The Luna Trials By Marissa Gilbert Novels & Stories

The Moon above pulsed in rhythm with Lunaria’s heartbeat, affirming her path. She turned to Kael, silver eyes meeting gold. “The trials begin now. No hesitation. No mercy. Only strength, control, and the bond between us.” Kael’s lips curved into a determined smile. “Then let the Moon witness what we are capable of.” The valley held its breath. And for Lunaria Vale, the Luna without a pack, the true trials had begun. The Council would watch. The world would test her. But together, she and Kael were unstoppable.

she said coolly. “But the throne was mine first. I demand the second trial. The Trial of Flame. Let the wolves decide which Luna they trust to lead.” Aria stepped forward without hesitation. “I accept.” Kael grabbed her arm. “You don’t need to prove anything else” She looked him in the eyes. “I do. Not just for them. For me.” The Trial of Flame was brutal. Two Lunas. One circle of fire. No weapons. No magic. Only strength. Endurance. Will.

“I’ll look into how to negotiate with the Elders. Those trials aren’t safe, they could put your life at risk.” “What exactly are these trials?” I asked, dreading the answer. Malcolm’s grip on my hand tightened. “The ancient Luna trials consist of three phases. First, the Trial of Wisdom … you’d have to solve complex pack disputes and ancient riddles that test your judgment. Second, the Trial of Strength physical challenges including combat against trained warriors and surviving alone in the wilderness for three days.” My stomach dropped. “And the third?” “The Trial of Sacrifice,” his voice was barely audible. “You’d have to prove your loyalty to the pack by… well, by putting the pack’s needs

When the trial is over and we have our wedding night… I’ll drain your immortal essence dry and slowly torture you to death! Luna naturally could not hear those thoughts. Hence, she nodded politely to the disciples around and led the attendants, including Andrius, toward the trial grounds. The trial grounds were sealed by a towering bronze gate, keeping what was inside out of view. When Luna and the others arrived at the gate… Whoosh! A stream of light shot out from Louis and struck the lock on the gate, causing it to tremble. The heavy creaking sound echoed in everyone’s ears as the bronze gate opened, as if a tome of history was being opened.

“No. But I trust what’s in these files. Whatever his reasons, he showed me the truth. Dimitri has been conducting experiments on people. Rogues, members of other packs… even my mother.” Elijah’s grip tightened around the edge of the table, his jaw clenching. “Your mother? The Luna. I thought she died.” I nodded, swallowing the bitterness rising in my throat. “Me too. I thought she died the night he attacked my pack I saw it with my own eyes, but according to these reports, she lived for months after that. She was one of his test subjects.” A heavy silence settled over us. Tony exhaled sharply, dragging a hand down his face. “We need to figure out what these codes mean.”

he said, his voice gentle but firm, “I'd like you to meet Beta Jaxon and Gamma Marcus. They're my most trusted pack members.” The two men politely nodded and moved a bit away, realizing I was feeling uneasy. “It's a pleasure to meet you, Luna,” the taller one, whom I guessed was Jaxon, said with a slight bow. Luna. The title hit me like a physical blow. This was real. I found myself in a new pack with a new mate, anticipated to take on the role of their Luna. A wave of unease washed over me, causing my chest to tighten and making each breath a struggle.

I stare at her and realizes that the sweet, timid omega is gone. Standing before me is someone entirely different. Before I can respond, footsteps echo outside. Instantly, Lily’s eyes fill with tears. Her shoulders slump, and her voice becomes soft again. “Luna… I hope you don’t hate me.” Kael enters just in time to see the frightened expression on Lily’s face. He walks straight to the bed. “Is everything alright?” He asks. Lily smiles weakly. “Yes, Alpha.” She glances toward the Luna. “The Luna was just checking on me.”

He bit his lips to hold back a scream, and sweat began to pour down his body in heavy torrents. I dragged him up and grabbed him by the collars, forcing him to look into my eyes. “Were you and your men going to take turns on her next? After stripping her naked for your amusement, were you going to treat my precious Luna as a disposable slut and gang rape her? What were you going to do if I didn't show up, you bastard! I thought I could trust you, I never knew you would betray and hurt me like this.” I screamed, my chest heaving.

I groaned as my foot tangled in a vine, staggering and swearing all at once. I wouldn’t stop. I felt warm blood trickle over my toe. The scent of fresh blood would lead my assailants to me. I know this. Still, I wouldn’t slow down. The midnight cold stung my skin. The bushes, with razor-sharp knives attached to the edges of their leaves, sliced through my legs as I raced on, defiant. The debris on the forest floor set traps of stumps on my path.

“Save it. You’ve wasted enough of my time. Shall we proceed with the class, or do you need another moment to do more makeup?” Lena wasn't bothered anyway. She took a step further and sat down on a beautifully decorated, royal chair that was next to her. Aurelia doesn't like her too and Lena wondered if there was actually anyone who was nice in the pack. “Alright. Let's go. The Luna's Trial will test your mind, body, and soul. Most don’t survive because most were never meant to.” Aurelia explained. “I have a question please, can I go ahead?” Aurelia’s eyes changed for a moment before responding coldly to her, “You may go ahead.” Her tone was as unfriendly as her expression, leaving no room fo