Whispers and strength

Elsa’s POVI was about to open my chamber door when I heard someone call my name.“Elsa!”The voice was familiar warm and cheerful in a way that immediately softened something inside me. I turned, and before I could even react, Neris came running down the hallway, her dark hair bouncing as she hurried toward me.“Neris!” I gasped, surprised.She threw her arms around me before I could say another word. I stood frozen for a second, then hugged her tightly. It felt strange but comforting to hold someone who wasn’t judging me, whispering about me, or looking at me with pity.“I missed you so much,” I said against her shoulder, my voice breaking a little.“Missed you too,” she murmured, pulling back with a grin. “You have no idea how boring school is without you. I only just returned to the pack yesterday—had to submit some assignments and reports.”I smiled weakly. “You came back at the right time, I guess.”She raised an eyebrow, noticing the sadness behind my smile. “What happened? You

Luna’s Resolve

Elsa’s POVThe morning air in the training hall felt heavy, thick with whispers that vanished the moment I stepped inside. My Luna classes were supposed to start early, but even before the instructor arrived, I could feel the weight of curious eyes and hushed voices surrounding me like an invisible fog.They weren’t whispering about my lessons.They were whispering about her.“Did you hear? The mistress is expecting the Alpha’s child.”“Poor Luna… what a pity, she’s already losing her place.”Every word pierced through me no matter how much I tried to ignore them. My heart felt tight, but I straightened my shoulders, refusing to let anyone see how deeply it hurt. I was the Luna. No matter what the rumors said, no one could take that from me—unless I let them.Lady Selene entered with her maids, her calm yet commanding presence immediately silencing the room. Her soft gray hair framed her face as she looked around, and when her eyes landed on me, her expression softened.“Elsa,” she sa

A Day to Breathe Again

Elsa’s POVThe soft sound of curtains being drawn woke me. I blinked against the morning light, still heavy from the restless night before. My mind kept replaying Dylan’s apology and Veronica’s smug voice right after. It was as if she enjoyed tearing apart every little piece of peace I tried to build.“Elsa, wake up!” Neris’s cheerful voice filled the room, followed by the sound of Lila placing a tray on the bedside table. “You’ve slept half the morning away.”I groaned softly and pulled the blanket closer, my voice hoarse. “Why are you both here so early?”“It’s almost noon,” Lila said, laughing lightly as she poured me a cup of tea. “Mother said you shouldn’t skip meals, and Alpha Dylan—”At the mention of his name, my heart thudded unevenly. “What about him?” I asked, trying to sound uninterested.Neris held up a sleek, black card between her fingers and smiled mischievously. “He told me to take you shopping.”I sat up instantly, blinking. “What?”“His exact words were, ‘Make sure

Whispers and Watchful Eyes

Elsa’s POVBy the time we returned to the pack house, the sun was already sinking, painting the sky in hues of amber and crimson. The breeze carried the scent of pine and rain-soaked earth, and for the first time in days, I felt a little lighter. Shopping with Neris had helped me forget just for a few hours everything that had gone wrong.But as the SUV rolled past the training grounds and toward the main residence, I could sense the whispers even before we stepped out.“Did you see what she’s wearing?”“Alpha’s black card, they say.”“She thinks she’s the Luna already.”Their words floated through the air like venomous smoke. My stomach tightened, but I lifted my chin higher. I had learned to wear my composure like armor—it was the only thing that kept me from breaking.Neris noticed, of course. She always did. “Ignore them,” she muttered, sliding out of the car and offering her hand. “They’d gossip about a falling leaf if they could.”I managed a small smile. “I’m used to it.”As we

Lyra’s Suspicion

Lyra’s POVThe morning air in the palace was unusually tense. I had left Dylan’s chamber after making sure all the paperwork for the council meeting was ready, but my mind wasn’t calm. Ever since Veronica moved into the Alpha’s quarters, there had been constant whispers maids sneaking glances, warriors exchanging knowing looks, and that fake sweetness Veronica carried like perfume.I wasn’t one for gossip, but I wasn’t blind either. Something about her never sat right with me.As I walked down the long marble corridor, my heels tapping softly against the polished floor, I noticed the pack doctor ahead of me, heading toward the mistress’s room with a leather bag in hand.Strange.The doctor never visited unannounced unless it was serious.I slowed my pace, curiosity instantly pricking at me. I wasn’t planning to eavesdrop but when I reached the corner and heard Veronica’s voice, I froze.“…you have to tell the Alpha the baby is stressed,” she was saying, her tone sharp but sickly sweet

The Whisper Beneath the Moon

Lyra’s POVThe morning air was cool, thick with mist that clung to the castle’s marble walls like ghostly breath. I walked quietly, my cloak drawn close, my boots making no sound on the polished floor. Every shadow felt alive, every creak of wood whispered secrets.Yesterday’s discovery had kept me awake. I could still hear Veronica’s voice echoing in my head — her sweet, poisonous tone as she ordered the pack doctor to lie.“Tell him the baby is stressed. Tell him I need care. The Alpha will never doubt you.”And the doctor’s fearful reply: “You’re beginning to do too much, my lady. You’re not even pregnant.”My fingers clenched around the edge of my cloak. I knew it — I had known something about her story never felt right. But hearing it with my own ears was something else entirely.Now, as the dawn light crept through the eastern corridor, I waited near the courtyard arch, the place where the pack doctor usually passed before morning duties.He arrived right on time, clutching a sm

Shadows in the Halls

Elsa’s POVThe day began with silence.Not the peaceful kind…the uneasy one that makes the air feel heavier than it should. Even the maids moved slower, whispering to one another as if afraid to speak too loudly.I knew something was wrong the moment I woke up. Lila and Neris were standing by my window, speaking in hushed tones until they saw me stir. They froze like children caught misbehaving.“What is it?” I asked, sitting up slowly.Neris bit her lip, glancing at Lila before answering. “There’s been… an incident.”My stomach tightened. “What kind of incident?”Lila hesitated, wringing her hands. “The pack doctor, Elsa. They found him near the southern woods this morning. He’s…”She didn’t have to finish. The way her voice cracked said enough.My breath caught. “Dead?”Neris nodded slowly. “They said it looked like an attack, maybe rogues. But the guards aren’t sure yet.”The doctor. The same man who had claimed Veronica was pregnant.A chill ran down my spine. Something about it d

Shadows Beneath the Red Claw

Dylan”s povThe rain had started before dawn, steady and cold — the kind that soaked into the bones. By the time I stepped outside the pack house, the world smelled of wet earth and secrets.The guards bowed as I passed. They could sense it — the shift in my mood, the quiet storm beneath my calm.The doctor’s death wasn’t supposed to happen. Not like this.I’d sent men to check on him last night after hearing rumors that he hadn’t returned home. They found his body at the edge of the forest — no signs of struggle, no scent of an attacker, nothing but silence and a faint trace of wolfsbane. It didn’t make sense. He wasn’t an enemy, just a healer. Unless… someone wanted him silenced.I clenched my jaw and motioned for my Beta, Marcus, to follow me.“Any update from the patrols?” I asked.“Nothing concrete,” Marcus replied, his voice low. “But a maid claims she saw Veronica’s servant near the east side last night. She was acting nervous, carrying something wrapped in cloth.”Veronica.Of

Whispers in the Storm

Elsa’s povIt had been days since Dylan started acting… different.He still said good morning. He still looked at me with those calm, unreadable eyes that used to make me feel safe. But now, when I looked back, there was something else something hidden. A heaviness that clung to him like the rain that hadn’t stopped falling since the night the doctor died.No one had told me the full story. Only that the pack doctor had been “found dead near the forest.” A tragic accident, they said. But the way Dylan’s jaw tightened when I asked told me it wasn’t that simple.He’d barely touched his food at breakfast, and he left early every morning always “pack business.” Every time I tried to ask what was wrong, he brushed my hand away gently and told me not to worry.But I did worry. Because I could feel it — the distance growing between us like a wall made of silence.This morning, the corridors of the Red Claw mansion were strangely quiet. Even the servants’ whispers seemed to fade when I passed

Whispers in the Storm

Elsa’s povIt had been days since Dylan started acting… different.He still said good morning. He still looked at me with those calm, unreadable eyes that used to make me feel safe. But now, when I looked back, there was something else something hidden. A heaviness that clung to him like the rain that hadn’t stopped falling since the night the doctor died.No one had told me the full story. Only that the pack doctor had been “found dead near the forest.” A tragic accident, they said. But the way Dylan’s jaw tightened when I asked told me it wasn’t that simple.He’d barely touched his food at breakfast, and he left early every morning always “pack business.” Every time I tried to ask what was wrong, he brushed my hand away gently and told me not to worry.But I did worry. Because I could feel it — the distance growing between us like a wall made of silence.This morning, the corridors of the Red Claw mansion were strangely quiet. Even the servants’ whispers seemed to fade when I passed

All Chapters of Broken Luna Rise Back: Chapter 51 - Chapter 60

Whispers and strength

Luna’s Resolve

A Day to Breathe Again

Whispers and Watchful Eyes

Lyra’s Suspicion

The Whisper Beneath the Moon

Shadows in the Halls

Shadows Beneath the Red Claw

Whispers in the Storm

Whispers in the Storm