Chapter 46
The meeting between Cane and the other alphas reaches a fever pitch as Cane unveils his surprising solution to the Blue Moon pack’s predicament: Iris, the King’s daughter and Mason’s sister, will be the pack’s new Luna. The alphas are outraged, considering this an outrageous and unprecedented move. However, Cane, ever the cunning strategist, uses the law to his advantage, arguing that since Iris is Alpha Gerald’s daughter, she is the rightful heir to the pack’s leadership, especially since Mason is incapable of continuing the line. The five alphas, along with the King, are stunned by Cane’s bold claim, leaving Iris trapped between the anger of the alphas and Cane’s seemingly calculated decision.
The tension escalates as Cane, with a mischievous glint in his eye, proclaims that he has chosen Iris as his mate, effectively solidifying her position as the potential Luna. This declaration sends shockwaves through the room, with the King himself expressing his disapproval. Cane’s calculated move, however, leaves readers questioning his true motives behind this sudden shift in allegiance. Is it a genuine love for Iris or a strategic maneuver to secure his position? This burning question, coupled with the intense reactions from the alphas and the King, sets the stage for a thrilling showdown.
The chapter ends with Cane’s unwavering declaration of Iris as his mate, leaving the alphas furious and the King skeptical. This unexpected turn of events throws Iris’s future into turmoil, making her the center of a power struggle between the King, the alphas, and Cane. The ensuing chaos promises a volatile confrontation, leaving readers on the edge of their seats as they anticipate the unpredictable consequences of Cane’s bold move.
Chapter 47
King Acon demands Cane and Iris attend a blessing ceremony in the capital within four months to solidify their positions as Alpha and Luna. However, Cane faces a more pressing issue: his sterility. Grace, the pack healer, confirms that his injuries have rendered him incapable of fathering a child, leaving him desperate for a solution. Meanwhile, Iris grapples with her newfound role, struggling to come to terms with the forced union and the power dynamics that have been thrust upon her. She faces the anger of the alphas, the King’s skepticism, and Cane’s unpredictable motives, which remain shrouded in mystery.
Cane’s desperation intensifies as he seeks a way to fulfill the King’s demand for an heir. Despite Grace’s bleak assessment, he clings to the possibility of magical intervention. However, the search for a powerful sorcerer presents a formidable challenge, leading Cane to consider seeking the assistance of a Serafim, a being of immense power residing in a distant kingdom. As the chapter ends, Iris, caught between conflicting loyalties and uncertain of her future, watches as Cane plunges into a perilous quest for a solution that could shape the fate of the pack.
Aria, enraged by the news of Iris becoming the Luna, unleashes her fury, further amplifying the chaos and tension surrounding the Blue Moon pack. The chapter concludes on a note of impending turmoil, leaving readers eager to uncover Cane’s true intentions, the outcome of his search for magical aid, and the potential consequences of Iris’s forced position within the pack.
Chapter 48
Aria, enraged by Iris’s position as Luna, orchestrates a confrontation in the Bailey, a section of the pack house reserved for warriors. She drags Iris before the assembled warriors, igniting their fury by reminding them of the atrocities committed by her father and brother, Alpha Gerald and Mason. Aria then unveils the mark on Iris’s neck, revealing to the warriors that Cane has indeed claimed her as his Luna. This revelation sparks outrage and sets the stage for a potential rebellion against Cane and Iris.
The warriors, incensed by the news of Iris’s position and fueled by Aria’s manipulations, become increasingly hostile towards her. Their anger stems from the past suffering inflicted by Gerald and Mason, which they now attribute to Iris, despite her lack of involvement. Iris, trapped and powerless, faces a terrifying and potentially deadly situation as the warriors’ fury escalates. The chapter ends on a cliffhanger, leaving readers wondering if Iris will survive this ordeal and what consequences will arise from this volatile confrontation.
As the warriors rage against Iris, their anger is a reflection of the simmering tension within the Blue Moon pack. The revelation of Cane’s actions and the looming threat of rebellion cast a shadow of uncertainty over the pack’s future. The chapter leaves readers eager to witness the fallout of Aria’s manipulations and the potential consequences for Iris, who finds herself trapped in a dangerous situation orchestrated by her own sister.
Chapter 49
Moana and Ella enjoy a day at the farmers’ market, indulging in treats and browsing the various stalls. While Ella is charmed by a blue dress, Moana initially hesitates, unsure where she would wear such a garment. However, the friendly attendant’s persuasion and Ella’s enthusiastic encouragement convince Moana to try it on. The dress proves to be flattering and surprisingly comfortable, and Moana, wanting to make Ella happy, decides to wear it for the rest of their day out. The chapter concludes with a jarring twist as Moana experiences sudden nausea and dizziness upon returning to the penthouse, leaving readers to wonder what has caused her sudden illness.
The appearance of Selina in the bathroom doorway, right after Moana’s discomfort begins, adds a layer of intrigue and hints at a possible connection between the two. The chapter ends on a cliffhanger, leaving readers to speculate about Moana’s condition and the implications of Selina’s presence.
The chapter explores the themes of motherhood, friendship, and the complexities of relationships, while also introducing an element of mystery that will undoubtedly keep readers guessing. The juxtaposition of Moana’s seemingly idyllic day with her sudden illness creates a sense of unease, foreshadowing potential conflict and raising questions about the true nature of the situation.
Chapter 50
Iris, the runt, has been quiet and withdrawn since the incident with Aria. While Hanna tends to her, rumors swirl about Cane marking Iris as his luna, a move he initially intended to keep secret. The news, however, has leaked and Cane is forced to acknowledge it, leaving him with no choice but to claim her as his. Grace, a healer, examines Iris and discovers she is unable to heal from her scars, a condition that baffles both her and Cane. Hanna reveals that Iris has always been resistant to healing magic, which raises further questions about her unique nature and the reasons behind Cane’s unexpected decision. Cane, however, insists that Iris must be ready to appear before the king and the alphas the following day, leaving readers to wonder how he plans to achieve this and what implications this might have for Iris.
With Iris’s mysterious condition, the rumors surrounding her, and the looming arrival of the king and the alphas, the tension in the chapter escalates, hinting at an unfolding conflict. The cliffhanger ends with Iris awakening, her sore throat hinting at the pain she might be enduring. Will she be able to face the king and the alphas in her current state? And what is the true nature of her resistance to healing magic? These questions hang in the air, leaving readers eager to discover the answers in the upcoming chapters.
The chapter reveals that the rumors about Cane’s claim of Iris are true, confirming the shift in their dynamic. The chapter also introduces a new element of mystery with Iris’s inability to heal, adding a layer of complexity to her character. The looming arrival of the king and the alphas creates a sense of urgency, promising a dramatic showdown and potential confrontation between Cane and his adversaries. The final scene, with Iris’s painful awakening, further heightens the suspense, leaving readers to ponder the consequences of her condition and the upcoming events.
Chapter 51
Iris, still recovering from her injuries, engages in a late-night conversation with Cane. Despite her pain, she expresses concern for his well-being, recognizing the scars on his soul. This encounter reveals a softer side to Iris and underscores the depth of her empathy. Cane, however, remains stoic, hiding his own pain and struggles. The next morning, Hanna prepares Iris for an unexpected meeting with the king and alphas, revealing that Cane has chosen to bring her along, leaving Iris confused and apprehensive. Meanwhile, Cane, while outwardly composed, reflects on a traumatic past experience involving his former enslaver, Alpha Gerald, and the lake they are visiting. The chapter concludes with Cane reliving the horrifying memory of being drugged and held captive by Gerald, hinting at a dark history and a potential underlying conflict between the two alphas.
Chapter 52
The king and alphas gather at Blue Moon pack, where Iris, still recovering from her injuries, attends the meeting alongside Cane. Despite her apprehension, she encounters a mix of reactions from the royal family and the alphas, particularly a lingering gaze from Alpha Gill, who harbors past desires for her. The king expresses satisfaction with Cane’s handling of the meeting, but a sense of unease lingers as the alphas and the king recognize the pack’s loss. Cane’s composure hides his own internal turmoil, as he grapples with a newfound responsibility. The chapter concludes with an unexpected twist as Cane, against his known aversion to physical contact, carries Iris back to the pack house. This shocking display leaves the other alphas bewildered, particularly Will and Aderan, and stirs up a sense of bitter jealousy in Aria, who watches from afar.
Chapter 53
Cane confronts Aria about her continued animosity towards Iris, emphasizing that Iris is no longer a s$$$e and deserves respect. Despite his attempts to reason with her, Aria remains convinced that Iris is a manipulative deceiver, fueling a simmering conflict within the pack. Meanwhile, Cane oversees the training of newly recruited warriors, pushing them to their limits, but is left with a lingering sense of unease and a growing worry about the approaching new moon. He recognizes that Iris might hold the key to understanding his unusual shift back into human form, setting the stage for a personal confrontation and a potential revelation about Iris’s true nature.
Chapter 54
Stone, a single father struggling to raise his daughter Ania in a foreign pack, faces an unsettling situation: Ania has formed a close bond with Iris, the daughter of their former tyrant. While Stone continues to harbor resentment towards Iris, he recognizes her help in saving Ania from a monster attack and reluctantly accepts their friendship. Cane, the alpha, summons Iris to his chambers, demanding an explanation for the night she witnessed his lycan transformation. Despite Iris’s detailed account of the events, Cane insists that she be present with him during the upcoming new moon, when his lycan form will surface again. Iris, still traumatized by the near-fatal experience of being marked by Cane, questions his intentions and begs for an explanation, but Cane remains firm in his order, leaving Iris in a state of fear and uncertainty.
As the new moon approaches, Iris faces a difficult choice: obey Cane’s order and risk facing the brutal lycan again, or defy him and face the consequences of defying the alpha. The chapter concludes with Cane revealing the reason behind his demand: he failed to fully shift back into his human form before sunrise during the previous transformation, raising questions about the unusual nature of his shift and potentially revealing a deeper secret about his lycan form. This revelation deepens the mystery surrounding Cane’s lycan state, leaving readers eager to discover the reason behind this unexpected anomaly and the potential threat it poses for Iris.
Cane’s directive fuels a tension between him and Iris, with their conflicting experiences and perspectives casting a shadow over their relationship. As the new moon approaches, Iris must decide whether to trust Cane’s promises or prepare for the worst, while readers are left to ponder the implications of Cane’s unusual transformation and the secrets it may hold.
Chapter 55
Ethan, the gamma, discovers Iris reading books about Cane’s lycan condition and becomes enraged. He accuses Iris of seeking information to exploit the alpha’s weakness, fueled by his resentment towards her father, Mason, the former tyrant. Iris, however, insists on helping Cane and reveals a potential cure: the divine power of a Serafim. Cane, intrigued, asks for more information about the Serafim, while Ethan expresses doubt about the feasibility of seeking her help. He points out the political complexities and logistical challenges involved in reaching the Serafim, who resides in a distant kingdom. Despite Ethan’s skepticism, Iris remains determined to find a solution, highlighting her growing concern for Cane’s well-being and her desire to atone for her father’s actions. Cane, acknowledging Iris’s efforts, asks her to provide further details about the Serafim, emphasizing his desire to understand the potential cure for his curse.
Chapter 56
Iris discovers that she is immune to silver, baffling Ethan who questions how it’s possible. While Iris struggles to chain Cane, his lycan form emerges, but with unusual calmness. The lycan howls mournfully, fixed on Iris, but refrains from attacking. Jace reveals the alpha’s past practice of releasing Cane to kill monsters on the Goffa mountain, a ritual they cannot perform now due to the risk of him harming their own. Iris remains oblivious to her own influence on the lycan’s behavior, sparking Ethan’s curiosity and a sense of unease. The night remains peaceful until a sudden, violent roar from Cane shatters the silence, followed by unfamiliar sounds from a distance. Jace investigates, leaving Iris and Ethan to watch the agitated lycan, their apprehension growing as the night takes a suspenseful turn.
Chapter 57
Iris finds herself caught in a terrifying struggle between the chained lycan, Cane, and a monstrous brinetallon. Despite being trapped with the powerful and unpredictable lycan, she feels a strange sense of protection from him. Cane, fueled by an unknown force, defends Iris from the brinetallon’s attack, ultimately killing the monster with brutal efficiency. The scene is tense, with Iris clinging to the lycan for survival as the threat looms over them. Meanwhile, outside, Jace rallies the pack after repelling the monster attack, but his concern for Iris and Cane grows as the night’s events unfold.
Ethan, desperate for news of the alpha, arrives back at the pack house and is immediately greeted by a horrifying sight – the broken door of the hut where Cane and Iris were left. The scent of blood fills the air, fueling his fear for their safety. The chapter ends with Ethan racing towards the basement, his heart pounding with a mixture of dread and anticipation as he prepares to face the unknown.
Ethan’s arrival at the hut signifies a crucial shift in the narrative, pushing Iris and Cane’s story further into the spotlight. The tension in the air is palpable as readers wait to see what Ethan discovers in the basement and what the implications of this night’s events will be for both the pack and Iris’s future.
Chapter 58
Iris, still recovering from her ordeal with the lycan and brinetallon, feels an overwhelming urge to help the Blue Moon pack, now suffering from the aftermath of the monster attack. Despite Grace’s initial resistance, Iris convinces Amee to assign her a task, volunteering to change bandages for those infected with the brinetallon’s venom. The wounds inflicted by the monster’s tail rot quickly, and Iris finds herself tending to five warriors who are battling fever and agonizing pain. The chapter ends with Iris, newly appointed luna of the pack, diligently assisting the injured, her determination to contribute to the pack’s recovery unwavering despite the lingering resentment and doubts surrounding her position.
The tension within the Blue Moon pack intensifies as Iris steps into her role as luna, facing skepticism and distrust from those who resent her connection to the alpha. The chapter offers a glimpse into the harsh reality of their world, where healing comes at a price and even a simple act of kindness can be perceived as a burden. As Iris dedicates herself to the wounded, her actions spark curiosity and even a hint of admiration from the pack members, raising questions about how she will navigate the complex dynamics of her new position.
The chapter further underscores the impact of the brinetallon attack on the pack, highlighting the loss of life, the emotional trauma, and the desperate need for healing and unity. The threat of the brinetallon’s venom and the grim fate it brings to those infected adds a layer of urgency to the narrative, prompting readers to question the future of the pack and the role that Iris, the unlikely luna, will play in its recovery.
Chapter 59
Iris, still recovering from her ordeal with the brinetallon, is brought by Jace to the mines where Cane, the alpha, is frantically seeking magic stones. Cane, burdened by the pack’s financial struggles, demands Iris find forty-five stones, a near impossible task given their current stock of only fifteen. Iris, however, is not deterred by the challenge and volunteers to locate the stones. During the conversation, Iris learns about the pack’s dire financial situation and reveals a secret: the Blue Moon pack possesses a hidden treasure, stored in the alpha’s bedroom. Intrigued by this revelation, Cane, along with Jace, immediately sets off to locate the treasure, leaving behind their pursuit of the magic stones.
As Iris leads Cane to the pack house, she recounts how her father, the previous alpha, amassed the Blue Moon pack’s wealth, combining it with the treasure stolen from the Howling Wolf pack. Iris remembers Mason, the former pack member, boasting about their inexhaustible fortune, a detail that sheds light on the pack’s current state of desperation. The treasure, hidden behind a bookshelf in a spare room, promises to provide a lifeline for the pack, but the key to unlock its secrets remains elusive.
The chapter ends with Iris revealing the location of the hidden treasure, leaving readers on a cliffhanger as Cane and Jace enter the spare room, ready to discover its contents. The potential for a significant turning point in the pack’s fortunes hangs in the balance, with the fate of the Blue Moon pack seemingly hinging on the secrets that lie within the treasure chamber. The discovery of the treasure could be the key to rebuilding the pack, but the question remains: what secrets does the treasure hold and how will its discovery affect the dynamics within the pack?
Chapter 60
A wave of anger washes over Avid, a former s$$$e under Iris’s father, when he awakens to see Iris tending to his wounds. He lashes out at her, calling her a monster and demanding she leave, his memories of his horrific treatment under Iris’s father flooding back. Grilla, recognizing the trauma that caused Avid’s outburst, explains that Iris’s father, Gerald, used his own family as bait to lure out monsters, resulting in the deaths of his parents and siblings. Gerald’s cruel actions left deep scars on the pack, and the sight of Iris only serves to amplify the pain they endured, leading to her being ostracized and labeled as her father’s daughter.
Overwhelmed by the weight of the pack’s hatred and her own guilt, Iris retreats to her room, heartbroken by the realization that she bears the burden of her father’s cruelty. Hanna, her devoted maid, offers her comfort and prepares a warm bath, which helps Iris to drift into a troubled sleep. Early the next morning, Iris is woken by Hanna who informs her that Ethan is waiting outside and they must return to the mines. Despite her exhaustion, Iris is determined to help, setting the stage for another dramatic encounter with the pack and a deeper dive into the painful legacy that Iris must confront.
With the pack’s future uncertain and Iris grappling with the consequences of her father’s actions, the chapter ends on a tense note as Iris prepares to return to the mines, the question of how she can forge a new path for herself in the face of such animosity looming large. The reader is left to wonder what awaits Iris at the mines, and how she will navigate the complex dynamics of the pack and the weight of her family’s history.
