My mate said he would meet us on the town's border to ensure that we would be safe on our way back, so I was relieved. Not until I felt the sensation of our mind link.
"I don't think I can fetch you and Lyra. I have something urgent to do. You'll head home safe for sure, since some of the warriors of the pack are with you."
He never answered my mind link after that. He even ignored my calls when I picked up my phone. I felt helpless, and for some reason, my hands were turning cold.
In recent weeks, I heard a lot of crimes around the area, especially at the border. There had been deaths, and the news said that rogues were going around a lot these days.
Not only that, I am the Luna! And I am with Lyra, the Alpha's heir. We were always an eyesore to the eyes of the enemies of the Blood Rose Pack.
We drove in silence, the black SUV gliding smoothly along the road as the dense forest pressed in from either side. My daughter Lyra sat beside me, her small hand gripping mine. Two other cars, filled with our wolf warriors, flanked us. As we crossed the town's border, a chill ran down my spine—a premonition that something terrible was about to happen.
The road ahead narrowed, and suddenly, the tranquil night exploded into chaos. Tires screeched, and masked figures surged from the trees, brandishing silver-tipped weapons. My heart pounded in my chest. We were under attack. Hunters. And worse, they were werewolves.
Our warriors reacted instantly. The car doors flew open, and strong hands pulled Lyra and me from the vehicle.
The night was filled with the clash of metal and the guttural growls of shifting wolves. Fear clawed at my throat as I clutched Lyra close, my heart hammering in terror.
"Stay close to me, Lyra! Don't let go!" I shouted, trying to keep the panic from my voice.
In the chaos, several warriors grabbed Lyra, pulling her away to protect her. I was separated from her, surrounded by my guards, who fought with ferocity to keep the hunters at bay.
No... No! I was separated from my daughter!
"Luna, we need to get you to safety! They are from the rival pack!" One of my warriors shouted over the cacophony, his eyes wide with urgency.