All Chapters of A Packless Luna: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

Kael looked at me like I was something dangerous. His breathing was uneven, and his hands were still clenched at his sides. I had only touched him. So why was his wolf reacting like that? “What happened?” I asked. “Nothing.” I frowned. “Your wolf nearly growled at me.” “I said it was nothing.” “You expect me to believe that?” Kael looked away. “Nyra, just leave it.” “No.” His eyes snapped back to mine. “No?” “You told me to trust you. So tell me what is happening.” His jaw tightened. “I don't know.” “You don't know?” “No.” He rubbed a hand over his face. “When you touched me, my wolf reacted.” “How?” “Too strongly.” I stared at him. “What does that mean?” “I don't know.” “You keep saying that.” “Because it's the truth.” He took a step back. I noticed it immediately. He was avoiding me. “Are you afraid of touching me?” His eyes met mine. “No.” “You've stepped away from me three times.” “I need space.” “Why?” “Because I don't know what my wolf will d

The door beneath Moonfall Fortress was never supposed to be there. I had walked through that corridor several times before, but that night, something caught my attention. A faint sound. Metal scraping against stone. I stopped. "Who is there?" No answer came. I moved closer, keeping my steps quiet. The corridor was dark, lit only by two weak torches hanging against the walls. Then I saw him. Kael. He stood in front of a narrow stone door at the end of the passage. My heart skipped. What was he doing down here? I watched as he pulled a small key from inside his coat. The lock clicked. The door opened. Kael stepped inside. I took one step forward. Then another. But before I could get close enough to see what was inside, the door slammed shut. I stared at it. A secret room. Kael had a secret room beneath his fortress. And suddenly, I wanted to know what was inside. I waited until his footsteps disappeared. Then I returned to my room. I told myself to forget it. I

The moment the Council officials entered Moonfall Fortress, I knew they were not here to inspect anything. They were here for me. Six men in dark Council robes walked through the main doors, their faces cold and emotionless. Behind them came several armed guards. The entire hall went silent. I stood beside Kael, watching them approach. One of the officials stepped forward. “Alpha Kael Draven.” Kael's expression hardened. “Councilor.” “We have come under the authority of the Elder Council.” “For what reason?” The man held up a sealed document. “To conduct an official inspection of Moonfall Fortress.” My stomach tightened. “An inspection?” I asked. The Councilor looked at me. His eyes stayed on me for a little too long. “Yes. Among other things.” Kael stepped slightly in front of me. “You will state your purpose clearly.” The Councilor gave a thin smile. “We are investigating possible violations of pack law.” “What violations?” “Unauthorized alliances. Rogue activi

“ The words on the old record made my blood run cold. One child survived. I stared at the faded page, barely breathing. “That's impossible,” I whispered. The archivist beside me looked uncomfortable. “What is?” I pointed at the sentence. “This. It says one child survived the massacre.” He nodded slowly. “Yes.” “Who was the child?” The old man looked at me. “I don't know.” “You don't know?” “The name was removed.” My fingers tightened around the paper. “Who removed it?” He hesitated. “I was hoping you wouldn't ask that.” “I'm asking.” He lowered his voice. “The Council.” My heart began pounding. I looked back at the record. The massacre had happened on the same night I disappeared. The same night my childhood ended. The same night I became a rogue with no name. I swallowed hard. “Tell me everything.” The archivist shook his head. “You shouldn't be here.” “Why?” “Because someone doesn't want this record found.” “Who?” Before he could answer, the door op

There was blood on the floor. I stopped so suddenly that Kael nearly walked into me. “What is it?” he asked. I pointed toward the dark red stain outside the archivist's room. My stomach dropped. “No.” Kael's expression changed immediately. “Stay behind me.” I ignored him and moved closer. The blood had not dried completely. I crouched down. “Kael…” “I see it.” My heart pounded. “He was here.” Kael looked toward the empty room. “Guards!” Two warriors rushed down the corridor. “Alpha?” “Seal this entire section of the fortress. Nobody enters or leaves without my permission.” “Yes, Alpha.” One of them hurried away. I stared at the blood. “This is my fault.” Kael turned toward me. “Don't say that.” “He was helping me.” “That doesn't make this your fault.” “If I hadn't started asking questions…” “Nyra.” His voice was firm. I looked at him. “You didn't do this.” I swallowed. “But someone did.” Kael crouched beside the blood. His eyes moved over the floor.