MasukSoren's Pov Bind Her? Taking her away... how could they even think about that The meet I banged the door behind me and it didn't take a minute for it to open again ...I didn't need to check who it was ... Dylan. "would you at least wait ..." He called out and I stopped walking just to face him, he was at a bit of a distance with his jaw tight and his eyes sharp—too sharp. This wasn’t the usual friendly concern I sometimes saw from him. The look he gave me was purely that of the beta I had trained with, the one who carried the pack’s absolute loyalty in his veins and prioritized its survival above all else. “We need to talk,” he said, his voice clipped and offering no room for pleasantries. “I know,” I replied, trying to keep my tone steady despite the sudden spike of adrenaline. “That’s why you clearly followed me out” He crossed his arms, settling his weight against the wall. His eyes, the color of storm clouds, bore into mine with palpable disapproval. “You’re losing
Authors PovThe room was quiet.Not the peaceful kind of quiet. This one felt heavy, like the walls themselves were listening in, just waiting for them to make a move. Ava stood at the head of the long stone table, her arms folded tight across her chest. Her jaw was clenched so hard it looked like it hurt. She looked like she hadn’t slept in weeks. None of them had, really—but Ava seemed to wear it the worst. Dark shadows sat beneath her eyes, and her posture was stiff, controlled, like if she relaxed even a little, everything would spill out.Easton paced near the far wall, boots scraping against the stone floor. He stopped, turned, took three steps and then stopped again. The energy in the room was thick, buzzing just beneath the skin. Power pressed in from all sides, restless and uneasy.This wasn’t a routine meeting.Everyone knew that.This was the meeting.The one no one wanted, but no one could avoid, but everyone wanted to. Ava finally broke the silence.“Kahlan's no
Ava's POV The door clicked shut behind Kahlan, and I remained seated, my hands folded tightly in my lap. The room was heavy, still buzzing with the aftermath of what had just happened. I could feel it in my bones—the fear, the anger, the power that radiated off her in waves. It had left its mark. The air felt different, charged, like it was waiting for something, or someone, to act. I swallowed hard and tried to steady my racing heart while maintaining my calm demeanor.Easton began giving orders immediately. His voice was calm, but sharp, every word slicing through the tension like a blade.“Double the guards around the academy,” he said, moving around the table. “Every exit, every wall, every corner. No one leaves without authorization. Reinforce the wards. Every barrier, every spell, make them stronger.”Even with all the precautions, I was sure everyone felt it—an invisible weight pressing against the walls of the academy, something raw and dangerous growing stronger every se
Ava's POV I sat on the edge of the velvet armchair, my hands shaking so badly I had to tuck them under my thighs. The air in the room felt heavy, like the atmosphere right before a massive thunderstorm breaks. Easton was standing by the window, his silhouette dark against the afternoon light. He looked exhausted; we all did. Across from us sat Kahlan, and beside her, Freya. Both of them were watching me with intense, searching eyes that made me feel like I was shrinking into the upholstery. I took a deep breath, trying to find the right words. There was no gentle way to say any of this. We had spent so long protecting them, hiding the truth like it was a curse. But Derek was gone now. The secrets died with him, or they would have if he hadn't left us with the burden of passing them on. I looked directly at Kahlan. My voice felt thin and brittle when I finally spoke. “We don't have anymore time to dance around this,” I said. “I'm so sorry about your loss but right
Soren.Freya and Dylan kissing was something I couldn't still get used to even after five months."Hey Freya, where did Kahlan tell you she's headed to?" I asked her the moment their lips... Disconnected from each other.She turned to me, a look of confusion on her face."Isn't she with you?" She asked.My heart skipped a beat.She was out of bed by the time I woke up and I had just assumed she was with Freya."No she isn't." I was moving fast now, my heart racing for some reason._Where could she have gone to?_ my wolf asked, but even I didn't know the answer to that. Socks, shoes, and two minutes later I was out the door.The academy grounds stretched wide in front of me, students scattered across the paths, training fields, and courtyards. Everything looked the same.My chest felt tight as I scanned every direction of where she might be. “Kahlan,” I muttered under my breath.My wolf stirred, uneasy.She’s not here.I moved faster, ignoring the curious looks thrown my way. I chec
Kahlan's POV As I strolled into the bustling courtyard, it was like stepping into a scene pulled straight from a movie. Everyone was huddled around one person, an unusual sight at this hour. You’d expect to hear laughter echoing off the walls, students rushing to their classes, or maybe even someone trying to squeeze in a quick game of hacky sack before the morning bell. But no, this wasn't your typical courtyard vibe. Instead, all I found was a tight cluster of students, their voices hushed and shoulders all knotted up with tension. An unsettling feeling washed over me as I got closer—I could just tell something had gone sideways, and I hadn't even heard the whole story yet.As I edged nearer to the group, all chatter came to a sudden and complete halt—like someone had hit the mute button.It wasn’t a gradual thing; one moment there was a hum of conversation and the next, silence hung in the air like a heavy fog. Every single head in the circle snapped around to face me, and I







