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.”

like a choice!”

the whole world at your feet. I will give you your mate’s head on a spike. Your every wish will be

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

right word here.” Bjorn brushed his fingers over

skin, her reaction. For the first time, Sawy stepped back, and he

this to her made her

accord. As you know, I had no

to deserve such an honour?” Savvy taunted, quirking her brow

me, and I will tell you.” The bear knew how to be stubborn; at this

ago, and nothing could change her mind. She was in

kill her here and now after her words, she knew she wouldn’t humiliate her chosen mate by

first try to push the man in front of her

felt him grasping her neck painfully and yanking her towards himself. The airflow was restricted now, but it wasn’t her main problem. The main problem was the power she

her.

went to her chest, but then she saw him

squeezed it tighter.

the air greedily, returning to her senses quickly. “Doesn’t matter!” Darius grunted

“What is your answer? Come with

She snarted, her voice hoarse, certainty still present

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

I

managed to stand back on her feet to face the

I will never-” He charged at her, trying to capture her again, but this time she was ready and dodged in time, recoiling with her own attack

regret!” He promised, baring his teeth. “I thought one lesson was enough for you, but it looks like you will need more! No worries, Savannah. I will be

again, but he caught her foot and threw her towards the giant fire pit. She hit the heavy hot cast iron wall that burned her exposed skin. It didn’t matter much. Scars wouldn’t kill her, but losing wasn’t an option

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

one to charge at Bjorn, not a moment

work.

only can. The guards are near.

the contenders.”

then nodded and turned on her heels, almost bumping into Brigit’s chest. Now there

eyes glowed as she assessed the space around her, and she firmly

bridge

of the competition anymore. She ran at Bjorn and tried going for his neck, however, he managed to dodge the blow and recoiled by throwing her at Savannah, who was trying to attack him too, knocking her off her feet. Both women grunted as they tried

the best opportunity they would ever

she would

They were sleeping inside of them, hibernating, One could go his whole life without awakening them. But once a

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