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Reckoning of the purple moon NEGOTIATING WITH A MADMAN
POV: Darrel WilliamsTensing my muscles, I tried to resist the fury rising inside me as Callum stood over my daughter Darcy. Not while I still was breathing, that twisted monster would not lay a finger on her."Callum, stop this madness right now," I murmured, trying to maintain composure and a level voice. "Darcy is a young innocent child. She has nothing at all related to our strife.Callum laughed, a raspy wheeze that made my spine chillingly cold. "But old friend, she has everything to do with it. She stands for the future, the optimism still clinging to your miserable relics."His eyes pierced into mine with utter hate. And it makes her my ultimate leverage over you.I gave a slow head shake. "I'm not sure what delusions you are running under, but even for you threatening a child crosses a line."Changing strategy, I appealed to the ragged remains of the friend I once knew. "Callum, for decades all but blood has been our brotherhood. Certainly, some of you can see the craziness i
Reckoning of the purple moon TRAGIC CONQUENCES
POV: HardinAs Darrel absorbed the full force of Callum's ferocious energy blast, my heart stopped in my chest. He was bathed in a putrid purple glow, with waves of malicious power that tore away skin and bone. His anguished cries echoed across the room."Darrel, no!" With a raw edge of panic in her voice, Jenna let out a cry.His flaming figure slumped boneless to the ground, and I watched in terror. Curling up from his wrecked body was acrid smoke. I was unable to discern if he was still alive for an interminable, excruciating moment.A glimmer of hope flickered through me as I noticed the faint rise and fall of his chest. He was harmed, possibly very badly, but for the time being he managed to hold on to life.My moment of relief was fleeting, as Callum turned to face the others, his features contorted into a victorious, wicked grin. He scowled, "Did you see that, you sniveling relics?" "Behold the price of defiance against my greatness!"Jenna stayed motionless, her arms still enc
Reckoning of the purple moon AWAKENING
POV: Ivory WellsSuch pain in my skull. I struggled to open my eyes. Everything felt odd. I opened them slowly. The room was very bright. I moaned."Ivory? Are you okay?" Mia spoke. I turned my head slightly. She was there, looking frightened."What happened?" I asked. My voice sounded strange. Mia got closer. "You've spent the last three days in bed. We were so afraid."Three days? That couldn't be right. I tried to sit up, but it ached a lot. "Don't move," Mia urged, pressing me back down gently. "You're still recovering."Recovering? From what? I closed my eyes, trying to remember. Then it hit me. The fight. Callum. Darrel... My eyes opened wide. "Where's Darrel? Is he okay?" Mia seemed even more frightened. That worried me."Mia, tell me. What happened to Darrel?" She inhaled deeply. "He's alive, but... he's hurt badly." My heart felt like it stopped. "How bad? What happened to him?""He got hit by Callum's magic. He's been asleep since then." Then I recalled something else. Darc
Reckoning of the purple moon HEALING WOUNDS
POV: Darrell WilliamsI gently opened my eyes, squinting in the intense brightness. Everything was painful. I had the impression that my head was full of cotton. Where was I?My vision cleared enough that I could see the clean walls of the medical wing of the pack. Yes. The conflict. Callum. defending Darcy and Ivory... "Darrel? You're conscious." I scowled at the motion as I turned to see Hardin seated next to my bed. My former comrade and subordinate appeared exhausted, with shadowy bags beneath his eyes."How long?" With a dry throat, I croaked. I was given a glass of water by Hardin. "Six days. You scared the hell out of us all."I gratefully gulped the water. "The pack... what's happening?" Hardin's expression darkened. It's not good. Everyone is terrified as a result of Callum. While you're healing, the Elders are at odds over who should take over."I attempted to sit up, but my body hurt so much. "I need to get out there." Hardin responded, "Whoa, easy," and pushed me back down
Reckoning of the purple moon A NEW FAMILY
POV: DarcyI was afraid when I woke up in a different bed. I was where? It dawned on me that this was my new room. In my biological parents' home.My true parents. It seemed strange to think about even now. There was a gentle tap on the door. "Darcy? "Honey, are you awake?" Ivory was the one. My true mother. I hadn't gotten used to calling her that yet."Yes," I mutely said.Ivory entered as the door opened. She smiled at me, but it was clear that she was anxious as well. She sat on the edge of my bed and asked, "Did you sleep okay?" I shrugged. "I suppose. I experienced a few nightmares."Ivory appeared dejected. "I apologize, my love. Would you like to discuss them? I gave a headshake. The thought of the shadows and what Callum had done terrified me. That's alright, Ivory remarked. However, I'm available if you ever want to talk. Alright?"I gave a nod. It was still difficult to trust Ivory, even though she seemed pleasant. I mistook Jenna for my mother for a very long time. Everyth
Reckoning of the purple moon HARDIN’S QUEST
POV: HardinI massaged my weary eyes, fixed on the stack of papers on my desk. Although second-in-command was never simple, these last two weeks had been agony.I looked up a knock on the door. "Come in," I urged. Among our younger pack members, Roger came inside. He appeared uneasy. "Sir, the main hall is in a... state." I exhaled. Still another dilemma, another day. "What kind of circumstances?" "A few of the younger pack members are under dispute with some of the senior ones. It is becoming heated.Nice. just what we needed. More war. Great, I said, "I'll be right there."Before I had arrived at the main hall, I could hear yelling. I inhaled deeply in preparation. Pushing in the doors, I found two groups confronting one another. On one side, Elder Rovin and his supporters Conversely, a group of younger wolves headed by Kira, one of our most promising fighters, "What's going on here?" I begged loudly, and everyone turned to stare at me. Elder Rovin started first. "These young people
Reckoning of the purple moon JENNA’S RETURN TO THE PACK
POV: JennaGazing out of my compact apartment's window, I observed the pack members going about their daily lives. I used to be the center of attention. I felt like a stranger peering in now.My door suddenly started to knock. I said, "Come in," not sure who it may be. It was Ivory's best friend Mia, which surprised me. She had an anxious expression. "Jenna," she said. "Can we talk?"I motioned for her to sit while I nodded. "What's on your mind?" Mia inhaled deeply. It has to do with Darcy. She's not doing well at all. My heart tightened. I loved Darcy as a daughter, even if she wasn't truly mine."What's wrong?" I asked, attempting to maintain a steady tone. Mia said, "She's seeing things." "Darkness. Additionally, Callum. "A shiver went down my spine. "However, Callum has passed away. Is he not? Mia gave a hopeless shrug. "That's what we believed. But now I'm not sure." I reclined, thoughts whirling. "Why are you revealing this to me? Of course, Darrel and Ivory."It's an effort,"
Reckoning of the purple moon INVESTIGATION CONTINUES
POV: Ivory WellsI sat at my desk and gazed at the jumble of documents and pictures that were in front of me. Even though my head hurt, I kept going. Not right now. Not when the answers were so close.A tap on the door startled me. I called, attempting to sound calm, "Come in."With a troubled expression, Hardin entered. "You've been in here for hours, Ivory. You must take a nap."I gave a headshake. "Hardin, I can't. Too much is on the line. With a sigh, he took a seat across from me. "What have you found?"I took a look at this picture of weird symbols carved into trees. "Luna claimed that these tattoos are the result of old sorcery. The kind capable of spanning universes."Hardin's eyes got bigger. "You think this is how Callum survived?""Perhaps," I replied. "But there's more." I gave him another piece of paper. Examine this report from the previous month. In the vicinity of where these symbols were discovered, three pack members vanished.""And?" Curious, Hardin leaned forward.
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- Reckoning of the purple moon INVESTIGATION CONTINUES
- Reckoning of the purple moon JENNA’S RETURN TO THE PACK
- Reckoning of the purple moon HARDIN’S QUEST
- Reckoning of the purple moon A NEW FAMILY
- Reckoning of the purple moon HEALING WOUNDS
- Reckoning of the purple moon AWAKENING
- Reckoning of the purple moon TRAGIC CONQUENCES
- Reckoning of the purple moon NEGOTIATING WITH A MADMAN
- Reckoning of the purple moon NOWHERE TO RUN
