Mag-log in~NYRA“Cassian, please don’t say that,” Rylan cried.But Cassian flashed him that smirk of his— The same one he always flashed whenever he was hurt…The same one he held as his armor while protecting everyone but dying inside…And even in this temple, he still chose to hide his pain behind that smirk and act like all was well!“Please, guys— you should leave. Break free from Varek,” he casually let out like it wasn’t his blood filling the damned rivers of blood outside!“Cassian, you can’t be serious!” Sylver growled. “We need to fight Varek together!”“I know, Sylver and that’s why I have to die,” he replied and I felt a ringing of rage start in my ears.“What?” I blurted in a slow tone that still managed to shake my core.His eyes met mine and his mask cracked. “I promise you that once I— once I finally succeed in staying dead, everyone will be free… You wouldn’t even need me—”“Enough!” I suddenly screamed, my emotions exploding. “How dare you say that Cassian? How dare you!?”His
~NYRAAs our bodies got thrown into Cassian’s prison, I felt myself being dragged into a different section.Confused, my eyes opened to find Odette.“What are you doing here?” I hissed, “We were about to save Cassian—”“Yes, I know and I am here to warn you!” She snarled, glaring at me like my impatience had no place before her.Rather than focus on her attitude, I ignored it and listened instead to the message.“No matter what happens in Cassian’s prison, do not get separated. All of you! Stay together or all this would have been in vain…”“I don’t understand.” I blurted.“There is no time to explain! Go back!” She pushed me and darkness instantly consumed me!I felt my body being dragged again. And this time, when I opened my eyes, I was back with the boys.We were still in the temple… Only this one looked different.It looked darker and the blood that flowed around us was fresh and thick…And Cassian— he was conscious.My eyes widened as I picked up his chants;“For Sylver…” he yel
~CASSIANMy heart dropped.“You must be erased from this world if you truly love your brothers… and your mate…”Before my brain could even finish processing all these, the darker version of me suddenly stabbed me.Pain shot through me as I gasped, unable to believe my own end…“What are you—” I tried to say, but blood spilled out of my mouth.He turned the dagger, pushing it deeper till the sickening sound of my crushing bones filled the air.I gasped as my eyes widened in horror. But he wasn’t done.He pulled out the dagger and proceeded to stab me even more like I was the villain in everyone’s lives…And every stab, reminded me of the very moment I became this villain while the words of the darker me, echoed like the theme song of my death…“You are an abomination… a curse… the villain…”As the pain of each assault went through my bones, I saw my last moments.It wasn’t filled with pain. It wasn’t bloody…It was the opposite— It was filled with laughter and love.I saw my brothers l
~CASSIANMy memories were still intact.I remembered everything that happened up until the moment Eryndor kidnapped us and forced us into the final lust— one of the final conditions of the convergence.Then, we had all drank from Nyra’s blood again.I could clearly see how we lost control of our consciousness, one after the other.I imagined that I would wake up in that same cave again. But when my eyes finally opened, I was somewhere else.And I was alone.My heart tightened. But I took deep breaths to access my location first. I needed to understand where I was, before I could help the others.My eyes slowly scanned the area. And I frowned.Where was I?I was standing in front of a large invisible barrier that glowed with my own memories.My head cocked to the side as I tried to read through what this could mean. Was I dead?Suddenly, I saw myself— the younger version of me on the other side. My throat squeezed as it clicked. It was the younger version of me on the day, everything b
~ODETTEEvery nerve in my body came alive as I watched Varek analyse Lyora with those dark eyes of his.I instantly regretted the decision of putting her up before him.She was only human. She didn’t deserve to be placed in such matters…Plus, for some reason, my heart couldn’t bear to see the fear in her eyes.Something within me wanted to protect her. I wanted to hide her far away from Varek and—“Odette,” Varek’s cold voice suddenly sliced through my thoughts.I swallowed back my worries and glared at him as best as I could.Yet, his evil smirk remained bright— almost like he knew what was going on in my head and was planning on milking it to the very last drop.“Tell me something, love, is it a mere coincidence that your human mother is here?”Within me, my heart sank. But outwardly, I shrugged like it was nothing.“Who knows, maybe I sent it to her.” I snarled. “Maybe I finally stooped low enough to work with puny humans too… just to take you down!”His smirk stretched and he thr
~ODETTEA smile slowly settled on my face at Lyora’s decision.“No!” Ried cried out, killing my smile.Before I could say anything he grabbed Lyora’s hands. And the worry that danced in his eyes, made me pause.“You can’t seriously accept this! What if Varek hurts you?” he let out.“I don’t see another way, Ried… this is all we can do for our children…” Lyora replied.As I watched their exchange, I felt a tug of amusement on my lips.The two of them certainly had more going on in their hearts.But as much as I was enjoying their banter, the world needed me to act— and that included dragging them to perform their roles!“Then it is settled!” I exclaimed, clapping my hands to ultimately gain their attention as I began to walk. “Lyora will pretend to run through the barrier.”“Won’t that draw the boys?” Ried asked.“Obviously that’s the goal,” I said with a roll of my eyes. “Once they bring you to Varek, I’ll keep him distracted and you will have the window to attack.”“That should work,
~NYRAAs soon as the first rays of the morning sun filtered through my windows, I jumped out of my bed. My heart was filled with unsettled anticipation.I had to tell the boys what I found.Every nerve in me wanted to rush into their rooms and tell them. So that we could begin the plan for the fire
~SYLVERAll my life, I have never met an opponent that scared me the way Dylan did.And the fear wasn’t out of lack of bravery, but the fact that he couldn’t be beaten.The strength he had… it was out of this realm—nothing that I had experienced before.And I could say with my full chest that I had
~NYRAMy insides groaned with irritation as I watched Danielle clinging into Cassian. He was my mate, and watching another woman in his arms stirred another emotion inside of me.But I had to control myself.We needed her to feel comfortable enough, so we could get the clues we came here for.With
~NYRAIt was perfect. Maybe even too perfect. But I stayed right there in Sylver’s arms, enjoying the aftermath of what we just shared.A small smile danced on my face as memories of his sweet touches flashed through my mind.“Sylver…” I whispered as I absentmindedly stared at him.He was sleeping,







