บททั้งหมดของ Luna Eclipse: บทที่ 11 - บทที่ 20

Ryder caught Luna after breakfast the next morning."We need to talk. Privately."Luna's guard went up immediately. After seeing him at Darius's meeting, every interaction felt suspect."I have class.""You have me. I already cleared it with your professors. Come on."He walked toward the forest trail. Luna hesitated. Going into the forest alone with someone she didn't trust seemed stupid.But refusing would raise questions she couldn't answer. Not without admitting she'd been spying.She followed.They walked in silence until the academy buildings disappeared behind trees. Then Ryder stopped and turned to face her."Yesterday was a disaster."Luna's face burned. "Thanks for the reminder.""I'm not trying to embarrass you. I'm trying to help you. You lost control during a simple grappling exercise. That's unacceptable.""I know.""Do you? Because from where I'm standing, you don't take this seriously. You think you can wing it. Rely on instinct and raw power. But that's not enough. Ev

The video spread like wildfire.By breakfast the next morning, everyone had seen it. Students whispered as Luna passed. Some pointed. Others turned away.Nova stayed close. Protective. But even she couldn't shield Luna from the stares."Just ignore them," Nova muttered as they got food. "They'll find something else to gossip about next week.""Will they? Because it feels like I'm the only thing anyone's talking about."They found seats at their usual table in the back. Marcus was already there. He nodded in greeting but didn't speak.The table beside them was full of second years. Their conversation carried clearly."Did you see the video? She was completely out of control.""Professor Thorne should never have moved her to advanced training. She's not ready.""Eclipse wolves are always unstable. Everyone knows that. It's in their blood.""I heard she hurt someone during the rogue creature trial. Faculty covered it up."Luna's hands clenched around her fork. None of that was true. But r

"We need to talk," Darius said.Luna's hand moved instinctively toward her mark. "About what?""About your future here. Or lack thereof." He stepped closer. Not threatening exactly. But imposing. "I'm issuing a formal challenge. Tomorrow. During advanced training. You and me. Hand-to-hand combat. In front of everyone.""I can refuse.""You can. But then everyone will know you're scared. That the Eclipse bloodline produces cowards along with unstable wolves."Luna's temper flared. "I'm not scared of you.""Then prove it. Accept the challenge. Show everyone you can actually control yourself. That yesterday's video was a fluke." His smile was cold. "Unless it wasn't. Unless you really are as dangerous and unstable as everyone's saying.""This is about the video? About rumors?""This is about pack hierarchy. You don't get to skip ranks just because your last name is Eclipse. You don't get special treatment because you can shift fast. You earn your place here. Through challenges. Through pr

POV: LUNALuna didn't remember how she got back to campus.One moment she was surrounded. Eyes in the darkness. Growls closing in.The next, she was running. Branches whipping her face. Her wolf fully emerged. Primal terror driving her forward.She must have shifted. Must have fought her way clear. But the details were foggy. Adrenaline and fear blurring everything into instinct and motion.She reached the wards gasping. Bleeding. Clothes shredded.A patrol found her. Questions she couldn't answer. Medical wing again. More bruises catalogued. More injuries added to the day's collection.Nova appeared. Furious. Terrified."What were you thinking? Going into the forest alone after the fight with Darius?"Luna couldn't explain. Didn't have words for what she'd found. The ancient glade. The carvings. The shadow wolf. The creatures that shouldn't exist."I needed to clear my head.""You nearly got yourself killed. Again.""I know."Nova's anger melted into exhaustion. "You can't keep doing

He finished his coffee and went back upstairs. Got ready for school even though it was only 4 AM.Better to be moving than sitting. Waiting. Thinking.By the time he left the house, the sun was rising. Streets empty. Quiet.Miguel walked to school. Same route he'd taken with Luna a hundred times.Everything looked normal. Peaceful.But it didn't feel that way.He felt watched. Followed. Like something tracked his movements from the shadows.Miguel walked faster. Looked over his shoulder.Nothing. Just empty street and morning light.He turned a corner. A shortcut through the park.Mistake.The park was dark. Trees blocking the dawn light. Too many places to hide.Miguel's instinct screamed danger.He started jogging. Needed to get through fast. Reach open ground.Something moved in his peripheral vision.He spun. Saw nothing. Just trees and shadow."Hello?" His voice cracked. Embarrassing.No answer.Miguel backed toward the park exit. Keeping his eyes on the tree line.A growl. Low. D