All Chapters of The Luna's Silence: Price of the Allied Throne : Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

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chapter 1:The paper Luna

The smell of roasting venison and pine resin filled the air of the Iron-Claw pack lands. It was a smell that promised a night. The Full Moon Festival was about to start. For any Luna this would be a night to remember. For me it was the day of a five-year deal. Or maybe the first day of a new life.I stood on the balcony of the pack house. I was fixing the silver brooch at my neck. Below me hundreds of wolves were gathered in the clearing. They were. Having a good time. The sound of their laughter bounced off the mountainside. I had worked hard to make the Iron-Claw pack what it's today. When I first came here the pack was struggling. They were hungry. Their homes were falling apart. Now they were the pack in the Northern Reach."The plans for the midnight feast are all set Luna " a voice said from behind me.I turned around to see Silas, the pack's lead beta. He looked at me with respect. It was respect that I had earned, not just given to me. "Thank you Silas. And where is the Alpha?

Chapter 2: The Fragile Intruder

The infirmary smelled like a hospital room. I stood in the doorway, my shadow stretching out across the floor. Inside I saw Caspian sitting on the edge of the bed holding Sienna's hand.Old Dr. Aris was taking care of a cut on Sienna's ankle. He looked up. Caught my eye. For a second I saw pity in his eyes. I did not like it. I wanted to know what was going on so I wouldn't get pity from him."Caspian, " I said quietly.He did not turn around. His big shoulders were like a wall between me and Sienna. "She is very tired, Elowen. The trip from the Southern Border was hard on her."I could see that. I walked further into the room trying to sound calm. ". The festival is waiting. The elders are expecting us to make a speech. You can leave her with Dr. Aris."Caspian finally turned around. His eyes were red. "The speech? Elowen, my brother is dead. He was killed by people three weeks ago. Sienna has been running since."I felt a shock. Joshua was the leader of a pack to the south. He was C

Chapter 3: The Cold Light of Dawn

The sun came up. It did not bring any warmth. It just cast a light across the guest room. The light showed all the dust particles floating in the air. I had not slept all night. I sat in a chair watching the horizon. I felt the bond between the Iron-Claw wolves and me starting to break.As Luna I was connected to the Iron-Claw wolves. I could feel their presence in my mind.. That morning the connection felt weak. The Alpha, the one who made that bond strong, was busy with the woman in his room.I got up. My joints made a popping sound. I did not put on my Luna clothes. Instead I wore a traveling dress made of charcoal wool. I pinned my hair back with a clip. I did not wear any ornaments.Today was the day the contract ended. I went down to the dining hall. Usually I meet with the kitchen staff at this time.. When I entered everyone stopped what they were doing. The omegas and servants looked at me then quickly looked away.The head cook, Marta, came to me. She looked hesitant. "Luna I

Chapter 4: The Silver Silence

The North Cell was a relic of the Iron-Claw packs past. It was a damp, dark stone room carved into the mountain. The walls had ore in them. Silver ore acts like a weight on a wolf's spirit. Being here felt like drowning.I sat on the bed. My back was against the stone. I should have been scared. I should have been crying. I should have been screaming.. I felt calm and clear.Caspian believed her. Without asking questions. Without hesitation.The contract wasn't a piece of paper. It was a shield. I used it to protect myself. I wanted to be loved. I was a fool. You can't buy love.There was a sound at the door. A tray came through a grate. It had porridge and water."Elowen?" a quiet voice said. It was Silas.I went to the door. My voice was rough. "Silas. Is she...?""She's fine, " Silas said. His voice was guilty. "The healer checked her. She's okay.. She's saying she's upset. Caspian hasn't left her side. Elowen I don't think you did it. I saw her face. It wasn't right.""It doesn't

Chapter 5: The Aetherial Awakening

The transition from the freezing mud of the border to the warmth of the Royal Carriage felt like a dream. I was in and out of consciousness remembering Caspians look and feeling wrapped in furs that smelled of ozone and old cedar.When I finally opened my eyes the stone of the Iron-Claw cells was gone. I was lying in a bed made from one piece of white birch covered in linens that felt like liquid against my skin. The air here was thin and sweet with a pitched hum that made the warmth in my chest feel good.I sat up gasping as my muscles hurt."Be careful little star " a man said. "Your body has spent five years holding back a lot of power. It takes time to get used to the light."I looked toward the window. Three men were standing there, each big. They seemed to take up all the air in the huge room. They were giants compared to the wolves of the Reach and their presence was heavy and powerful.The one who spoke was the oldest. He had hair like a winter storm and eyes that seemed deep

Chapter 6: The Weight of a Crown

The silence in the Mystic Forest was really heavy. It was broken by the crackle of the Aetherial energy coming off my brothers. Caspian was standing frozen. His eyes were moving back and forth between the three giants and me. He was used to being the powerful one in any room.. Here he looked like a small wolf standing in front of really old gods."Elowen, " Caspian said. His voice was low and trying to sound nice. He'd used that voice on me a thousand times. "I don't know who these men are. I don't know what lies you've told them.. This has gone on long enough. You've had your fit. Now come here."He reached out a hand. He was expecting me to flinch. He was expecting me to obey. He was expecting me to walk back into his shadow.I didn't move.. Jaxon, my little brother let out a laugh. It sounded like breaking glass."'Come here'?" Jaxon said. His eyes were glowing a purple color. "Kaelen, did this guy just tell a Princess to 'come here'?"Kaelen's face didn't change. "He did. It seems

Chapter 7: The Stranger in the Woods

The kiss did not feel like romance. It felt like a storm.As Malachi's lips touched mine the world around us was filled with a lot of violet and gold light. The Contract Bond that had tied my soul to Caspians for five years broke. It sounded like a whip cracking.A loud roar echoed through the trees. I felt the sound in my chest. It did not hurt me this time. I felt light and free.Malachi slowly pulled away from me. His golden eyes looked into mine. He touched my lip with his thumb. It felt hot. My wolf howled. Not because it was sad. It was because it knew Malachi."Elowen?" a voice said from the ground.I turned to see a man kneeling a foot away. He was tall with hair and a rough face. He looked a little familiar. He was holding his chest. It looked like he was in a lot of pain.There was a woman next to him. She was hiding in the leaves. I looked very scared. She was watching the violet light from the ritual disappear into the air."Who is he?" I asked. My voice sounded strange to

Chapter 8: The Falling Claw

The journey back to the Iron-Claw territory was a blur. I rode behind Malachi on a Varg with shadow fur. My hands rested on his chest. Every time his skin touched mine I felt fire. It made me feel present. The past seemed like a book I couldn't read anymore.As we crested the final ridge the Iron-Claw pack house came into view. From afar it looked like a strong fortress.. I knew it was fragile."Look, " Jaxon said with a grin.The iron gates were crowded. My brother's guards. Royal Alphas in armor. Had arrived. They weren't attacking; they were taking over.The black and grey flags of the Iron-Claw were being cut down. The iridescent banners of the Tri-Alpha Alliance rose instead."They look small from here, " I said."They are small, " Malachi said. "They used you Elowen. Now they must fend for themselves."When we got to the courtyard it was silent. Thousands of pack members stood in groups. They looked scared. They knew the Royal Alliance didn't take prisoners; they took what they

Chapter 9: The Beggar at the Gate

I walked into the Alpha suite, the room I was kicked out of a few days ago. It looked smaller now compared to the things I had gotten back. My brother's guards were standing in every hallway wearing their armor that shone in the moonlight. The smell of pine and betrayal was being cleaned away, replaced by the smell of mountain air and the incense Malachi burned to make the halls feel pure.I stood in front of the mirror wearing a beautiful gown made of midnight velvet. Around my neck I wore the "Star of the Peaks " , a diamond that pulsed with a faint purple light.There was a knock at the door. It was not a knock but a strong one, like someone who had power was on the other side."Enter, " I said.Malachi walked in. He was wearing a black tunic with gold embroidery and he looked like the exiled king he was. He stopped behind me. Our eyes met in the mirror."The change is complete, " he said quietly, putting his hands on my shoulders. His touch felt strong like a connection between us

Chapter 10: The Shadow of the Royal Pack

The peace in the High Peaks was very fragile. It was like holding a delicate glass ornament in a giant's hand. The Iron-Claw territory was getting used to being a state.. The news of my becoming the leader had spread far beyond the frozen borders of the North.I was sitting in the council chamber. The big mahogany table was covered with intelligence reports of trade papers. Kaelen was sitting to my right. He was studying a map of the continent with a furrowed brow."The Royal Pack has sent some people to see us, " Kaelen said in a serious voice. "Alpha Silas is coming. Not my Beta,. The King of the Southern Wilds. He is the one our parents were afraid of."I was tracing the embroidery on my sleeve. The Royal Pack was the wolf group in the world. They valued blood purity above everything. They were the ones who started the Great Purge that forced my parents to hide."What do they want?" I asked."They say they are coming to congratulate the princess, " Ryker said with a sneer from the

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