All Chapters of The Rogue Luna's Secret : Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

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Shadows of the Pack

LIORA'S POV I woke to the sound of laughter, Serena’s high-pitched, melodic chirp followed by Mom’s softer, amused chuckle. It was the sound of a "real" family starting their day. I lay still under my worn wool blanket, staring up at the cracked, flaking white paint of the ceiling. Another morning in the Voss pack as an outsider, always someone else. In the Voss pack, I was the girl found in a storm, the "miracle" the Hale family adopted before their own blood daughter came along five years later. Then this miracle became a burden. I swung my legs out of bed. The floorboards were ice-cold against my feet, sending a prickle of goosebumps up my legs. I dressed quickly in a pair of faded jeans and a gray t-shirt. I pulled my hair into a messy ponytail, I caught a glimpse of myself in the crooked mirror at the corner. My blue eyes looked back, they were sharp but tired. I traced the faint scar along my jawline, a souvenir from a fall I had when I was ten. Dad hadn’t hug me or check f

The Full Moon Choice

The next day, I was up before the sun. The cabin was quiet, except for Serena’s soft breathing in the next room. I got ready in the dark. It was cold, so I put on my black pants and a green shirt that matched the trees. I laced my boots tight and crept out so I wouldn't wake anyone. The village was way too quiet. Everyone was waiting for the ceremony, and it felt like a heavy fog was hanging over us. I went to the training yard to clear my head. Jax was already there, sharpening a knife. "You’re early," Jax said, looking up for a second. "Couldn't sleep," I shrugged. "You?" "Same. Ronan is pacing like a wolf in a cage. The Council kept him up all night talking." I picked up a wooden staff and spun it. "About the spies?" "Partly." Jax looked at me, then back at his blade. "Partly about tonight. Everyone is betting on him picking Isolde, I think it bothers him." I gripped the staff harder. "Well, of course. Her family is powerful. They have the best warriors." Jax looked at me

Into the Wild Borders

I didn't stop walking until the sun started to peak over the trees. My legs were heavy and my feet were sore, but I kept moving. I kept looking back, half-expecting to see a patrol or hear the sound of a familiar howl, but there was nothing. Just the wind. Every time I closed my eyes, I saw Ronan’s face from the ceremony, the way he looked right at me before he grabbed Isolde’s hand and held it up for the whole pack to see. I pushed the images away. I knew that if I stopped to rest, the reality of what I had lost would finally catch up to me. By noon, I was starving. I had a small piece of bread in my bag, but my stomach felt like it was tied in a knot. Being pregnant was a constant weight in the back of my mind. I had no plan and no place to go, but I knew I couldn't go back to a place that saw me as a second choice. I found a small stream and knelt down to drink. The water was freezing, but it helped clear my head. Just as I was about to stand up, a low growl came from the bushes

The First Hunt

The morning after Kira called me out, the air felt different, I felt lighter. The secret of my pregnancy had been a heavy wall between us, but now that it was down, I felt like I could finally breathe. I woke up to the smell of woodsmoke and the bitter, comforting scent of yesterday’s tea. Usually, my first move of the day was to run towards the bushes to throw up, but today, it only did a small discomfort and then it settled. Maybe the baby was finally deciding to give me a break. Kira was already busy at the fire, poking at the embers to keep the warmth going. Renn sat nearby, he was sharpening the point of his spear. Mia and Theo were still asleep under a shared piece of hide. While old Gage snored like a chainsaw a few feet away. I sat up, rubbing the sleep from my eyes. "So, what’s the plan for today?" Kira didn’t look up from the flames. "We’re hunting. We need more meat, that rabbit from yesterday didn't even fill the kids up, let alone the rest of us." "I’m going with you

The Birth Under the Half Moon

I sat by the dying fire, staring into the dark. Even though the others were asleep, the image of those black wolves on the ridge wouldn't leave me. Their yellow eyes felt like they were still burning holes in my back. I tucked my hands under my thighs to hide the shaking. When Kira glanced at me, I forced a small, tired smile. "Just exhausted," I whispered. She didn't look like she believed me, but she let it go. She stayed awake, her hand resting near her blade, keeping watch over me all night. Months Later The seasons had shifted, it was a rainy season now. A steady rain drumming against the roof of our shelter. I sat huddled in my old wool blanket, my back aching in a way that made it hard to sit still. I rested a hand on the heavy curve of my stomach. Usually, the little one was a constant kicker, but today, he was quiet. I felt a strange, heavy warmth settle in my belly. My throat felt tight as I leaned down and whispered, "We’re going to be okay. I promise I’ll keep you safe.

The Mark of Trust

The howls finally faded as the rain continued, leaving a silence that felt even more dangerous. It was as if the forest was holding its breath, waiting for the next move. I held Finn tight against my chest. He was so small and warm, his soft breathing the only thing keeping me grounded. My arms ached from holding him all night, but I couldn't bring myself to let go. Every little wiggle he made sent my heart thumping. Kira was the first to move. She groaned as she stretched her stiff limbs and poked at the fire with a stick. "We can’t stay here," she said, her voice gravelly. "Those howls were way too close, whatever is coming for us is getting way closer." Renn was already standing by the entrance, checking the gear he’d left out. He gave her a short nod. "I’ll go scout the perimeter. I want to make sure they didn’t leave anyone behind to watch us." Gage sat by the fire, slowly pulling a whetstone across his knife. Scritch. Scritch. He looked over at Finn, his lips pulled into a t

Shadows In The Smoke

The shadow in the fire light was unmoving at first. It was standing perfectly still, staring at us. My heart felt like it was beating my ribcage open, I could practically feel it beating in my throat Renn stood like a statue, his spear pointed at the dark. "Show yourself," he growled, his voice low and dangerous. "Now. Kira's dagger was already out, its blade flashing in the dying fires. Renn stood with his spear raised up, his muscles tensed and narrowed eyes fixed on the shadows. Gage was still grumbling as he awoke, clearly unaware of our situation. Lena, jolted awake and fumbled for her small bag of herbs. Marcus, took his fighting standing of course with a dagger in his hands. Lena held the kids and moved back as Kira gave them a sign to hide and stay quiet. "Who's there?" Renn growled, his voice low and gravelly. "Show yourself, come on out or we'll do it ourselves." But he was answered with silence. Then the shadow at the edge of the fire light stepped out and gradually s

The Blood That Calls

We walked for hours without stopping. The woods grew thick as we went deeper towards the East and the thicker trees blocked out the sun rays on our path. Finn slept in my arms, wrapped in the old, worn blanket, his breath coming in soft, slow puffs against my chest. My entire body ached, but I didn't dare slow down. Renn led us from the front, his eyes scanning every shadow, while Marcus was at the back, on lookout. We were spread out just enough to move quietly, but close enough to reach for a blade if we sensed any threats. The only sounds were the squelch of mud under our boots and the occasional snap of a dry branch. Lena eventually fell into step beside me. She was limping, I guess her legs were becoming tired from all that walk and her face was looking pale, but she didn't complain. She looked down at Finn, and a soft, sad smile touched her lips. "He’s a good sleeper," she whispered. "That’s a blessing on a trail like this." "He’s exhausted," I said, my voice raspy. "We all

Lessons In The Rain

The rain wouldn't stop. It turned the forest floor into a swamp of slick mud and tangled roots that tripped us at every turn. We took refuge under some trees with large branches and leaves. We were with a newborn after all and with kids, we couldn't afford them getting soaked. My legs had started to ache from how far I had traveled holding Finn in my arms and my back was aching all over. But every time I felt his soft breath against my chest, the pain didn't seem to matter. I rocked him gently as we walked, whispering, "It’s okay. We’re almost there." Kira walked at my side, her braids dripping water down her back. "We need a roof, Renn," she called out, her voice tight. "We’re out in the open. If the Shadow Pack is tracking us, we're as well as dead.” Renn was a few paces ahead, his hand gripping his spear and he was still on high alert. "There’s an old stone overhang about a mile up. I stayed there once when I first went rogue. It’s hidden, and it’ll keep the rain off us for a

The Choice at the Hearth

The next morning, the house felt different. The rain had finally stopped sometime in the night, and the air was cool and heavy with the smell of wet leaves and damp earth. Sun rays came in through the cracks in the wooden window shutters, but there was no joy in the light. We all knew what clear skies meant: It was time to leave. I sat in the corner of the hall with Finn nursing in my lap. I held him close, rocking him slowly while he fed. My body still ached from the long walk we had all endured, I still wondered how the children were doing. I thought but the pain felt far from my gut. Thorne’s words from last night were still fresh in my mind; “You should leave after tonight. I cannot afford to bring that sort of trouble here.” He had said it so simply, so matter-of-factly. I understood, but the thought of going back into the open wilds with a newborn who had already drawn the Shadow Pack once and that thought made my stomach twist in a wrong way. Kira was rolling up the dried hi

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