All Chapters of The Wolf That Betrayed The Moon : Chapter 1 - Chapter 7

Blood would seal his power tonight or shatter it forever.The grand summit hall buzzed with raw energy under the blood red moon that hung heavy in the sky like a warning from the gods themselves. Torches crackled along the stone walls throwing sharp shadows over the gathered alphas from all twelve northern packs. They sat in their carved seats eyes fixed on the center platform where iron fisted Supreme Alpha Riven Kaelthorn moved like a storm about to break.Riven dragged the chained prisoner forward his grip tight on the heavy links. Lucien Vale looked rough from days in the dungeons dark hair tangled over his face green eyes sharp and unyielding despite the bruises. The man accused of murdering the pack heir now stood tall enough even in chains to make some alphas shift uncomfortably in their seats."Look at him brothers," Riven called out his deep voice cutting through the murmurs like a blade. "This traitor thought he could strike at our heart. Tonight he pays."A burly alpha from

Proximity would either save them or tear them apart piece by piece.Riven stormed into the war room with Lucien chained at his side the heavy iron links clanking with every step. Ancient law left him no choice. The mate bond demanded the prisoner stay close or the pain would cripple them both. Maps and battle plans covered the long oak table while Thorne and a handful of loyal alphas waited with tight faces."Keep him right here," Riven ordered shoving Lucien into a chair near the head of the table. "No one touches him but me."Thorne shifted uncomfortably his eyes flicking between them. "Alpha is this wise? Bringing the traitor into strategy talks?""Wise or not the law binds me," Riven snapped sitting down heavily. "Now speak. What do we know of Sable's movements?"One of the alphas a stocky man named Garrick cleared his throat. "Her riders hit the outer scouts at dawn. She calls for your removal claiming the bond clouds your judgment."Lucien sat quietly at first chains resting on

Running would only make the bond burn hotter.Riven stood in the courtyard as night fell heavy over the stronghold. "We move tonight. The hidden forest keep is our only chance to buy time before those three packs arrive."Thorne checked the saddles on two horses his face lined with worry. "Alpha this is risky. The forest trails are full of threats. Sable's scouts could be anywhere."Lucien stood nearby still in chains but his green eyes showed no fear. "You think distance will quiet the bond? It will only scream louder when we separate."Riven stepped close and grabbed the chains. "I do not care what the bond wants. You stay alive until I decide otherwise. Mount up. Thorne you ride ahead with five men. Clear the path."Thorne nodded but hesitated. "What if they hit us in the trees? The prisoner slows us down.""He stays with me," Riven said voice hard. "Law and bond both demand it. Now ride."They set out under the moonlit canopy the forest closing around them like a living trap. Tree

Trust died faster than any warrior.The hall stayed silent long after Rowan's accusation.Riven stared at Thorne.Thorne stared right back.Neither man moved.Finally, Thorne laughed."You really think I would sell you out?""Answer the accusation," Riven said."I just did.""No. You mocked it."A muscle jumped in Thorne's jaw."For ten years I've fought beside you.""And for ten years you've known every secret route I use."The words landed hard.Several warriors shifted uneasily.Rowan pointed again."I heard his voice.""You heard wrong.""I know what I heard."Thorne suddenly lunged.Not at Rowan.At the warrior holding Rowan.The move happened so fast several guards reached for weapons."Enough!" Thorne roared.The room froze.Riven narrowed his eyes."Why are you angry, Thorne?"Thorne looked stunned."What kind of question is that?""The kind that needs answering."Lucien watched quietly from the side of the hall.Something felt wrong.Very wrong.Not because of Rowan.Because