All Chapters of Marked by the Moon: The Tribrid Queen: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

The maids moved gracefully around the dining table, serving the meal with silent precision. The air was thick with unspoken tension. Once the last dish was served, the maids withdrew quietly.The only sounds that remained were the soft clinking of utensils and the crackling of the hearth until Ethan cut into his steak, took a slow bite, and then sipped his wine before finally breaking the silence.“Sephy, this is Arielle Mooncrest, a new member of the Shadow Fang Pack.”“Oh, how fascinating,” Seraphina murmured, lips curling into a mocking smile. “The famed outcast of the Moon Titan Pack…the Luna who was cast aside by her own pack.”Arielle’s fork froze mid-air. The words stung, but she didn’t let them see it. Before she could speak, Ethan’s voice cut through the air, sharp and commanding.“You will not speak that way, Seraphina.”For a moment, Seraphina's smile faltered. Ethan’s tone softened a bit as he turned to Arielle. “Arielle, this is Luna Seraphina of the Stormclaw Pack. Her f

Drusilla led Arielle into the mansion in silence.The grand halls of Blackthorn Estate glowed with warm lights, but Arielle felt none of it.They had almost reached the foot of the staircase when low voices drifted from the corridor ahead.Two maids stood near the banister, their heads bent close together, unaware or uncaring that they were not alone.“So it’s true,” one whispered with thinly veiled delight. “Alpha Arnold will marry Lady Aurora tomorrow night.”The other scoffed softly. “As he should. The pack needs a real Luna, not that disgrace.”Arielle’s steps faltered.“She brought shame on Moon Titan,” the first maid continued. “Betrayed her own pack and thought she’d get away with it.”The second laughed under her breath. “No wonder they cast her out like trash. A Luna who couldn’t even keep her place.”The words struck like stones.Arielle froze at the base of the stairs, her breath catching painfully in her throat. Her fingers curled slowly at her sides as heat burned behind

Morning light crept through the tall windows, pale and soft, brushing Arielle’s lashes.She stirred in her sleep.Then she felt a presence, her wolf instincts were always sharp.Arielle's eyes snapped open.Ethan stood near the window, arms folded, his broad frame outlined by the rising sun. He wasn’t looking at her, his gaze was fixed outside, sharp and distant, as if he had been there long before she woke.Her heart jumped into her throat.“Alpha Ethan,” she said quickly, pushing herself upright. “What are you doing here?”He didn’t turn.“And is it proper for an Alpha to enter a lady’s chamber without summons or courtesy?” she added, irritation cutting through the lingering fog of sleep.“You were asleep,” he said. “And I wasn’t here for conversation.”She frowned, drawing the blanket closer around herself. “That does not answer my question.”Finally, he faced her. His gaze was steady, unreadable, but sharp enough to still her tongue.“You begin training today,” he said.The words

What's happening? Ethan asked.Nyra bowed until her forehead touched the stone, palms pressed flat as though the ground itself were sacred.“She is the anchor.”The words did not settle. They struck.Silence fell, thick and suffocating.Arielle’s breath hitched. “What…?” The sound barely left her throat.Seraphina laughed, sharp and short, the kind that came when something was too absurd to entertain. “That’s impossible.”Ethan didn’t react. He stood utterly still, eyes fixed on Nyra like he might will the meaning out of her. “Stand up,” he said.Nyra obeyed, rising slowly. There was no fear on her face, only certainty. “The Moon Goddess has spoken clearly now,” she said. “What was hidden has stepped into the light.”Seraphina moved closer to Ethan, her shoulder brushing his arm, deliberate and possessive. “You’re wrong,” she said, cold and quick. “How can a banished Luna be an anchor? She failed her own pack, that alone disqualifies her.” Her gaze flicked toward Arielle, dismissive

The physician emerged from the chamber and closed the door softly behind her.Ethan straightened at once.“It’s nothing to worry about, Alpha.” she said calmly. “A minor sprain. I’ve applied ointment and given her medication. Three days of rest and she’ll be perfectly fine.”Ethan inclined his head. “Thank you.”The physician bowed and departed.He turned and entered the chamber.Seraphina lay propped against the pillows, her ankle wrapped, her expression carefully neutral. “What did she say?”“You’ll need three days of rest,” Ethan replied. “You’ll remain here until then. I will send word to your father so he doesn't worry.”Seraphina frowned. “Three days?” she said lightly. “But I was meant to return to Stormclaw—”“There are no buts.” Ethan cut in, final. “Rest.”He turned before she could argue further.Behind him, Seraphina’s lips curved slowly.Everything is going exactly as planned.Leo returned moments later, stopping beside Arielle. “Ready to continue?”She wiped the water f