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NATEThe tension between Gemma and me didn't quite ease even after we talked. I was still against her siding with Astra’s bold declaration. But, I was still letting Astra hold her secret meetings with the northern people.I was marking my side like this. I was a bit on edge. Ragnarok hadn't said a word or made a move since then. George was the only one who openly shared my concerns. Astra and Gemma were too preoccupied with their plans to think about that.I understood their determination for Astra to step out of Ragnarok’s shadow. But it felt like everything was happening too fast. We were rushing into this.And then there was Gemma, stubborn as ever, fully backing Astra without a second thought. Just because she felt like she related to her story. I knew she was powerful but this felt reckless. I couldn’t help but think about the dangers Astra was bringing in. Gemma was placing herself right in the middle of it all.The palace halls were quiet as I paced outside her room, trying to
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GEMMAMatteo huffed, “I’m impressed, Astra,” I said honestly, sinking into the chair. “I've looked forward to the day that you would step up and stand up for yourself. But you have to understand, this is a huge risk. If things go wrong, it could go wrong.”“They won’t,” she interrupted again, with a confidence that surprised even me. She faced me. “I’ve learned from the best, Gemma. Watching you, Nate, and even Ragnarok, I can see how leaders operate. I've seen the way they command respect. And it's something I can do."We nodded. "With what I've seen, you're capable," I said."Yeah, now I'm using that knowledge to build my power base. I'm going to take over." She said firmly.I couldn’t help but feel pride. Astra was becoming the leader she always wanted to be. But this was a dangerous game she was playing and one wrong move could bring everything crashing down.“Who have you spoken to?” Matteo asked. He wanted to know just how far she had gone with this plan.“Several of the key fam
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GEMMAHe didn't just say that. I pulled my hand from his and took a step back. “And what about the danger she’s in? She’s going up against her brother, Nate. Alone. If I don’t stand with her, who will? Who's going to help her?" I asked.Nate tightened his jaw and hesitated before he spoke up, “You don’t know what you’re getting into,” he said. “Ragnarok isn’t just another Alpha. He’s a threat—"“I’ve faced worse,” I interrupted him. “I didn’t survive the Obsidian Wolves just to cower in the shadows again. I’m not afraid of him, Nate. And I won’t let Astra face him alone.”He stared at me for a moment. His eyes searched mine for any sign of hesitation but, there was none. My mind was made up.Finally, Nate let out a breath. “I knew you were going to say that,” he said, running a hand through his hair. “You’re as stubborn as they come, Gemma.”I couldn’t help but smile at that. “You knew that when you took me from Madam Margaret as your mate.”He sighed again, there was a hint of a smil
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ASTRA"But we need to be patient. Ragnarok won’t expect this and that’s our greatest advantage. We hit him where it hurts and we hit him hard. We make sure that when he falls, he stays down." I finished.Sylas, who had been silent up until now, finally spoke up. “This could work,” he said, "But it’s going to take more than just us. And more than just that. We need more people, people who won’t turn on us, people with enough power and resources.”“I’ve already started reaching out,” I assured him. “There are others who feel the same way we do. I’m confident that once they see we have a real winning chance, they’ll join us.”Thorne grunted. “You’ve got guts, Astra." I could almost hear the "for a girl" attached to that. "I’ll give you that. But you need to be careful. If Ragnarok catches even a whiff of this, well, let’s just say it won’t end well.”“I know the risks,” I said. “But this is something I have to do.”There was a short silence as my words hung in the air. Then, one by one,
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GEMMAAstra had just barely faced down her brother and she had somehow along the way found the courage to say that she wanted to take over from him.“We should start soon,” I said. “We can’t waste any time. Astra, you need to discreetly reach out to who in the North might oppose Ragnarok. You have to find out why they would be against him before you meet them.”Astra nodded. “I’ll do some digging. There are some factions in the North like rival clans and old grudges of my brothers. If we can find a way to crack Ragnarok’s power, we might be able to use them."George walked into the room at that moment and asked to see Nate. He excused himself, leaving Astra and me.Astra smirked, leaning against a wall like she almost just didn't get strangled. "I've never done anything like this." She admitted. "It's exciting."I nodded. "Freedom can be exciting but you also have to be careful. Everything could go south if we make one mistake."She nodded, agreeing. "I understand, I'll be careful." S
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GEMMA"I would say that went well?" Astra said, sarcasm dripping from her words.The room was left in silence. Astra exhaled a shaky breath, her body shook slightly, probably as an aftermath of what had just happened.I moved to her side, placing a hand on her shoulder. “Are you okay?”She nodded. “I had to do it,” she said quietly, more to herself than to me. “I had to get him to see what he’s become.”“And do you think he did?” Nate asked. "Because I don't think so."Astra hesitated, then shook her head. “I don’t know. Maybe. But if he didn’t, then he won’t change. I’m afraid of what will happen next.”Astra stood rooted to the spot. She fixed her eyes on the door he had just walked out of. It was like she was expecting him to burst back in at any moment. The bruises on her neck were red and bright against her pale white skin.Nate crossed the room. "We need to talk about what happens next,” he said quietly, glancing between Astra and me. “Ragnarok’s not going to take this lying dow
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GEMMAIsla laughed, pushing her snow-white hair behind her ear. It contrasted heavily with her light blue eyes and I wondered briefly if the White Wolf had considered being reincarnated in her and then changed their mind."You should see the look on your face," she chuckled. "You look so pale. Not
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GEMMA"How did you get in here?" I asked, taking a cautious step backward and looking around for help. This has always been my response to trouble.Ever since the first time I encountered Grim, I didn't want to underestimate anyone. But I was in my room and I was all alone."I can get into anywhere
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GEMMAI looked at Chloe for all of two seconds before I walked past her hurriedly. I was hearing rubbish no doubt. Whatever was wrong with me, I needed to fix it.This guilt was crushing me badly.Chloe called me back once and chose to let me be. I walked around for a while before I decided to leav
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GEMMAI growled at her, feeling anger coursing through my veins. I didn't want her pity, I didn't need it."Don't touch me," I growled out.She took a tentative step backward. I gripped the side of the tub and tried to stand to my feet but my fingers dug into it. No, not my fingers, my claws.I loo
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