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I managed to open my eyes, and the flickering of the candlelight on my face made me realize I was still in Raven’s treatment room. The soft golden glow danced across the old walls, casting long shadows that seemed to move on their own. My body ached, every bone inside me felt heavy, but I was breathing. I was alive.“Welcome back, Nora,” Raven said softly. Her voice carried warmth that settled somewhere deep in my chest. She smiled as she stood and looked down at me like someone who had just witnessed a miracle. “Glad you fought and won,” she added, her tone low and proud.I tried to speak, but my lips parted without sound. My throat felt dry like I had swallowed fire. I just stared at her like a fool, still lost in what had just happened. My heartbeat hadn’t settled; it pounded against my ribs like it was trying to break free.Those red eyes, I could still see them in my head. The memory burned fresh and sharp. The creature, the shadow, whatever it was, had dived straight toward me i

When I woke up, sunlight was already sneaking through the blinds and cutting across my room in thin lines. My body ached all over, as if I’d been in a battle I couldn’t remember. Every breath pulled at something sore inside me.The events of last night blurred in my mind, the surge of power, the darkness swallowing everything, and then nothing. Just emptiness.I sat up slowly, holding my head. My temples throbbed. Whatever had taken over me last night wasn’t just a dream. It was real, and I could feel it still humming beneath my skin like a restless storm.But training waited for no one. Not even a half-dead hybrid.Dragging myself out of bed, I walked into the bathroom. The floor was cold under my feet. I filled the bathtub and dipped my hand in, freezing. I hissed, pulling back before mixing in hot water until steam rose in lazy curls.When I finally slid into the tub, a long sigh escaped me. The warmth seeped into my skin, calming the throbbing in my muscles. For a few moments, I l

NoraI woke up early in the morning feeling dizzy and sore, like I had wrestled with a mountain in my sleep. My body ached, my head felt heavy, and every time I tried to remember last night, my heart beat faster.Flashes came in pieces, the cafeteria, Rita’s insults, the anger burning in me, and then the way everything exploded. The room had gone quiet, people had screamed, and after that, darkness swallowed me whole.Now I was here, lying on my bed, safe but not free.I hated it.I hated the feeling of being controlled by something I didn’t understand. But at the same time, a small part of me… liked it. The way everyone looked at me in fear, the way Rita’s face twisted in shock, it felt powerful.“I think she learnt her lesson,” Limene, my wolf, chuckled softly in my head.“Maybe she did,” I replied with a faint smile, still lying on my bed. My voice came out low, tired.“I’m proud of us,” Limene growled, her tone deep and full of pride.I chuckled a little. “Yeah, proud of us for al

Nora“How are you doing, Nora?” a familiar voice asked, calm but firm.Even in my frightened state, I knew that voice.Raven.My shoulders dropped in relief, but my heart was still racing like it wanted to run out of my chest.“Oh shit, you scared me, Raven,” I breathed out, pressing a hand on my chest. I glanced at Lara, who almost jumped off her skin and was now breathing fast.Raven just stood there, long cloak falling around her like shadows. Her eyes glowed faintly, as if power followed her everywhere she went without asking.Lara didn’t even hide her shock. I had never seen someone move that fast in my life, one minute she was sitting on the bed, the next she was already standing at the door like she was chased by a ghost.“See you later, Nora. I… I have to go,” she rushed out, picking her phone like she forgot it existed moments ago.She turned to Raven, forced a small smile and whispered, “Good afternoon, Raven,” then almost ran out without waiting for a reply.The door closed

The salon was like a dream.Bright lights. Warm sweet smell of shampoo and hair oils. Golden mirrors lined the wall, and everywhere looked soft, classy and perfect. The chairs were shiny black leather, and white flowers sat neatly in glass vases. It felt like stepping into another world.So clean… so soft… so girly…Even Limene paused in my head.“Wow… fancy,” she murmured.“Yea,” I whispered back to her. “Very fancy.”“Good evening ma’am, you are welcome to Juli Empire,” one lady said the moment we entered. She gave a sweet smile and bowed her head small.“Thank you,” I replied, still turning my head everywhere, trying to take everything in. The light reflected off the mirrors and made the salon glow like magic. Even the floor smelled like roses mixed with fresh water.“How are you doing, Mrs. Lily?” Lara asked in her confident voice like somebody that owned the place. So she knew them already. No wonder she walked in like she was a princess coming home.“I’m good, and it’s nice to s