All Chapters of Luna Rising: Chapter 131 - Chapter 140

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Guarding the Line

GideonI let Curran take over to do the border examination. After the meeting with the Elders, he was ready to let off some steam, and I needed to sit back and think. The shift came easily—it was so much smoother than it had ever been before, now that I was fully bonded with Cora and had my connection with Seren. All the pieces I'd felt were missing over the years had clicked into place. I felt calmer, more settled, and with that came a level of control and power I'd never dreamed I was capable of.Curran's paws pounded the earth, the vibrations running through his body as he ran. His sharp vision picked up on tracks from the patrol, wild animals, and other creatures that were natural to find in a forest environment. Scents layered over each other—two different shifters, a few deer, the tangy rot of a felled log—as we continued along the path. He slowed as we came up on the carcass of a boar just at the edge of the territory line. 'This isn't one of our kills. The hunters wouldn't ha

Guarding the Line pt 2

GideonI turned back to Elaine and my family. "Actually, why don't we go check that spot out again now?"The five of us exited the pack house, and I stopped in my tracks. There were twelve strangers waiting along the driveway. Elaine turned to me. "Prince Gideon, I'd like you to meet my coven. When you texted Cora, we teleported her and your parents here." She smiled at me. "We were all a little anxious to get here and get started."And with that, she wasted no more time. We found the boar right where I'd left it, two warriors just arriving to follow my earlier orders to burn it."Hold off, gentlemen. We need to do some additional investigating first." They both nodded, then stepped away respectfully, monitoring the forest as Elaine stepped up to the carcass. Her coven spread around her in a practiced move that spoke of years of coordination. The air shifted as soon as they took their places. It was quieter somehow, like the forest itself was holding its breath to see what came next.

Life in the Dark

SerenMy feet landed solidly beneath me as I finished the rotation for the roundhouse kick I’d just aimed at Tristan’s head. If he’d been any slower, he’d be lying on the ground unconscious from the force. Instead, he shot me a wide grin as he stepped back. “Well done, Luna! Your form was excellent!” He walked over to the edge of the mat where towels and water waited for us. Picking up one of the bottles, he handed it to me. I took a long drink, then grabbed a towel and brought it to my face to wipe the sweat away.Duncan was in his office with Julian and Lucian. He’d been trying to track down the whereabouts of Alpha Brian and his pack for weeks with no luck. The closer we got to the tournament, the more frustrated he was becoming. The three of them were making more contingency plans for the event in case he showed up there with Mikhail’s army. With Gideon gone and the gathering around the corner, Tristan had taken over my regular training again. I was never going to be a great war

Convergence pt 1

DuncanI stood with King Cian, Gideon, and Seren on the steps of the Blood Moon pack house. Head Elder Cassian stood off to the side, conversing quietly with Queen Gwen as we waited to greet the next incoming pack. We had arrived on Blood Moon Territory yesterday. I admitted to myself that I’d purposefully delayed coming for as long as I could. Seren had not been back at Blood Moon since we rescued her, and I was worried about how it would affect her mental health. I shouldn’t have been. She stood tall beside me, emotions calm as she chatted with her family, not even a flicker of distress at being back in the place that had caused her so much pain. Pride swelled in my chest, and I sent a pulse of love through our bond. She looked up at me, a small smile on her face, as she leaned into me. Her hand pressed to her belly for a moment before she squeezed my hand and turned back to her brother to respond to something he said. She threw her head back, laughing, as he went on about how rid

Convergence pt 2

DuncanLight applause rippled through the dining hall. When it quieted, Cian continued. “The winners of the tournament will choose a new name for this pack. Blood Moon will be a footnote in our history—a warning to those who come after—showing the cost of pride and greed.” Once again, his gaze swept the room. “Now, those of you who will be participating tomorrow, I recommend you get a good night’s sleep.” Laughter rippled at his words. “Alphas and Lunas, please stay behind after dinner. Betas optional if you choose. We need to have a meeting.” At his words, several people looked around in concern. Braxton met my eyes from his seat several tables over, but I simply gave a small shake of my head. It wouldn’t be long before the room cleared. Julian leaned in. “King Dorian and General Zephyr have just arrived,” he whispered to me and Seren. “Tristan wants to know where he should send them.”“Tell him to bring them here. Cian will probably want to introduce them to the Alphas anyway.” He

Heartbeat pt 1

SerenI sank into the warm water, my thoughts swirling just like the bubbles around me. Braxton’s comments about his Luna being with pup were at the forefront. I knew I needed to tell Duncan about my pregnancy, but I had been hoping to wait until after we were through the battle that was coming. After earlier, though, I realized I couldn’t put it off. He needed to know before. He needed to know that we had something else to fight for. I laid my hands on my belly, imagining what it would feel like in just a few months when the little bean was kicking and stretching. I closed my eyes and felt for the flutter that was the pup’s heartbeat. It still filled me with wonder and awe every time I felt it. Gathering my courage, I pulled the plug and stepped out of the tub. I wrapped the fluffy terry bathrobe Duncan had set out for me around me, tying the sash as I stepped out to search for my mate. I found him poring over the plans and documents for tomorrow. It took him a moment to realize I

Heartbeat pt 2

Seren“Our pup,” I murmured, my lips brushing his.His forehead came to mine, our breaths mingling. “Our future,” he said softly.The words sank into me, heavy and grounding. Tomorrow might bring blood and ruin, but tonight we chose life, and I would not waste a minute of it.I pushed him back a step, then another, until the edge of the bed caught behind his knees. He sat without breaking eye contact, and I moved with him, straddling his lap, my fingers sliding into his hair as I kissed him again—deeper this time. Hungrier.His hands traveled my back slowly, deliberately, mapping every curve like he was reacquainting himself with something sacred. His fingers feathered over my skin, sending little jolts of electricity through me, the sensation causing my core to clench, desperate to be filled.But when he lifted me and laid me down against the mattress, it wasn’t with dominance. It was with care. He followed me down, his weight a welcome heat along my body, braced carefully, always m

In the Shadows

King MikhailMist had settled low to the ground, muffling the sounds of the forest and our footsteps as we made camp in the area surrounding Blood Moon. I stood at the center of it all; the fog curling around my boots as the army I had forged settled into place.I was on the verge of getting everything I wanted. With tomorrow’s victory, the kingdom would be mine. There would be no question about the strength of my hybrids, no doubt that our new species was the supreme one. We would crush the wolves beneath our boots and feast on their blood.Twigs snapped behind me, and I turned, finding Alpha Brian. He no longer reeked of blood, his wounds having finally healed, but he still carried himself with arrogance. No matter. Even if he survived tomorrow, he’d end up a part of my horde in the end. They all did.He cleared his throat. “King Mikhail, if I could have a word?”I raised an eyebrow. “What’s so important that you would bother me on the eve of battle?”“I have news, sire. Of Princess

The Line Splintered pt 1

DuncanPeople were flowing into the stands erected around the tournament grounds. I stood at the edge of the stage, King Cian and Queen Gwen on one side, Seren on the other. Gideon and Cora were speaking with one of the elders over by the steps. King Cian’s eyes swept over the scores of people. His face showed none of the worry that gnawed at all of us. We could hope it went smoothly, that it would be a simple day of games to test strength and leadership, but deep down, I knew better. This was going to be a fight for our lives, and we had more innocents in the crowd than was ideal. I felt Seren’s small hand squeeze mine and looked down at her. She gave me a tight smile, stress evident in the way her forehead bunched and her brow furrowed. Neither of us spoke. Gideon and Cora joined us. “Elder Cassian has indicated that he will stay and fight, but the rest of the Elder Council has decided to evacuate at the first sign of trouble.” Disgust was evident in his voice. “First, they ignor

The Line Splintered pt 2

DuncanThe contestants got their next partner assignments and stepped back into place. It was easier to keep track of the group now that half were standing back, watching, and I noticed that Kyler and Oreias had also advanced to this round. I had a good feeling about them, as well as Finlay. They were in the middle of the wolf spar when a horn split the air. Three long blasts. The signal we’d been waiting for. The one we were all hoping wouldn’t come.The fighters in the arena stopped what they were doing immediately, heads turning to Cian on the stage. Gideon stood, barking orders at the guards around us, even as Cian stepped forward. “Everyone, stay calm. Follow the guards with the white sashes. They’ll lead you to safe evacuation tunnels. Those of you who are willing and able to fight, join us here!” Cian bellowed. The stands emptied, a group that consisted mostly of women and children following the guards Gideon had called forward. I saw a mother carrying her pup, moving quickl

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