
Echoes in the Ashes
The once-glorious empire is in ruins, its capital buried beneath ash, following a bloody uprising. A competent scavenger who has been hardened by grief, Zara endures in the broken world, plagued by memories of the empire's devastation, particularly the ruthless purge that claimed her family's lives. She discovers a secret amid the rubble: a wounded man named Kael who says he is the final heir to the crumbling empire.
Zara reluctantly consents to assist him, viewing his survival as a way to make amends. But Kael isn't interested in bringing back the empire he was born into. Rather, he is dangerously knowledgeable about a weapon that could upset the delicate balance of power in the world. An unforeseen attachment forms between Zara and Kael, complicating their objective as they create an uneasy alliance to traverse the lethal world of bounty hunters, imperial loyalists, and rebels.
Zara is compelled to face her own troubled past—including the potential that her long-lost brother is still alive and fighting for one of the factions—as they delve deeper into the empire's hidden secrets. After the rebels kidnap Kael and torture him to find the weapon, Zara must decide whether to risk everything to save him or let him perish.
Zara and Kael are pushed to the limit by their increasing love and the burden of their common past as they work against the clock to destroy the weapon and keep it out of the wrong hands. Will the fires of their decisions consume them or will they find salvation in a world of ashes?
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Chapter: Chapter 123The Nexus’s ChoiceThe dense forest was suffocating, its twisting paths endless and its shadows alive with menace. Zara tightened her grip on her dagger, her resolve firm despite the uncertainty pressing down on her. The voice that had welcomed her to the Trial of the Lost echoed again, mocking her.“Zara, the protector who defies destiny. Do you truly believe you can escape what has been set in motion?”“I don’t just believe it,” Zara growled. “I’ll prove it.”Kael’s SacrificeKael stumbled through the jagged terrain, blood dripping from a gash on his arm. The creatures had stopped coming, but he could feel the presence of something far worse in the shadows. He kept moving, desperate to find Zara and Elias.As he rounded a corner, he saw a portal shimmering in the air. It pulsed with the same energy as the Nexus.“Finally,” Kael muttered, stepping toward it.But as he approached, a figure stepped out from the shadows—a man wearing armor that bore the mark of the Nexus. His face was h
Last Updated: 2025-01-22
Chapter: Chapter 122Zara stood frozen in the vast, endless expanse. The ground beneath her feet shimmered like glass, reflecting a distorted version of herself. The air buzzed with an energy she couldn't identify, a low hum that sent shivers down her spine.“Kael? Elias?” she called out again, her voice echoing in the emptiness.No response came, only the haunting sound of her own voice bouncing back at her.A faint light flickered in the distance, pulsing like a heartbeat. Zara’s instincts urged her forward. Her steps echoed unnaturally, each one amplifying her solitude.“You don’t belong here.”The voice was soft, almost a whisper, yet it reverberated through the space with a force that made Zara’s chest tighten. She spun around, her eyes searching for the source.“Who’s there?” she demanded, her voice trembling.The air shimmered, and a figure materialized—a young girl with hair as white as snow and eyes that mirrored the Nexus’s silver glow. She couldn’t have been older than ten, yet her presence car
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Chapter: Chapter 121The blinding light from the Nexus filled the chamber, swallowing every shadow. Zara’s body trembled as the energy coursed through her, a storm she could barely contain. Her mind felt split—one side tethered to the room, the other pulled toward an endless void.“Zara!” Kael’s voice broke through the chaos. He stumbled forward, his hand outstretched.“I can’t—” Zara gasped. “It’s too strong!”The silver-eyed woman stood motionless, her expression serene. “The power is awakening. Don’t resist it. Let it guide you.”“Guide her into what?” Elias shouted, gripping his staff tightly. “Destruction? Death? Zara, fight it!”Zara’s eyes darted between them. Kael’s face was a mix of desperation and determination, while Elias’s was filled with fear. But it was the woman’s calm, steady gaze that unnerved her the most.The Nexus burned brighter, forcing everyone to shield their eyes. In the heart of the light, Zara saw images—visions of cities crumbling, rivers running black, and skies choked with a
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Chapter: Chapter 120The air in the chamber grew heavier as Zara stepped forward, the Nexus pulsing faintly in her hand. Its energy surged, responding to her trembling heartbeat. Kael and Elias flanked her, their expressions a mixture of resolve and fear.“Do you feel it?” Elias whispered, his voice barely audible. “It’s like it’s alive.”Zara nodded. “It’s waiting for something... or someone.”Suddenly, a low hum filled the room. The shadows on the walls rippled as though alive, coalescing into a form. A figure emerged from the darkness, cloaked in an aura that shimmered like oil on water. Their face was obscured, but their presence sent a chill down Zara’s spine.“So, you’ve come this far,” the figure said, their voice echoing unnaturally. “But do you even understand what you hold?”Kael stepped forward, his sword drawn. “Who are you? And what do you want with the Nexus?”The figure laughed softly, a sound that made the air vibrate. “You still don’t see? The Nexus isn’t just a tool—it’s a beacon. And yo
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Chapter: Chapter 119Zara moved toward the enormous doorway, her heart beating as though in time with the symbols' throbbing light. There was an odd force in the air surrounding them, and it felt heavy. Kael and Elias looked at each other, their tense partnership still shaky."Do you sense that?" Elias asked, his hand firmly clutching his sword's hilt."Yes," Kael whispered, looking about him. "As if the air were alive." Zara, what is this place?Zara paused, her hand lingering over the stone's engraved symbols. At last, she remarked, "It's... a key." "To everything." It is a test, though. We might not receive another chance if we do not succeed here.Kael grinned, but there was a hint of nervousness in his voice. "So, no pressure."Zara's fingers touched the symbols, making them blaze brighter. The air was filled with a low hum that became louder by the second. Then the doorway started to move with a thunderous roar.The PerspectiveThey had to protect their eyes from the dazzling brightness that streame
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Chapter: Chapter 118Zara's heart was racing with a mix of fear and excitement as she entered the portal. A huge, strange landscape replaced the blinding brightness that had surrounded her. It was a place poised between realms, where the ground pulsed slightly, as though alive, and the sky glistened in shades of violet and gold, unlike anything she had ever seen.A quiet yet authoritative voice came out, "Welcome, Zara."A figure in flowing robes that appeared to have been woven from starlight stood in front of her when she turned. Even though the figure's face was hidden, she felt both comforted and uneasy by its overwhelming presence.Despite her thoughts racing, she asked in a firm voice, "Who are you?"The figure answered, "I am the Keeper of the Gateway." "Your world's equilibrium will be determined by the decisions you make here, but you have shown that you are resilient."ConvergenceMeanwhile, Kael and Elias stood at the brink of the abyss they had just barely escaped. Now, the creature that had a
Last Updated: 2025-01-20

Fated to Forsake
I never thought the love I harbored for Jordan would be the exact thing meant to bring me down.
Lora had always understood that her relationship with the strong Alpha of the Black Moon Pack was unshakeable. Designed to govern together, they were meant to be mates. But what she understood about love falls apart when Jordan's choices violate her confidence. Following a romantic night with Jordan, Lora is left perplexed and hurt by his enigmatic comments. She finds him with her sister Eva the next morning, and the truth of his treachery really hits home. Jordan left Lora to pick up the broken bits of her heart; his destined partner is her sister.
Still, the suffering is not limited. Lora quickly finds she is pregnant with Jordan's kid while she works through her sorrow. Worse, he plans for her to be presented to Alpha Revan of the competing Stormfang Pack as a payment for peace. Driven into Revan's dark realm, Lora finds herself pulled to the perilous Alpha even as she battles the emotions he sparks inside her. When Revan, a guy years of yearning for his right mate, finds Lora pregnant with Jordan's kid, he is enraged. His wrath starts a fight between the two packs, and Lora takes front stage in a fatal struggle.
Between the two Alphas and caught between her history with Jordan and her present with Revan, Lora must negotiate a world of treachery, power conLoraicts, and twisted wants. Lora has to muster the will to recover her destiny when her heart is shattered and her future is unknown. But will Lora's choice offer atonement as both packs rush into war, or will she be engulfed in the treachery that follows her every step?
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Chapter: Chapter 19: The Wolves Who Forgot How to HowlThe forest above the valley was quiet again. Too quiet. The kind of silence that came after everything had already burned.We had been walking for hours. The air smelled like smoke and pine. Every step felt heavier than the last.Revan led the way, his shirt torn, blood dried across his arm. He hadn’t spoken since sunrise. Jordan followed a few feet behind me, limping slightly, his blade strapped across his back. I stayed between them, half afraid to speak.The child’s heartbeat inside me was steady now, softer, almost peaceful. I wasn’t sure if that made it better or worse.When we reached a small clearing, Revan finally stopped. “We rest here.”Jordan dropped his pack and sank onto a fallen log. “You mean you rest here. You’ve been bleeding since dawn.”Revan didn’t look at him. “I’ve bled worse.”“Not lately,” Jordan said.I knelt beside the river that cut through the clearing, rinsing the dirt from my hands. My reflection looked strange in the water — my eyes a little too bright,
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Chapter: Chapter 18: The Last SanctuaryThe horns didn’t stop. They rolled across the valley in waves, echoing off the cliffs until the sound felt like it was inside my chest. The ground shook beneath us. The sky darkened again, though the sun was still rising.Revan stood in front of me, his jaw tight, eyes fixed on the horizon. Jordan was beside him, wiping blood from his mouth. Neither spoke. There was nothing left to say.They were everywhere.Across the ridges, along the river, through the ruins — soldiers in black armor as far as I could see. The Council’s banners flapped against the wind, a wall of silver and black.Jordan swore under his breath. “We’re surrounded.”Revan’s voice was calm, too calm. “They mean to end it here.”I stepped closer to him. “Then we can’t stay.”He turned to me, eyes burning dark and clear. “There’s nowhere left to go.”Jordan sheathed his sword with a metallic snap. “Then we make a way.”The air trembled again. Far in the distance, I could see more movement — not soldiers this time, but s
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Chapter: Chapter 17: The Circle AboveThe air grew colder as we climbed. The tunnel curved up and up until the glow of the underground river disappeared behind us. The sound of our footsteps echoed like whispers through stone.Revan kept hold of my hand as we moved, steadying me when the ground shook beneath us. Jordan walked ahead, blade drawn, every muscle tight. No one spoke for a long time. The silence between us was louder than any words.When we finally saw light again, it didn’t feel real. It shimmered faintly through cracks in the stone ahead, thin and gray.Revan touched my arm. “Stay close.”The tunnel opened into the side of a cliff. Morning light spilled in. For a second I couldn’t see — everything was too bright. Then it came into focus.The valley stretched below us. The ruins we had entered the night before were gone, swallowed by smoke. The air shimmered with dust and ash.And lining the ridge across from us were soldiers.Dozens of them. Maybe more.Their armor glinted in the sunlight. Their banners — bla
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Chapter: Chapter 16: The Voice That Knows MeThe ground shuddered. Dust fell from the ceiling in long gray streaks. Cracks split through the floor, cutting between the glowing symbols.Revan grabbed my wrist. “Move.”The temple’s hum turned into a roar. The air thickened, and the walls began to shake like the whole place was breathing too fast. Jordan was already pulling me toward the nearest archway.“Where does this lead?” I shouted.“Anywhere that’s not here,” he said.The arch split as we ran through it. Behind us, the crystal in the center of the room burst into light. For a heartbeat everything was white. Then it collapsed inward, sucking the air with it.The tunnel we ran through was narrow and steep. The walls were slick with water, the floor uneven. Each step sent pain through my legs, but I didn’t stop.Revan was behind me, his hand at my back. “Faster.”“I’m trying.”Jordan was ahead, his blade glowing faintly with the same gold light that came from my arm.He looked over his shoulder. “You’re lighting everything up a
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Chapter: Chapter 15: The Temple BeneathWhen I opened my eyes, everything was quiet.No wind, no river, no sound at all.The air felt thick, heavy, almost liquid. I was lying on smooth stone, cold under my palms. Light moved across the ceiling like it was alive, silver on one side and gold on the other, meeting in the middle.For a moment, I didn’t move. I just listened — to my heartbeat, to the faint echo of another one inside me. The child. It was still there. Still strong.Then I realized I wasn’t alone.Revan knelt beside me, his hand on my shoulder, his face pale. His clothes were torn, and there was dried blood at the edge of his jaw.He whispered, “You’re awake.”I blinked, trying to focus. “Where are we?”“Inside the temple,” he said quietly. “It pulled us under.”I looked around. The chamber was vast, the walls covered in symbols that glowed faintly as if they breathed with the room. The air smelled like rain and old stone.Jordan’s voice came from the other side. “If this is a temple, where’s the door?”“There isn
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Chapter: Chapter 14: The Child That SpeaksThe moonlight faded behind a cloud, but the river kept glowing. It pulsed softly, alive, as if it was breathing with me. The sound of it filled the silence none of us could break.Revan stood beside me, his hand still gripping my arm, his eyes searching my face like he didn’t trust what I’d seen. Jordan stood a few steps back, soaked and pale, watching both of us.“She said I had to choose,” I whispered again, my voice still unsteady.Revan’s jaw tightened. “Choose what?”“Which world burns.”Jordan swore under his breath. “That’s not a choice. That’s a curse.”Revan looked at him, his voice low and calm. “Everything that has power comes with a curse.”I wrapped my arms around myself. “She said I’m the balance. The world leaned too far. I was meant to bring it back.”Jordan moved closer. “The world leaned too far into what?”“Blood,” I said quietly. “Power. Control. Everything the packs fight for.”He gave a hollow laugh. “Then it’s been leaning too far for centuries.”Revan’s gaze sh
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His Moon, His Mate
Lena Carter has spent her life as a rogue, hiding from the world of packs and alphas. But when she’s captured on Shadowmoor Pack lands, everything changes. She’s forced to face Alpha Damian Thorn—the cold, ruthless leader who wants nothing to do with a mate.
Except fate has other plans.
Damian rejects Lena, but the bond refuses to break. The Seer warns them both—Lena isn’t just any wolf. She carries a rare power, one that could rewrite destiny itself. As dark forces rise and an ancient enemy seeks to claim her, Lena must decide: will she fight for the mate who never wanted her, or embrace the darkness calling her name?
With love and fate hanging in the balance, Lena and Damian must uncover the truth about their bond—before it’s too late.
A slow-burn, high-stakes werewolf romance filled with passion, danger, and a love that defies destiny.
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Chapter: Chapter 22: The Weight of PeaceThe sun rose over the valley like a promise. For the first time in months, the pack woke not to the sound of warning horns or battle cries, but to laughter and the clatter of rebuilding. Smoke from cooking fires curled into the sky, mixing with the scent of pine and damp earth.Lena walked through the camp slowly, her boots crunching against the gravel path. Everywhere she looked, warriors were working—mending fences, repairing watchtowers, and patching tents. Children ran between them, carrying tools too big for their hands, pretending to be warriors themselves.Jace waved when he saw her. “Morning, Commander,” he said, grinning.“Don’t start,” Lena said, shaking her head with a laugh. “I’m not your commander.”“You trained half of us,” he said. “That counts.”She rolled her eyes but couldn’t help smiling. “Fine. Then I’m ordering you to take a break.”He leaned on his hammer. “After this post is fixed, maybe.” He paused, his grin softening. “You look good, Lena. Happier.”“Peace wil
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Chapter: Chapter 21: A New DawnThe morning after the battle was quiet in a way Lena had never known before. The air was heavy with smoke and rain. The ground was scarred, soaked with both water and blood. What had once been chaos was now only silence and the soft rustle of the wind.She sat by Damian’s bedside in the healer’s tent. His chest rose and fell slowly, steady but weak. His bandages were clean now, the deep wound across his ribs beginning to heal. Still, every time he winced in his sleep, Lena’s heart clenched.Jace stood guard at the entrance. He had barely spoken since dawn. When she glanced up at him, he offered a small, tired smile.“He’s strong,” Jace said quietly. “He’ll make it.”Lena brushed a stray strand of hair from Damian’s forehead. “He always does.”Jace nodded. “You should rest, Lena. You fought harder than any of us.”She shook her head. “I can’t. Not yet.”The tent flap rustled, and Elliot stepped in carrying a tray of herbs and clean cloth. “How is he?”“Breathing better,” Lena said. “Bu
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Chapter: Chapter 20: Shadows Before DawnThe next morning came gray and silent. The sun rose behind a thick layer of clouds, casting the forest in pale light. The camp was uneasy. Everyone knew the rogues were regrouping. They could feel it in the wind.Lena stood on the ridge overlooking the valley. The air smelled of pine and iron. She held her father’s letter in her hand. She had read it a hundred times through the night. Every word burned deeper into her heart.Behind her, Damian approached quietly. His footsteps barely touched the ground.“You did not sleep,” he said.She shook her head. “Could you?”He gave a small smile. “Not after what we found.”Lena looked at him. The morning light touched his face, showing the faint scar near his temple, the shadows under his eyes. For the first time, he looked more human than Alpha.“I want to show Kieran the truth,” she said. “If he sees this letter, maybe he will stop.”Damian nodded slowly. “He will not listen easily. But we can try.”She turned toward him. “Try how?”“We send
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Chapter: Chapter 19: The Truth Beneath the MoonThe night was quiet again. Too quiet. The forest smelled of blood and smoke, and the moon hung low and heavy above the camp. Lena sat outside Damian’s tent, her arms wrapped around her knees. Her clothes were still stained from the fight, but she didn’t feel the cold.All she could hear was Kieran’s voice echoing in her mind.“Ask your Alpha how he became one.”The words burned.When Elliot stepped out of the tent, he paused beside her. “He’s awake,” he said softly. “He asked for you.”Lena nodded but didn’t move. “Is he worse?”“He’ll live,” Elliot said. “You know Damian. Too stubborn to die.”Lena gave a faint smile, though it didn’t reach her eyes. “Yeah. Stubborn fits him.”Elliot hesitated, then added, “Whatever Kieran said out there… be careful. The truth hurts more than any blade.”“I already know that,” she said quietly.She stood and pushed open the tent flap. The inside smelled faintly of herbs and blood. Damian lay on a cot, shirtless, his side wrapped tightly in bandages.
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Chapter: Chapter 18: Blood and ShadowsThe night after the battle felt too calm. The air was still, heavy with the scent of wet earth and ash. Lena could not sleep. Every sound made her tense. Every rustle in the trees reminded her of Kieran’s face.She sat by the dying campfire, watching the last embers fade. Jace joined her quietly, carrying two cups of water.“You look like you haven’t slept in days,” he said, handing her one.“I haven’t,” she answered, her eyes fixed on the flames.“Thinking about him?”Lena sighed. “I saw my brother die. I buried him. And now he’s out there, leading the same monsters who destroyed our home.”Jace nodded slowly. “People change when they survive things like that.”“He’s not the same person anymore,” Lena whispered. “He looked at me like I was a stranger.”“You’re not the same either,” Jace said gently. “You’ve become something else. Stronger maybe, colder definitely.”She gave a faint smile. “Cold keeps me alive.”The silence stretched between them until Damian stepped out from the shad
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Chapter: Chapter 17: Fire and MoonlightThe night was alive with sound. The distant howls grew louder, closer. The firelight trembled as the wind shifted, carrying the scent of danger straight into camp.Lena was already on her feet before the alarm sounded. “They’re here,” she whispered.Jace rushed out of his tent, sword half-drawn. “How close?”“Too close.” She scanned the tree line, her eyes narrowing. “They’re circling us.”Within seconds, chaos erupted. Warriors poured from their tents, grabbing weapons and forming defensive lines. The forest roared with growls and snapping branches.Damian appeared from the shadows, calm but deadly, his golden eyes burning with focus. “Positions!” he shouted. “Elliot, north side. Jace, take five men east. Lena—”“I’ll hold the front,” she cut in, already moving.He reached out, catching her arm. “You stay with me.”“Damian, I can fight.”“I know,” he said, voice low, “but I’m not losing you tonight.”Their eyes locked for a heartbeat — fierce, stubborn, unspoken things passing betwee
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REVENGE AND RAVISH
Isabella only wanted revenge. Her family had been devastated by the strong billionaire Xander Blackwood's father, and he was going to pay. Her strategy, however, takes an unexpected turn when she is caught up in a tornado of secrets, deceit, and a marriage contract she did not expect.
Xander is cold, calculating, and motivated by ambition. He regards Isabella as nothing more than a pawn in a bargain that will strengthen his kingdom. He doesn't expect the fire in her eyes or the spark that sparks whenever they're together.
Their marriage was supposed to be a facade, but behind closed doors, a new game is being played. As they engage in a battle of wills, their ice shell begins to melt. Anger becomes to attraction, and neither can deny the tremendous chemistry that binds them together.
But, just as they start to doubt the line between love and vengeance, a web of terrible secrets begins to emerge. The past returns to haunt them, threatening to destroy everything they've built—both professionally and in their fragile relationship.
In a world of power and deception, Isabella and Xander must decide whether their marriage is a game or if something more serious has taken root. Will revenge pull them apart, or will genuine love be enough to keep them together?
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Chapter: Chapter 168It was a quiet morning in the Mexican mansion. Natural sounds filled the air, including the distant crash of ocean waves, the whisper of the wind, and the rustle of leaves. But there was a distinct silence in the villa. This kind of peace had been achieved over many years of hardship, loss, and uncertainty. They had come a long way, and when the Blackwoods gathered around the table that morning, there was an unspoken agreement that they had finally found their real home.Xander stood at the window and looked out over the horizon. After the frenetic past few years, this quiet period felt like a dream. They were no longer defined by their history; rather, it was an integral part of who they were and not a thing they had to hide from. They were complete and a family, not only survivors.Sofia, who had become strong and confident, sat at the table with Liam and Elena. Even though they were fully grown adults, their kinship remained unbroken. Despite being in her early thirties, Elena main
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Chapter: Chapter 167The air in the narrow hallway grew cooler as they moved farther into the warehouse's gloomy areas. Xander's heart pounded, each step feeling heavier than the last. As if the walls themselves were closing in on them, they were forced more into a chasm of uncertainty. Sofia, whose sneakers were hardly audible over the cold concrete, held Mateo's hand and followed him carefully.Glancing over his shoulder, Xander whispered, "Stay close." Sofia gave a small nod, but her eyes were wide with terror and her face was white.They walked carefully down the hallway, their breath visible in the cold, stale air. The only sounds were the soft shuffle of their boots and the creaking of the building that had been empty for years. As they reached the end of the hallway, Xander paused, his senses sharply alert.In front of them was a massive metal door unlike anything they had ever seen. Its surface was perfect, and it had been well maintained for its age. The area appeared eerie as a faint red light f
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Chapter: Chapter 166Even after the man vanished into the darkness, the gravity of the moment persisted. The candles' wavering light created long, unsettling shadows around Xander, Sofia, and Mateo as they stood together. As though anticipating their next action, the outside world appeared to hold its breath.Xander inhaled deeply as he attempted to calm the raging thoughts in his head. They couldn't ignore the option the man had given them. He had forewarned them of the perils that awaited them and the impending revelation of the past's shadows. More than that, though, he had sowed the seeds of suspicion regarding his father's actual involvement in this whole situation. Alexander Blackwood's legacy was not at all what Xander had thought."Will we actually do this?" The silence was broken by Sofia's voice as she stared at Xander with a mix of fear and resolve. We have no idea who that individual is or what his true desires are. However, what he mentioned seems genuine.Xander's face was unreadable as he t
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Chapter: Chapter 165The stranger was standing in front of Xander, and the quiet of his presence was unnerving. His words lingered heavily in the air, providing cryptic hints to a truth they weren't yet prepared to comprehend, while the shadows played around him, masking his features. Sensing the tension in the room, Sofia had moved closer now, her hand tightening around Mateo, who had been abnormally quiet.Xander's gaze remained fixed on the person in front of him. His thoughts were racing as he considered his options. Trust was brittle, and how could he afford to trust someone who showed up out of the blue with only a vague warning in a world where enemies may be hiding around every corner? Nevertheless, there was something about the man's demeanour and presence that suggested he was aware of their predicament, knowledge that Xander was not yet aware of."What brings you here?" Even though he was feeling uneasy, Xander's voice remained calm. "Are you aware of the storm you keep talking about?"The figu
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Chapter: Chapter 164Everyone appeared to feel the weight of the anxiety that pervaded the air. Even after searching every inch of the house and identifying every potential escape route, the uneasiness persisted. Sofia sat at the dining table, her eyes darting nervously to every shadow in the room as though it were concealing an adversary. Xander's mind was racing with ideas as he stood by the window, staring into the night, but none made sense. How is it possible for someone to be both close and distant?Once a haven, the house now felt like a trap. Mateo, who had previously made them laugh and brightened their days, appeared to notice the shift as well. His naive happiness had faded, and he held on to his mother tightly, his tiny hands clutching her like a lifeline. They were forced to work together to negotiate the uncertain maze that had become the outside world.Xander thought about the note again. Never put your trust in anyone. The storm is approaching. Certainly that was a warning. But for whom wa
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Chapter: Chapter 163Xander was struck with a sudden and overwhelming realisation. The person behind this complex plan wasn't just interested in gaining wealth, influence, or power. No, their objective was much more intimate. He couldn't stop hearing the cryptic words of the operative: "The real target is someone much closer to you." However, who? Who in their family would deserve this kind of attention? Without proof, he couldn't let his thoughts go too far, but the dread in the pit of his stomach wouldn't go away.Standing in the corridor, Sofia gave Xander a worried glance. She drew nearer to him as her protective instincts took over. "What are you not telling me, Dad?" Even though she talked calmly, there were a thousand unanswered questions in her voice.Xander looked over at her. "Sofia, it's not just about Mateo anymore. I believe... I believe they are pursuing a trusted member of our family. Someone who is already in close proximity.Sofia's eyes widened as she realised what had happened. "You bel
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