All Chapters of A Packless Luna: Chapter 131 - Chapter 140

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CHAPTER 131 – THE CROWNLESS ARMY

The army filled the valley, but no one attacked.They were waiting for me to make the first move.I stood at the edge of the mountain pass with Kael and our small group behind me.Hundreds of armed wolves stood below.Their weapons were ready.Their ancient banner moved in the cold wind.Kael leaned closer.“They're waiting.”“I know.”“They could attack at any moment.”I tightened my fingers around the seal.“Then we don't give them a reason.”Kael looked at me.“You want to walk toward them?”“Yes.”“Nyra—”“I said I want answers.”He studied me for a moment before nodding.“Then I'll follow your lead.”We started down the mountain.The army remained still.Not one wolf raised a weapon.When we were halfway across the valley, a man stepped forward.He wore dark armor decorated with the same ancient symbol.His eyes moved from Kael to me.“Stop.”We stopped.His gaze settled on the seal in my hand.“Give it to me.”I shook my head.“No.”Several wolves behind him immediately raised t

CHAPTER 132 – THE WOMAN IN THE PALACE

Nyra had seen her mother's pendant before.She had never expected to see it around someone else's neck.I couldn't move.The woman standing on the palace balcony slowly walked down the stone steps.Nobody spoke.My eyes stayed fixed on the silver pendant resting against her chest.“Where did you get that?” I asked.The woman stopped in front of me.“My name is Elara.”“I didn't ask your name.”A few wolves around us lowered their heads.Elara didn't seem offended.“You asked where I got the pendant.”“Yes.”She touched it gently.“Your mother gave it to me.”My heart tightened.“My mother?”“Yes.”“When?”“Before she disappeared.”I stared at her.“You expect me to believe that?”“No.”Her answer caught me off guard.Elara looked directly into my eyes.“I expect you to question everything I tell you.”Kael stepped closer to me.“What is your position here?”“I lead the Crownless Kingdom.”“You're its ruler?”“No.”Elara glanced around the city.“We don't use that word.”“Then you're t

CHAPTER 133 – THE FACE IN THE PORTRAIT

Nyra stared at the portrait.The woman had my eyes.My face.Even the same scar near her eyebrow.I stepped closer, unable to look away.“Who is she?”Elara stood behind me.“She was your mother's sister.”My heart skipped.“My aunt?”“Yes.”I turned sharply.“I had an aunt?”Elara nodded.“You did.”“Why didn't I know about her?”“Because she disappeared long before your family's massacre.”I looked back at the portrait.“She looks exactly like me.”“She was part of the ancient bloodline.”“What does that mean?”“She was one of its last guardians.”Kael stepped beside me.“And where is she now?”Elara was quiet.I turned toward her.“Where is my aunt?”“We don't know.”My chest tightened.“You don't know?”“She disappeared years ago.”“Before my family was attacked?”“Yes.”“Why?”“She was searching for something.”“What?”“The truth about your bloodline.”I frowned.“My mother knew?”“Elara?”She nodded.“Your mother and your aunt were very close when they were young. But they event

CHAPTER 134 – THE ATTACK ON THE CROWNLESS KINGDOM

The Crownless Kingdom had survived for generations.Tonight, its walls were burning.“East wall!” someone shouted.An explosion shook the palace.I ran toward the courtyard and saw flames rising beyond the buildings.“They're inside the city,” Elara said.“How many?”“Enough.”Another explosion echoed.Kael appeared with his sword drawn.“Nyra, stay here.”I looked at him.“No.”His eyes met mine.“The eastern wall is under attack. I need to go.”“Then go.”He hesitated.“You're not staying behind.”“I never said I was.”Elara stepped between us.“We don't have time to argue.”She pointed toward the burning wall.“Kael, take the eastern warriors.”He nodded.“What about Nyra?”I answered before Elara could.“I'll help defend the city.”Kael studied me.Then he nodded.“I trust you.”He turned and ran.I watched him disappear into the crowd.There was no hesitation.No attempt to control me.He trusted me to handle my own side of the battle.I turned toward Elara.“Where do you need me

CHAPTER 135 – THE TRUTH THEY HID

My heart stopped.“My mother was alive?”The former officer lowered his eyes.“Yes.”The single word hit me harder than any blade.I stepped toward him. “Say it again.”He swallowed. “Your mother survived the attack on your family.”My hands began to shake.For years, I had believed she was dead.I had built my entire life around that belief.Now this man was standing in front of me, telling me everything I thought I knew was a lie.“You're lying,” I whispered.“I’m not.”“You were one of Magnus’s officers.”“Yes.”“You helped the Council.”His face tightened. “I did.”“And now you expect me to believe you?”“I expect you to hear the truth.”I grabbed the front of his shirt.“Then tell me everything.”Kael moved closer, but he did not touch me.The officer looked at my hand around his shirt.“After the attack, we searched the ruins for survivors. We found your mother.”My breath caught.“She was alive?”“Barely.”“What happened to her?”“We took her.”My fingers tightened.“You captur

CHAPTER 136 – THE MOTHER WHO SURVIVED

For years, I had mourned a mother who might still be alive.I stared at the message in my hands, afraid that if I blinked, the words would disappear.“But I did not die.”My lips trembled.“She survived.”Kael stood beside me. “Read the rest.”I nodded and looked down again.The handwriting was faded, but every word felt alive.My little girl, if this message has reached you, then the people who tried to erase our family have failed.I swallowed hard.I escaped the organization, but I could not return to you. I wanted to. Every part of me wanted to find you. But if they discovered where I was, they would follow me to you.My eyes filled with tears.“She stayed away because of me.”Elara spoke softly. “She was trying to protect you.”I shook my head.“I know. I just wish she had found another way.”I continued reading.I have moved from one hidden territory to another. I never stayed long. I could not trust anyone for too long. Some people helped me. Others wanted information. I learne

CHAPTER 137 – THE WRONG PERSON

The message contained only one sentence.But it changed everything.You are searching for the wrong person.I read it again.Then again.My fingers tightened around the paper.“What does that mean?” I asked.Kael took one step closer. “It could mean anything.”“That isn't helpful.”“I know.”I looked at Elara.“Who sent this?”“We don't know.”“You're telling me the organization can enter this kingdom, attack us, search for the seal, and now leave a message outside the palace?”Elara's face hardened.“They may have someone watching us.”My stomach twisted.“Then maybe this is a trap.”Kael nodded. “It could be.”I looked at the message again.There was no signature.No symbol.No location.Nothing except those six words.“They want me to stop looking for my mother.”Elara folded her arms.“That is what I believe.”“Why?”“Because you finally found a direction. They want you to doubt it.”Kael looked at the letter.“Or they want us to believe that.”I turned toward him.“You think they

CHAPTER 138 – THE HEALER'S VILLAGE

The village was empty.But someone had left only hours ago.I stood at the entrance of Hollow Creek, staring at the silent houses.“Are you sure this is the place?” I asked.One of the warriors nodded.“The map brought us here.”Kael looked around.“Stay alert.”I stepped forward.The village looked abandoned at first glance, but something felt wrong.There was no thick layer of dust on the windows.A cooking pot sat outside one of the houses.Beside it was a bundle of fresh herbs.I crouched and touched them.“They're not old.”Kael came closer.“How fresh?”“Hours. Maybe a day.”One of the warriors pointed toward the road.“There are footprints.”I followed his gaze.Several sets of footprints crossed the dirt.Then they disappeared between the houses.“Someone lives here,” I said.“Or lived here recently,” Kael replied.I stood.“Let's search.”We moved from house to house.Most were empty.Beds were made.Shelves were clean.But there were signs everywhere that people had left qui

CHAPTER 139 – THE WOMAN THEY MISSED

Nyra arrived minutes too late.Someone had been standing at the cliff only moments before.I stood at the edge, staring at the empty space beyond the trees.“She was here,” I whispered.Kael came up beside me.“You're sure?”I held the piece of fabric tighter.“This was hers.”He looked around.“Then she left recently.”I turned sharply.“How do you know?”He pointed toward the ground.“There.”Fresh marks crossed the dirt near the cliff.Not footprints.Something had been dragged.I followed them around the rocks.“There's a path.”Kael motioned to the warriors.“Spread out. Stay close.”We searched the area carefully.Then one of the warriors called out.“Lady Nyra!”I hurried toward him.Behind a group of thick bushes was a small shelter made from branches and stone.I stopped.“She stayed here.”Inside was a thin blanket, a clay cup, and several bundles of dried herbs.Kael crouched beside the blanket.“This was used recently.”I touched the fabric.It was still slightly warm.My

CHAPTER 140 – THE MESSAGE FROM HER MOTHER

The stranger knew my name.And he knew exactly where my mother was.I stared at the pendant hanging around his neck.“Who are you?”The man slowly raised his hands.“My name is Daren.”Kael stepped in front of me.“How do you know Nyra?”Daren looked at him, then back at me.“I knew your mother long before you ever knew the truth about her.”My heart pounded.“You know where she is?”“Yes.”“Take me to her.”Daren shook his head.“Not yet.”My anger rose.“You don't get to tell me when I can see my own mother.”“I know.”“Then take me to her.”“I can't.”“Why?”“Because if I take you directly to her, I could lead the organization straight to her.”I stepped closer.“You expect me to trust you?”“No.”His answer caught me off guard.“I expect you to question everything I say.”Kael watched him carefully.“That's a convenient answer.”Daren nodded.“Your caution is exactly why your mother trusted you to survive.”My chest tightened.“She trusted me?”“She always believed you were strong

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