Chapter 55 - Chapter 55: Celeste's Redemption

The planes circled overhead like metal vultures. Their searchlights swept through the broken ceiling, sending harsh white beams across the chamber where everyone stood frozen. "Attention werewolves," the voice yelled again. "You have thirty seconds to comply." Derek grabbed his radio. "All packs, defensive places. Do not attack unless fired upon." "They have weapons we've never seen," came the sizzling reply. "Silver shots, but something else too. The air smells wrong." Elara felt her new power growing, ready to protect everyone. But before she could move, footsteps echoed from the entrance tunnel. "Don't move," came a familiar voice. "Any of you." Everyone turned to see Celeste Rivers step into the room. But she looked different—her usually perfect hair was messy, her dress torn. Blood stained her hands. "Celeste?" Elara whispered in shock. "Hello, Luna," Celeste said, and there was no mocking in her voice. Only tiredness.