Clay turned to another marked page. "Emotional transference becomes more refined, not just sensing general feelings but specific thoughts when deliberately shared. Some triads eventually developed limited telepathy, though that appears to be rare and usually requires years of practice."
"All helpful abilities when confronting this darkness, Elder Gideon mentioned," Axel observed, the phantom sensation cooling slightly with shared concern.
Clay nodded, his expression growing more serious. "Elder Gideon believes the darkness has already begun testing for weaknesses. Amali's jealousy was likely its first attempt to disrupt your bond before it fully formed."
"And now Allischa's suspicions," Axel added, remembering her calculating gaze during the recital.
Alpha Awie's expression softened further, revealing a glimpse of the man beneath the Alpha's authority. "Yes, my half-sister actually. Hope is fourteen, the joy of our pack. Her harp playing has become something of a tradition during our ceremonial gatherings."The phantom sensation pulsed with shared recognition as Lilly, Kenny, and Axel all noted this parallel to their own situation. Through their bond, they communicated wordlessly, this personal connection to music might explain Alpha Awie's genuine response to their performance earlier."Half-sister?" Allischa inquired, her tone carefully casual, though her amber eyes remained sharp with interest. "From your father's second marriage?"Alpha Awie nodded, seemingly appreciative of her direct approach. "Yes. M
"These terms seem reasonable as a starting point," Richard commented when Alpha Awie concluded his proposal. "Though I would suggest including provisions for training your pack's healers in cultivation techniques. Simply supplying herbs addresses the immediate need but not long-term sustainability."The Northern Alpha nodded, though his attention had already shifted back to Allischa. "A wise suggestion. Perhaps one of your pack members with appropriate knowledge could visit our territories to provide such training."The phantom sensation cooled with shared understanding of this transparent attempt to create reasons for continued contact. Through their bond, Lilly could feel Kenny and Axel's cautious assessment of the situation, Alpha Awie was skillfully navigating diplomatic protocols while advancing his personal agend
Alpha Awie's gaze lingered on Allischa, his grey eyes widening almost imperceptibly as he inhaled deeply. The phantom sensation pulsed with shared recognition as Lilly, Kenny, and Axel all observed the subtle but unmistakable reaction. Through their bond, they communicated without words. The Northern Alpha had found what he was seeking."A pleasure to meet you all," Alpha Awie said smoothly, though his attention remained fixed on Allischa. "I look forward to becoming better acquainted during my stay."Allischa met his gaze with surprising composure, her amber eyes calculating yet curious. Unlike most wolves encountering their fated mate for the first time, she showed no obvious shock or disorientation, only a slight heightening of colour in her cheeks and a subtle straightening of her posture.
The phantom sensation pulsed with shared curiosity as the three contemplated this unexpected development. If Alpha Awie was indeed tracking his fated mate, his presence might have nothing to do with their triad bond or the Moon Rose Prophecy.“Well, one thing is for sure, it can’t be Emerald; she already found her mate. So it could be either Allischa or Amali.” Lilly said softly.The phantom sensation pulsed with sudden realisation as Kenny, Axel, and Lilly all reached the same conclusion simultaneously. Luka watched their expressions shift in perfect synchrony, a visible manifestation of their bond that might have been noticeable to an observant outsider."Allischa or Amali," Kenny murmured, the implications settling over the room like a heavy blanket.
The tension in the room visibly eased. Luka felt relief flow through him, mirrored in the phantom sensation connecting Lilly to her mates as she received this information through their sibling bond."A trade discussion," Elder Gideon mused, stroking his silver beard thoughtfully. "Not what we feared, then.""Perhaps not," Alpha Mick agreed cautiously. "Though I find the timing and urgency curious. Trade agreements don't typically warrant emergency visits from Alphas themselves."Luka nodded, his instincts aligning with his father's caution. "Could there be more to this request than Simon was told?""Possible," Richard acknowledged. "Simon mentioned that Alpha Awie seemed particularly interested in our r
"That's what Elder Gideon suggested too, using the music as a bridge to heal the fractures that darkness might exploit." She looked up at her brother, amber eyes reflecting moonlight. "Do you really think it could work with Allischa?"Luka considered this question carefully. "I believe the Goddess wouldn't have blessed your bond with this power if it couldn't reach even the most guarded hearts. Allischa isn't evil; she's wounded. Shaped by watching her mother struggle in a relationship that diminished rather than elevated her.""And our triad represents everything she fears," Lilly murmured with sudden understanding. "In her mind, if Kenny and Axel both have a claim to me, each connection must be weakened rather than strengthened.""Exactly," Luka confirmed. "S