Novel & Cerita Moonlit Game

Jasper laughs at him, turning to me now with a new look in his eyes that sparks my interest. “Well, I might have something that might tickle your fancy.” He stretches out a flier to me, and I take it after a moment’s hesitation. I unfold the flier, revealing the recent announcement of this year’s Annual Full-Moon Games, The Moonfire Tournament, and a smile slowly forms on my lips. Jasper laughs out the moment he sees my grin, clapping his hands together. “You know what this means, right?” “Another year to grab the win in the bag and add a few more pets to the list.” I add, smirking more.

Beside him, Queen Mother Nora raised her hands, releasing sweeping waves of silver Luna light that bound the shadow-beasts in place, purifying their dark alchemical corruption and leaving them helpless before the Northern war-wolves' blades. "On your left, Father!" King Leo shouted, leaping over a mound of rubble to parry a dark magic lance aimed at Dominic's back. Leo spun, bringing The Moonlit Edge down in a vertical arc that split a heavy blood-alchemist’s shield in two. At his side, Queen Freya unleashed her golden solar flame, projecting a massive dome of light that reflected the cult's crimson mortar blasts back into their own ranks, incinerating waves of incoming mercenaries. Meanwhil

The smooth marble that shimmered softly under the light lead into the octagon shaped room where he practiced new magic. A part of me wondered if he expected an attack, since he brought me to the room where magical backfires held no importance. Butterflies tickled my stomach as I stepped onto the smooth platform that took up the other half of the room. It jutted out over the edge of the mountain, looking over the ocean as it crashed against the rocky cliffs. The moon had long replaced the sun, radiating silver light, where the sun was golden. The Game Master truly looked alive at night, the moon hanging directly above where he stood, just inches from the edge of the cliff.

Marv’s voice carried like a whip crack, jotting me from my thoughts. “The rules remain unchanged: Two mates, one trial. A relic is hidden within the Moonlit Forest, the Moonstone. Whoever retrieves it and returns by dawn will claim victory. If the Lycan King wins, the maiden leaves with him at once. If Lady Aria wins, the Lycan King must remain in our pack as honored guest for one month.” The words fell heavy into the night. I felt them drop into my stomach like stones. My father shifted in his seat beside the council, his hands folded tightly, but his gaze stayed steady on me. He wanted me to be strong, but I saw the worry glinting in his eyes.

Athena scoffed, earning a sharp look from Cara. "C'mon guys, the moon games season is just around the corner and it wouldn't hurt if we add a few more numbers to our clique." Cara whined. "Wait what?! Moon games? Clique?" I suddenly asked, taken aback by the unfamiliar terms. "Yes! Moon games are events that take place in our pack every three years." Cara told me. "Some kind of competitions between various groups in the pack, thought to strengthen the pack bond.... pretty dumb if you ask me." Athena said this time, without even a slight bit of excitement.

“Moon Fire is an extremely rare ability that has not been seen in many generations. It is when a being, such as you or your wolf, draws energy from moonlight. It creates a reservoir of power that can be expelled in the form of light. It is how you defeated the Zeltenea. Now that makes so much sense.” Caiathus used his magic to project a large hologram for us to see. It played out like a movie. A young man stood underneath a full moon, and you could see as his body drew the moonlight into his body. From there, he expelled it at a demonic looking creature. The light destroyed it exactly like I did with the Zeltenea.

Her scent was just too intoxicating for this bond despite how much I hated it mentally and personally. Extending out my right hand’s claws, I discreetly stabbed my palms, letting the pain take over me instead so I wouldn’t be drowning in the bond pull. Clearing my throat, I stood upright and announced, “A week from now, the Luna Game will be held, and you’ll be a participant together with Lo-Morina.” With that, I turned and was ready to leave. “Wait! What?” she asked in panic and ran after me, stopping me by holding my hand.

ELENA There was something timeless about the way twilight draped over Moonstone, blurring the edges of old stone walls and new laughter. Children darted through the shadows like fireflies, some already clutching small scrolls, others bouncing with anticipation near the Luna’s makeshift game table—an ornate stand piled high with parchment, ribbons, and silver moon-shaped tokens.

An honor I didn’t think was necessary as I was the only true Luna of this pack because Jake and the others were my mate. Yet here we were. Celebrating a deadly game known as the Luna Games. A game that had multiple games that could either make or break my chances at ever becoming Luna as I wasn’t the only one fighting for the title but Lilyanna and four others. One being a she-wolf from the Silentridge Pack while another came from the Blackpaw Pack while the other two came from the Moonlit Pack. A shiver rising at the thought of going up against 5 players instead of 1. A thought I didn’t find very appealing before an obnoxious voice rises within the room as we continued to wait in line for o

“Gather around, everyone!” Various pack members formed a loose circle around her. I spotted Andrei standing on the opposite side, his expression betraying nothing. He caught my eye for a moment, then looked away. “As you all know,” Lilith announced, “we’ve planned a little friendly competition between our packs. Ashmoor versus Moonshadow in a classic game of tug-of-war.” She gestured to the rope dramatically. “But what you don’t know is what you’re playing for.” Murmurs of curiosity rippled through the crowd. I glanced at Damon, who just shrugged.