Silver Moon Serenade

mells of dirt, wildflowers, and freshly baked bread, which gave it a cosy familiarity. She enjoyed the gathering of pack members at

horne, her closest friend, putting together a beautiful bouquet of wil

lovely arrangement of lavender and daisies

he pleasant aroma and answered, "They'r

ned. But enough about flowe

tended mate-made Luna's heart skip a beat. She hadn't seen him since the Moo

una said, "No, I haven't." "He's most

smugness. Whether he's busy or not, he has to make time for his f

s constricted. Wh

he has major plans. Something that may not be to ev

determined and strong-willed. She was unable to see him doing anythin

comfortingly at her and added, "I'm sure he'll tell

pt thinking about Ryder and the rumours about his

rrounded by paperwork and maps, she discovered Ryder in his study. His black hair was

, Luna called f

he glanced up and spot

and trepidation, she approach

've missed you too." For a brief time, all her

r withdrew and let out a sigh. "Lun

fell. "Wha

With a serious tone, he said, "I've been working on

"What kind of

specifics just now. Luna, just have faith in me. My act

ust him but wasn't sure. "Ryder, why are yo

hair. "There are things you don't know that

. "Ryder, I'm your friend. I should not

"I'm doing this to protect you." "P

n in his eyes silenced her. There was a cry for understanding, a desp

ier. "I'm grateful. I assure you th

s in love with Ryder, the rumours and the secrecy worried her. Sh

nting and uneasy rumours sprang up like wildfire. Luna made an effor

ight provide some clarity, as they had always been her rock. With her hear

ough her. At this hour, her parents were usually home. She cal

o the pack's meeting hall. There was a chilly hush as she blasted through the doo

his face serious. "We

her chest. "Ryder, w

s more to it than that. However, ther

. Ryder, what's going on? Why

here's a danger to the pack, Luna. There is a rival group trying to overt

as her thoughts raced. "How

"They're gone now. as a means of leverage.

old her that her parents were in danger

"I didn't want to put you in danger." "

"We're meant to be partners, Ry

now." "Luna, I apologise. All I

ngs tumultuous. "I have

g with resolve. But we must exercise caution

ighing heavily on her heart. As she t

one. The opposing group has goals beyond ch

r blood chil

ef in his eyes. "Because you underestimate your powe

ation. The battle for her family and her pack was just gettin

putting Luna on the brink of a conflict that woul

g on her like a dense mist. As she spun around and saw a dark man standing at the doorway, her

una," a chilly grin flickering

e of her biggest horr

ieved to be true was