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đ±ïžJaydenđ±ïžDeath was the least thing I imagined when I stepped into the supernatural world. I thought the worst case scenario would be fights, powers going out of control, maybe the council breathing down my neck. I did not think I would be standing in a room with the two people I love most while discussing which version of my death sounded less tragic. That was not on my bingo card.I was raised in fear. Not the loud kind. The quiet, constant kind. My parents shielded me from everything. From constantly getting kidnapped. From extended family visiting too often. From anything that looked even slightly suspicious. I used to think they were just overprotective. Now I realize they were terrified. They knew something about me that I didnât. They were trying to delay the inevitable.And now here I am. In the middle of it.Either I die.Or one of my mates dies for me.This is so messed up I donât even know where to start.âCan we not talk about you looking peaceful or not, my love?â Vict
đ±ïžVictorđ±ïž The room went quiet after Jaydenâs voice cracked with anger, and I could feel the shift in him. He was no longer the confused boy reacting to chaos. He was standing in it now, staring back at it. That alone made something in my chest tighten with pride. Sammy was the first to break the silence. âI think there is more to your existence, Jayden,â he said slowly, like he was thinking out loud but also daring anyone to challenge him. Jayden frowned slightly, not defensive, just trying to process. I crossed my arms and leaned back against the wall, forcing myself to stay calm even though my mind was racing faster than it should. âHe has the power to control every creature to do his bidding,â I said firmly. âThat alone is a threat to them.â Jane nodded slowly, but her eyes were sharp. âBut the real question here shouldnât just be why they fear him. It should be why he was created like this in the first place. Why was there ever a need to control every creature?â That ques
đ±ïžJaydenđ±ïžThe knock on the door caught me off guard, loud enough to make me jump a little. I looked at Sammy, who immediately squinted, his brows furrowed.âIs that Tony again?â he muttered, voice half sleepy, half suspicious.Victor, who was standing near the window, shook his head. âI wasnât expecting him until tonight,â he said calmly, but I could see the way his eyes narrowed, that protective instinct kicking in even before he moved.Before either of them could react further, the door swung open and Jane just barreled right past Victor like he wasnât even there. My heart nearly skipped a beat as she ran straight into my arms.âJayyy!â she cried, wrapping her arms tight around me. I couldnât help the laugh that bubbled out, even with the tension in the air.âIâm so sorry, bestie,â she said into my chest, voice shaking a little. âParent wonât let me leave the festival⊠I kept trying, I really did. I felt that you were in danger and I couldnât come to you regardless, I just-â she
đ±ïžSammyđ±ïžWe were all sprawled out on the training room floor, bodies dripping with sweat, lungs screaming for air, and muscles whining like theyâd just been through a storm. That last round had pushed all of us harder than I thought possible, and yet, there was this weird, satisfying ache that came from knowing weâd given it everything. My chest heaved as I lay there, trying to catch my breath, and I could feel Victor beside me, equally wrecked, but still managing to look⊠impossibly composed. Jayden, though⊠man, he was sprawled on his back, staring at the ceiling, and I could tell he was trying to hide just how wiped out he actually was.And then it happened. The sound. That tiny, innocent, betrayed little grumble from his stomach.At first, it was just a small noise, like someone trying not to admit they were starving. But then it got louder. Louder. Louder.We all froze for a second. And then⊠laughter. Full-on, ridiculous, rolling laughter. Victor snorted and clutched his stom
đ±ïžVictorđ±ïžI like where all this is heading.I didnât say it loudly at first. I said it more to myself, watching the way Jayden stood there trying to control that invisible shield of his like he had just discovered a new limb. The excitement in his eyes was not fear anymore. It was curiosity. Hunger. The good kind.This was no longer just about survival.This was power meeting discipline.I turned to Sammy.âSo,â I said, folding my arms, âdo you have any unique abilities outside the usual werewolf package?âJayden immediately looked at him too, eyes bright like he was waiting for a secret reveal.Sammy scratched the back of his neck.âOther than being faster than most wolves?â he said. âNot really.âI studied him carefully.Faster than most wolves was not small. Speed wins fights. Speed saves lives. But I needed to see it.âFight me,â I said.He blinked.âIâm sorry?ââYou heard me.âJaydenâs head snapped between us like he was watching a live match already.Sammy gave me a weird loo
đ±ïžJaydenđ±ïžI thought we were already training.I really did.My body was sweating, my legs were shaking, and I was one deep breath away from laying flat on the mat and refusing to move again. So when Victor stepped back, rolled his shoulders, and said in that calm voice of his, âEnough playing around. Now we train for real,â I almost laughed.Because what did he mean playing around?I was literally fighting for my life five minutes ago.Sammy stood beside him, cracking his knuckles like this was about to turn into a movie scene. He looked way too excited for someone who just watched me struggle through balance drills.âWait,â I said, raising my hand. âWhat exactly was the first part then?âVictorâs lips curved slightly.âWarm up.âI stared at him.âYou call that warm up?âSammy leaned closer to me and whispered, âDonât argue. It gets worse.âThat did not help.Victor walked to the center of the room and closed his eyes for a second. The air shifted almost immediately. I felt it befo