All Chapters of When the moon fell: Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

After what felt like hours of relentless fighting, the tide finally began to turn. The warriors had carved a narrow corridor through the mass of Hollowfangs, holding the line just long enough for the allied pack to seize their chance. “Move!” one wolf shouted. The allied wolves burst through the opening at a dead sprint, supporting their wounded as they raced for the fortress. Several limped badly while others carried injured packmates across their backs. Blood stained their fur, but they never slowed. The eastern gates swung open wider. “Inside! Move, move!” The last of the allied wolves crossed the threshold just as the gates slammed shut behind them with a deafening boom. Outside, the remaining Hollowfangs hurled themselves against the reinforced wood, snarling in frustration before gradually retreating back toward the forest. A heavy silence settled over the compound. Every wolf stood catching their breath. Then Kael’s voice cut through the courtyard. “Get th

As they continued through the fortress, Nova frowned. After a few minutes she realized they weren’t heading toward the cafeteria at all. She looked over at Kael. “Where are we going?” A small smile tugged at the corner of his mouth. “Don’t worry. I’m not kidnapping you.” Nova laughed. “Could’ve fooled me.” She glanced around the unfamiliar corridor. “But seriously… this isn’t the way to the cafeteria.” “I know.” Kael stopped outside a large wooden door and pushed it open before stepping aside. “In you go.” Nova eyed him suspiciously before walking inside. The room was far nicer than she had expected. Dark wooden furniture, a stone fireplace, large windows overlooking the compound, and shelves lined with books gave the place a surprisingly warm feel. It was spacious without feeling extravagant, clearly lived in rather than decorated for show. She slowly turned in a circle. “Okay…” Her eyes landed on Kael. “Where are we?” Kael closed the door behind

The following morning, Nova woke before sunrise, determined to get to the cafeteria before the morning rush. If she was lucky, she could eat in peace for once. She grabbed a tray, helped herself to breakfast, and found a table tucked away in the back corner of the cafeteria. It was quiet, exactly how she liked it. She had just picked up her fork when the cafeteria doors swung open. Rylan. Nova glanced up, spotted the Beta, and immediately sighed under her breath. “There goes my quiet breakfast.” As if sensing her stare, Rylan looked around the room until his eyes landed on her. A grin spread across his face. He walked straight over. “Well, good morning.” Nova muttered something unintelligible and took another bite of her food. Rylan pulled out the chair across from her and sat down. “I thought you weren’t a morning person.” “I’m not,” Nova scolded without looking up from her plate. “Then why are you awake?” She pointed her fork at him. “To avoid people.” Rylan looked

Nova spent the next several minutes wandering through the fortress, asking a few passing wolves if they had seen Kael. Most simply pointed her toward the administrative wing.“Thanks,” she said before continuing down the corridor.Just as she rounded the corner, a familiar door opened.Kael stepped out first, followed closely by Rylan.The moment Nova spotted them, a smile spread across her face.“There you are.”Kael looked up, his expression softening the instant he saw her.“Looking for someone?”“Maybe.”She walked over, stopping in front of the two wolves.Rylan glanced between them, already sensing where this conversation was headed.Nova took a small breath before looking directly at Kael.“So…”“I wanted to ask you something.”Kael nodded.“What is it?”“I heard you and Rylan are heading out to investigate how far the infected have moved from the city.”Kael shot Rylan a brief look.The Beta suddenly found the ceiling incredibly interesting.Nova continued before either of the

Nova immediately dropped into a fighting stance as the infected surrounded the patrol. She tightened her grip on her knife, her eyes constantly scanning for the next attack.The wolves met the horde head-on.Massive wolf forms crashed into the infected, tearing through anything that got too close. Growls, snarls, and the sound of claws ripping into flesh filled the clearing as the patrol fought to keep the infected from overwhelming them.Kael was everywhere at once.The giant silver wolf slammed into a group of infected, sending several flying before ripping through another that tried to get past him.Nearby, Rylan fought just as fiercely, moving alongside the other wolves as they held the line.Nova didn’t hesitate.The first infected lunged at her.She sidestepped and drove her knife into its head before turning toward another that rushed her from the side. She ducked under its grasp and slashed across its neck, sending it stumbling backward.Another infected charged.Nova planted