Shadow Moon American Gods Novels & Stories

It was his father. Riven wanted to ask her why she thought he would order something as gruesome as that. He knew he was merciless and ruthless but someting must have made her think that way. The Shadow Warrior! It had to be the shadow warrior that told her, the one that was paired with her. He proceeded to tell her everything. "The lycanthropes received the first order from the Moon Goddess, Selene",he continued in an impassive voice, like the moon goddess was the last person he wanted to talk about.

I slide the phone back into my pocket while I get into my car and drive off. "We can't keep living like this Shadow. We have to do something, we have to get out.. the Moon Goddess is not pleased with us because of our actions-" I cut her off as I snapped at her " F**k the Moon Goddess! she's had a front row seat to watch all the bu*****t I've been through and not once has she helped me!?"

“Let them see you.” I obeyed. The shift felt different here, witnessed. As my human form settled, the night air was cold on my skin, but I refused to shiver. Aaron, somehow, had a simple dark cloak ready. He swept it around my shoulders, his touch lingering for a moment, before turning back to the pack. “Shadow Moon!” His voice boomed, no longer just a man’s voice but the voice of the Alpha King. It echoed off the stone and the trees. “For years you have waited. You have kept faith. The Moon Goddess has heard you. She has answered.”

I placed my hand over it and whispered to the silence maybe to the Moon Goddess, maybe to myself. “If I am your Harbinger,” I murmured, “then let me be your fire.” Above, the first light of dawn pierced the cracks in the ceiling, striking the altar. It shimmered against the runes old power recognizing its heir. Outside, faint and distant, the war drums began again. The Shadow was coming. And this time, I was ready to meet him. To be continued…

' Umbra's voice rang through my head. 'He didn't have to be a d*ck about it.' 'I agree with Zerena.' Shade added. I think Shade just doesn't want to be on Umbra's side. I don't feel like Shade is all that enthused about Umbra joining us. I think that's odd though cause wouldn't Umbra be like some kind of god to shadows if it's the original shadow? 'Not a god, just the first shadow to be able to contract with humans. We learned how to do it from Umbra. That's all!' Shade explained, obviously hearing my thoughts.

it hissed. “I am the Goddess’s sin.” Aria’s vision blurred, a memory hitting her of the Moon Goddess, tears streaming, forging the Blood Oath to bind her shadow. “I created him,” she’d said. “My guilt lives in him.” The shadow wasn’t just a wolf it was the Goddess’s darkness, her power turned against her. “You’re her mistake,” Aria said, her voice cold. “And I’ll end you.” The shadow laughed, raising a crimson shard the same one Zorathar had held, now pulsing with the Oath’s power.

I thought his deeply protective, nurturing nature meant he was falling for me, too. Why on earth did you let your foolish assumptions get the best of you, Raegan? Why did you mistake basic human decency and care for romantic love? You are so incredibly stupid. I tilted my head back and stared up at the dark, heavy clouds. The deep, reddish tint of the atmosphere signaled that a torrential downpour was bound to unleash at any given second. There wasn't a single star in sight, the moon was completely hidden from view, and the only remaining presence was the shivering, howling wind. It felt like a sick, twisted joke that the desolate sky right now perfectly mirrored the chaotic storm brewing in

Reflexively, Sarah's hand reached up to touch one of the lengthy scars on her face. Nate was aware that her coven had never taken well to the unwritten agreement between the magical beings of Elmwood. They were apprehensive near members of this other supernatural species because of previous experiences. Nate muttered, "I said, ignore them," and started along the broad sidewalk. She froze, though, just as she was about to turn away. One of the wolves had come into view for her. He was tall, handsome, and trim. He had the same tanned skin, dark hair, and bright green eyes as someone Nate had known in the past. His and hers met in the gaze. She was unable to turn away.

I ask him, “What’s going on? Why are they chained?” “Today was supposed to be the day of the Full Moon Hunt, was it not?” His question makes me shiver. “Yes. And?” His smile widens. “And it’s just begun, Alpha Alec.” He then turns to his own Beta and says, “Release them!” The Omegas are sent running, bound to the woods. The silver will prevent them from shifting, but that doesn’t mean they can’t run. I realize what’s happening here. We’ll be the predators, and they’ll be the prey. Alpha Fredrick nods at me before saying, “It’ll be a hunt nobody will ever forget.”

The first wave of shadowy figures descended upon them, their forms shifting and undulating. Luna unleashed a powerful burst of magic, her energy illuminating the darkness. The shadowy figures recoiled, their forms dissipating under the force of her attack. Asher, beside her, transformed into his werewolf form, his claws slashing through the air with precision. The battle intensified as more shadowy figures emerged from the depths of the structure. Their movements were eerily fluid, making them difficult to predict and counter. Luna’s allies fought bravely, their skills honed from months of training. Jarek, the seasoned warrior, moved with the grace of a predator, his blade cutting through th