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Elara The magical aura around Vex flickers with doubt and growing realization that she may have been as much a victim as an aggressor."The Umbral Collective," she whispers, naming forces I don't recognize but that make Queen Sage go very still with recognition."What's the Umbral Collective?" I as
"That's not—""Isn't it?" Vex moves closer, and I can see the family resemblance becoming more pronounced with proximity. "Tell me, dear sister, how long after the pack's destruction did you stop searching for survivors? How long before you decided that your new family was more important than the on
Elara The great hall feels like a stage set for tragedy.We've arranged everything according to Magistra Vex's demands—a formal reception area, witnesses from multiple kingdoms, protocols that emphasize the political rather than personal nature of what's about to unfold. But despite the ceremonial
Dominic"Our personal relationships have enhanced rather than compromised our effectiveness," Elara steps in before I can lose control, placing a calming hand on my chest as she speaks. "The bond connection has improved our tactical coordination and magical capabilities significantly.""Has it? Beca
DominicI can't let her out of my sight.It's been eighteen hours since we completed our bond, and my protective instincts have reached levels that would be concerning if I could bring myself to care about anything other than Elara's safety. Right now, she's sitting across the war room table discuss
Elara "Mother," Alexander says gently, "what actually happened during the pack massacre?""I was too young to understand at the time. But now I know it was nothing more than political manipulation. Several kingdoms were targeting healing packs, trying to eliminate magical abilities they couldn't co