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Supernatural Sacrifices - Part 3

Author: StaceSteele
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"Godhood," Nathaniel said flatly. "The eternal ambition of the power-hungry."

The logging road curved sharply ahead, forcing Rick to slow the vehicle to a crawl. Casie tensed as they lost momentum, the surrounding forest suddenly feeling too close, too watchful. Through the bond, she felt both mates register her unease, their senses heightening in response.

"Something's wrong," she whispered, the Tear burning hot against her skin now. "Rick..."

The impact came from the right side, a blur of motion slamming into the SUV with enough force to send it skidding sideways. Casie's head snapped back against the headrest, her vision momentarily whiting out from the shock. The vehicle tilted precariously, teetering on two wheels before crashing back down with a bone-jarring impact. Through the chaos, Casie registered Nathaniel's arm bracing her against the door, preventing worse injury.

"Contact!" Rick shouted, already reaching for his weapon.

Another impact rocked the vehicle from the opposite
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