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ASTRAI got down on my knees in front of her.The cold ground bit into my skin but I ignored it. I looked up at Gemma. “I’m sorry, Gemma,” I said. “I’m sorry for everything I’ve done to you, for every lie and every betrayal. I’m sorry for being my brother’s pawn and for using you. I know I don’t deserve your forgiveness, but I’m asking for your help. Please, help me make things right.” My voice broke with emotion.I wanted to make things right. Why wouldn't she believe me? Gemma looked down at me in shock and disbelief. For a moment, I thought she might laugh but she remained silent.“I know you don’t trust me,” I continued, “And I don’t blame you. But I swear, on everything I hold dear, I’m not playing a game. I’m not here to deceive you. I just want a chance to make things right.”The silence continued and I could hear the sound of my heartbeat in my ears. I held my breath, waiting.Finally, Gemma spoke, “Get up,” she said.I hesitated, then slowly rose to my feet. I watched her car
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ASTRAI overheard Ragnarok talking with his trusted advisor— Emmy. Emmy suggested that he gather all the leaders in one place and then make the White Wolf openly declare that she was on his side.It would stop all the rumors from flying around.I had to get to her first before Ragnarok would find a way to threaten her. I was sure that he was going to use the prisoners. He was going to use the rebels because he knew she had compassion and she wouldn't want to see them dead. She would do as he says.I walked with purpose towards her room. I needed to speak with Gemma and somehow convince her that I wasn’t here to play another game or trick her into serving my brother’s ambitions. I was truly against him.The door to her room was ahead. It was a heavy wooden door with iron bars so she couldn't break out. Two guards stood at attention, their eyes widening slightly as I approached. They were used to seeing me roam the fortress, but never this far. I always made sure to see Gemma when they
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ASTRAThe next morning, the air was crisp and the sky was painted in shades of blue and gold. It was a stark difference from the grey skies we always have around here. Maybe that was a good sign. Maybe the moon goddess was on my side.I sat in my chambers. There was a stack of letters laid out before me. They were all from Ragnarok, addressed to various pack leaders, allies, and those who had been sitting on the fence about joining his cause. I had intercepted them before they could get sent.The contents were predictable. There were promises of power threats of annihilation or both. He was playing a dangerous game and now it was my turn to make my move.I began crafting letters of my own, carefully mimicking Ragnarok’s handwriting and style. It was tedious work, but it was necessary. Each letter I forged had one purpose: to sow seeds of doubt about Ragnarok’s intentions. As well as doubts about his alliance with the White Wolf.I crafted rumors and lies, each one was designed to cont
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ASTRAI swallowed hard. I thought of Nic and his determination to fight for what was right. I thought of the rebels and the hope in me when they first joined us. They had the way they’d believed in me, even when I hadn’t believed in myself.And I knew, deep down, that there was no other choice. I had to help them.“Yes,” I said. “I’m ready. I'll do whatever it takes, Matteo, whatever it takes to save them.”He studied me for a moment, then nodded. There was a small smile at the corner of his mouth. “All right, we’ll do this together. We’ll save Nic and the others. And if that means going against Ragnarok then so be it.”I reached out and squeezed his hand. “Thank you,” I whispered. “for standing by me and for believing in me.”He squeezed back. “Always,” he murmured. “I’ve got your back, Astra. I always have.”I took a deep breath. “Then let’s get started,” I said. “We have a lot to do and we don't have too much time.”Matteo nodded and we both rose to our feet. He helped me up. I kne
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ASTRAI shook my head. Tears flowed down my eyes again. “No, it’s not. I don’t deserve you. Nic doesn’t deserve to die because of me.”He pulled back slightly, looking down at me. “Nic?” He asked. “You care about him, don’t you?”I nodded, my throat feeling tight. “I, I think love him, Matteo. I didn’t realize it until now, but I do. And I can’t… I can’t lose him.”I saw the hurt flash across Matteo’s face. There was a look of pain but he quickly hid it. He hid it and took a deep breath. “Then we won’t let it happen. We’ll find a way, Astra. I promise you, we’ll find a way.”I nodded. But my heart was racing. I didn’t know how and I didn’t know if we even could, but I knew one thing: I wasn’t going to let Nic just die like this.Matteo stayed by my side. He held me close and for the first time in what felt like forever, I felt different. I knew it wasn’t fair to him. Matteo loved me, I could see it in his eyes. I could hear it in the way he looked at me.It was wrong to use him this w
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ASTRAI liked Nic Thorne, I repeated to myself.The realization stopped me in my tracks. “No, no, no,” I muttered over and over again. It wasn’t possible. I couldn’t I shouldn’t. It was madness. I had spent so long convincing myself that I didn’t need anyone. I was strong enough to do this alone. Love was a weakness, nothing but a distraction.But Nic, he was just different. He saw me for me. He challenged me and pushed me to be better. And somewhere along the way, I’d started to care. And then, I ended up betraying him.I sat down on a bench, burying my face in my hands. How could I have been so blind? How could I have let myself feel this way about him? Ragnarok was going to execute him and it would be my fault.I took a deep breath. Just as Gemma had said, I had a choice. I could let this happen, let Ragnarok have his way, and bury whatever it was I felt for Nic deep inside. Or I could find another way to save him.But at what cost? My place in the North?I knew what I had to do. I
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GEMMAI furrowed my brows. Right now, it was from one problem to the other. We still needed time to recover from the fight with the Obsidian Wolves and now, this?Who the hell was even Ragnarok?That was the first important question. George left the office, leaving me and Nate alone."Who exactly i
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GEMMAI pressed my lips to him, ignoring all the voices in my head. His breath was warm against my ear. I felt a shiver travel down my spine. He was so close to me, our foreheads almost touching.His fingers traced the outline of my jaw sending a thrill down my body. His touch was intoxicating. The
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GEMMAFor the first time in what felt like forever, I found myself relaxing. The fear and tension of the past few days were slowly melting away as I listened to the music.It was almost like I was stepping back into a normal life, something that I hadn't had in weeks. Finally, there was room for la
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ELIASI swallowed and met her eyes. "Oh, really, who is it?" I asked. I acted bored. I continued walking and she followed after me."I think it's someone in the Alpha King's pack," Ashley said looking around. "There have been rumors that the White Wolf was reincarnated in that area.""Those rumors
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