MOONLIGHT REVENGE

ed event. The Fangoria Kingdom, despite the absence of its Alpha, was no exception. Under the capable le

nd flowers to the construction of elaborate ceremonial structures, every detail was being carefully attended to. The queen's wise and balanced lea

or her son's safety. Four long weeks had passed since he had embarked on his perilous mission, and the sile

cern and unease. How was he faring? Had he encountered any dangers? Did he look well? She hoped that th

ing of the door. "My queen, the elders have a

ed herself. "Tell them I will be with them shor

ueen took a deep breath, steeling herself for the meeting with the elde

ING

. The elders, seated in a semicircle, rose to their feet and bowed their heads in re

she said, her voice c

queen," one of them began, "we bring news regarding th

remained serene. "I see

have deemed it prudent to increase security measures to

ry thoughtful of you," she said, h

eparations are underway?" Her tone was calm, and she seemed to be maki

n, the formal celebration also marks a time-honored tradition where mates who have

dures," the queen repli

f our villagers have found their mates and are eager to formalize their bonds during the full moon celebration

he silently wished that her son would one day f

mth. "It signifies not only the growth of our kingdom's population

agreement, their face

s with new weapons and have them train rigorously every day to prepare for any potential

ting for today," the queen said,

y queen, if I may be so bold, don't you think the silence from our Alpha is t

d brought back the worries she had tried to set aside. "I, too, am worried about my son," she admitt

elders, will seek a solution to consult with the Alpha and ascertain his well-bei

"Thank you, my esteemed elders. I leave it in your capa

fully as the queen stood

queen is far more capable and compassionate than that...

arge, the full moon celebration would likely be a lavish waste

le, grateful for the wise and c

ON

pha's departure, he had been relegated to the shadows, his former power and influence all but forgot

se of action to reclaim his former glory. "What can I do?" he muttere

better of it. "I need a solid plan before approaching that cu

n him and the power he coveted: the queen. "Once I eliminate her, the elders will be for

locked his room, setting out on a journey to consult with

or a ritual in front of his altar. The full moon celebration was fast a

nd the shaman turned to face him, a

ile I complete this sacrifice," the shaman instructed,

ster plan to the shaman. A few minutes passed before the Sham

shaman inquired, noticing Lyk

on replied, his voic

lem?" the shaman asked, hi

ured me that once the Alpha was sent on th

did promise you that. But

, throwing me out of the meeting with the elders

ughtful. "I see. And what is it th

isper, his words dripping wit

idened in shock. "W

es, I want to kill her, to gain full

taboo, a heinous act that would have far-reaching consequences. And have you considered the impact on her

at's not my concern. I want her elim

't be a party to this. I refuse t

If you don't help me, I'll march right to the palace and reve

he held up his hands in a placating gestu

my help with?" the shaman asked,

ting with malice. "One that will eliminate the queen with

e. "A potent poison, you say? Ve

one stubborn and unyielding. "I

before he nodded slowly. "Very well, I'll prepa

seat, leaving Lykon alone with an

leaming with malevolence. "I love this aura of power

is the poison," he said, his voice low and serious. "Add it to the queen's cup of coffee

tle. "Thank you, shaman," he said, his voice dripping with insincerity. "I

a part of this plan," the shaman w

. "I'll keep that in mind," he said

to face with the queen. "Your Majesty," the

between Lykon and the Shaman. "What is he doing here?" sh

prayers for the kingdom's prosperity, as is fitting with the approaching full moon celebration. Am

"I see," she said slowly, her tone implying

ou and the shaman attend to the preparations for the full moon celebration." With that, he tu

TOWN,

riend said softly, trying to coa

ther has left," her friend said

to anyone," Freya said slowly

tly. "Come on, Freya, ope

wly opening the door. Her friend slippe

't you think you should give her a chance to explain he

you say that? You know nothing abo

feel unloved and uncared for. I've never had a father or a mother to turn to. If I were in your sh

ve remained firm. "I don't want to go back

hance to apologize and make amends. A mother's blessing is still the most precious thing you can

ome time to think about it, and then we can d

f gratitude towards her friend. "Thank you so much, m

EEKS

g to be late!" her friend sh

ent later. She was dressed in a simple yet elegant outfit

warm smile spreading across her face. "You l

just preparing myself

your mom? Why do you sound so serious? And why am I more excited t

rm and pulling her along. "Never mind,

t Freya's childhood home. As they stepped out of the car, Freya's friend knoc

r friend said, offering a reassuring

d a faint sm

other stood before them, a look of

girls!" she exclaime

ia wash over her. She had missed her old home and,

ce, taking in the unchanged decor. Her mo

e asked, inspecting Fre

onse was cur

g to Freya's friend. "Thank you so much for br

aciously. "It's okay, ma

g Freya to wonder if her friend had always b

," Freya's mother said, di

in, her voice barely above a whisper. "Freya, come on, sh

impassive, but a hint of e

ss her face as she carried a tray with glasses of drinks. He

she exclaimed, setting the tray down in front of the

he drinks. "Help

iled. "No problem

ered the news. "Well, Mother, I came to infor

t's okay, Freya. I understand. I don't deserve your love and forg

er eyes locking onto her mother's. She leaned forward, her

rst wife,was barren and couldn't give him a child. The whole kingdom was overjoyed w

the kingdom and demanded the child. She refused to give them the child, and a fierce battle ensued between her, her husband's family, an

wife ran off with the child and ended up at a kind old woman's house. The old woman prot

the story. "Why are you telling me this story,

nswering. "Because, Freya, the daughter in

truggled to process the revelation. "W

r keeping the truth from you. The last time i came to visit, you told m

h fear. "What truth? What

mother was killed twenty years ago, and I'm just a caretaker. Your father wa

she gazed at her mother, her mind r

"So, you're not my mother?" s

uld have loved you instead of pushing you away. When you left the house, I had time to refl

s she sobbed quietly. "I'm sorry. Pleas

e cried along with Freya's mother. Freya stood up,

ll I find my true self?"

Okay, let's start with finding you

mber. "I haven't heard from your

cked in. "Well, how do y

That's the question I couldn't answer. But p

lked towards her. "I'm sorry,"

ly. "For so many years, I've wished for the love of a

ming down her face. "Thank you

nse of peace wash over her. "Ca

up with joy. "Yes, y

of joy streaming down her face. "I'm so

them both tightly. "Girls, ha

mined to find your true self. While I may not have all the answ

h excitement. "Who is s

ho took us in all those years ago. She's the

th concern. "Do you thin

y. "Of course, she will.

on. "Okay, then I'd love to meet her

"Just know that I'm with you throughout

truly happy and free. She hugged her moth

STERIO

n spreading across her face. "Ah, just my favo

in, eager for details. "Which

"New Moon City," she replied, he

appeared, only to vanish into thin air, leaving

poke. "I spied on them a few days ago, and they all seemed hap

ed. "But I thought we only attack when the alp

moment, before she replied, "This tim

esence. "I know I don't have much power like you do," she said, her v

malice. "Really? You're just an innocent little werewolf? You've k

ace, and the young woman's anger flared. "Stop it

voice commanding attention. "As you can see, New Moon

ng on each member of the group. "Safira, I want you to sn

se. "Why me?" she asked, her vo

low you," she said, her voice dripping with sarcasm. "But, as you can see, I wasn't l

CIT

estions were slipping further away. Seeking refuge, he stumbled u

greeted by a village full of people laughing and smiling at each other. For a moment, Kane

on was just around the corner. The villagers' joy was infe

of power surrounding him made it clear that he was no ordinary human

ued to stroll through the village, taking in the sights a

hold a pretty young girl with a wide smile on her

you doing all alone on the

my house, but I'm too tired to walk." She ga

n my horse?" he asked, and the

her house, Kane asked

she replied, showing o

m. "Annabella, what a lovely na

ed out, looking worried. "Annabella, where have

d to Kane. "I wa

e. The woman invited him in, and Kane was st

lt a sense of belonging that he h

d himself seated with the Alpha of Moon City Kingdom. Th

here, Alpha," King Kofotam

mly and accepted the handshake. "

was smiling widely at him. "I must say, your

Thank you. She can be

e one, don't worry, Daddy is just joking," the Alpha said, comfor

King Kane. "I hope

ng is not fine. Haven't you heard about the kill

"Yes, I have. I'm scared that o

in. "What have yo

've also performed several rituals to prevent the attack of the killers. I'm just praying that our kingdom survi

nswers, and when I arrived at Fang Kingdom, I discovered that they had been attack

's eyes widened in sho

with concern. "What can we

cuss this further, but first, let's get you

f wash over him. "Thank you, Alpha. For th

n City turned to King Kane with a concerned expression.

out a sad sigh. "I haven't heard f

der. "All will be fine. By the time you find answers to

"Thank you, Alpha. Your kindness means a lot to me. I've traveled

..You're safe here, and we'll do everything in our

y silent. King Kane, however, was restless and couldn't sleep. He stood b

by. The King wondered what the shadow was and what it was looking for

n sight. He looked left and right, but the darkness yielded nothing. Just as he was about to retreat, a

caded down her back like a waterfall of night. The King

ed, trying to keep his voice steady.

g. Before he could react, she hurled a silver knife at him

mpossible with the silver knife lodged in his hand. With a surge

as she began to close in on the King. Her laug

ll upon the ring on the King's hand. Her exp

emanded, her voice laced with a mixture o

finger. The mask killer raised her knife, ready to strike, but the

ng seized the opportunity to grab her mask, but she was to

matic experience. Just as he was catching his bre

ngth, he managed to ask his

k voice in his h

e, and with a sense of relief, he r