Novels by Great sage

Talia released Stephanie, who fell to the ground listlessly. If not for breathing, she would appear dead.Talia turned robotically to see Keith, Arya, Liam, and Caden looking at her."Take her to the dungeon," Talia said. "Treat her as a dangerous individual. Give her medical care only if her life is in danger.""Are you OK?" Liam asked with concern obvious in his voice.Talia blinked. "Who is keeping an eye on Cassandra?"Liam froze. Talia told him to watch over the Oracle and to kill her if he noticed anything suspicious, but when Talia left the study, he just went after her without thinking."Uhm… Cornelia and James are there," Liam responded and quickly mind-linked James, so Cassandra was not left unattended.Talia released a long breath. She didn't want more surprises.Talia needed a moment to sort out everything that she found out in Stephanie's mind. There was so much information, and Talia couldn't wrap her head around the fact that they all looked up to Stephanie, yet her bet

Keith grabbed Stephanie by her neck and lifted her off the ground. "Your existence is wasting oxygen.""Keith!" Talia exclaimed. Stephanie's words put her in a daze, and she was startled when Keith appeared."Let me kill her!" Keith said angrily to Talia without removing his glare from Stephanie.Talia's mind was a mess. She couldn't think straight. Should she kill Stephanie? What would Drake do?Drake will be devastated to find out what Stephanie did to his parents. He had been looking for a traitor for a long time, suspecting everyone from Elders to Generals and even the Shaman. Drake never suspected that traitor was much closer, his mother's best friend, a woman who raised him after his parents died.Stephanie gripped Keith's wrist while wiggling her legs in an attempt to break free. "Kill me? For what? For telling the truth?""You just wished for your Luna to die. That warrants a death penalty."Stephanie sneered. "My death won't change anything. Talia's will."Stephanie's eyes mo

Talia ran until she reached the shore of the lake that was South of Darkbourne.Normally, the sandy beach would have people, even during winter, but now it was silent because the whole territory was on alert, and people stayed in their homes and shelters.Talia paused when she saw a female sitting on the sand and staring at the lake. It was Stephanie. Or was it?'Lis?''That's a she-wolf,' Liseli responded.Well, at least it was not a Guardian, Talia thought. But it didn't make it better. Talia hoped that it was a Guardian in disguise, or that Stephanie was brainwashed or blackmailed, or something... anything other than Drake's mother figure being responsible for his disappearance.Talia waved at Liam, Keith, and Arya to stay behind. She was aware those three were following her, and she didn't mind as long as they didn't try to stop her."Is something wrong with your mind link?" Talia asked when she approached Stephanie."No," Stephanie responded without looking back. "I just felt lik

Talia was touched by the care Maddox, Tony, and Cristian showed, but she had to make something clear."I'm not Tanya, Maddox," Talia said. She was not comfortable discussing her heritage as a Guardian, so she stuck to other facts. "The Guardians want me. I can make this stop.""You are right," Cristian said. "If you contact them and agree to negotiate, they will call off the attacks. However, they won't accept a trivial tribute. They don't need money or land. They want you. Assuming you accept their conditions, we will live in peace until the next powerful female catches their eye."Tony added, "If you go, it will only tell them that this strategy works. Drake taught me that if the other party won't give anything in return, that's not negotiation; it's blackmail. This time, they get you. Next time, they will come for Kalina, Tanya, Michelle, and many others."Maddox hummed in agreement. "I know you feel guilty by sitting there, knowing you can stop it. But you going to them won't be a

Talia reached the Dark Howlers packhouse with Keith, Arya, Liam, Amelia, and Cassandra.They informed James of the situation, and he said that he would join them as soon as he made arrangements there.'Caden?' Talia called through the mind link.'Talia! Where are you?''I just reached the packhouse, and I'm heading to the study.' That was the last place Drake was seen.'I will meet you there,' Caden responded.Talia opened the door of the study, and her stomach sank. There were documents on the table and Drake's cell phone, but he was not in sight. Drake's scent filled the air, but she could sense that he was not there for hours."You are here!" Caden said with relief in his voice."Where is Drake?"Caden shook his head. "I tried contacting him, but I got no response. We have another problem."Talia's heart tightened. "We do?""Cristian, Tony, and Maddox reported rogue activities along the borders.""All of them?" It was Keith who asked.Caden confirmed. "It seems to be an organized a

Talia waved, indicating for Keith and Cassandra to stop their bickering. She spoke to Cassandra. "Drake was in trouble, in the forest covered with snow, and… I was there. Correct?""I know what you are thinking, Alpha," Cassandra responded. "But Alpha Drake will be there with or without you. I believe that without you there..." She shook her head. "Your presence will be critical for his survival.""How do you know that?" Axel asked."Alpha Drake was solid, while Alpha Natalia's image was fading. That means her presence is optional and will impact the outcome.""And what if her presence makes it worse?" Keith snapped. Cassandra told him before that her prophecies were just images, full of symbolism and open for interpretation. However, assuming Cassandra was right... if Drake was in danger, should Talia go there? Talia was pregnant! Was Cassandra setting up Talia?Cassandra released a long breath. "I can't force you to believe me. I received the prophecy, and I told you what I know. Th