《THE SHADOWBORN LUNA》全部章節：第 1 章 - 第 10 章

The fortress appeared through the trees like something from a nightmare.Blood Moon territory was carved into the side of a mountain, all black stone and iron gates that shone like teeth in a pre-dawn light. There were torches on every wall, casting shadows that moved like living things.I stumbled as Draven hauled me forward, my bare feet bleeding on the rocky path."Move," he growled.The collar burned hotter. I gasped, forcing my legs to cooperate.We crossed a bridge suspended over a chasm so deep I could not see the bottom. Wind whipped through the gorge, carrying the scent of pine and something else. Something wild and ancient that made my skin crawl.Guards flanked the gate—massive warriors who watched me with eyes that glowed amber in the darkness. Their lips curled back, revealing canines meant for tearing flesh."Alpha," one of them said, bowing. His gaze slid to me. "Is that—""The Shadowborn." Draven's grip tightened on my arm until it felt like my bones were grinding. "Sp

Training began at dawn. I woke to Garrett throwing open my door, his gruff voice cutting through the darkness like a blade." Up. Now. You have five minutes to dress and meet me in the yard." He left before I could protest. I dragged myself from bed, every muscle screaming. The collar felt heavier moment, as if it knew what was coming. I dressed snappily in the training leathers Maya had left folded on the chair — black pants that hugged my legs, a fitted tunic that allowed movement, thrills laced to my knees. I looked like a warrior. I felt like prey. The yard was empty when I arrived, nothing but packed dirt girdled by high gravestone walls. Munitions lined one side — brands, staffs, daggers that lustered in the pre-dawn light. Garrett stood in the center, arms crossed over his broad chest." You're late," he said." You said five minutes"" I said five minutes. That means you should have been there in three." He signaled to the munitions." Pick one." I stared at the displa

Night found me climbing the narrow path to the eastern palace, my heart pounding against my chest. The fort was silent around me, most of the pack asleep. Only the night guards prowled the walls, and I had learned their patterns well enough to avoid being discovered. The palace door was open, waiting. Sebastian stood in the center of the circular chamber, surrounded by candles that cast dancing shadows across the rune-covered walls. He wore his purple robes, and his violet eyes glowed with power that made the air thick." You came," he said." Did you doubt I would?"" No. But I hoped you might choose ignorance. It would be easier." He signaled to the bottom where he'd drawn an intricate circle in what looked like salt mixed with silver greasepaint." Sit in the center." I adhered, settling cross-legged within the circle. The collar palpitated against my throat, replying to the magic drenching the air. Sebastian knelt across from me, his hands moving in complex patterns that left

The real training began before sunrise. I woke to find Draven already dressed, standing at the window watching the darkness fade to grey. "Get up," he said without turning. "We have work to do." I dragged myself from bed, my body still aching from yesterday's arena fight. "What kind of work?" "The kind that will keep you alive when the Council's acceptance turns to fear." He finally looked at me, his silver eyes intense. "Yesterday, you proved you can control your power in a controlled environment. Today, we test whether you can maintain that control when everything goes wrong."Something in his tone made my stomach clench. "What are you planning?" His smile was sharp. "You will see." He led me deep into the mountain, down passages I had never seen before. The air grew colder, damper. The walls here were rough stone, untouched by the craftsmen who had carved the upper levels. We emerged into a massive cavern that took my breath away. It stretched for what looked like miles in every di

The first attack came on the second night. We had made camp in a clearing surrounded by ancient oaks, with defensive positions established and guards posted on rotating shifts. I lay beside Draven in our tent, listening to the forest sounds that had become familiar over the journey.Then the sounds stopped. Total silence. Wrong. I sat up, reaching for Draven. "Something is—" The explosion ripped through the eastern perimeter. Fire erupted, screams following immediately. Draven was on his feet and armed before I could blink, already shouting orders. "Positions! Defensive formation around the Luna!"I grabbed my blade and pushed out of the tent. Chaos greeted me. Our camp was under assault from all sides. But these were not rogues—these were trained warriors wearing the colours of Silver Moon pack. Theron's wolves. "Kaia!" Lyra materialized beside me, her sword already bloody."We need to get you to the centre—" "No." I pushed past her. "I fight." A Silver Moon warrior lunged at me, cla