Luna Unbound 37

Luna Unbound 37

Chapter 11 

No matter how hard you strive, it’s futile,Winter’s voice dripped honeysweet venom. Whatever I desire, Father, Mother, even dear Valdrinthey place it at my feet.” 

Such devotion something you’ve never known, have you, sister?” 

Winter’s smile turned cruel, her mask slipping to reveal the predator beneath: I wonder if you’ll even live to see me at the Gathering?” 

Her eyes held dark knowledge. She knew. She’d always known

Ravenna met her gaze with ice. Even if you stand there, your lack of skill will make you nothing but a mockery.” 

Winter’s face darkened. With no witnesses, her innocent facade crumbled completely. Worry less about me, sister, and more about your precious packmate. I hear she’s in quite the trouble.” 

Ravenna’s blood ran cold. What have you done?” 

Oh? You don’t know?Winter’s false innocence returned. Your dear Lyra came to confront me. I merely mentioned to Father howuncomfortable she made me feel. And you know Father’s ways a few whispers of territory violations, and she’ll spend years in the dark cells.” 

Ravenna’s claws struck before she could think, raking across Winter’s face. You’re mad If you want to destroy something, destroy me! Leave her out of this!” 

Winter merely laughed, touching her healing cheek. But you care for her. You have so little left for me to takeshe’s all that remains.” 

Blame yourself, sister. Your love for her sealed her fate.” 

Winter’s smile remained angelic, masking the monster beneath

The Broke 

Ravenna raised her claws again, but this time she was thrown backwards as Valdrin 

materialized between them, his power crackling through the air as he shielded Winter

What are you doing?His snarl echoed off the stone walls. What has she done to deserve

your attack?” 

– 

In an instant, Winter transformed her face crumpling as tears spilled down her cheeks. Alpha, please, don’t blame sister. I spoke carelessly and upset her.” 

It’s fine if she strikes meI don’t feel the pain.” 

Winter clutched her chest suddenly, her breath coming in desperate gasps, playing the part of a dying wolf perfectly

Valdrin’s face twisted with rage. Have you lost your mind, Ravenna? Look what your violence has done to her condition!” 

But Ravenna wasn’t listening. Her only thought was reaching Lyra, warning her to flee before her father’s hunters found her

She reached for her communication crystal, but Valdrin knocked it from her hand. Have you no heart? Winter’s life hangs by a thread, and you’re concerned with messages?” 

The crystal shattered against the stone floor, its light dying instantly

Valdrin seized Ravenna’s arm, his grip bruising. Winter’s condition is critical. The ritual. must begin now.” 

Winter clutched at Valdrin’s ceremonial robes, making a show of labored breathing. Bu her eyes met Ravenna’s over his shoulder, gleaming with triumph

Pure theatre

Ravenna wrenched free, desperate to reach the healer’s station to send word

But Valdrin’s iron grip returned, his superior strength leaving no room for resistance. You’re not backing out now. The ritual begins immediately!” 

The Broken 

apter 11 

Ravenna struggled helplessly as they dragged her toward the ritual chamber. I won’t refuse the ritual, I swear! Just let me send one message. Please just one message!” 

Valdrin ignored her pleas, assuming she sought to delay

– 

Pack warriors strapped her to the ritual stone. Through her tears, she begged: Valdrin, I beg you. One message, that’s all. Please” 

His face remained stone as he ordered: Administer the sleeping herbs.” 

As the cold mixture entered her veins, Ravenna felt consciousness slipping away. Her world -grew dark at the edges

In her final moment of awareness, she looked at her mate, tears falling freely. “ValdrinI will never forgive you

In the darkness, the Moon Goddess’s voice echoed, cold and ancient: Trial failed. Your heart’s sacrifice will condemn this vessel. As you wished, MoonBlessed one, I shall grant you a new form, a new Trial, with a different pack. Your spirit shall continue its journey” 

Luna Unbound

Luna Unbound

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Status: Ongoing Type: Native Language: English

Luna Unbound

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