All Chapters of The Blood Moon Prophecy : Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

Kaelen’s POVI stood by the office window, watching the participants gather outside, ready for the trial to begin. The night air felt pleasantly cool, and a gentle breeze rustled through the leaves, carrying a quiet whisper that only heightened the tension in the atmosphere. My gaze kept drifting back to Anara. She was dressed completely differently from the rest, and it only made me more curious. While the other girls wore flowing, delicate dresses that looked completely out of place in the wild forest they were about to enter, Anara had chosen dark, tight-fitting clothes made of sturdy fabric—clearly prepared for whatever lay ahead.“She’s smart,” Nyx commented proudly, his voice echoing in my head with clear approval.“The others are still clinging to those fancy dresses. That’s just arrogant in a place like this,” Nyx added, sounding almost disgusted. I rolled my eyes at him, trying to hide the uneasy feeling that was starting to creep up on me about Anara.“They’re all going to s

Anara’s POV“I believed him,” I confess softly, a chaotic wave of emotions crashing through my chest like a wild tide I can’t control. “I just… I didn’t think that ” I shake my head, trying to shove away the self-doubting thoughts that threaten to spill out. The words feel heavy on my tongue, bitter and almost unbearable. Old memories and fragile hopes I’d buried long ago stirred inside me.“Whenever you need, I’ll catch you, Anara,” Riven murmurs, his voice low and husky. His face is so close to mine that I can feel the warmth of his breath brushing against my skin. His fingers continue to trace gentle, almost invisible lines down my back, the touch feather-light yet searing through the fabric of my dress.The sensation steals my breath and sends shivers racing down my spine.I don’t dare pull away from him from his comforting warmth, from the solid strength of his body, or from the overwhelming presence that seems to surround me. The night is quiet, the cold breeze whispering throug

Anara Valen Pov“The last participant to arrive, with less than 3 minutes remaining,” the elder declares, his voice cold, devoid of any emotion of contentment or disdain. “And the only one to capture a deer.”I drop the dead animal at my feet and look at the other participants. Some brought rabbits, sheep, and lambs. I noticed that, indeed, I was the only one to capture a large and difficult animal. The elder walks around me with a cold gaze, scrutinizing the animal from top to bottom, as well as me. He carries a black tablet and makes precise notes; each touch on the screen seems to seal my fate in this trial.“Congratulations to those of you who completed the trial. Now, the council will deliberate and discuss your performance. The results will be delivered tomorrow after breakfast. You are dismissed now,” the elder declares, his voice echoing in the field now silent from the participants. His words are final, and the elder soon leaves our presence.I take one last look at the deer

Anara Valen Pov“My name is Zephyr. What books are you looking for? Maybe the library will be more docile with you now that you have helped us,” Zephyr says, his thick, white eyebrows coming together on his forehead as he looks at me with gentle curiosity.“About the Nightveil Pack. My name is Anara Valen, I am participating in the Luna tournament,” I explain shyly, my voice almost a whisper, echoing lightly in the respectful silence of the library.Zephyr’s violet eyes seem to sparkle when I inform him of this. He holds my hand, his fingers cold and bony, yet his touch is gentle and affectionate.“Anara Valen. Oh, Anara Valen! You have a beautiful name. Do you know the meaning of the name Anara Valen, young lady?” Zephyr asks animatedly and mysteriously, his voice carrying an almost paternal tone, something I never had from my real father. I slowly shake my head, unable to find the necessary words to speak. “Anara means to rise again. You carry resurrection in your name, dear girl,”

Kaelen’s PovMost of the emails are about business meetings that need to be scheduled and others rescheduled. The pack has been prosperous in this regard, but I can’t stop worrying about our defenses and security. Especially with this curse haunting me for more than five years!The memories of when I was eighteen, fighting my older brother for our father’s throne, come to my mind. The bitter taste of victory never left my soul or my heart. I gained the crown and a pack, but I lost the brotherly bond with my older brother. Where once there was love and camaraderie, now there is resentment and hatred. And a curse to be broken.I focus on work for the remaining hours of the trial and only snap back to awareness when the sound of applause reaches my window. I get up to see the reason for such a celebration. Anara brought a deer!“There was only one deer in the forest, and she caught it!” Nyx announces in admiration. “And look, there are no claw or bite marks. She made a clean kill. Anara