The Luna Trials by Marissa Gilbert

I Am North

“Hey there, Princess,” Bjorn’s voice echoed through the pit’s silver walls, and Savannah looked up to see his red eyes gleaming in the darkness, “Looks like you need a hand.”

She stood up. There was no way she’d be sitting defeated at a moment like this. Besides, this was precisely what she and Kai expected and even planned for. After hours and hours of discussing everything back in the cabin, they came to the conclusion that Bjorn would be seeking to meet her again.

The question was where and when. However, it became obvious after it was decided that Savvy

would compete in the next Luna Trials challenge. It was the perfect place to contact her since the white

bears’ lands bordered the Forbidden Forest.

“Are you willing to help me just like that?” She looked at Bjorn with a raised brow.

“I never said that. Everything has its price.” The man chuckled and sat next to the edge of the pit so

that he could observe her better. He liked the sight of the Western Princess beneath him. “I am not sure ! am going to help you at all if I am completely honest. At least not in the way you want me to help

you.”

“Then why are you here?” She folded her arms on her chest and met his gaze defiantly, “TO

gloat?

“I guess I am… intrigued.” His gaze travelled up and down her body way too slowly for it to be innocent, and Savannah swallowed a lump that formed in her throat.

“Intrigued with what?”

“With you, Princess.” A vague smile touched his lips. “I was sure you would slap that jerk and leave this country for good after what he did to you. This kind of humiliation was… too much, don’t you

think?”

“Was I supposed to run back and lose the chance for an alliance both our countries needed so much to fight against you?” She rolled her eyes and added sarcastically, “Please!”

“So, you know who I am,” he smirked.

“It’s not like you’ve been hiding that, right?” Savvy snorted loudly. His smugness was too much, but it could be for the best. After all, he was helping her to drag the conversation himself.

“I guess not,” he admitted easily. “Still, i am not that famous compared to the North Star and the great Lycan King of the West.”

“Don’t be shy! The White Bear King is quickly gaining quite the reputation. All your work here doesn’t

to unnoticedi”

“It’s an honour for me to be noticed by you, Princess.” His lips curved into a sly smile, and Savannah just hoped that Kal’s warriors were on their way. Helping to catch the White Bear King would automatically mean winning the lavour of the Northerners. This was a chance of a lifetime. Not to

mention that it could potentially put an end to this war.

She couldn’t do it alone and not from this pit, though. Gideon arrived at the worst time, and Kai was dealing with him now. Otherwise, it would be a done deal. With Kai’s ability to do something she never could control his third lycan form- he could submit Bjorn in battle. This was something that others couldn’t do. But maybe it would be possible if there were many warriors against him.

“Why do you seek contact with me?” She decided to prolong the conversation, playing for time.

“Isn’t it obvious?” His red eye gleamed again.

“I prefer to hear things clearly and not think of the double meanings so that I don’t misunderstand anything. So, is the White Bear King brave enough to answer my question?”

“Is the Lycan Princess brave enough to hear my answer?” He teased, enjoying their little game. “I think I can manage!” Savannah chuckled, masking her nervousness with fake confidence.

“Then you can hear it next time.” Bjorn stood up. The amused expression on his face changed to that one of indignation. “I see you’ve been waiting for me, Princess. You’ve prepared and even managed to call for help somehow.”

“What do you mean?” Savvy tried to pretend she didn’t know about anything, even though acting was never her strongest gift. She was surprised that he already knew about approaching warriors as she couldn’t hear or sense anyone close yet. Just how was he doing that? She was a royal lycan, for Moon Goddess’ sake! Yes, she was in a silver pit, which had its effects on her, but it didn’t affect her the way it would a simple werewolf. What was wrong with this bear?

“You don’t have to pretend with me,” Darius Bjorn sneered at her. “I like that you set up a trap for me. I was angry that you didn’t appreciate my gift, but I like a good challenge. My next gift will be better, I swear. I like that you stayed to fight, and I like that you thought you could win against me. It’s… refreshing.”

“So, I take it as you like me?” Sawy scoffed, hugging herself uncontrollably. This confession gave her chills and not the best kind.

“Like?” Bjorn let out a low chesty laugh. “No, that’s not how I’d say it.” He calmed down and then looked straight at her with a predator’s gaze. “I want you.”

expect such a bold declaration. This didn’t feel

staring at her from the

made her shiver. “When a white bear chooses

never lets it go.”

threw the words at him, but it

this way.

material. And it just so happens that I am in need of

find yourself in the middle of

girls who are

my wife once to secure the

he was seeing something peculiar far away. “I

will accept me. But you know what I learned over the years, Savannah?” His gaze met

earned my right. Once the Lycan King is

by my side

considered the man she loved dead and built his plans based on that. Elene

was in any kind of rush, even though Savannah could now feel approaching warriors. Paws and feet, they were coming from different directions in two forms and closing up on

cameras worked,

to do

She snickered, trying to stall him

did not go unnoticed.

it’s an added bonus,” he smirked, looking down at her.

met, but I knew I wanted

her claws elongating on instinct but had to retract them not to

rules of the

and became serious. “I want you, and I like to play games. I love that you are feisty, my woman cannot be anything else you are also smart, and this is a quality I need for my Queen, Nice job hiding your memory skills, by

she felt like swearing. Now that her photographic memory wasn’t a secret anymore, the little advantage she had

something about me.” Amenacing smile touched the corners of the white bear’s lips, and

what to expect. Bjorn watched her for a white, and now She was sure he wouldn’t be able to escape the warriors. It was too late, but thenhe touched his temple and sneered at her Plercing pain rippled through her body, and she gritted her teeth, having to lean on

silver wall lor balance

she have to suffer Thanks to that man? When she saw

thing to learn is that even when it looks like I

control. I have been working on all of this for too long to lose now!” The white bear’s confidence was through the roof; she would have probably admired that if not

predicament.

that why you so actively avoid Kai?” Savvy let out a bitter laugh; her whole body was aching now, “Admit it, Darius,” she used his first name on purpose, knowing this wasn’t how he liked to be called, “you know that if you two meet in battle, you will lose despite whatever enhancements you’ve done to yourself! You are

wiped from his face, and she noticed him clenching

had hit the target.

disappointed, “initially, I wanted it to last just a few minutes so that you learned your lesson. But I guess you just

chuckled through the pain. “I think you overestimate

they both heard a howl

and until she was sure of it, she could finally

and Savannah looked up to see

face.

second,” he exhaled heavily. “I’ll get you out!” “No!” she furrowed her brows and hissed. “The

the rules!” Lachlan grunted, “You are my future Luna, and I can’t leave you

my order!” She did her best to stand up, knowing that her moment of weakness was over. She was a Western Lycan Princess and the future Luna of the North! She couldn’t afford to

get that bear!” she commanded but still saw the Beta hesitating, “Now!” she roared, noticing a black hawk in the sky. Zara was here too, probably

his lips.

a curt nod, and she heard the receding steps of the warriors, hoping that they would put an end to all of

rippling through her body, and she couldn’t believe that Zack had fallen so low as to have s*x on someone’s command. Then again, it

own problem now as she had to get out of this pit

partial transformation, but she could still use

silver and bronze to be able to trap both – Wolves

dent mark left in the metal from the impact. She hit it again and again, ignoring the pain in her bloodied knuckles. This wasn’t important now. The cracked bones and torn skin would heal as soon as she was

to make a few tactical dents and used them to climb higher on the wall. She was hitting it repeatedly, creating new places to help her and slowly

point, she felt more like a machine than a human, and even Athena inside her did her best to block most of the painful

a deep breath

to getting herself out.

voice and winced when she saw Astrid standing

near. Would