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The Greywing Chronicles Chapter 22
Luna’s eyes snapped open, her breath coming in sharp gasps. She sat up abruptly, her body tensed for a fight. The dimly lit chamber around her was unfamiliar—dark stone walls, velvet curtains, and an overwhelming scent of old blood and something else... something ancient.Her heart pounded as she tried to push herself off the bed, but a deep, amused chuckle made her freeze."Easy, little angel."She turned sharply to see a man lounging in a grand chair, one leg draped over the other. His long, dark coat had intricate gold embroidery, and his piercing eyes gleamed under the candlelight. There was a lazy smirk on his lips, a dangerous kind of arrogance that made her feel both wary and unsettled."Where am I?" she demanded, her voice firmer than she felt."My castle." he said smoothly. "You passed out in my arms. Quite the dramatic entrance, really."Luna bristled at his smug tone. "Who are you?""Valerius." He tilted his head, watching her like a predator would its prey. "Lord of this c
The Greywing Chronicles Chapter 23
Elion walked around the pack house, his sharp eyes taking in every detail. The architecture was unlike anything he had seen in Luminara, Eldoria, or Terrania. The walls were made of solid rock, sturdy and imposing, built for strength rather than grandeur. The structure was spacious, designed to accommodate the sheer size and numbers of the werewolves who called it home.As he assessed his surroundings, the sound of approaching footsteps made him turn. Aldric cleared his throat."Prince?"Elion glanced at him and offered a tired smile. "Call me Elion."Aldric nodded. "Elion, did you sleep well?"Elion sighed. "Not at all." He shook his head. "How could I, when Luna is with the Vampires and my friend is fatally wounded?""They’ll both be fine." Aldric assured him."I hope so." Elion muttered.Aldric gestured to one of the werewolves standing nearby. "Ronan, bring the things."A large, burly man stepped forward, carrying a few items. He handed them to Aldric, who then passed them to Elio
The Greywing Chronicles Chapter 24
As they sat in the dimly lit chamber, the scent of freshly cooked meat and warm bread filled the air. Aldric had left them alone to eat, sensing that Noah wasn’t keen on his presence.Noah pushed his plate away, his appetite gone. "I can’t believe we’re trusting werewolves." His voice was low, but the bitterness was unmistakable. "You know what they did, Elion? You know what they did to my father?"Elion leaned forward, giving him a steady look. "Tell me."Noah took a shaky breath. "It was years ago. My father was traveling through the borderlands when a rogue werewolf—mindless, savage—attacked him. He didn’t even stand a chance. We never even found his body, just his blood-stained sword. That was all that was left of him." His hands clenched into fists. "And now you expect me to just sit here and trust them?"Elion sighed, running a hand through his hair. "Noah, I understand your hatred, but Aldric and his pack aren’t rogues. They have honor. They’re nothing like the beast that kille
The Greywing Chronicles Chapter 25
Luna walked inside with Elion and Aldric, her fingers still curled around the pendant Valerius had given her. She felt its cool weight in her palm, uncertain about the emotions swirling in her chest.Once inside, Elion took the pendant from her hand and carefully fastened it around her neck. His fingers lingered for a moment before he stepped back, eyeing it with a mix of curiosity and disapproval. "A vampire’s gift." he muttered. "I don’t like it."Luna gave him a look. "It’s not cursed, Elion. You just said it doesn't bother you."Aldric chuckled. "You never know with vampires. They always have an ulterior motive."Luna sighed and turned to him. "You must be Aldric Nightfang." she said, offering him a small smile.Aldric placed a hand on his chest and gave a slight bow. "At your service, Lady Greywing."She laughed softly at the dramatic gesture. "Just Luna is fine.""Alright, Just Luna." he teased.She rolled her eyes. "Where’s Noah?"At that, Elion and Aldric exchanged a look befo
The Greywing Chronicles Chapter 26
The days in Mystoria passed slowly as Noah recovered. The pack house, though welcoming, was unfamiliar, and both Luna and Elion grew restless. One evening, as the sky burned with the golden hues of sunset, Aldric approached them with a smirk."You two look like caged birds." he said, crossing his arms. "How about a little action?"Elion arched an eyebrow. "What kind of action?"Aldric's smirk deepened. "A hunt."Luna frowned. "A hunt?"Aldric nodded. "We need to track down a rogue werewolf that’s been lurking near the borders. It’s been stealing from the pack’s food supply, and if we don’t deal with it soon, it'll get bolder."Elion glanced at Luna. "What do you think?"Luna hesitated, but the idea of running through the wilds of Mystoria, tracking a creature through the night, was tempting. "I say we go."Aldric grinned. "Good answer."×××××××A few hours later, they stood at the edge of the forest, the trees looming like ancient guardians under the full moon. Aldric knelt, running h
The Greywing Chronicles Chapter 27
The four of them made their way toward the other side of the mountains as the morning sun bathed the rugged terrain in golden light. The wind was crisp, carrying the distant howls of wolves from a nearby valley.Aldric suddenly halted, his sharp gaze scanning the area ahead. He turned to the others and lowered his voice. “Listen carefully. We’re about to pass through Bloodmoon Pack territory.”Elion frowned. “Bloodmoon?”Aldric nodded. “They’re the Nightfang Pack’s Greatest enemies. If they find out who I am, things could get messy. So, we move quickly and quietly. No unnecessary stops, no drawing attention.”Noah snorted. “Great. Another group of werewolves that probably hate us.”Aldric shot him a look. “They won’t hate you, but they’ll kill me on sight. So unless you want to fight an entire pack before breakfast, keep your mouth shut and follow my lead.”Luna adjusted her bag, glancing ahead. “Then let’s not waste time.”Without another word, they quickened their pace, moving cauti
The Greywing Chronicles Chapter 28
The river shimmered under the moonlight, its calm surface broken only by the gentle ripples of the current. Exhausted, the four of them settled down near the shore.Noah knelt beside Elion, carefully dressing a small wound on his arm.“For the love of god, keep your hand still.” Noah grumbled as he wrapped the bandage.Elion sighed, exasperated. “I am keeping it still.”“No, you’re not.”“You’re the one moving it!”Aldric, sitting on the grass and biting into an apple, smirked as he looked up at the sky. “You two bicker like an old married couple.”Luna giggled as she placed their belongings in a small boat by the river. “He’s just mad because Noah’s bossing him around for once.”Just as the laughter faded, a soft hum drifted through the air. A delicate, almost ethereal melody.Luna paused. “What is that?”Aldric turned his head slightly, listening. Then he smiled knowingly. “Water nymphs.”Elion’s brows lifted. “Nymphs?”“Specifically, Naiad Nymphs.” Aldric explained. “Spirits of fre
The Greywing Chronicles Chapter 29
As the sun rose, the boat drifted toward the shore, and the group stepped onto solid ground. Noah stretched his arms above his head, groaning. “Finally. I missed the land.”Aldric chuckled as he slung his bag over his shoulder. “You were only on water for a few hours.”“That was enough.” Noah grumbled, shaking his legs as if trying to make sure they still worked.Elion tied his hair back into a loose ponytail, glancing around. “This looks good.”“Where’s the portal?” Luna asked.Aldric exhaled and glanced at the vast forest ahead. “That’s the question.”Noah narrowed his eyes. “What do you mean, ‘that’s the question’?”Aldric smirked. “We have to find it. It’ll be around here somewhere.”Noah stared at him in disbelief. “So you dragged us all the way here and don’t even know where exactly it is?”Aldric gave him a pointed look. “I know it’s in this area. But portals to Faunia don’t just sit in the open, waiting for people to stumble in. They shift locations. There’s a way to find them
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Chapter 38
The morning was just as cold as the night had been, if not worse. The wind had settled, but the chill had seeped deep into their bones. The sun rose over the vast, icy expanse, casting a golden glow over the glaciers. It should have been beautiful, but for Noah, it was just another miserable start to the day."Oh, for the love of—!"Noah’s voice rang through the silence as he stood, shivering, holding up his damp cloak. His clothes were just as bad—soaked through and ice-cold."Why is everything wet?! Did someone dump snow on me while I was sleeping? Was it you, Aldric?" He glared accusingly.Aldric, fastening his gear, barely looked up. "Why would I waste perfectly good snow on you?"Luna chuckled as she adjusted the straps on her boots. "Maybe the ice melted a little beneath you. You do tend to move a lot in your sleep."Noah grumbled, wringing out his sleeve. "This is the worst expedition ever."Elion, already prepared, simply tossed him a fresh cloth. "Dry yourself off. We need to
Chapter 37
The night had been long, stretched thin by the bitter cold and restless minds. Elion sat near the dying embers of the fire, his back against a boulder, fingers tapping anxiously against his knee. He hadn’t slept—not really. His mind refused to settle, his heart heavy with an unease he couldn’t shake.Noah and Aldric weren’t much better. They had tried to rest, but sleep came in restless shifts. Every now and then, one of them would stir, glance at the darkened horizon, and sigh before settling again. The wind howled over the ice, filling the silence with its eerie whispers.Elion’s eyes were fixed on the eastern sky, waiting.Then—just as the first tendrils of dawn stretched across the horizon—he saw it.A dark silhouette against the rising sun, moving steadily across the ice.His breath caught in his throat.Noah and Aldric stirred, sensing the shift in the air. Aldric rubbed his eyes before looking up, his expression sharpening. Noah sat up straighter, squinting against the morning
Chapter 36
The river had been ruthless.Elion’s muscles burned as he pulled himself onto the muddy bank, coughing out water. The current had nearly dragged him under, and if not for his quick instincts, he might not have made it. His breath came in ragged gasps as he rolled onto his back, staring at the darkening sky. The cat leaped onto land beside him, shaking itself dry.Then—a sound.A deep, guttural growl.Elion froze. His soaked body turned cold with alertness. Something was watching him.Slowly, he sat up, his eyes scanning the dense foliage ahead. The jungle was thick here, damp and shadowed, the towering trees twisting together like ancient sentinels. He could hear the distant cry of birds, the rustling of unseen creatures—but the growl came again. Closer this time. Lower.His hand instinctively went to his dagger.Then, the bushes parted.A jaguar.Sleek, massive, its golden-black spotted coat barely visible in the dimming light. Its muscles rippled as it stepped forward, its emerald e
Chapter 35
Luna moved through the vast desert, her boots sinking slightly into the warm, golden sand. The sun was setting, painting the sky with hues of deep orange, crimson, and violet. The desert stretched endlessly before her, dunes rising and falling like waves frozen in time.A warm wind blew past her, carrying with it grains of sand and whispers of the unknown. She pulled her cloak tighter around her shoulders. The desert's heat was nothing to her—it didn't burn her skin or exhaust her like it would for a mortal—but the silence, the emptiness... that was suffocating.She glanced at the long shadows stretching across the dunes. Soon, the desert would turn cold and unforgiving. Yet, she kept moving forward, her thoughts wandering as much as her feet.She missed them.Elion, with his steady presence and endless faith in her.Aldric, always teasing but always reliable.Noah, reckless but full of heart.She sighed, pressing her lips together. Would they all make it? Would they survive their sep
Chapter 34
Aldric and Noah stood at the edge of the plains, the sky above them painted in shades of deep orange and violet. The land stretched endlessly ahead, a vast, open expanse with scattered patches of tall grass. In the distance, the bulls grazed lazily, their strong bodies outlined against the fading sunlight.“She drove it away.” Aldric said, exhaling as he adjusted the straps of his bag.“Yeah.” Noah murmured, running a hand through his hair. “Let’s just hope we get out fine.”Aldric smirked. “Remember the challenge?”Noah grinned. “I do.”“Good, but we can’t do that right now. I say we take one bull and ride it together.”“No.”“Yes.”They locked eyes.“Let’s draw.”Aldric pulled out two small sticks, one slightly longer than the other. Noah picked first.The short one.Aldric grinned in victory. “Looks like we’re riding together.”Noah groaned. “Great.”They made their way toward the herd. The bulls, large and muscular, eyed them warily as Aldric approached. With experienced ease, he
Chapter 32
As the sun reached its peak and began its slow descent, the four of them gathered in a small clearing where Aldric spread out the map. The worn parchment crinkled beneath his fingers, his many rings glinting in the light as he traced possible routes with a calculating expression.Elion leaned back against a fallen tree, nibbling on a roasted potato, listening as Aldric laid out their options."When we exit the forest, we have three choices." Aldric began. "The river to the east, the desert to the west, or the plains straight ahead. All of them eventually lead to the glaciers you spotted earlier, Elion. On the other side of those glaciers is the passage we need to cross."Noah tilted his head. "The plains are the most direct path. We wouldn’t have to veer east or west, just keep straight and circle to the foot of the glaciers.""True, but it’s the most dangerous option." Aldric countered. "We’ll see wildlife, sure, but the predators are relentless. Cheetahs, lions, and God know what el
Chapter 32
The forest was quiet in the early morning stillness, the sky just beginning to shift from deep indigo to the softest hues of dawn. The rain had long stopped, leaving behind a damp, earthy scent that lingered in the air. Elion stood at the edge of the trees, his arms crossed, his gaze distant. His thoughts were troubled, his mind circling around the same worry again and again. Behind him, he heard a rustling sound, followed by a low groan. "Great! Just great! Now my shoe is muddy! What a nice way to start the day." Aldric grumbled as he emerged from the cave, his expression twisted in disgust. With an exasperated sigh, he pulled off the offending shoe and flung it aside into the darkness. Elion barely reacted, his eyes still on the horizon. Aldric moved beside him, rubbing his arms against the morning chill. "What are you doing up so early? The sun isn’t even out yet." Elion didn’t answer right away. His jaw clenched slightly, as if debating whether to voice what was weighing on hi
Chapter 31
As they ran through the thick forest, branches whipping past them, the sounds of distant growls faded behind. They didn’t stop until they were sure they were safe. When Aldric finally slowed his pace, the others followed, catching their breath.Noah leaned against a tree, still shaken. “We really need to stop getting ourselves into life-threatening situations.”Elion smirked. “Where’s the fun in that?”Aldric ignored them, scanning the area. “We need to find shelter before nightfall. I’ll look for a cave.”He turned and disappeared into the trees. Luna was about to follow when Elion suddenly stopped, his brows furrowing."Wait… do you hear that?"Luna paused, listening. It was faint at first—a soft, pained mewl. A cat.Noah looked around. “A cat? Here? In the wild? That’s odd.”Elion followed the sound, pushing aside thick bushes until he came across a small, black figure curled up near the roots of a tree. It was a cat, its sleek fur matted with dirt and blood. One of its legs was tw
Chapter 30
The morning light seeped through the cracks in the cave, casting a soft golden hue over the rough walls. Luna still felt sore, every muscle in her body protesting even the slightest movement. She hadn't left the cave last night—she hadn't had the energy to.Elion sat beside her, his fingers wrapped gently around hers as she sipped from a wooden flask. His warmth was reassuring, grounding her in this unfamiliar place."You should eat something." he murmured, his gaze filled with concern.Luna shook her head weakly. "I'm not hungry."Elion exhaled. "Luna, you need strength. The jump through the passage took a toll on you."She sighed, resting her head against the cool stone behind her. "I'll be fine. Just give me a little time."Aldric was outside, scouring the woods for herbs that could ease her pain. He had left at dawn, determined to find something useful.On the other side of the cave, Noah sat in a corner, methodically sharpening his dagger. The soft scraping of metal against stone
