All Chapters of REBORN INTACT: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

CALHOUN"Sir, everything is already in place for your trip back home," Jude says. "What should we do about the theft, though?"I sigh and lean back in my chair."Just keep watching him and his next moves for now as nothing major was touched this time, and only Cragnoy was stolen from the batch. I don't know if I should just tag them as foolish at this point."I am currently in Las Vegas to seal a deal with one of our major suppliers of Cragnoy. We need to produce a new batch as soon as possible because we are already behind schedule on several deliveries.I prefer handling anything related to Crag production and distribution myself. For a while now, we have been experiencing shortages in our batches, and I am beginning to suspect that there is a mole somewhere within our organization.At this point, it is more than just a suspicion but that is a problem for another day, if we have a mole amongst my brothers, that is gonna be a major problemI chalk that to something I need to talk to

CALHOUNI lean down and whisper into Valerie's ear.“Don't accept anything from anyone without my approval,” I say quietly. “Give me a nod if you understand. And find somewhere to stay until the auction starts.”She nods immediately.Satisfied, I straighten and walk toward the bar.The place is packed to the brim with shifters and humans, witches and creatures I probably don't even recognize. Jude handles all the invitations for the gala, and judging by the crowd tonight, he has done an excellent job.Everyone is dressed beautifully.The women sparkle beneath the warm lights, draped in expensive fabrics and jewelry and the men carry themselves with confidence, dressed in tailored suits worth more than some people's houses.Yet beneath all the glamour, I can feel it.Aura and power as the entire hall practically vibrates with it.The air is thick with supernatural energy, blending together into a constant hum that never truly fades.Then I catch it again, that scent, the same scent I n

JELENA I open my eyes, and darkness greets me but the darkness feels alive, it stretches endlessly in every direction, swallowing everything around me. Even with the enhanced vision I have always possessed, I cannot make out a single thing beyond the black void surrounding me. For a long moment, I simply stand there all alone, cold and silent but then a deep yearning stirs inside my chest, more like a strange pull, something tells me to move. Slowly, I push myself to my feet and reach out, trying to feel my surroundings but the instant I stand, a small flicker of light appears several feet ahead. My breath catches. The tiny flame dances in the darkness like a lonely star qnd suddenly, my suspicion is confirmed. I'm dead. This is the path, the path every wolf hears about but never truly believes exists, the path the dead walk before judgment. A bitter laugh threatens to leave my lips, but it never comes, so this is how it ends, no grand life, great love story or future,

JELENA“Sit,” Mira says.“Uhm... okay,” I reply as I walk toward the sitting area where several bowls have been laid out on a small table.The room is still as silent as ever.The strange glow around us flickers softly, making everything look unreal that I hesitate before taking a seat.“Each bowl contains the qualities you lack as an individual,” Mira explains. “Before the judges, not even the smallest atom of weakness can be shown.”My eyes drift toward the bowls again, they all contain the same thing, a transparent liquid so clear that I can see my reflection in it.“The bag over there is filled with the portions needed for your journey as the path to the Parlance will take at least a day. Do not speak to or acknowledge any being you encounter along the way.”“Okay,” I say quietly.“When you finish the meals, carry the bag and only then will the doors open for you.”And just like that, she vanishes, I stare at the spot where she stood.“What was that?” I mumble to myself.The silenc

JELENA“My lady, my lady, please wake up!”The voice reaches me through a thick haze, distant and muffled, as though I am submerged beneath deep water like something shaking my shoulder insistently, dragging me toward consciousness.“My lady!”I jolt awake with a gasp and the first thing that assaults me is sunlight.A brilliant golden beam streams through enormous windows, striking directly across my face, I squint immediately, raising a hand to shield my eyes, my head pounds faintly, and for a moment everything feels wrong.The bed beneath me is far too soft, the room is far too warm and the scent in the air is definitely not mine.“What's going on?” I croak, my voice rough and barely audible.“My lady, we need to get you ready. It is almost time for the wedding.”Wedding?The unfamiliar woman standing beside the bed looks close to tears, her hands are clasped nervously in front of her apron as she stares at me with obvious panic, I blink repeatedly, trying to gather my thoughts.Th