""Exactly, my dear girl. The two butted heads fiercely over the topic. Ryan eventually turned the pack's seers to his side. No one knew they had turned traitor. On the night of t

Elena was tired of being trapped in Damien's room. She didn't know why she was crumbling like a two-year-old who scraped her knee. She turned away from Damien, intent on going to train off some aggression. The second her hand hit the doorknob, a shiver raced down her spine, making her stop in her tracks. Damien saw her pause, concern rising on his face. Elena lifted a hand to stop him. It wasn't fear that had stopped her; it was more like an intuition of what was to come. Things were happening to her much more quickly than she had ever expected, and with the looming threats all around her, life was certainly becoming a bit overwhelming."Are you okay?" he asked quietly from beside her."I felt something. Almost like a foreboding. I almost feel like something is waiting for us on the other side of the door, and when we walk through it, everything will change.""You don't have to do anything alone. I'm here with you." He squeezed her hand and smiled lovingly at her.Steeling herself ag

Elena looked around her as she realized everyone was staring. She knew what an Alpha Command was because she had seen Roland use it on his pack. How could she have possibly commanded someone—especially someone who had taken an oath to follow another?Kevin remained frozen, but a look of embarrassment crept up his face. He didn't understand why he felt so compelled to listen to Elena's order. There was no reason to listen to her, but he couldn't resist. On instinct, he bowed his head in a show of respect. If he was honest with himself, it was also partially due to a newfound fear of this small woman standing before him.Whispers filled the training grounds. Everyone felt the kiss of Elena's authority, but none understood it. Damien stepped closer to her in an attempt to shield her from the pack's blatant curiosity. Suddenly, Roland burst into the training grounds. He looked from Elena to Kevin, realization dawning in his eyes. "Release," he said with quiet authority directed at Kevin.

The library was quiet, so quiet, it was almost unsettling. Elena heard every page turn from every corner. There were only a handful of wolves in the room, but she could easily tell where each one was located by how easily the sound of their breathing carried in the silence. Gail turned a page, drawing Elena's attention back to the table. They'd been here for hours, and so far, all they'd managed to find was vague references to a "Two-Moon Child" and others to an "Alpha of Alphas," but none were very clear on who this person was or if it was even the same individual. In fact, none made it very apparent whether they should be looking for a male or female saviour."Gail, this is ridiculous. We're never going to find anything. Most of these books are damaged beyond recognition, leaving us with just a few arcane words to go by." Elena closed her book with a huff. "I know my mother expected it to be me, but I really feel like everything is pointing toward Roland. I mean, come on... the Alp