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Ch. 27 Wrong Shapes
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FinleyI stare at my reflection in the bathroom mirror, barely recognizing the woman looking back at me. Dark circles shadow my eyes, evidence of the sleepless night and emotional upheaval. In a few hours, representatives from the neighboring packs will arrive to discuss the attack. Including Mountain Ridge. Including Dane.And Glass Lake. Including Liam.The thought sends a fresh wave of anxiety through me. How am I supposed to face both of them at once? Both mates who rejected me, though in very different ways."You look like hell," Tara says bluntly, leaning against the doorframe of my bathroom."Thanks. That's exactly what I needed to hear."She shrugs, unapologetic. "Just saying what your council won't. You need sleep, Fin.""What I need is to get through this meeting without falling apart." I splash cold water on my face, hoping it will erase some of the exhaustion. It doesn't. "Any update on the messengers?""Glass Lake's delegation left at dawn. They should be here within the h
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FinleyThe eastern forest is quiet this afternoon, too quiet. Even the birds seem subdued, as if sensing something unnatural lingers here. I lead the way along the patrol route, hyperaware of Liam following a few steps behind. His scent carries on the breeze—rainwater and cedar—stirring memories I've tried hard to suppress."The attack happened just ahead," I say, keeping my voice professionally detached. "Near the boundary creek."Liam nods, his expression focused as he scans our surroundings. For all the personal awkwardness between us, I can't deny he's good at this—observant, methodical, the consummate Beta."The initial investigation team said they found blood here," I continue, stopping at a small clearing. Yellow evidence markers still dot the area, placed by Bradley's team three nights ago. "James died here. Sierra and Michael were found wounded about twenty yards in that direction."Liam crouches, examining the ground where the markers indicate blood was found. "The report men
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FinleyThe opening is a tight squeeze, requiring me to turn sideways and inch through carefully. The stone is cold against my back, the air flowing from within carrying a strange, metallic scent that makes Nova bristle with unease. After a few claustrophobic moments, the passage widens into what appears to be a natural cave system, the ceiling rising high enough to stand comfortably.Liam follows close behind, his presence surprisingly reassuring in the oppressive darkness. The flashlight beam seems swallowed by the blackness, illuminating only a small portion of our surroundings at a time."This goes deeper than I expected," I murmur, sweeping the light across rough stone walls that show signs of both natural formation and deliberate carve-outs. "And I don't think we're the first to find it."Liam moves to examine markings on the nearest wall—symbols similar to those found at the attack site, but more elaborate, more numerous. "Definitely not. These markings are extensive. Recent too,
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Liam The council room falls silent as Finley finishes explaining what we found. Her voice remains steady, professional, but I can see the tension in her shoulders, the controlled anger as she describes the hidden cave and Bradley's deliberate omission of crucial evidence."These markings," she continues, passing around photos we took on our phones, "appear designed to mimic witch symbols while being fundamentally different in structure and purpose."I study the faces around the table. Alpha Bennett's expression has darkened progressively throughout our report, his eyes occasionally flicking to Bradley, who maintains a carefully neutral expression. Dane sits opposite me, his attention fixed on Finley with an intensity that makes Storm growl internally. The representatives from River Run exchange troubled glances as they examine the photos.Only Kaden seems unsurprised, having already heard our preliminary report before this formal council meeting. He catches my eye briefly, a silent qu
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Dane I watch as Finley outlines the cave security plan, her fingers tracing routes on the topographical map spread across the table. Even exhausted and angry, she commands the room with a natural authority that makes Summit stir with approval. My wolf hasn't stopped pushing at my control since we arrived at Forest Trails, desperate to reconnect with our mate despite the human complications between us."Two teams," she explains to the assembled warriors. "Alpha team secures the perimeter and entrance. Beta team investigates deeper, looking for additional evidence and any remaining... occupants."Her deliberate avoidance of naming what might be in that cave doesn't escape me. Nobody wants to speculate without certainty, not when the implications could be so disturbing."I'll lead Beta team," she continues. "Liam, you'll coordinate with me. Dane—" her eyes meet mine briefly, cool and professional, "—you'll head Alpha team with four warriors from each pack for perimeter control."It's a t
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Dane"Finley, wait." The words escape before I can reconsider. She pauses, not turning back but listening. "When this mission is done, we need to talk. Really talk.""About what?" Her voice is carefully controlled. "About your engagement to Aria? About the announcement planned for the full moon? Or about how you lied to my face while sharing my heat?"Each question cuts deeper than the last. "About all of it. There are things you don't understand—""I understand perfectly." Now she does turn, green eyes flashing with barely contained anger. "You used me. Whether for pleasure or politics or both, it doesn't matter. You made me believe I was your choice when I was never more than a complication.""That's not true." I step closer, needing her to hear my sincerity despite knowing I've forfeited the right to be believed. "What I feel for you is real. The mate bond is real.""So is your engagement, apparently." Her bitter laugh holds no humor. "Funny how that never came up during those three
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Finley"That's enough for today," Celina decides, standing to break the ritual circle. "Too much too soon could strain connections that are just beginning to form.""But we're making progress, right?" Liam asks, the hope in his voice impossible to miss."Significant progress," she confirms. "The triad functions better than I expected at this stage. With continued practice over the next two days, you should be able to access the necessary connection when the Night of Seven Stars arrives."The relief in the clearing is palpable. For the first time since learning about our supposed "triad" status, we have tangible proof that we can make this work despite everything standing between us.As we help clean up the ritual space, I catch myself watching both of them when they aren't looking. Liam moves with the easy grace he's always had, a familiar sight that still makes my heart do uncomfortable flips despite my best efforts to remain detached. Dane has a different kind of movement—more delib
