Alle Kapitel von The Darkest Wolves: Kapitel 71 – Kapitel 80

The next day, the first light of dawn painted the sky in pale pink and gold. In the grand courtyard of the Moonlit Pack, the ceremonial altar stood decorated with white flowers and silvery ribbons. Pack members lined the stone pathways, their eyes focused on the altar waiting for the ceremony to begin.Luna Amanda and Mara stood by a closed window in the east wing, looking out through the transparent glass. They believed no one would see them there. The noise from the courtyard floated up-chants, murmurs, the rustling of cloaks.Amanda's face was pale. She gripped the windowsill as though it gave her strength."I can't watch this," she whispered, voice tight. "Seeing her there... it hurts."Mara put a hand on her arm. "You don't have to."Amanda shook her head, tears on the edge of her lashes. "I made a promise-to protect what was mine. And now... she's taking that place."Below, Alpha Jake walked out onto the altar. He wore the ceremonial white sash of leadership, and his face was se

In the dark prison cell, a single torch sputtered, casting trembling shadows across the stone walls. Luna Amanda sat in the far corner, knees drawn to her chest, the cold stone biting her bare arms. Her dress was tattered, and she wore no shoes. Silence pressed in around her, heavy like suffocating mist.She closed her eyes, replaying the courtroom scene in her mind. A prisoner in my own pack, she thought. How could it come to this?A soft sound from the corridor broke the silence. A key turned in the cell door's lock. Amanda's eyes snapped open as the door creaked; Mara stepped in. She paused at the threshold, nerves visible in her tight posture.Amanda's gaze was like a stormy sea. "You," she spat, voice low and furious.Mara swallowed and met her gaze. "Please... just hear me out."Amanda sat straighter, glaring. "Don't you dare," she whispered. "You betrayed me. You made things fall apart."Mara approached slowly. "I know. But I had to save myself."Amanda's eyes narrowed. "You...

Beta Shane rushed through the main hallway of the Moonlit Pack mansion. Morning light filtered through tall windows, but Shane hardly saw it-his thoughts were racing.He turned a sharp corner and burst into Alpha Jake's office, not even waiting to knock.Jake looked up from the report on rogue werewolves and vampires. "Shane? What's-"Shane closed the door behind him and practically threw himself onto the sofa beside Jake's desk. He extended his hand, holding a folded photograph. "Look at this, Alpha."Jake frowned. "Shane, I'm in the middle of-"Shane cut in, voice urgent. "Just look."Jake sighed but took the photo. He unfolded it. There was Giselle-no, Emily-smiling beside a tall, strong man with gold eyes and regal posture.Jake's breath caught. "Giselle...?"Shane nodded. "Yes. But look at the man with her. That's Alpha Jason StoneWood from Moon Crest Pack."Jake stared at the photograph, mouth firm. "Jason StoneWood... what is he doing with Giselle?"Shane swallowed. "They're no

Amanda stood quietly by the window, arms folded as she stared at the trees outside. Her brows were deeply furrowed after her conversation with Mara. She still couldn't believe the things Mara had said to her, the way she smirked and whispered that Amanda's time in the mansion was over. Amanda clenched her fists."She's just trying to scare me," Amanda murmured to herself. "Jake won't throw me out. He promised to protect me."But just as she turned away from the window, the door suddenly opened. Amanda's eyes widened in shock. Alpha Jake entered the room, tall and proud, his face unreadable. Amanda's heart jumped."Amanda," Alpha Jake said, voice calm but firm, "Now that I've allowed you to leave the prison, it's time for the next step."She stared at him, confused. "W-What do you mean?"Jake looked at her straight. "I want you to leave the mansion."Amanda's breath caught in her throat. Her knees weakened, and she stumbled a step forward."No... no, please," she whispered. "Jake, I-pl

Mara carried the small silver tray carefully in her hands. A teapot and a single teacup sat neatly on top of it, the steam rising from the warm drink. Her heart was beating fast as she walked through the hallway of the Moon Crest Pack's main mansion. Her maid uniform was perfectly ironed, and her hair tightly tied back.She had spent the whole morning observing the other maids, learning how they moved and spoke. She needed to blend in. She needed to get close to Luna Emily. And now, she finally had a chance.Reaching the door of Luna Emily's room, Mara took a deep breath and knocked gently."Come in," a sharp voice replied.Mara slowly pushed the door open. "Luna Emily... I brought you some tea."The Luna was sitting on a velvet chair near the window, flipping through a glossy magazine. She barely looked up.Then her eyes slowly moved toward Mara-and she frowned."Did I ask for tea?" Luna Emily said in a cold, arrogant voice.Mara froze in place. She blinked quickly, not expecting suc