Lahat ng Kabanata ng The Alpha’s Shadow Luna: Kabanata 51 - Kabanata 60

LeahJust like Anton threatened, he was up and about the next day. He insisted on walking the pack grounds, checking on warriors, acting like nothing had happened. Though I could tell he still wasn’t at full strength. His movements were slightly slower, his stamina not quite what it used to be.I’d been here for a few days now. Keanu had taken to sleeping on the couch in my room, despite my protests. He was genuinely concerned about my safety, and after everything that had happened, I didn’t have the heart to argue too hard.I’d told Anton the truth about Keanu being my step-brother. He’d been shocked at first, but he’d promised to keep the secret. Having Anton in on it made things easier. One less lie to navigate.I’d asked him about Mary. Asked if she was adopted like me.“No,” he’d said, confusion clear on his face. “She’s our parents’ biological daughter.”Which made everything more confusing. Our parents had been kind, fair people. How could Mary have turned out so twisted? What

LeahKeanu's body began to change.His bones cracked and reformed with sounds like breaking branches. His skin rippled as golden scales emerged, spreading across his body in waves of shimmering light. His frame expanded, growing larger and more massive with each heartbeat.Shane gripped my arm and yanked me backward, stumbling in his shock. "What the hell is he?"I couldn't answer. Could only watch in awe as my step-brother completed his transformation. I remembered when he shifted last time. I was praying that this wouldn’t be a repeat of that. They said he would have control now but I wasn’t sure.Keanu's dragon form was magnificent. His reptilian body was covered in golden scales that caught the filtered sunlight, making him look like he was made of molten metal. Massive leathery wings unfurled from his back, the membranes between the bones glowing with an inner light. Four powerful legs ending in razor-sharp claws dug into the forest floor. A long muscular tail whipped behind him,

 LeahDarien shifted back to his human form, his silver eyes locked on me with an intensity that made my breath catch. But there was anger there too, simmering just beneath the surface."You couldn't wait?" His voice was low, controlled. "I told you I would come for you."I blinked, confused. "What?"Keanu moved instantly, positioning himself between us. His eyes glowed gold as he studied Darien. "You better change the way you're looking at my sister."I stepped up beside Keanu, my own confusion mounting. What was Darien talking about? Why did he look so angry?Shane grabbed my arm, his voice urgent. "Yeah I meant to ask … sister? What does he mean about sister?"

LeahI took a deep breath and began explaining everything. About Mary not really being Mary. About the spirit parasite that had been living in her corpse for years. About Korvax and his interest in me.Darien listened intently, his expression growing darker with each detail. When I finished, his frown was deep enough to carve stone."What is it?" I asked."I was afraid of this." He ran a hand through his hair. "I was afraid Korvax was the one behind the Asena wolves' disappearances. They didn't just vanish on their own."He began pacing, his movements controlled but agitated. "From what I remember, Korvax had been sealed by the Asena wolves. He was one of the first Asena wolves and would be like a titan among them. More powerful than any who came after.""Why was he sealed?""He attempted to take an Asena mate against her will." Darien's voice was hard. "The other Asena wolves turned on him for it. Sealed him away using their combined power."He stopped pacing and looked at me. "It's

LeahAfter dinner, Darien led me through the compound to his quarters. Our quarters now, I supposed. The weight of that realization settled over me as he opened the door. “This is our room, so feel free to change anything and everything to your liking.” I turned to face him, and he must have seen something in my expression because he crossed to me immediately, taking my hands in his.“Leah.” His voice was gentle. “We don’t have to do anything tonight. Or tomorrow. Or any night until you’re ready. There’s no pressure. No expectations. I just want you by my side. The rest will come when you are ready."My heart swelled at his words, at the sincerity in his eyes. But that’s when the doubts crept in. The ones I’d been pushing down all evening. The ones I promised myself that I would fight.This was too perfect. Too good to be true. The Lycan King was my mate, and he was looking at me like I was his everything. It was everything I wanted. I was waiting for the ball to drop.Time’s up, Le