Chapter: Chapter 113The cabin was silent except for the crackling of the fire, a weak and inconsistent sound that seemed to mirror the shattered state of everyone gathered. The room felt suffocating, weighed down by grief so thick it was almost tangible. Megan stood by the window, her back to the group as silent tears ran down her cheeks. Maya knelt on the floor, cradling Ruby’s lifeless body in her arms. Her usually sharp eyes were dulled by sorrow, and her hands trembled as she gently smoothed Ruby’s hair, whispering words of comfort that no longer mattered. Ezra sat in the far corner of the room, his face buried in his hands. His broad shoulders shook, his anguish raw and unrestrained. The sound of his muffled sobs tore through the silence, each one a painful reminder of what had been lost. Alice sat at the edge of the bed, her gaze fixed on the floor. Her hands were clasped tightly in her lap, as though she were trying to ground herself. But even she, the ever-resilient mage, couldn’t mask the
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Chapter: Chapter 112Kael shifted back into his human form, panting, his face streaked with dirt and blood. “We can’t keep this up,” he said urgently. “Astrid, you need to unleash it all. But not here. We have to get you higher—away from the cabin, where you can focus without destroying everything around us.”Alice nodded in agreement, her face pale but determined. “There’s a ridge just above the clearing,” she said quickly. “It’ll give her the vantage point she needs. But we have to hurry—Lavinia’s army is still pressing in.”Kael scooped me into his arms without hesitation, his strength steadying me despite the fire still flickering at my fingertips. “Hold on, little mouse,” he murmured, his tone equal parts fierce and tender. “I’ll get you there.”Ezra and Alice formed a protective barrier around us as Kael sprinted toward the ridge, his steps sure and unrelenting. The sounds of the battle below faded into the background, replaced by the roaring in my ears and the heat coursing through my veins. I coul
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Chapter: Chapter 111Lavinia stepped into the cabin, her presence radiating a cold, suffocating power that seemed to sap the warmth from the room. Her dark gown flowed like liquid shadow, and her smile was as cruel as the blade she carried at her side. Ezra growled, stepping in front of me with his claws extended, blood dripping from his wounds. “You’ll die before you lay a finger on her,” he snarled. Lavinia chuckled, the sound sending chills down my spine. “Oh, Ezra. Still playing the dutiful protector, are we? How quaint.” Her gaze swept over the room, landing briefly on Alice, who was struggling to steady herself, and Maya, who stood ready with her blade drawn. Finally, Lavinia’s eyes found me, cradling my children. Her smile widened. “And there she is. The mother of the hour. How are the little ones? I hope they’re not too fragile—babies rarely survive the chaos I bring.” My grip on my children tightened, a surge of anger cutting through my fear. “You won’t touch them,” I said, my voice tremb
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Chapter: Chapter 110The peaceful moment shattered like glass, my heart dropping as Ezra’s words pierced the air. My grip tightened around my babies instinctively, their tiny, delicate bodies cradled protectively against my chest. Kael was on his feet in an instant, his powerful presence taking command of the room. “How far?” he demanded, his voice cold and sharp, the calm before the storm. Ezra swayed slightly, blood dripping from a wound on his side. “Not far. Maybe minutes. They’ve got rogues, warriors, and... mages. Lavinia’s not playing games.” Maya moved swiftly to Ezra’s side, inspecting his injuries. “You’re hurt.” “I’m fine,” Ezra growled, pulling away. “They sent a scouting party ahead. I dealt with them, but they know where we are now. She’ll be here soon.” Alice stepped forward, her face pale but composed. “We don’t have time to move Astrid or the babies. Not like this.” Kael’s gaze flicked to me, his eyes narrowing with determination. “We’re not moving them. We’ll hold the line he
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Chapter: Chapter 109The room instantly grew hotter as a surge of power erupted from deep within me. Fire blazed out of my body, licking at the walls and ceiling of the cabin. The once-cozy room was engulfed in a dangerous glow, casting shadows that danced wildly in the chaos. Kael didn’t flinch, even as flames licked dangerously close to his skin. His arms tightened around me, his voice steady and calm despite the rising inferno. “Astrid, listen to me!” he called out, his eyes locking onto mine. “You need to focus. You’re in control—*you* are. Don’t let it take over!” “I can’t!” I screamed, another contraction ripping through me, stealing my breath and sanity. My body felt like it was tearing apart, the raw power within me surging uncontrollably. The flames grew stronger, the heat intensifying until I thought it would consume us all. Alice’s voice cut through the chaos, sharp and commanding. “Megan, Maya—circle her now! We need to contain this before it destroys the entire cabin!” The two women
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Chapter: Chapter 108The world spun around me, a whirl of colors and sounds that felt distant, like echoes of a life I couldn’t quite grasp. I drifted between the edge of consciousness and darkness, the pain from my labor pulling me back every time I threatened to slip away completely. The next thing I felt was a jolt, a sensation like being pulled through the fabric of reality itself. It was disorienting but oddly calming, as if I were floating through a dream. Then, just as quickly, the sensation ended, and I felt the solid ground beneath me again. “She’s here!” Megan’s voice broke through the haze, urgent and filled with relief. “Get her inside, now!” I blinked, trying to focus, but my vision was blurred. I felt hands on me—familiar, steady hands—lifting me gently and carrying me somewhere warmer, safer. “She’s burning up,” Maya’s voice came next, panicked but controlled. “Get her on the bed. Quickly!” I was placed onto a soft surface, the familiar scent of herbs and wood filling my senses. My
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Chapter: Chapter 058I froze, my fingers stilling beneath the water as his words sank in. My father. Here. The room suddenly felt smaller, the air heavier. The bathwater that had been warm moments ago now seemed to grip my skin like ice. “What do you mean he’s coming here?” My voice came out low, almost strangled. Caius hesitated by the door, his hand still on the handle. “The Birdsclaw patrols found survivors at the border. Your pack’s territory was attacked two nights ago—rogues, maybe more than rogues. The elders thought it best he join the summit for his safety. He’ll be arriving by evening.” For a heartbeat, all I could do was stare at him. My father—Alpha Corvin—never left the mountains unless something was truly dire. If he was coming here, that meant the damage was worse than Caius was letting on. “Are they alive?” I whispered. He looked away. “Some.” My stomach twisted. The names, the faces—I didn’t even want to think of who some excluded. I gripped the edge of the tub, the
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Chapter: Chapter 057The moment he was gone, the silence pressed in, thick and suffocating. I could still feel him, his heat, his breath, the phantom echo of his body caging mine. Every nerve in me screamed to chase after him, to drag him back and finish the argument in a way that would leave us both ruined. Instead, I just stood there, trembling, until the ache in my chest turned into something sharp. Hatred. Not for them, but for this. For the goddess. For the bond. For the way it kept tying me to men who couldn’t decide whether to claim me or cage me. Finally gathering my strength I walked, out into the gardens, tracing my way back to the lake where I almost had Darius right where I wanted him. Almost. Such and annoying word Lightning flashed across the horizon, throwing silver light over the lake below. My reflection rippled in the water wet hair, red eyes, a hollow look I barely recognized. Maybe I was the curse they all feared. I stayed there until the torches burned low and the halls w
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Chapter: Chapter 056“Apparently I shouldn’t be anywhere,” I shot back, stepping into the doorway. “Especially if it makes any of you look bad.” Draven’s face remained unreadable. “You don’t understand what’s at stake….” “Then make me understand,” I snapped. My voice echoed in the chamber, shaky but louder than I expected. “Why haven’t you told anyone? If you say I am yours Why are you all pretending like I’m nothing when the bond is—” I broke off, swallowing hard. “When it’s driving me insane.” Daemon moved first, frustration flashing in his eyes. “Because they’ll see you as a threat. A wolfless girl tied to three alphas? They’ll think it’s an omen, ” I froze. Wolfless . He called me wolf-less. “How did you know?” I whispered, avoiding eye contact. “What?” They asked, genuinely confused at what I was implying. Lifting my head to meet their gaze “Wolf-less…..you called me wolf-less. How did you find out?” “Oh….we figured it out. Not everybody is as dumb as you think.” Daemon smirked,
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Chapter: Chapter 055The murmurs hadn’t yet died down when a voice, soft but sharp as a blade, sliced through the air. “If it’s alliances we’re talking about…” Charlotte. She rose gracefully from her seat, all silver gown and venomous poise. The kind of beauty that had teeth. Her father, Lord Varyn, ruled one of the richest border territories, and the kind of man whose loyalty could turn wars. As much as Draven and his brothers were true born Lycan and the strongest in all the lands, they still very much needed Lord Varyn’s armies. And she was a fair exchange. She smiled sweetly, and deliberate. Her gaze landing on Draven. And I knew that second what she had in mind to offer l. “…then perhaps the solution is simple. If Alpha Draven were to mate with me, the Varyn forces would stand with the summit’s cause. My father would send his troops to reinforce the unprotected packs in the North — immediately.” The hall went dead silent. The words hit me like a slap, not for what they meant, but for
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Chapter: Chapter 054The night felt different. No music, no laughter, just a suffocating silence broken only by the clink of goblets and the low murmur of men and women who could tear kingdoms apart with a single command. The hall was lit by the pale glow of silver chandeliers, their light bouncing off armor and polished marble. The scent of wine, smoke, and dominance thickened the air. This wasn’t another night of celebration. It was politics, I caught the Cauis’s eye at the other end of the table, he looked tired. I sat near the edge of the long table, beside Maris, who kept her head bowed respectfully, though her hand brushed mine in silent reassurance. At the far end sat the brothers……Draven, Daemon, and Darius, all dressed in black, all wearing the same unreadable expression. Looking breathtaking. My mouth watered and wetness pooled in my center. Each carried a different kind of danger. Draven’s stillness was sharp as a blade. Darius’s restraint simmered, barely contained and very much avo
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Chapter: Chapter 053Maris didn’t say a word as we walked, but I could feel her eyes flick toward me now and then, curious. The rain had finally stopped, leaving the air damp and heavy with the scent of earth and wet ground. The corridors were buzzing with movement as servants and warriors hurried about, preparing for the evening’s gathering. I tried to ignore the way their whispers followed me the daughter of no pack, the girl who disappeared and somehow returned under the protection of the Lycan brothers. But Liana’s voice still echoed in my skull like poison. “Maybe I should tell them the truth, that you can’t even shift. That you’re just a wolfless, broken thing pretending to belong here.” Her hand had nearly connected with my face before I caught it mid-air, fingers digging into her wrist. I’d stared straight into her eyes, the part of me that used to fear her long gone. She’d hissed, jerking free, promising she’d destroy me one way or another. Now my palm still burned from where I’d grabbed he
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