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Lira's POV My mind was still spinning as I tried to process exactly what Carlos was telling us. It didn’t make immediate sense. He was saying that we had to connect with his master spiritually before we actually met her. That felt strange. Normally, spiritual connections were more... direct, at least the way I had done them before. But Carlos seemed certain, and there was no arguing with the way he spoke. “So are you saying that we—” I paused, trying to choose my words carefully, “as opposed to seeing her first, need to connect with your master spiritually?” I asked. “Yes, exactly,” Carlos replied, calm and certain. “She is ancient. I wouldn’t even call her our ‘ancient sorceress.’ She is the one who has kept this place alive for centuries. She is the one who has worked for a long time to create a peaceful place such as this. And it is very important that you meet her because she must explain everything herself. Nothing will make sense if you only hear about it secondhand.” I

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Lira's POV As I placed my hand on the skeleton of Carlos's master, a sharp, immediate pain shot through my legs and hands. It was intense, a burning, twisting sensation that made me want to pull away immediately. At one point, I couldn’t feel my hands at all. My legs felt like they didn’t belong to me, and it was almost impossible to stay connected. But I forced myself to push a little further. I tried to drift, like I always would during a spiritual connection, but it wasn’t working. The pain grew unbearable. I yanked my hand away and pressed both hands against my chest, trying to steady my racing heart. “What’s wrong?” Damien asked, kneeling beside me, concern etched into his face. “I can’t,” I gasped. “It’s too painful. I’m… I’m feeling a lot of pain.” Carlos’ voice broke through the tension, calm and almost dismissive. “Oh, well, that’s just how it feels at the beginning.” Damien’s head shot up, and he gave Carlos an angry, hard look. “You didn’t explain any of this to us! I

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Lira's POV Are you certain of what you saw? Damian asked, his voice calm but probing. Yes, I’m sure. I saw it clearly, I said, my voice low and steady, though my mind still swirled with confusion. But I don’t know why it is the first thing that your master is trying to show me. I lifted my head slowly towards Carlos, searching for some explanation in his eyes. Neither do I, he admitted, his brow furrowed slightly. But if my master is trying to show you that, it means that it is significant. It is significant in understanding exactly what she wants you to do, or what you’re going to achieve through her. I suggest you continue to try to reach forward. At least now you’re getting answers to your questions, just like I told you. He gave me a small, encouraging smile. I turned my head towards Damian, my eyes meeting his. I want to go in again, I said, my voice firm despite the ache in my body, irrespective of the pain. She is giving me a reason to continue reaching, to go further. A

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Alia's POV The moment my father spoke, the words about Divine controlling him, he immediately went unconscious again. My heart skipped, and fear gripped me so tightly it felt like my chest was going to explode. Why was she trying to take him? Why was she trying to control his body? The questions spun in my mind faster than I could think. “You, you!” I stammered, pointing at two of my father’s men. “Get the machines. Make sure his heart keeps beating. Make sure nothing comes between his heart and those machines. If anything happens, I will be really, really pissed at you!” I was speaking so fast I barely understood my own words. Impulsively, I barked orders and tried to push back the panic rising in me. I had no one to guide me. Lyra wasn’t here. No one was around to tell me that it would be okay, that I could handle this, that my father could be saved. My support system was gone, and I felt completely alone. I stepped out of the chamber and began pacing back and forth. To and

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Lira's POV I came here because the moon goddess told me that I need to understand the full extent of my power, I said firmly, my voice trembling slightly, but carrying the weight of my resolve. I didn’t know what the figure before me would do, or what role they had in all of this, but I knew that I had not arrived here by accident. Every step I had taken, every loss I had endured, had led me to this very moment. I need to save my people. I need to save everyone. That’s what I had constantly heard echoing in my mind, but the how of it had always been shrouded in uncertainty. I had tried before, I had worked so hard, and yet, I had lost so much along the way. Tears began rolling down my cheeks as I spoke, the pain of my journey pressing heavily against my chest. If you can feel it, my legs have been damaged, I said, my voice breaking. Divine has taken away my ability to walk. She has taken my strength, my freedom, and so much more than just my physical mobility. I don’t understand wh

Blood over mercy

Lira's POV “That would make the moon goddess biased,” I snapped. “I tried to avoid this. I did not even want to get this far with my powers, but she kept giving me tasks that forced me to push myself.”She stepped closer. “Look around you.”My eyes moved across the room.There were so many of them. Women lying still, unconscious.“All of these women were once believed to be the ones,” she said. “The ones who would rise above their beta status and be chosen by the moon goddess to unite us like before. But just when they were close, they fell into a deep sleep and never woke up.”I said nothing.The number of them was enough to scare me. It made me realize I was not special. I could end up just like them. If I kept using my power, I might get stuck too. I might never wake up again.And I would never see Damien again.The sound of bells filled the air. It meant it was time for dinner.Food was the last thing on my mind, but we were guests. It would be strange if I did not show up.“I ca

Allies or threats?

Damien's POV Some of the Blackthorne Betas stood up at once. The way the Ashen Betas stood made it feel like a threat.The room went quiet again. The air felt heavy.Then the Beta who spoke earlier raised his hands.“We are not here to fight,” he said, his voice louder now. “We actually came with good news.”Lira and I looked at each other.“The Blackthorne Betas who have been traveling for days to meet you have arrived,” he said with a wide smile.Gasps spread across the hall. People began to whisper.Before anyone could speak, he turned and gestured toward the entrance. A large group of wolves walked in. Blackthornes.Some of them looked strong, with relief and joy on their faces. Others, though not injured, broke down in tears the moment they saw the pack.They moved quickly, finding their families. There were hugs, quiet words, and bows.In the middle of it all, my eyes caught someone I never thought I would see again.“Alura?” I said, my voice loud enough to draw attention.She

The hidden temple

Lira's POV I thought sleep would come easily. I had used so much energy just pushing my chair around all day, and it always left me tired at night.The sounds of laughter and celebration from the dining hall filled the air. It should have been comforting, but instead, it made the headache in my head worse.There was something else I did not want to admit. I was waiting to hear from Almira.As each hour passed, I felt more alone. The silence in the room made my thoughts louder. I kept fighting the urge to act on my own.Every night, when I turned and saw Damien lying beside me, it reminded me that I still had him. He had stayed close to me since we arrived at the Ashen lands.But tonight was different.He was not there.He had chosen to stay awake, working out plans for the future of the Blackthornes.And for the first time, I was alone.I knew I had to take advantage of it.I had to handle my crutches carefully so I would not draw attention to myself. Since we arrived at the Ashen la

The voices from the light

Lira's POV I could not help myself. My eyes moved around the place as we walked in. Every corner felt unreal. It was hard to believe a place like this existed. “Why is this place hidden?” I asked, still taking everything in. “It is sacred,” Almira said. “Only those who have the sight from the goddess can see it. Guards may pass here, but if they are not gifted, they will see nothing.” I followed her inside. The room was bright but cold. A few women were already seated. They all looked at me as I walked in.Almira greeted them with a nod and pulled a chair from a corner for me. “It is good to have one of our kind here,” one of the older women said. “She is not like the failed drifters you bring every full moon.” Almira smiled softly. “You know I never did that on purpose, Mum.” I turned to her at once. “She is your mother?” Almira sighed. “Lira, this is my mother. Mum, this is Lira. She is the drifter I have been telling you about.” I smiled. “It is an honour to meet you. Alm

To be an Alpha

Damien's POV It became easier to share tasks as more Blackthornes arrived at the Ashen lands. The problem was supervision. After the last war and Salcan’s use of lumina, our number of Betas had dropped. There were not enough of them to lead the Gammas. Most of them stayed focused on guarding the land we had been given.That left the rest to me. It was not easy. My mind was not fully there. Even though I spent most of my time planning how we would return to our land, I kept getting distracted.The voices I had been hearing since we arrived had stopped, but the feeling remained. It stayed with me, like something bad was coming.On top of that, I had been pushing the healers to find a cure for Lira.Everything felt out of control.The strict order I gave a few days ago, stopping anyone from drifting or joining the Ashens in the spirit realm, only made the distance between us worse.I lifted my head and quickly closed the map I was reading when I heard footsteps. It had become a habit. I d

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