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 a

will give you your mate’s head on a

your best buddy? The last time we spoke,

brushed his fingers

skin, her reaction. For the first

them conspiring to do this to her made her

accord. As you know, I had no

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

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

her choice a while ago, and nothing could change

after her words, she knew she

that, she would first try to push the man in front of her off that ridiculously high

now, but it wasn’t her main problem. The main problem was the power she felt vibrating from him. If he tightened

her.

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 you?” Bjorn seemed furious, his eyes glowing red now.

you know the answer?” she sald, breathing rasp in her throat as he squeezed it tighter. Her vision started to darken, and she thought this was the

Darius grunted as

your answer? Come with

hoarse, certainty still

in his expression. Deep

I

was restoring quickly and gathering her strength, she managed to stand back on her feet to

capture her again, but this time she was ready and dodged in time, recoiling with her own attack and pushing him closer

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. You will learn

to kick him 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

but still tried to get up. However, the creaking of the opening shrine doors distracted them both as they turned and saw Astrid walking in, followed closely by Naya and Petra. All three women were shocked by

charge at Bjorn, not a moment of hesitation. A

work.

only can. The guards are near. Let them know that there is an intruder inside the shrine, and

the contenders.”

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

as she assessed the space around her, and

bridge

grew her claws, not caring about the rules 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.

This was probably the best opportunity they

They either needed more people, or she would have to use her third form. Just the thought

power and strength. They were sleeping inside of them, hibernating, One could go his whole life

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