LOGINThe silence in the kitchen was heavy. Faith looked at the shattered pieces of the vase on the floor, then up at Leo. His hands were still trembling, and a faint, blue static seemed to cling to his skin. It wasn't the liquid silver light that flowed through Faith’s veins, the divine energy of the White Wolf, but it was something new.“I didn't touch it, Faith,” Leo whispered, his face pale. “I just….I wanted a drink, and the glass felt heavy, and then the air just moved. Did I do that? Am I like you now?”.Faith stepped forward, her eyes shifting into their silver state to scan her friend’s energy. She felt the bond with Killian pulse behind her as he entered the room, his golden eyes narrowed in confusion.“No, Leo,” Faith said softly, her voice steady. “You aren't like me. My power comes from the Nightshade bloodline,it’s a physical part of my DNA. What you’re feeling….it’s different.”They moved to the lab to run a diagnostic. Faith’s mind merged with the estate’s computers, pulling
Faith stood in the middle of the debris-strewn plaza, her graduation diploma still gripped in her hand. She leaned her head against Killian’s shoulder, the sound of his steady heartbeat grounding her after the chaos of the battle. The students around them were still cheering, but the air felt different now. It was as if the atmosphere itself had been scrubbed clean by the burst of white light she had released.“You did it,” Killian whispered again, his voice full of pride as he held her close.Faith let out a small, tired laugh. “I think I’m officially over school, Killian. No more exams. No more hidden canisters. Just us”.I really can’t wait for us to finally have our worlds to ourselves without enemies or war Killian,” I wish everything could just be normal for once”.But as she looked down at the diploma, the ink on the paper began to shimmer. It wasn't the light reflecting off the page. The silver in her blood was reacting to something nearby. The bond with Killian thrummed, but i
The graduation stage was a sprawling platform of white wood and red velvet, set up in the middle of the Academy’s central plaza. It was supposed to be a day of celebration, a moment where the elite shifters and the human students stood together to receive their honors. But for Faith, the air felt thick with a hidden electricity. She stood behind the curtain in her black graduation gown. Underneath the heavy fabric, she wasn't wearing a cocktail dress. She was wearing a flexible, silver-threaded combat suit designed by Leo. The Master Key was humming beneath her skin, more stable now that her bond with Killian was fully established. Through the bond, she could feel Killian. He was positioned on the roof of the library, his golden eyes scanning the crowd for any sign of Silas’s mercenaries or her aunt’s betrayal. “You look like you're ready to start a war, not accept a diploma,” Leo whispered, walking up behind her. He was checking his handheld scanner, his face tense. “In this worl
The transition to her new life as a business mogul and student was a whirlwind. Faith spent her mornings at the Academy, where she was now treated with a mixture of fear and deep respect. Chloe and her group had become invisible, hurrying away whenever Faith entered a room. In the afternoons, Faith sat at the head of a massive glass table in the Nightshade Tower. She was no longer just a Dud, she was Faith Nightshade, the Catalyst, the most powerful woman in real estate and shifter tech. She used her “Dud” brain to streamline the company’s land sales and short-term rental divisions, turning it into a global brand. But while her professional life was booming, her personal life was becoming a game of tactics. Maya and Beatrice had been taken away, but Faith knew that Silas and Elena weren't finished. Through the bond, she could feel Killian’s constant vigilance. He was hunting for the remnants of Silas’s network, but the man had deep roots. One afternoon, while Faith was reviewing a
The balcony was silent, save for the distant sound of the city and the heavy rhythm of two hearts beating as one. Faith felt the cool night air on her skin, but her blood was boiling. The decision to complete the bond wasn't about politics or safety anymore. It was about belonging. For years, she had been a “Dud” without a pack, a girl without a home. Now, she was choosing her own destiny. Killian’s hands were large and warm against her waist. He looked at her with a hunger that was both terrifying and beautiful. “Once I mark you, Faith, your soul will be tethered to mine. You will feel my anger, my joy, and my pain. Are you ready for that weight?” “I’ve carried the weight of the whole world's secrets,” Faith whispered, reaching up to touch his face. “Your heart is the only thing I want to carry now.” Killian didn't hesitate any longer. He tilted her head to the side, exposing the soft curve of her neck. Faith closed her eyes, her breath hitching in her throat. She felt his sharp c
The first pillar ignited with a roar of silver flame. BOOM. BOOM. BOOM. The next three pillars exploded into light. The heat was so intense that the front row of the audience had to lean back. Faith turned toward the fifth pillar, the one closest to Silas. She didn't just light it. She pointed her finger at Silas, and a bolt of silver lightning arched from her hand, striking the pillar and shattering the marble base. The entire arena went silent. The silver flames burned high and steady. Faith stood in the center of the light, her hair blowing in the wind of her own energy. She looked like a goddess of winter. “Is that enough proof?” Faith asked, her voice echoing like thunder. Alpha Hera stood up, her eyes wide with shock. “The pillars are lit. The blood is true. Faith Nightshade is the Catalyst.” The crowd erupted into cheers, but Faith didn't stop. She walked toward the Council table. She reached down and pulled the smoking jammer box from its hiding spot. “Silas,” Faith







