Novel & Cerita Shadow And Maria

Regardless of the knots in my stomach, I needed to eat and soon. “This damn mate bond! I haven’t even had a chance to check on my pack training nor do any other work since the arrival of the Full Moon pack.” I grumbled moodily. I was losing focus of my responsibilities thanks to this rising revolution and this insufferable mate bond! ‘Calm yourself my dear; our mate is a gift from the Goddess. We are a strong being; Mother Selene would never do something outside reason. She has the answers to all your questions.’ I was slightly shocked to hear Shadow’s voice, but as usual her voice of reason within me with her calm and soothing voice washed my worries away and provided a solution to my probl

Deeply grateful, Natasha realized that this girl was the same one she had saved from the bad boys a few days earlier. Their encounter solidified their bond, and Natasha took the girl, Imade Martins, to a secluded spot where they could talk. Imade was a beautiful, smart, and funny girl. Their friendship blossomed into a close relationship resembling that of sisters, despite their different social backgrounds. Almost every day, Natasha would sneak out of her house to meet Imade at the park. Imade opened Natasha's eyes to the realities of poverty as they shared experiences like eating street food and using public transportation.

“Don’t worry. Just the hangover is worse, but it won’t hurt him. A little like bee stung, maybe.” We marched towards the woods, but all I could hear was Everlee’s fast heartbeat. “Everlee, relax. Your heartbeat is obstructing my hearing,” Shadow said. “It would be hard to find him if you’re distressed.” “I’m sorry. I’m just worried about him.” “We all are.” Shadow took a deep breath. “Let me do my mojo.” It made me chuckle. “Go ahead, infant witch. Do your thing.” “Shut up, macho man.” She took a deep breath and shut her eyes. “Wow. I don’t hear anything other than insects and wind. I think your brother is a pathfinder.”

It bathed the entire sky in a reddish light that danced as if out of flames; the sky hosting a dance of lights and shadows from mystical worlds. There was a battle between the day that would not go away and the night that was ready to beautify the entire land with its wonders. The last glimmer of the sun struggled in vain to stay in the blackened sky, but slowly faded into the distance, giving way to the mysterious moon that silently rested in the sky, mirroring its beauty into the dark sea. It was accompanied by the little shining jewels that enriched the sky with their glitter, resembling little marbles of ice.

Mara stared after him for a while and then walked away in the direction she had been going. Eventually, the day ended, and she had not caught even the slightest glimpse of Sebastian. If only she knew that he was watching her from the shadows and had seen her talking to Silas earlier that day. He had his meal delivered by the youngling herself, and after that, he led her with the others to the dungeons. He was relatively quiet and was not much of a talker when he asked her to step closer to the locks. There was sudden worry in her eyes as if whatever was happening would consume her. She quietly watched them fasten the locks without a single word, but when he made to walk away from where she w

Chapter 21 SHADOWS AND SECRETS Francis moved quietly toward the corner shelf, his silhouette barely visible in the storm-lit room. Maria watched, tense and uncertain, wondering what he was doing. A moment later, the sharp click of a lighter broke the silence, followed by the soft glow of flame. He lit one candle, then another, until five flickered across the lounge, placed at strategic points that pushed back the darkness in trembling circles of light. When he returned to the couch, Maria was trembling, her hands shaking as she whispered, “Let me out, please… I’ll behave. Just let me out. I can’t see anything.” Tears brimmed at her eyes, her voice cracking under the weight of fear.

His honey eyes were dark. The shadow cannot be destroyed, he said. It can only be wielded. By the bloodline. By Ravenna. If we try to destroy it, we destroy her. The shadow is part of her now. It has been since Marcus marked her. The room was silent. The candles flickered. The bond hummed with their fear, their love, their desperate need to protect me. Then I wield it, I said. I use it to destroy him. I take his shadow and I turn it against him.

Straightening to his full height, the man raised his head, his piercing eyes locking onto Maria. “Miss Maria,” he said, his tone calm yet commanding. Maria returned the nod. “Rowan.” Maria nodded in acknowledgment, recognizing him instantly. This was Rowan Blackthorn, the Shadow Reaper, one of Somerland’s legendary Gods of War. His mere presence radiated an aura of quiet authority, his black combat gear blending seamlessly with the shadows. Before Maria could respond, another figure leaped from the chopper. Unlike Rowan’s smooth descent, she landed with a loud thud, the ground cracking slightly beneath her. Straightening, she adjusted her flame-red gauntlets, her fiery eyes flicking between

She just opened her arms, and I collapsed into them. “She’s not going to stop,” I whispered against her shoulder. “And I don’t know how much longer I can keep fighting shadows.” Maria’s voice was firm. Fierce. “Then let the shadows come, Riya. Because you were never meant to hide from them. You were meant to lead through them.”

“Enough. Focus. This is serious. That Shadow Alpha isn’t a rumor. He isn’t a threat from afar anymore—he’s testing boundaries, seeing what she can do, what we can do.” Zaria’s silver eyes swept over the pack. Mara, Silas, Rowan, Nadia Clarke—they were steady, unflinching, humorous when they could be, but deadly serious when necessary. Their presence anchored her, grounding her against the pull of the shadow calling through mirrors, reflections, and unseen whispers.