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Chapter 18: Uprising Aria’s POV: I sat beside Lyraeus, my heart pounding in my chest as I watched his labored breathing. The room was eerily quiet, the shadows cast by the flickering candles creating an atmosphere of uncertainty and fear. My hands trembled as I held his, willing him to stay with me. His skin was pale, almost ghostly, and I could feel the heat radiating from his body.“I’m here,” I whispered, my voice cracking with emotion. “I’ll care for you. Don’t leave me.”The memories of the past few hours swirled in mind. The meeting with the allies, the desperate plea for their support, and now this. Lyraeus had been my only rock, my unwavering support, and now he was slipping away with every attack.I felt a tear roll down my cheek as I brushed a strand of hair away from his forehead. “You promised me, Lyraeus,” I murmured. “You promised we’d get through this together.”His eyes fluttered open for a brief moment, the blue of his irises barely visible through the haze of pain.
MOONFall Chapter Nineteen: Close Call
Chapter 19: Close CallLyraeus’ POV:The forest around me was blur as I raced through the underbrush, every muscle in my body straining to move faster. Aria’s scream echoed in my mind, spurring me on. I had seen the Shadow Stalkers drag her away, their swift movements almost imperceptible. I reached the border of the Shadow Fang territory and paused, my senses alert. The scent of the Stalkers lingered in the air, a trail I could follow. With a growl, I shifted into my Lycan form, feeling the familiar surge of power as my bones and muscles transformed. Every second counted. The trail led deeper into the forest, winding through dense thickets and rocky terrain. I moved silently, my heightened senses picking up every sound, every shift in the wind. The scent grew stronger, mingled with the unmistakable odor of damp earth and decaying leaves. I found the cave entrance, hidden behind a curtain of ivy and moss. The air around it was thick with the smell of the Shadow Stalkers. They were
MOONFall Chapter Twenty: Unspoken understanding
Chapter 20: Unspoken Understanding Aria’s POV: Kaida took a step back, her palpable in the night air. “Lyraeus, please, I…”“No excuses,” Lyraeus growled, his voice low and threatening. He took a step forward, his presence imposing. “You abducted Aria.”Kaida’s eyes darted to me, searching for sympathy at the same time it showed her hate for me. “Aria isn’t needed her, she doesn’t belong to you, Lyraeus. She’s a danger to you and to ……” “Save it,” Lyraeus cut her off, his voice stronger than he felt. The memories of my captivity, the pain, and the fear surged back, fueling his anger. “You think you are smarter and wiser than the moon goddess?” Lyraeus moved closer to Kaida, his eyes burning with fury. “Are you smarter than the moon goddess?” He asked, his voice growling in anger. Her lip quivered as she struggled to find words. “I…I was only trying to protect you and the rest of the pack, Lyraeus. A Blackwood like her only means doom on us.”“You chose the wrong side,” he said co
MOONFall Chapter 21: Spies and ominous message
Chapter 21: Spies and Ominous MessageLyraeus’ POV: I turned to see Ryker emerging from the shadows, his expression was serious. He glanced at Aria, then back to me, his gaze full of urgency.“What is it, Ryder?” I asked, helping Aria stand upright. “We’ve got an unexpected visitor,” he said. “It’s Akita, Kael’s friend and ally.”Akita’s arrival couldn’t be a coincidence. I nodded at Ryker and turned to shocked and confused Aria. “We need to strategize. Let’s head back to the camp.”As we walked, the air was thick with unspoken tension. Aria stayed close, her presence a constant reminder of the emotions I was trying to suppress. When we reached the camp, Akita was waiting, his eyes sharp and calculating. “Lyraeus,” he greeted me with a nod. “We need to talk.”“What’s happened?” I asked, motioning for him to have a sit in my chambers. Akita’s gaze flicked to Aria briefly he focused on me. “Kael is making moves. I’ve intercepted some of their communications. He’s planning something
MOONFall Chapter 22: Distance and Deception
Chapter 22: Distance and DeceptionLyraeus’ POV:The days that followed were a blur of activity. I threw myself into the mission, strategizing with Ryker and Akita, coordinating our spies, and reinforcing our defenses. Every waking moment was consumed with preparations, leaving no room for distractions —especially not the distraction that Aria had become. She tried to get close to me, her concern and confusion evident. Every time she approached, I found an excuse to busy myself with something else. It wasn’t easy, and the look of hurt in her eyes cut deeper than any blade.I pored over the maps, my mind racing with strategies and contingency plans. My chambers was quiet, the only sound was the scratching of my pen on parchment. Suddenly, a soft voice broke the silence. “Lyraeus?” I didn’t look up, my gaze fixed on the maps. “I’m busy, Aria. Later, maybe.”The silence that followed was heavy, weighted with unspoken words. I could feel her eyes on me, her concern and confusion palpab
MOONFall Chapter 23: Turmoil and Tactics
Chapter 23: Turmoil and TacticsAria’s POV: As I stood there I felt like my entire body was being ripped apart by Lyraeus’ words. I knew he was right but I never expected those words from him. Ryker was right as well, I should be more serious about my mission, but I just couldn’t take my mind off what he said. What does he mean by ‘He has little time to help around’? Is it related to the curse that consumes him? Would he die? He was my mate, right? As his mate I deserve to know what was going on in his life, but all he did was just block me out of his life. I walked out of his chambers as I headed for the lake, that was the only place I could find peace for my troubled thoughts. Lila was restless, it wasn’t like he rejected me but those words hurt so bad. As I sat there staring at the waters I couldn’t help but shed a tear, there I was thinking of a possibility of having him to myself as my mate… he was the only man I had felt something so strong for. Kael’s connection didn’t feel
MOONFall Chapter 24: Fractured Trust
Chapter 24: Fractured TrustAria’s POV:As Ryker walked out of the room, I hesitated. My eyes followed his retreating figure before darting back to Lyraeus, who stood at the table, his expression unreadable. The silence stretched between us, thick and suffocating. I couldn’t take it anymore. “Lyraeus,” I said, my voice trembling with a mix of anger and hurt. “We need to talk.” He looked up, his eyes narrowing slightly. “Now isn’t the time, Aria. You need to go with Ryder, training calls.”I scoffed at his words. “Now you want me to train with Ryker now? What happened to you being my master?” I asked, my voice slowly turning into anger. He walked back to his desk, his hands running through his hair. “We have a mission ahead of us, Aria. If you need your title as Alpha and the safety of your people then you should be out there training your butt off with Ryker.”I stepped closer, refusing to back down. “You can’t keep using the mission as an excuse to avoid this. To avoid us.”His j
MOONFall chapter 25 : snare
Chapter 25: SnareLyraeus’ POV: Sleep eluded me, the weight of my emotions a heavy burden that pressed down on my chest. The argument with Aria replayed in my mind, her hurt expression haunting me. Zephyr was restless, his restless presence in my mind a constant reminder of what I had pushed away. “Why did you have to push her so hard?” Zephyr’s voice echoed, his anger palpable. “I did it for her,” I muttered, staring at the ceiling. “To keep her safe.”“Safe? Or to protect yourself?” Zephyr countered, his tone biting. “What if she finds peace with Ryker? What if you don’t die in three months? What then?”I clenched my fists, trying to block out the questions. They gnawed at me, a festering wound that refused to heal. The thought of Aria finding solace in Ryker’s arms was unbearable, but I had to face the possibility. My time was limited, and I couldn’t afford to let my feelings cloud my judgement. The hours stretched on, and I finally gave up on sleep, rising from the bed with a
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