Chapter 15
The Battle for the Wolf Kingdom
The figure stepped into the ancient chamber, and Elara recognized him immediately.
It was Lord Varek, one of the oldest members of the royal council.
For years, he had served the royal family faithfully.
Now his loyalty was exposed as a lie.
"You," Elara whispered.
Varek smiled.
"The kingdom has been built on secrets for too long."
He explained that he had helped Darian because he believed the royal bloodline had become weak. He wanted to replace the current royal family and use the ancient Moonborn power to establish a new order.
But Elara refused to cooperate.
Meanwhile, Kael and the loyal warriors reached the northern ruins.
He could feel Elara's presence through the mate bond.
She was alive.
That was enough.
Kael led his warriors toward the fortress.
The battle began before sunrise.
Loyal wolves fought against Darian's forces while the ancient ruins shook beneath them.
Inside, Elara discovered the truth about her power.
She was not meant to control the kingdom.
She was meant to unite it.
When the ancient seal began to break, Elara placed her hand against the stone.
A wave of silver light spread across the ruins.
Every wolf outside felt it.
The fighting stopped.
For one brief moment, the entire kingdom seemed connected.
Then Kael entered the chamber.
His eyes met Elara's.
They had found each other again.
But the battle was not over.
Varek escaped into the mountains.
And he carried one final secret with him.