Chapter 244 Two weeks later SONIAS POV The sound of laughter and music echoed through the courtyard , a rare joy rippling through the pack like sunlight breaking through storm clouds .
It was the mid month festival , a time to celebrate the dead , injured and battles we had won , the lives we had saved , and the resilience of Bloodmoon .
For a few hours , we allowed ourselves to forget the weight of Lorenas looming threat .
And I was so happy because Cade is awake , not fully recovered but hes strong enough to wage a sword .
But even as I stood among the crowd , a glass of juice in my hand , I couldnt shake the unease that had settled deep in my chest .
The smiles around me were genuine , the laughter infectious , but I felt like an outsider in my own skin .
Sonia 1 turned to see Ivy approaching , her emerald eyes warm but watchful .
You look like youre ready to sprint into the forest , she said , her tone teasing but faced with concern .
1 forced a smile , though it felt thin and brinle .
Im fing .
1 lied You dont look fine , she countered , her voice softening Whats on your mind ! 1 hesitated , my gaze drifting over the crowd .
Ramon was speaking with Cade near the bonfire , their expressions lighter than Id seen in weeks .
Warriors danced with their mates , pups darted through the crowd with laughter ringing out like music , Its 100 quiet , I admitted , my voice low , Too perfect .
Ivy frowned , her playful demeanor fading .
You think shes going to strike ? I dont know , I said honestly .
My pregnancy instinct is somehow trying to send me a signal .
But Lorena doesnt rest .
And she doesnt let her enemies rest either .
Ivy nodded , her hand brushing against the hilt of her dagger .
Ill keep my eyes open The festival continued into the evening , the bonfire roaring high into the night sky .
For a moment , I let myself breathe , let myself take in the beauty of the celebration .
Elise and Elijah were safe inside of my stomach .
Ramon caught my eye from across the courtyard and gave me a small smile , one that warmed my chest despite the uncase still gnawing at me .
But the moment of peace was shattered in an instant , shocked A piercing howl ripped through the night , the sound chilling and full of malice .
The music stopped abruptly , the laughter fading into sh silence .
My blood turned to ice as I saw the saw them , shadows emerging from the forest , their eyes gleaming with bloodlust .
Rogues .
Get the pups inside ! I shouted , my voice cutting through the panic as the crowd erupted into chaos .
The rogues surged forward , their movements swift and coordinated .
Warriors scrambled to form a defensive line , their claws gleaming in the firelight .
I reached for my dagger , my heart pounding as the first clash of clawa , fangs and blades echoed through the courtyard .
Sonia ! Ivy ! Ramons voice cut through the noise as he sprinted toward me , his sword already drawn .
Stay close to me ! I nodded , but Ivy was not by my side , she was fighting at the other end , in her wolf form my grip on my dagger tightening .
Together , we charged into the fray , our movements synchronized like a dance we had practiced a thousand times .
The battle was chaos .
The rogues fought with a ferocity that bordered on madness , their attacks relentless .
I fought alongside Ivy and Ramon , the three of us carving a path through the melre .
But for every rogue we struck down , two two more seemed to take their place .
This isnt a raid , I shouted to Ramos as we fought back to back .
This is a statement .
He grunted in response , his blade slicing through a rogue who lunged at him .
Then lets make one of our own // a 11:04 AM Chapter 244 The words were meant to bolster my resolve , but the sheer number of attackers made it hard to believe we could hold them off And then in the midst of the chaos .
I saw her .
Lorena stood at the edge of the courtyard , her figure silhouetted against the glow of the bonfire .
She was calm , poised , her eyes sweeping over the battle with the cold calculation of a predator .
For a moment , our eyes met , and my chest tightened .
There was no rage in her gaze , no fury .
Only satisfaction .
Shes here , I said , my voice trembling .
Ramon turned , his eyes narrowing as he spotted her .
Go , he said , his voice firm .
Ill hold them here .
No.
I said immediately , the thought of leaving him in the middle of this chaos unbearable .
Sonia , he said , his tone leaving no room for argument .
Shes here for you .
Finish this .
I broke away from the fight , my eyes locked on Lorena as I made my way toward her .
She didnt move , didnt flinch , even as I closed the distance between us When 1 finally reached her , I didnt hesitate .
I swung my dagger , aiming for her throat .
But she was faster .
Lorena sidestepped the attack with an almost casual grace , her hand shooting out to grab my wrist .
Is that any way to greet an old friend shared a man , remember , she asked , her voice dripping with mockery .
Youre no friend of mine , I spat , twisting out of her grip and lunging again .
We once And the twins pup youre carrying ? She asked , with mockery tone .
With this .
Our blades clashed , the sound ringing out like a bell .
She was strong .
her movements precise and deadly .
Every strike she made felt like a test , as if she were toying with me , pushing me to my limits .
Youve grown stronger , she said , her tone almost amused .
But youre still too emotional .
That will be your downfall 1 gritted my teeth , refusing to let her words get under my skin .
And youre still the same coward your dirty work .
youve always been , hiding behind others to do Her expression darkened , and for the first time , I saw a flicker of anger in her eyes .
You dont know anything about me , she hissed , her blade slashing dangerously close to my side .
I know enough , I said , blocking her attack .
Enough to know youll never win , The fight dragged on , each strike and counterstrike pushing me closer to exhaustion .
But 1 couldnt stop .
Not now .
Not when she was so close .
Finally , I saw an opening .
I feinted left , then drove my blade toward her chest .
Lorenas eyes widened , and for a moment , I thought I had her .
But she twisted at the last second, the blade grazing her arm instead .
She stumbled back , blood seeping through the tear in her sleeve , Youre better than I expected , she said , her voice cold .
But this isnt over Before I could stop her , she whistled sharply .
The rogues began retreating , disappearing into the shadows as quickly as they had appeared I started after her , but Ramons voice stopped me Sonia ! he shouted , his tone urgent .
I turned to see him cradling Care , who was bleeding heavily from a gash across his chest .
By the time I reached them , Cule was already healing but was unconcious , his breathing shallow .
My heart clenched as I knelt beside him , pressing my hands against his wound to stem the bleeding but it was healing , but slowly , since he was still recovering from the last attack .
Hes going to be okay I whispered , more to myself than to anyone else .
He has to be .
Ramon placed a hand on my shoulder , his grip firm but comforting .
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Well get him to th im to the healers , he said , his voice steady despite the chaos 11:00 AM c c .
Chapter 211 I nodded , my y gaze lingering on Cades pale face .
This isnt over , I said quietly , my jaw tightening with resolve .
Lorenas going to pay for this .
For all of it Ramon didnt reply , but the look in his eyes told me he felt the same .
As the sounds of the battle faded and the moon hung heavy in the sky , I knew one thing for certain , the fight for Bloodmoon was far from over .
As Cade was carried away alongside warriors that was injured but then one of the injured warriors whispered , They said this was only the beginning .