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 009By eight, I was already in front of Clara’s office building, Allegra Group, sweaty palms, thrift-store blouse, and all.Stella, the assistant with the sharp bob and sharper attitude, escorted me into a glass-walled conference room. A few staff members were already seated, murmuring over schedules and event plans.Clara walked in last, confident as always, clipboard under her arm, red lipstick perfectly in place.She stopped at the front, scanned the room, and smiled.“Well,” she began, “before we start, we have something important to do.” Her gaze found me. “We’d like to officially welcome Mara Collins to Allegra Group.”My heart flipped.Everyone clapped politely, some with genuine warmth, others with that corporate curiosity: who is she and why is she here?I stood awkwardly, offering a small wave. “Hi… um, thank you.”Clara nodded. “Mara showed excellent initiative, attention to detail, and calm under pressure at our last event. She’ll be joining us as an assistant coordinator.”A
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Chapter: Chapter 008The club was half-full, the usual Sunday crowd men with tired yet excited faces, women in tight dresses, coming in for their weekend hangout. Who even drinks alcohol this early hours of the day, it’s not even up to 5pm yet, the music just loud enough to keep people awake and raise their voice ten times higher than normal.Joan and I were behind the counter, wiping down glasses while the bartender flirted with two regulars. Joan looked as exhausted as I felt, her hair pulled into the same messy bun she’d been using since nursing school ended.My phone buzzed.Once.Twice.Then again.I frowned, pulling it from my pocket.Three new emails.I clicked the first one, and my heart almost stopped.From: Allegra EventsSubject: Employment Contract – Mara Collin’sMy eyes widened. “Joan,” I breathed.She turned. “What? Who died?”“I—” I shoved the screen at her. “I got the job. Clara actually sent the contract.”Joan blinked. Then squinted. Then blinked again.“Wait. Wait. Allegra Events? As i
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Chapter: Chapter 007Grinding from ear to ear as I walked towards where everybody was gathered, Clara stood in the center, addressing us for a job well done and handing out out our paychecks, the event had finally come to an end without any of my lies blowing up in my face, which I will count as a huge win. “Mara, you did great, I’d love to keep you permanently as my staff if you are ready accept the offer” Clara, called beaming at me. “What?” I asked, coming out of my thoughts. “ Don’t I have to apply or something of that sort?” “You do, but since you proved yourself efficient today, I’ve deceived to offer you the job, that’s if you want it.” Clara explained. “Oh my god! Yes! Yes of course, I’d love to work with you.” I shouted excitedly. What was that saying about things handed to you on a platter of gold. This will not only give me the opportunity to get close to her but also I will have a well paying job and it can be believable that she’s actually my aunt. “Great. I’ll have Stella draw up a co
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Chapter: Chapter 006This is going way worse than I thought. Who knew that lying, and keeping up with the lie would be this difficult? “Grace, Taylor, Amber, meet Elizabeth. She’s new in town and she’s Clara’s niece,” Elsie chirped as she pulled me into a circle. Three perfectly styled heads turned toward me, two blondes and a redhead, each one looking like they stepped out of a luxury perfume ad. Great. Just great. “I never knew Clara had family who visited often,” one of the blondes said with a sharp little snort. Amber. Definitely Amber. She looked at me like she’d already decided I didn’t belong here. “Yes!” I forced out a laugh. “I’m just here for a few weeks, then I’ll be on my way. It took a lot of convincing for Clara to let me stay, though.” God, could I sound any more fake? “If you are her niece you shouldn’t have to be on the same uniform as the other girls.” Amber pointed out. Obviously. I mentally rolled my eyes at the girl that is most likely not going to be as welcoming as E
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Chapter: Chapter 005Handsome didn’t quite cut it. He was stunning, the kind of man who made people stop mid-sentence without even realizing it. His hair was jet black, cut sharp at the sides, falling just enough over his forehead to make him look recklessly elegant. He stood at least six-foot-five, broad-shouldered with the kind of posture that came naturally to men who owned rooms without saying a word. His face was all clean lines and high cheekbones, his jaw defined, his mouth firm. But it was his eyes that did it—steel-grey, cold and deliberate, scanning the crowd like he was already two steps ahead of everyone there. A few women near the carpet giggled, trying to catch his attention. He didn’t glance at a single one of them. I swallowed, my stomach tightening for a reason I couldn’t quite explain. He looked like he could destroy someone’s life with a single decision and never lose sleep over it. And even though something about him pulled at me, I knew immediately, he wasn’t the kind of man I sh
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Chapter: Chapter 004The elevator doors slid open, and I stepped out into the afternoon air with the biggest grin I’d had in months. The sun hit my face, warm and sharp, and for once, it didn’t feel like the city was working against me. I had a job. Not just any job —an in. People in expensive shoes brushed past me, talking into phones, rushing somewhere important. For the first time, I didn’t feel like an outsider watching them. I was part of it now, at least a little. I fished my phone out of my bag and scrolled through my contacts until I found Joan’s name. She picked up on the second ring. “Mara? Please tell me you’re calling to say you’re not going to the club tonight, because I could use an extra time to myself.” I laughed. “Actually, I got something better.” “Better? What do you mean better?” “I just left an interview at Allegra Events. They’re hiring me as an assistant for a private party this weekend.” There was a pause. Then, a sharp gasp. “You’re kidding!” “I’m not! They sai
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Chapter: Chapter 085“Wake up, darling.”The voice drifts toward me like smoke, thin, distant, unreal.My head throbs so violently I almost gag, and my eyelids feel glued shut. I try to move, but every muscle screams in protest.“Come now, Rain. Open those pretty eyes.”I would know that voice anywhere.Caius.Even unconscious, even bleeding, even moments from death…his smugness carries like a stench.A cold ripple of dread slides down my spine, but beneath it…..relief? A twisted relief that I am still alive and not in the jaws of those monstrous hunting dogs.Finally, with a groan, my eyes peel open. Sunlight pierces the room, stabbing straight into my skull. I wince.“There she is,” Caius purrs, stepping into view.He looks exactly the same, raven black hair, polished armor, clean white shirt, untouched by the chaos and blood he caused. Untouched by guilt. Untouched by morality. He sits with the ease of someone who believes the world belongs to him.“You tried to run.” His fingers trail the bed frame b
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Chapter: Chapter 084Lina’s head popped back into the room just in time.“Miss, the guards have gone for a walk round the castle, a new set of guards will be arriving in few minutes, you have to hurry!” She whispered, eyes darting around fear.I nodded, standing to my feet.The moment she left, I rushed to the window, tearing the sheets off the bed with shaking hands. My body still ached in confusing, and weakening state, and my broken wrist wasn’t helping at all, the fear in me sharpened everything into ice.Caius.Of all people to fall into the hands of…I would rather die.My fingers and mouth worked slow, knotting sheet to sheet, pulling hard to make sure they held. The silk burned my palms, but the pain kept me focused. Escape first. Breathe later. Every second counted. Caius thought he owned time, space, fate itself. I wasn’t giving him mine.A muffled thump sounded behind me.I froze.Then, under the vanity table a tiny draft. A seam in the wall.The servants’ corridor.Just where Lina said it wo
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Chapter: Chapter 083The room goes silent after Liana and Selene leave, but the silence isn’t calm.It’s suffocating.My breath shakes as I stagger to my feet, the cold stone floor sending a violent tremor up my legs. The rune collar burns hotter the more I move, like it can feel my intention to fight.I grip the bedpost, swallowing down the dizziness.“I need… to get out,” I whisper to myself.Storm claws at the edge of my mind.Break the window… smash the lock… RUN…But every time she rises, the collar pulses, cutting her off with a razor-sharp stab of pain.I drop to my knees, gasping.“No… no Storm, stay with me—”trying… Rain… I’m trying…My vision blurs with tears, not from weakness, but from the helpless, ugly frustration of having my power choked out of me.I scan the room.The curtains are too thick.The windows barred.The door reinforced with iron.I can’t even break a chair to use as a weapon—the collar drains me too quickly.“Goddess,” I breathe, “please… not like this.”I press my palms to t
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Chapter: Chapter 082Pain is the first thing I feel.Heavy, dragging pain that clings to my bones like molten iron.My eyes crack open slowly.The world swims.Stone walls. Cold. Damp. A single torch flickering somewhere to my left. My wrists ache—raw—from whatever rope or chain bound them before someone finally removed it. My body feels… wrong. Heavy. Hollow. The heat still coils under my skin, but muted, smothered, like someone put a hand over my mouth and nose and forced silence on me.Storm is a whisper, barely there but still conscious enough for me to know that she’s fine.…Rain…Faint.Weak.Choked.I try to sit up.A sharp sting snaps through my spine.My hand flies to my neck, my fingers brush cold metal.A rune collar. A witch rune.My blood goes cold.Caius used a suppression charm on me before the portal, and now… this. A full collar. Thick, silver, carved with markings I don’t recognize. It hums against my skin, biting, burning.I have always heard stories about witches but had never seen the
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Chapter: Chapter 081The second Darius and I turn toward the staircase, a sound slices through the nightA howl.Not Silvermoon’s.A foreign one.Sharp. Commanding.Wrong.Darius freezes beside me, posture snapping straight like a bowstring pulled too tight.ThenBOOM.The gates explode inward.Snarls erupt. Wood splinters. Armor clashes. Screams pierce the air.“Rain, behind me!” Darius roars, shoving me backward just as wolves—dozens—pour into the courtyard like a living flood.Selene’s voice cuts through the chaos.Sharp. Triumphant.“Get her! NOW!”My blood runs cold.But then I see him.Stepping through the smoke like some twisted kingAlpha Caius.Tall. Broad. Smirking.The man I once begged to choose me.The man who rejected me in front of the entire pack.The man who mated my step-sister, Liana, instead… then left me broken and humiliated.His icy eyes meet mine across the courtyard.“Hello, Rain,” Caius says, voice dripping arrogance. “I’m here to take back what’s mine.”“What?” I whispered, step
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Chapter: Chapter 080He didn’t shift.He didn’t lunge across the table like a savage.But he moved fast enough that the candles flickered and the air snapped.One second he was at the head of the table.The next, he was standing in front of me, towering, breath shaking with restraint he clearly didn’t possess anymore.“Get. Up.”His voice scraped the air, dark and vibrating with Alpha command.I felt the pressure of it push against my mind, hot, suffocating, insistent.But I shoved it off.“No.”His jaw ticked so hard I thought it might crack.He leaned down until his forehead nearly touched mine.“Rain, do not do this here.”“Then stop acting like this,” I shot back. “Stop barking orders like I’m—”“Mine,” he growled.Draven pushed his chair back with a violent scrape.“Don’t talk to her like that.”Daemon shoved his own chair back, slower, controlled, but just as threatening.“Sit down, Darius. You’re forgetting she’s our mate too.”Darius didn’t even look at them.That was the most dangerous part.He k
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