The Luna Trials by Marissa Gilbert

Chapter 43

Chapter 43

Savannah clenched her lips, preparing to fight. This conversation was going from bad to worse.

“What kind of reaction do you expect to get for a claim like this?” She crossed her hands over her chest. The defensive movement came naturally to her, and Darius frowned, seeing this.

“I want you to go with me,” he said without breaking eye contact. Bjorn wasn’t lacking confidence.

“Now.”

“Go where exactly?” Savannah was slightly startled by his bluntness,

“To the real North.” He lifted his chin higher and took a step forward. Savannah decided not to budge and stayed in her place. Showing weakness now would have been a mistake,

“And this is… where again?” The woman looked at him questioningly.

“My castle,” he replied calmly. “The White Bear Clan territory. This is from where I am planning to rule the North and other kingdoms in the future.”

“Other kingdoms?” She shot her brow up. Now, this was getting interesting. “Are you even

serious?”

“I am deadly serious.” Not a muscle flinched on his face, and he took another step. “My family have been working for this for years. And we have never been closer.”

“You family?” Savvy decided to try and fish for more information while he was offering it so easily. “And here you gave me an orphan vibe.”

“I guess you can say that about me now.” The man chuckled. “I am one of the last ones left. But I will do anything to keep the family’s legacy.”

“How very noble of you,” she scoffed, still thinking of the best course of action. “I didn’t take you for a family man.”

“Family is of crucial importance to me.” Now Darius was almost next to her. “You will learn this over

time as you are going to be a part of it.”

Savannah was unimpressed with the statement. “Have you ever thought about maybe asking for my opinion first?”

“I am asking you to go with me now. Leave this place; forget about Kai and the stupid humiliating Luna Trials.” His jaw tensed as he took another step. The last one. Now she was finally within his reach, and they both knew that. “This is a one-time offer, Princess.”

“And if I say no?” She swallowed the lump that formed in her dry throat. Close, he was too close. What would you do then?”

“I would still make you mine,” he promised while his healthy eye darkened. “But it would be a less pleasant process for you. This is why I want you to think carefully now. It’s rare for me to give anyone a choice, but I would prefer us to have a good start even if the finale doesn’t change.”

doesn’t sound like a choice!” Her fists clenched. “It’s

offering you everything. I will throw the whole world at your feet. I will give

sighed, choosing her words cautiously. “You offer me Zack’s head? Isn’t he your best buddy? The last time we spoke, he even had sx on

brushed his fingers

skin, her reaction. For the first time, Sawy stepped

to do this to her made her

I had no interest in you just until recently. Everything

did I do to deserve such an honour?” Savvy taunted,

tell you.” The bear knew how to be stubborn; at

her choice a while ago, and nothing could change

now after her words, she knew she wouldn’t humiliate

before that, she would first try to push the man in front

Savannah felt him grasping her neck painfully and yanking her towards himself. The airflow was restricted now, but it wasn’t her

her.

as he pulled the zip of her front jacket down and tore the rest off her with his free hand, leaving her just in a black cropped top. She was terrified when his hand went to her chest, but then she saw him hooking the North Star necklace with his finger. “When did he give this to

squeezed it tighter. Her vision started to darken, and she thought this was the end when he threw her

“Doesn’t matter!” Darius grunted as he circled her, looking down on her, yet stretching his

answer? Come

hoarse, certainty still

lips clenched tight, but other than that, nothing changed in his expression. Deep inside,

I

her strength, she managed to stand back

be with you! I will never-” He charged at her, trying to capture her

teeth. “I thought one lesson was enough for you, but it looks like you will need more! No worries, Savannah. I will be a good teacher for you.

but he caught her foot and threw her towards the giant fire pit. She

as they turned and saw Astrid walking in, followed closely by Naya and Petra. All

Astrid was the first one to charge at Bjorn,

work.

look at the pink-haired werewolf, “Go back and make as much noise as you only

the contenders.”

her heels, almost bumping into Brigit’s chest. Now there were two white bears in the room, and Savannah wasn’t sure how

assessed the space around her, and

bridge

was trying to attack him too, knocking her off her feet. Both women grunted as they tried to get up, but Naya and Astrid were next. The

probably the best opportunity they

way to overpower him. They either needed more people, or she would have to use her third form.

were sleeping inside of them, hibernating, One could go his whole life without awakening them. But once a beast was unleashed, it

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