A Luna for the Lycan King novel Chapter 28

My fur bristled in excitement as Lyle’s brown lycan fought two lycans. The sounds of growls and snarls filled the air while their powerful bodies collided. Yes, he could hold his own, but the point was to subdue them. How could he subdue two lycans? My eyes narrowed on the black lycan that was about to bite Lyle in the back. Without hesitating, I tackled him. I didn’t want to hurt him since I knew he wasn’t in control.

The impact sent both of us tumbling across the floor, the black lycan snarling and snapping wildly. I tried to maintain a firm grip on him, using all my strength to keep his jaws away from my body. A sharp pain shot through my side as the black lycan’s claws connected with my flank. I winced but pushed back into him. I locked eyes with him, feeling the intensity of his feral gaze pierce through me like a razor–sharp blade. It was a primal stare that threatened to consume me whole, but I refused to back

down.

I could feel the adrenaline coursing through my veins as I stared into the black lycan’s eyes, searching for any flicker of recognition or sanity. But there was only madness and hunger reflected back at me. With a swift movement, I managed to pin him down, his snarls growing louder and more desperate. I was holding back, but I wasn’t a punching bag. I bared my fangs at him as I kept my paws against his body, not allowing him back to his feet.

Something shifted within the black lycan. His snarls softened,

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and a flicker of recognition sparked in his eyes, I could see the battle raging inside him, the struggle between his primal instincts and of his human consciousness. His breathing calmed down, and then he looked at me in confusion. I shifted my body. off of him, allowing him to stand.

I looked over to where Lyle was and saw the lycan he was holding down still wasn’t submitting. I glanced back at the black lycan to make sure he was still calm before I darted over to Lyle. The lycan below him was savagely snapping at him even though he was helplessly overpowered. Honestly, I’d never seen this type of feral nature before. Yes, I’d seen younger pups have some issues when they were new, but nothing like this. It was as if all recognition was lost in their eyes.

I listened to the snarl coming for Lyle’s throat as he pushed down his authority on the young lycan. Lycans and werewolves are pack creatures. We exist within a hierarchy that is usually followed. It’s in our basic instincts to submit to those that are higher ranking. This lycan, in his feral nature, seemed blind to

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He snapped at Lyle again, and this time managed to yank out a pile of fur. I growled and slammed my paw on his head, holding him in place. He tried to squirm, but the pressure of Lyle holding him didn’t allow him to move. I glared into his eyes, baring my teeth with a low growl. I wasn’t going to give him a choice. He would submit as the weaker lycan.

Just like before, his breathing calmed down, and I could see recognition return to his eyes. I lifted off from him and sat down, panting and feeling tired. I had no idea why I felt so tired

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all of a sudden. The lycan in front of us shifted back into his very naked human, proving how young he was. New lycans. didn’t have enough magic in them to retain their clothes when they shifted. After a couple of years, we were able to master the ability to shift and not destroy our clothes.

I felt a head brush up against me, and I turned to look at Lyle.

Are you okay?

Yeah, I’m okay. I looked around, seeing that the others were tamed down as well. I shifted back to my human self and wobbled a bit. Lyle’s strong arms caught me, pulling me against him.

“Sorry. I don’t know why I’m so tired.”

“It’s from using your skills that you haven’t practiced.” Lyle sighed and looked up. “You were able to bring them back with minimal effort. We usually have to beat the submission into them. This is one of the gifts you’ve gotten from Darren.” I felt his chest heave with a loud sigh. I closed my eyes, feeling waves of exhaustion hit me. “The more you practice and use your skills, the more you’ll be able to handle them. This one is new to you. I’m actually surprised you can even use it already.”

“Is she alright?” I could hear Heath’s voice coming closer.

“She’s fine, just a bit tired from using one of her new gifts,” Lyle answered, and I turned my head to look at the man. “Heath is our captain of the guards. He’s an elite soldier and a trusted friend. Though he can be a bit grumpy.” I felt Lyle’s chest

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“I’m very glad I was able to meet you, but as you can see, you shouldn’t be here. We can’t have anything happening to our precious queen.” Heath’s voice was more tender, and this time, his eyes seemed to smile at me.

“I’m not weak, even though I feel pathetic right now for how exhausted I’m feeling.” I growled, hating how this was making me look. I listened as Heath and Lyle both laughed.

“There’s nothing weak about you. The fact that you’re already able to use a new gift proves it.” Lyle’s hand smoothed the back of my head as he held it against his chest.

“I feel weak,” I whispered, as waves of fatigue hit me.

“You need to rest.” Heath’s voice was soothing.

“Johnny is having trouble shifting back,” I heard Ryder’s voice yell out.

“Damn pups,” Heath growled as he stomped away.

“Can you walk?” I heard Lyle ask.

“I want to sleep.” Gods, quit talking already. I felt so tired I just wanted to drift into the abyss, but all I could hear was his annoying voice peppering me with questions now.