Moonshadow

nopy of trees to illuminate the shadowy figures that flitted amongst the woods. They conve

face was weathered but noble, golden eyes surveying his pack with paternal pride.

e sturdy trunks of trees. Tonight was the blood moon, the most sacred night of their lunar calendar. Ga

to honor the cycles of life and death." His deep voice resonated with quiet authority.

heads in reverence. The fur on their

of nights. Let her light shine upon us and preserve th

joining the symphony of the wilds. The rich harmonies echoed arou

tuals that every wolf learned as a pup. They reaffirmed their

s snout to the sky. "Great Luna, we honor you an

rection. It conveyed the essence of wilderness, touching something primal in one's soul. Th

over the wolves. They had reconnected with their most ba

young males tussled playfully, nipping with sheathed fangs. Others

muzzle to his. "A fine ceremony, my love

pack flourishing." He glanced up at the moon, his rugged features growin

swishing with uncertainty. "The rum

rivate word away from the others. They slipped

nd," Gabriel muttered grimly once they were alone. "An a

o comfort him. "Lucius perished many seasons ago, his tw

ful spirit does not rest so easily. And now, whispers spread of a vendetta against our cla

oken openly about his history with the rogue alpha Lucius. Few even recalled that name now, so

ly banished. Though Gabriel presented an image of stren

said firmly. "If he dares threaten us again, the Moonsh

eyes. "Ever the voice of wisdom, my fearless Soph

rough the lonely night. Gabriel lifted his h

ld Sophia grimly. "I suspect the Blood Moon's bl

ur bristled ever so slightly as he cast his gaze up at the pale moon. It stared back impassively, keeping its s

hem as they always had - together. By fang and claw, they would defend all they hel