Mualani X Aether Novels & Stories

The last time this had happened, Maureen had been there, persistent and frightened, telling me to stop, that I was pushing too far, that I would die if I continued. Now… there was nothing. No warning. No anchor. Just me. I broke the mental cultivation train reluctantly and reached for the small vial hidden in my desk drawer. An Aetherpill, one Lucan had given me long ago, telling me to use it only if I truly needed it. I swallowed it anyway. Warmth flooded my veins, steady and familiar, easing the strain in my Core, and stitching me back together piece by fragile piece. And despite myself, my thoughts drifted to him. To Maureen. To everyone, I had shut out with wards and silence.

My words came in a rush, breathless, as if speaking them fast enough might change the terrifying reality. Valen’s gaze softened, but the tension in his jaw remained. His silence only made the desperation claw harder at my chest. Caelora’s eyes flicked between the two of us, a faint frown creasing her brow. “It’s not that simple, Maerwynn. The Aether doesn’t just exist within you—it’s bonded to you. Removing it would be like tearing out a piece of your soul. It’s not a mere relic to be passed along like some heirloom.”

The same dragon that he mocked for being nonexistent in his eyes. Haha. In your face, Theo. I grinned and leaned on the table. Theo was sitting right in front of me so when I moved closer and clapped my hands together, it got him off his trance and he shook his head, now glaring at me. “What’s wrong, Theo? Still think this is some kind of joke?” I say and now it is my turn to smirk. He glared at me but didn’t say anything more. Mera, his mate, rested a hand on her shoulder as her eyes glazed before Theo’s also glazed over. They must be mindlinking because that’s the only way you could tell if you are talking to someone through mindlink.

Making love to Aura was unlike anything I had ever experienced with anyone else. I looked at her snuggled up against my chest; she's so beautiful and strong. I couldn't imagine surviving all the things she had; I gently kissed the top of her head, she was still asleep. I imagine it was difficult supporting twins when you are so tiny yourself. I wanted to stay here forever, with her and our twins growing inside. "Alpha, we have Dark Moon wolves coming this way," Malachi said through the link destroying my thoughts.

The vault of the bone room was decorated by a beautifully large fresco depicting angels and what I assume is heaven called Triumph of Souls and Flying Angels. We walked a while observing the architecture of the city until we came across an eerie wall of dolls erected to promote awareness of violence against women and children. The mural was quite poignant and gruesome, commanding attention to the issue. I felt tears prick up in my eyes the longer I looked at the mural for each doll hanging represented a woman or child who had died at the hands of violence. Pictures, names, and crosses were also on display making it all feel very real. Julie couldn’t bear to look at it any longer and turned t

Rita said, simply and calmly. "Let me make something clear to you, Miss Bethany Madison. Makaila is nothing like you. You are just a bundle of stupidity, foolishness, fake body, bitchiness and Sultriness. Makaila on the other hand is a pretty girl with an open heart, very smart, brave and courageous girl. If you didn't know that, know it now and get it into that empty brain of yours. At least there would be something in it." Rita told her to her face and that left Bethany awestruck.

Back at UA I looked at the pro heroes, villains and students of MHA, Amumu & Annie were continuing to hold Mineta and Mélusine at bay suddenly we heard a voice out of the blue “Master, Tauropolos!!” suddenly I saw violet arrows hit Mélusine and Mineta then Atalanta (Alter) AKA: Nyalter landed right next to me “Atalanta Alter…” I said with a surprised tone then, Nyalter hugged me “I missed you Master” said Nyalter “I miss you to Nyalter” I said breaking the hug “Nyalter I thought you’re with Achilles?” I asked her “I was but Achilles got captured” said Nyalter “by who exactly?” again I asked her “Delta Master” said Nyalter. I looked at Nyalter nuzzling me “whoa are you alright?” I asked her “

"What are you doing?" "I'm going to tell the truth," Camelia said. Three Minutes Later The image of Camelia Thorne appeared on screens across the globe. She looked tired, her eyes red from the Marseille mission, but she stood with a terrifying dignity. "People of the world," she began, her voice steady. "Tonight, our grid was attacked by a shadow organization known as Aether-X. They used stolen data to simulate a catastrophe. But they failed. They failed because of a man who is currently serving a twelve-year sentence in Berlin. A man named William Thorne."

"The blood of the Moon Goddess is strong, and the heart of the maid is pure. You have the right to command the element." She reached up, and a delicate blue crystal bracelet shimmered into existence around her wrist. It was made of impossibly clear, multifaceted azure crystals, bound by silver threads that looked like captured moonlight. "My name is Arriana," she revealed, the name echoing with ancient power. "And this is the Aetheria's Anchor. You must never call me Goddess again. If you are ever in doubt, if you need the swift wisdom of the sky, call upon my real name, Arriana."

"I paid for exclusive capture rights. The bounty is mine." "The bounty is whatever the cult decides it is." Malachar moved closer to the platform, studying Zack with clinical interest. "Alpha bloodlines are rare. This one will be useful for the ritual." "What ritual?" I demanded before I could stop myself. Malachar's heterochromatic gaze shifted to me, and his eyes widened. "Moon Goddess. You have her too? The Moonstone Luna?" He turned to Darius with something like greed. "Do you have any idea what you have captured?"