Semua Bab Marked by fate: Bab 571 - Bab 580

Xander's POVLincoln and Tobias both bend down, pressing gentle kisses to Zahra’s cheek and nose before joining me where Sam is standing.I bend and pick my phone up from the floor. Sam seems to have continued Zahra's call with Jasper, as I recognise her phone by his ear. That's good. At least I won't be the only one filling them all in.Fuck, my brain stalls again. Max is coming. My missing mate is actually coming here, and under any other circumstances that thought alone would probably be enough to send me into another fucking spiral.But there isn't time for that now because the rogues are coming too.An entire fucking army is coming for Zahra.Sam ends the call and lowers Zahra's phone from his ear. The moment he looks at Lincoln, something shifts beside me. One second, Lincoln is Zahra's mate, his fear still pouring through our bond as he glances towards her unconscious body on the sofa.Then his shoulders straighten, his expression hardens, and the fear disappears behind somethi

Tobias's POVZahra lies in the bed of the master suite, her breathing soft and even, her beautiful lips slightly parted. Her hair fans across the pillow.Xander and I slowly undress her. We decided it was best not to leave her in her clothes in case she's uncomfortable, but instead change her into something she can sleep in. Olivia offered, but neither of us was about to let anyone else do this.Her breathing hasn't changed since we brought her into the bedroom. Slow, even and peaceful. I can feel her through the bond, I know she's there, but I still don't like that she hasn't woken up.Her skin is pale in the morning light coming through the window. Xander carefully rolls her towards himself while I undo the clasp on her bra. There's nothing sexual in the bond as we move her between us, just worry and an overwhelming need to take care of our mate while she can't take care of herself. She's always so fiercely independent, so determined to do everything for herself, but right now she n

Zahra's POVI'm floating through clouds. They're soft and damp as they brush past me, swirling and shifting around my body. I realise I'm naked as moisture beads across my skin, and then I seem to be floating down towards the ground as my consciousness registers sensation and orientation all at once.I have no idea how much time has passed. Actually, I don't know if any time has passed. Passed since what? I frown, trying to remember what I was doing before this, but there's nothing there. I don't remember falling asleep. I don't remember coming here. I don't even know where here is.That should probably bother me, but it doesn't. I just seem to exist in this strange, cloudy place, drifting downwards without any idea where I'm going or why.A light is moving closer. I can't work out if I'm travelling towards it or if it's travelling towards me. I feel spacey and light-headed, and there's something important I'm meant to be doing. I know there is. Something happened. Someone...I try to

Zahra's POVSelene's breathing starts to change against me, becoming deeper and stronger, although still faster than it should be. She doesn't move, but she sounds more stable.I try to peer through the dark water. I probably need to wash whatever is left of that black shit from her feet and legs, but I think I need to keep her submerged for a little longer.Then I notice the shimmer beneath the surface. It's getting brighter.I can make out more of Selene's body through the dark water now as her silver glow slowly returns, and I breathe a tiny sigh of relief. It's working.She stirs in my arms, a small movement at first as her head rolls slightly to the side and a quiet sigh leaves her lips. Then she moves again, stirring more insistently.“Shush, it's okay. I've got you,” I murmur to her. “Rest. The water is doing its job. You'll be all right.”Her fingers suddenly close weakly around my forearm.“Zahra...” My name is barely more than a breath.“Yeah, it's me. I've got you.”She sti

Zarha's POVThe difference from moments ago is startling. Her silver glow is still there, and the healing pool clearly restored her, but whatever magic she used to force the darkness back has taken something out of her again.“How are you?” I ask, keeping my hand on Zanthe's head as I turn towards the Goddess.She breathes out a huff. “I've pushed him back for now, but he will return again. As long as the sacred pool remains free from his corruption, my powers will remain, but I fear we are running out of time.”I feel like a stone has wedged itself into my stomach.“The rogues are on their way to Shadow to attack. We will defeat them, then we'll march on their camp and remove the threat. Where is Monvar? How do we end this?”She sighs, running her hand over her face.“You are not ready yet,” she breathes.I bristle, and Zanthe does too beneath my hand.“We are. We've trained for this for years. We are ready.”Zanthe hums her approval, the vibrations running up through my hand.“No, y