Pregnant with the Alpha king's Triplets

Episode 24

Before Kael had a chance to gather the neighboring Alphas, word of the Shadow Army spread across every werewolf territory.

Fear traveled faster than any messenger.

Some packs immediately fortified their borders.

Others abandoned entire villages, believing hiding was the only way to survive.

A few simply refused to believe the Moon Kingdom's warning.

At sunrise, Kael stood at the center of the Hidden Village, dressed in his black battle armor. Ronan tightened the straps around his shoulder while Eryx handed him his sword.

The High Elder approached with a scroll sealed by the ancient crest of the Moon Kingdom.

Every Alpha leader has been summoned, he said. Whether they choose to come is another matter.

Kael accepted the scroll with a determined nod.

They will come.

They have to.

...

By noon, the Great Hall of the Hidden Village was filled with powerful Alpha Kings and their commanders.

Some arrived with only a handful of guards.

Others marched in with dozens of warriors to display their strength.

The atmosphere was tense long before the meeting began.

Lyria entered beside Kael, her silver dress flowing softly behind her. The crescent mark on her wrist remained hidden beneath a long sleeve, though it still pulsed with warmth.

Every pair of eyes turned toward her.

Some bowed respectfully.

Others watched in silence.

Kael stepped before the gathering.

The Shadow Kingdom has returned. If we fight alone, every pack will fall. We must unite before the enemy reaches our borders.

A murmur spread through the hall.

An older Alpha with gray hair rose first.

My scouts have seen the black army. My pack stands with the Moon Kingdom.

Several leaders nodded.

Then another Alpha stood.

He was broad-shouldered, with scars covering one side of his face and cold amber eyes that revealed little emotion.

His name was Alpha Garrick of the Iron Fang Pack.

I disagree.

The hall became silent.

Garrick folded his arms across his chest.

For generations, the Shadow Kingdom remained buried. It returned only after the Moon Queen awakened the Crown of Light.

Every eye shifted toward Lyria.

He continued without hesitation.

Perhaps this war follows her.

Perhaps she is the reason it has returned.

Whispers spread through the hall.

Kael's expression darkened.

Watch your words.

Garrick met his gaze without flinching.

I speak only what others are afraid to admit.

If she had never claimed the Crown, none of us would be standing here preparing for war.

Ronan took a step forward, anger flashing across his face.

Kael raised a hand, stopping him.

Lyria remained calm, though every word cut deeper than she allowed anyone to see.

Another Alpha rose from his seat.

If the Shadow King truly seeks the Moon Queen, handing her over could save thousands of lives.

The room erupted into heated arguments.

Some Alphas agreed.

Others shouted that such an act would dishonor every werewolf alive.

Kael's aura exploded through the hall.

The force of his alpha power silenced everyone instantly.

No one touches my Queen.

His voice echoed against the stone walls.

She has sacrificed more for this world than anyone standing in this room.

If you doubt her courage, you know nothing about the battles she has already fought.

Silence followed.

Lyria gently rested a hand on Kael's arm, calming the anger radiating from him.

She stepped forward until she stood alone before every Alpha leader.

Her voice was steady.

I cannot change what has happened.

I cannot erase your fears.

But I will never ask any of you to fight a battle that I am unwilling to fight myself.

If protecting this world costs my life, then I will pay that price without regret.

The sincerity in her words softened several faces.

Even those who doubted her found themselves unable to look away.

Before anyone could respond, the doors of the Great Hall burst open.

A wounded scout stumbled inside, blood staining his clothes.

He collapsed onto one knee, struggling to breathe.

Alpha Garrick...

Your daughter...

She was taken by rogue wolves while returning from the northern border.

The color drained from Garrick's face.

He rushed toward the scout.

Where?

The scout pointed toward the western forest before losing consciousness.

Without another word, Garrick turned and ran from the hall.

Kael immediately looked at Ronan and Eryx.

Prepare the warriors.

Lyria stepped forward before anyone else could move.

We're going too.

The High Elder watched them leave with troubled eyes.

The meeting they had hoped would unite the werewolf world had ended in division.

But fate had already prepared a different path, one that would test not only Lyria's strength, but also the hearts of those who refused to believe in their Queen.