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Chapter Thirteen: I Know
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2026-05-25 21:16:23
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Reed's hand trembled beneath hers, his breathing still ragged."The door," Natasha said softly. "Can you describe it?"He stared at the wall, his eyes unfocused. "Wood. Dark wood, worn by weather. Iron hinges, three of them. The handle was..." He frowned. "There was a handle. I can see it, but I can't reach the memory.""Was it inside the watchpost? Or outside?""I don't know." His voice cracked. "It's just there. In my head. But when I try to focus on it, something stops me. Like a wall I can't see past."Natasha squeezed his hand gently. "You're doing well. Rest now."She rose and left him staring into nothing, his mug growing cold between his palms. *** Damien and Marcus were waiting in the council chamber when Natasha returned. The fire had been banked low, casting long shadows across the map."Reed recognizes Blackwood Ridge," she said, settling into the chair beside Damien. "He can't explain how. But he described a door, dark wood, iron hinges, three of them. He sees it clearl
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The knife sat on the table between them, its carved handle catching the firelight.Natasha studied the marking, the howling wolf surrounded by crescent moons. The distinctive pattern was recognizable among Kieran's personal belongings."It doesn't make sense," she said. "Blackwood Ridge is nearly fifteen miles from the northeastern patrol route. Even if Kieran fled in disorientation, why would he travel that far north? And in what direction?"Damien stood at the window, his arms crossed as he stared into the darkness. "He wouldn't. Not unless something led him there. Or someone.""You think he was taken?""I think we don't have enough information to think anything." He turned to face her. "But I don't believe in coincidences. Not with everything else that's happened."Natasha reached for the knife, turning it over in her hands. The metal was cold, the blade still sharp. Whatever had happened to Kieran, the knife offered no answers. It had simply been left behind.Like a message."The
Fated to the Shadow Alpha Chapter Two-Hundred-and-Sixty-Three: Beyond the Boundary
Morning light crept through the heavy curtains, pale and wintry, casting long shadows across the chamber. Natasha woke slowly, her body heavy with the particular exhaustion that came from a fortnight of broken sleep. Beside her, Damien lay on his back, one arm flung across his eyes, his breathing deep and even.She turned her head toward the cradle. Cassian was awake, she could tell by the small sounds of movement, the soft rustle of blankets, the tiny squeak that preceded either contentment or demand. But he wasn't crying. Not yet.The events of the previous night lingered in her mind. That strange stillness, the way Cassian's body had tensed and his unfocused eyes had seemed to fix on something unseen. She had replayed it dozens of times in the dark hours before sleep finally claimed her.She slipped from the bed carefully, moving to the cradle. Cassian lay on his back, his small fists curled near his face, his dark hair sticking up in tufts. His eyes, still that newborn blue, not y
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The torchlight flickered against the stone walls, casting dancing shadows that seemed to pulse with the rhythm of Natasha's own heartbeat. She stood motionless, her mind turning over Reed's impossible account."We should not jump to conclusions," she said finally, her voice steady despite the chill that had settled in her bones. "His memories are fragmented. He admitted himself that time has no meaning in what he remembers."Damien nodded slowly, though his jaw remained tight."I know. Trauma can distort perception. Exhaustion can create phantom sounds."He paused, dragging a hand through his dark hair."But the timing troubles me. He was certain the cry came after the first breach, before the main attack.""Certainty does not mean accuracy."Natasha moved toward the door, needing to check on Cassian even though she had left him with a trusted attendant barely an hour ago."Reed is confused. His sense of time may be completely unreliable."Damien fell into step beside her, his hand fi
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Marcus led the returned warrior through the stone corridors of Shadow Fang's eastern wing, away from the family quarters and toward the secure chambers reserved for questioning. The warrior, Reed, walked with steady steps but unfocused eyes, his gaze drifting repeatedly toward the windows that faced north.Two guards fell in behind them, close enough to intervene if necessary but far enough to avoid crowding. The tension in the corridor was palpable, a living thing that pressed against the walls.Damien walked beside Marcus, his posture rigid with controlled alertness. Natasha had remained with Cassian for the initial examination. There would be time for questioning later, once they knew more about what they were dealing with.The secure chamber was a small stone room with a single table, several chairs, and iron sconces that cast flickering light across the rough-hewn walls. A brazier burned in one corner, pushing back the winter chill. Marcus positioned Reed in a chair facing the do
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Natasha woke to the soft glow of early morning light filtering through the curtains. The bed beside her was empty, the sheets cool where Damien should have been. A flicker of panic surged through her chest before she heard the low murmur of his voice across the room.She turned her head slowly, her body still heavy with exhaustion. Damien stood by the window, their son cradled securely against his chest. His back was to her, his dark hair disheveled from sleep, and he spoke in a quiet voice meant only for the baby."See that mountain out there? The one with the flat top? Your great-grandfather used to tell me stories about how a giant wolf bit the peak clean off during a battle with the moon goddess herself."He paused, his voice dropping to an even softer register."Probably not true, but it makes for a good tale. You'll hear plenty of those growing up."Natasha smiled against her pillow, watching the scene unfold. This was a side of Damien that few ever saw. The ruthless Alpha of Sh
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