[RHIANNON]Kael's arms felt like the only real thing in the world.I came back to myself slowly—lungs burning, throat raw from screaming, body shaking despite the warmth of him wrapped around me. The vision had faded, but emotions clung like smoke, refusing to dissipate.Fire. So much fire consuming everything. The ceremonial grounds engulfed in flames, warriors burning alive, their screams echoing through pack bonds until the sound became unbearable. Kael reaching for me through the inferno, his hand turning to ash before our fingers could touch."Not real," I whispered against his chest. "I know it wasn't real.""Magic." His voice was tight, controlled fury barely leashed. "Conrad probably had his witch plant something in your mind, triggered it remotely. You're safe now. I've got you."Safe. The word should've been comforting.Instead, it made shame crawl up my spine.I'd screamed loud enough to bring my mate running from wherever he'd been—probably dealing with actual threats, int
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