Rise Against Wolf Novels & Stories

CHAPTER 7: REBORN LUNA Veronica Pain stretched through my body like a daring arthritis as I tried to move. A sharp moan escaped my lips and I lay back down, then it came flashing back. The dynamic energy that exploded through my veins. The strange sudden awakening of my long silent and inactive wolf… the rebirth of my wolf. That overwhelming and nearly dangerous desire to destroy anyone and anything that tried standing in the way of letting me get what I wanted.

I didn't think I could stomach it happening again. Except Husk and I had a rocky history already. He was the one who locked me in the penthouse when I'd first come up here with the three of them. I'd insulted him without meaning to and he went all caveman on me. All those weeks ago, I'd connected with Winter. We had a lot in common. But then Sky was in a coma because of the curse. Now Husk. I was the only one who could break the curse by being with all three wolves.

I lift my head to the sky and howl…not of victory, not of dominance, but of becoming. Tonight, I claimed my wolf, and she claimed me.

"And then the debt collectors will come for both of us and seize pack lands, and every wolf in Crescent Moon Pack will lose their homes because you were too selfish to accept your fate. Can you live with that?" The trap closes around me so perfectly I almost admire the cruelty. He knows I cannot let the pack suffer for his mistakes, recognizes I have spent three years protecting these wolves from his incompetence, and admits I will choose their safety over my freedom. "You are a monster," I say. "I'm a realist." He responds by straightening his jacket like we just finished a pleasant conversation. "You were never going to give me an heir anyway, too defective for that. At least this way you

Was there a time frame for the whole rejection thing? Will Aria be in danger if I reject her? My pulse rams against my ribs but I drag my thoughts back to the present and take a step forward. “She left her husband—” “Who can’t compete with her true mate,” Rafael cuts in. “If your wolves can’t understand that, then we’ve reached an end to this meeting. So tell me what you decide and I can relay your message to my father. I assume you’ll take mine back to yours.” The air presses harder with every breath.

Another wolf takes the fallen one’s place, lashing out with sharp claws and teeth as Zarek defends himself. I stagger to my feet, stunned by the sight of wolves rushing to the silver cage affixed to the truck. Vampires try to cut through them, hissing as they attack the horde of wolves eager for blood. Melodic howls send a shiver up my spine, the cries of solidarity and fellowship abundantly clear. Ronan warned me ahead of time, preparing me for the sight of the ascension. Cain will feed off the energy and strength of the pack and take it into himself. Then he’ll at least stand a fighting chance.

“Yes. She won’t let me out when my emotions are strong and I need to come forward. I could have helped you, but she wouldn’t let me rise.” “But you did help, didn’t you? You’re the one who put Iniko’s ashes in the burned out medical center, right? That was your fire and a Phoenix has resurrection capabilities. You’re the only animal I’ve ever heard of that does. So, was that you too?” Kendrick asks her. “Yes, wolf, it was me. Iniko’s life was hard, but his heart remained gentle. He deserved a second chance to have the life he should have had,” Emmi tells him.

It was alignment. His wolf—buried deep within him—responded to hers like a drum answering another in the distance. Together, they moved like a storm learning to think. Kael cut down another soldier and finally broke free, rushing toward Aria’s side, but stopping short as he saw her clearly now. Not just transformed. Ascended. Her silver wolf’s presence filled the battlefield like a second sky had descended. Light rippled off its fur in slow pulses, each one bending the shadows around it. Even the monstrous wolf seemed smaller now, forced into reaction rather than control.

Blake stood up again to attack him but Aiden built a fierce,transparent wall around them and angry Blake couldn't pass through. Aiden held Nina. "Nisha!" He whispered Nina's wolf name. Still subconscious, Nina didn't know what was going on.Her eyes blazed bright blue.At the sound of its name,her wolf transformed out. She felt immense power surge through her but it didn't wear off the drowsiness she was feeling.Nina was thinking that her wolf has chosen Damon as it mate so she lowered her guard down and let her wolf do the work.Finally,her wolf has surfaced! Aiden grabbed her waist and pressed her body to his.Her hands on his chest,he tucked strands of hair behind her ear.He lowered his head

“Crystal, you need to speak. Show them who you are.” I swallowed hard, glancing at the wolves who had once mocked and banished me. Now, they were kneeling, their heads lowered in submission. My hands clenched at my sides, unsure of what to say, but Dante’s presence grounded me. This wasn’t about them anymore. This was about me stepping into what I was destined for. I took a deep breath. “Rise,” I commanded, my voice stronger than I expected. The pack hesitated, exchanging nervous glances before they obeyed. Slowly, they stood, keeping their heads low, refusing to meet my gaze. The weight of their submission pressed against me, but I wasn’t going to let it crush me.