Marked By The Alpha's Cursed Blue Moon
Chapter 40. Secrets of War

Chapter 40: 40. Secrets of War

Bernard was still in the hospital, but he already looked much stronger. Most of his wounds had healed completely—there wasn’t a single bruise left on his skin.

Just then, a nurse stepped into the room to check on his recovery. Everyone watched quietly as she examined Bernard. Her eyes widened with surprise.

"Wow! Mr. Bernard, your wounds are completely healed, and all the bruises are gone... This is amazing! I need to call the doctor right away!" she exclaimed, flashing a wide smile before hurrying out of the room.

About five minutes later, the doctor entered alongside the nurse. His face lit up the moment he finished his own examination.

"So, Mr. Bernard," the doctor began with a grin, "when do you plan on going home? Because from what I’m seeing here, you’re perfectly fine now!"

Before Bernard could respond, a familiar voice cut in from the doorway.

"Today. Right now. Discharge him immediately," Beta Gilbert said cheerfully as he walked into the room.

"Welcome, sir," the doctor greeted him. "We were just talking about your son’s incredible healing speed. I’ll get his discharge papers ready, as you’ve requested."

Beta Gilbert extended a handshake to the doctor in gratitude. With a satisfied smile, the doctor left the room.

"My son, I’m glad you’re strong and well again. There’s a lot of work waiting for us. I’ll explain everything once we get home," Beta Gilbert said, placing a firm hand on Bernard’s shoulder.

Bernard nodded, returning his father’s smile.

"He’s not doing any work right now!" Victoria suddenly interjected, her voice sharp. "He needs rest!"

"Don’t worry, Victoria," Beta Gilbert said calmly. "We’ll discuss everything at home. He’s an Alpha—he understands his duty."

Maria sat quietly through the exchange, observing the tension unfold without uttering a word. Her thoughts, however, were racing.

What work could Beta Gilbert be talking about? What’s so urgent that it can’t wait?

Her curiosity deepened with each passing second.

About twenty minutes later, the doctor returned with a document in hand and handed it to Beta Gilbert.

"This is the discharge sheet. Show it at reception, and you’ll receive the final bill," he explained before exiting once more.

Bernard was already dressed and ready. Everyone left the room and walked toward the car, while Beta Gilbert headed to the reception to handle the payment.

Fifteen minutes later, they arrived back at the mansion. During the entire ride, Maria was on edge, eager to hear what Beta Gilbert had to say.

Once inside, Beta Gilbert went straight to his room while the others settled in the living room. Maria stayed behind, pretending to relax, but she had no plans of leaving until she heard every word.

Soon, Beta Gilbert returned, and the room fell silent with anticipation. Victoria, especially, seemed anxious.

"The Shadow," Beta Gilbert began in a low voice, "is the one behind the recent attacks on our pack—including the one that sent Bernard to the hospital. I’ve uncovered information about him, and how we might defeat him. But this won’t be a regular fight. It will require supernatural help."

Everyone leaned in, fully focused.

"The Shadow isn’t human or a normal werewolf. He’s a reincarnated werewolf. He has limited time on earth, and he’ll use every second to try and wipe us out. If he succeeds, he’ll gain immortality. He was once killed by my father for betraying the pack. Now he seeks revenge—on me, on my bloodline, on all of us."

Victoria gasped. "How did you find out all of this?"

"I went to the Temple of Spinazola. I spoke with the great wizard."

"You went there without telling me?" Victoria’s voice rose. "Why would you do that?"

"I had no choice," Beta Gilbert replied, his voice tinged with frustration. "People are dying. We can’t trace our enemies. The Shadow is always steps ahead of us. If I didn’t take that risk, he would destroy everything."

Silence followed. Even Bernard sat quietly, taking it all in.

"So what’s the plan to defeat him?" Bernard asked, his eyes locked on his father.

"We need to go to war before he brings the fight to us. We must take him by surprise," Beta Gilbert answered with certainty.

Bernard nodded. "Taking him by surprise sounds like a plan. But without strategy, it’s suicide. What do you suggest?"

"I’ll call on every resource and ally we have. But more importantly," he continued, "the wizard gave me a weapon—meant for you. You must be the one to kill The Shadow."

Everyone froze. All eyes turned to Bernard.

"Why me?" he asked, his voice calm but curious.

"The weapon holds a magical spell. It only works in the hands of an Alpha. The wizard said you alone can bring The Shadow’s end and save our pack," Beta Gilbert replied solemnly.

Bernard inhaled deeply. "Then when do we begin?"

"I’ll start contacting our allies tonight. They’ll all be here in two days."

Victoria looked worried. "Shouldn’t we tell the elders about this?"

"No," Bernard said firmly. "I’ll take full responsibility. We can’t afford panic. We’ll tell them everything after it’s over."

Maria hadn’t spoken once. She watched and listened, stunned by the gravity of everything she’d just learned. Her thoughts swirled.

This is much more serious than I imagined... It’s best I hold off on finding those documents. I need to be careful now more than ever.

Everyone rose from their seats and headed to their rooms.

Alone in her room, Maria’s mind wouldn’t rest. She couldn’t stop thinking about the mysterious weapon Beta Gilbert mentioned. What kind of weapon could destroy something like The Shadow? she wondered.

Meanwhile...

The Shadow arrived at the dark path that separated the otherworld from the earth, fury burning in his eyes. He knelt, raising his hands.

"I’ve come regarding the mission I was given!" he shouted into the void.

A voice answered from the swirling clouds above. "Speak. The spirits in dark places hear you."

"The Alpha of the Blue Moon Pack—he survived the Hisamo, the kiss of the dead! No one ever survives that. How?!"

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