177 The final truth … She stared at me for a second and then lowered on her hind legs , supporting herself with her foreleg .


    Everything must have worn her out .


    I took another step forward when suddenly , a group of warriors pushed their way through the crowd .


    They carried silver chains and wolfsbane powder , And immediately , they rushed at her .


    Stop ! 1 shouted at the top of my voice , but the suddenmotion drowned my voice out as my grandfather and a few other elders arrived .


    The crowd parted like water before them , creating a path until he came to stand in front .


    Take her away , hemanded again , staring pointedly at the warriors who were equally looking at me .


    I could see the confusion on their faces .


    Before I could intervene , Mirriam stepped forward , standing in the path of the warriors , her white robes swirling around her feet .


    We cannot allow this .


    And why not ? My grandfather turned to her , his voice dripping with disdain .


    Today is the Harvest Moon , Miriam said cooly .


    On this sacred night , we cannot permit such violence : He scoffed .


    Are you trying to lecture me on whats right on wrong , priestess ? Being the messenger of the Moon Goddess doesnt give you the right to deceive me or challenge me .


    We will only capture her , nothing more .


    Miriam held her ground .


    In matters like this , I have vast knowledge than you , Elder Eldric .


    If you had listened to us that night , perhaps tragedy wouldnt have befallen you .


    Today is the Harvest Moon .


    To harm this creature now would invite the wrath of the goddess herself .


    My grandfather remained quiet for a few minutes before he gritted his teeth again .


    What happened had nothing to do with what I had done that night ? Your continuous disdain for werewolves , Elder Eldric , will cause you more harm than good .


    Spare me your theatrics .


    This creature threatens the pack , and I will take care of it .


    Miriam stepped closer , blocking the warriors who tried to move past her .


    You dont understand .


    This wolf is .


    Beton be could finish , the warriors pushed past her , their chains rattling as they closed in on the wolf As I opened my mouth to speak , Nathan suddenly appeared by my side .


    His voice was low as he whispered into my car .


    Ramsey , that wolf its L If my mad already racing How do you know that ? Hr didur answer the He was already moving I could see he wanted to stop the warriors , but the wolf was sinarter than them all .


    As the warriors lunged at her .


    She let out a fierce snarl as 177 The final truth .


    she fought back , avoiding the they had brought out .


    She threw the first two warriors aside , their bodies crashing into the walls , The remaining two hesitated , but the wolf didnt give them a chance .


    It pounced on them immediately , her ws raking across their armor , sending them sprawling .


    The crowd erupted into a collective gasp as the wolf turned , her eyes glowing , scanning the room .


    It let out a final snarl before leaping through therge window behind it .


    The warriors immediately rushed to the window , but I knew theyd find nothing .


    She was gone , leaving behind .


    only shattered ss .


    My grandfathers words from earlier took on a new meaning , and the arranged marriage to Cassidy felt less like tradition and more like a calcted move .


    My grandfathers voice broke through the silence , sharp and furious .


    Seal the grounds ! We must not allow that werewolf to escape ! But I wasnt listening .


    One name consumed my thoughts .


    Lvia ! If what Nathan said was true , then everything I thought I knew had just been turned upside down As the chaos subsided , I caught Miriams eyes .


    Though there wasnt much emotion on her face , there was something in her gaze knowledge , warning , or perhaps both .


    While Nathan stood at the broken window with a thoughtful expression .


    The room slowly emptied ; some warriors stayed back to help the fallen warriors .


    But I refused to move .


    To think that the woman I loved was something out of legend , a being of immense power and mystery .


    Tonight .


    I would have to make that decision .


    To decide what is more important to me .


    The White Moon Throne or following my heart .


    I turned to Nathan , but he was already at the door of the room and our gazes met and held .


    After a few minutes , he muttered .


    going after her .


    I will bring her back How did you know it was her ? I asked , closing the distance between us .


    Bnd me , the priestesses were already moving , picking their way through the blood .


    Because I know ! he said with a belligerent tone .


    Her birth mark her wolf carries her birthmark And And youre not surprised she has a wolf ? His gaze daited past ine towards the priestesses and I knew it was an indication that he wanted to take this conversation risewhere .


    As I moved to follow hum , Mother Liora called out .


    Its time for the Harvest Moon ritual to start , Lycan Leader .


    You cannot leave .


    177 The final truth .


    I gazed out of the window , noting the moon had grown bigger since thest time I saw it .


    I gazed at Nathan one more time , wondering just how much mystery I had to unveil tonight .


    Tell me ! I whispered , moving closer to him .


    Tell me everything , he arched his brow .


    Please , I added .


    When L was 14 , she had her wolf , on the day of the Harvest Moon like this .


    That was way before we starteding all the way to the White Mountains .


    Seriously My eyes widened .


    Im guessing she doesnt know .


    He stared at me for a few seconds before nodding .


    I heard a rustle by me , when I turned it was Miriam .


    All the other priestesses were filing out of the room , ncing at the three of us curiously .


    When it was just us , Miriam inhaled and exhaled shakily .


    Back then , it was just a normal wolf .


    On the day she got it, the wolf , because of its strength , killed her baby brother .


    He was only a month old , and it was all a mistake .


    Because of that , we had to suppress the wolf entirely .


    Two yearster … she trailed off , lowering her head .


    So , the side effect of that was her pheromones ? I asked .


    Yes , Miriam nodded .


    It was either that or the wolf and we didnt want to take risk or Luna Vanessa was hellbent on getting revenge for her dead son .


    That was the only way we could keep her away from L rather , Damn ! The Harvest Moon truly has a way of revealing secrets , I chuckled dryly .


    And now , that wolf developed into this ? The two tailed wolf ? Miriam nodded .


    I had my suspicion because it was neither an Alpha nor a Beta wolf .


    Plus , given the condition surrounding me and her father … You slept with a married man , Miriam .


    There is no condition … I did not know she bristled , her eyes mirroring tears .


    I found out toote and there was nothing I could do except keep the baby after her now .


    She couldnt have gone far , Nathan , who has been quiet , blurted .


    think shell not be dangerous to you ? Her wolf is clearly in control , I said .


    And you thir Well , somebody needs to stop her before the ritual begins , Nathan replied and started walking away