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Kailey’s POVI was outside the hut one hot afternoon, chopping vegetables on a wooden board. The sun was high, and the air shimmered with heat, but it didn’t bother me. I liked the quiet moments like these when life felt simple—just me, my work, and the sound of the forest in the background.Auren came running up to me, his small face flushed with excitement. “Mum, can I go hunting today? Please?” He asked, his little hands clasped together as if he was praying.I sighed, wiping my hands on my apron. “Auren, how many times have I told you? Hunting is dangerous. You’re not old enough yet.”“But Mum, I’m big now! Godmother Elyra even said I’m a brave warrior,” he argued, puffing out his chest like he always did when he wanted to prove a point.“Auren,” I said, trying to keep my voice firm but kind, “being brave doesn’t mean you’re ready for everything. Hunting isn’t just a game. It’s serious.”He let out a dramatic sigh and plopped down on the ground, crossing his arms. “But I’ve been practi
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Kailey’s POVThe tension in the room was unbearable. The air was thick with frustration, anger, and the suffocating weight of expectations. The elders were seated around the long wooden table, their expressions a mix of concern and fury. My head throbbed as their voices echoed off the stone walls of the council hall."This is a serious matter!" Elder Sia slammed her fist on the table, her sharp eyes piercing through me. "The crops are dying, humans are dying, everyone is dying. Alpha Ezekiel, this has to stop!""And what would you have me do?" I retorted, my voice steady, though my insides churned. "I have tried everything! The hunters have doubled their efforts. The healers are working day and night. I've prayed to the Moon Goddess more times than I can count! What more do you expect from me?""Results!" Elder Harren barked, his wrinkled face flushed with anger. "You’ve been Alpha for a year, Ezekiel, and in that time, this pack has only seen death and despair.""Do you think I don’t see
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Ezekiel’s POV The first rays of dawn painted the sky as we gathered at the edge of the forest. The air was cool, and the atmosphere was tense. Brax stood by my side, his expression serious as always, while Liora adjusted the strap of her satchel filled with herbs and scrolls. Two of my strongest warriors, Dax and Kieran, flanked us, their presence reassuring but not enough to ease the knot in my stomach.“This is it,” I said, looking at each of them. “Once we leave, there’s no turning back. Are we ready?”“Ready as we’ll ever be,” Brax replied, gripping the hilt of his sword.Liora nodded, her face calm but her eyes alert. “The pack is counting on us. Let’s not waste any more time.”“Let’s move out,” I said, leading the way into the dense forest.The trees closed around us, their shadows long and imposing. The only sounds were the rustling of leaves and the soft crunch of our boots on the ground. No one spoke; the weight of our mission hung heavily in the air.After a while, Brax broke the
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Ezekiel’s POVThe night was thick with silence, broken only by the occasional rustle of leaves in the wind. I lay on my makeshift bed, staring up at the canvas roof of my tent. Sleep was a fleeting thing these days, but I must have dozed off because the sound came suddenly, sharp and distinct.Footsteps.They were subtle but unmistakable, crunching softly against the forest floor outside.I sat up immediately, my senses on high alert. In the forest, far from the safety of the pack grounds, danger could come from anywhere. Rogues? A thief? Or something worse?I reached for the knife I kept under my bedroll, its cool handle fitting snugly into my palm. Quietly, I got to my feet, careful not to make any noise that might alert whoever—or whatever—was outside.The others were sleeping, their breathing steady and undisturbed. I moved toward the tent flap, my heart pounding as I peeked outside. The moonlight filtered through the trees, casting eerie shadows on the ground.There, near the edge of t
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Ezekiel’s POVThe forest was eerily quiet, and I kept following the boy. The faint crunch of leaves underfoot was the only sound as I moved carefully through the shadows. Suddenly, he vanished. One moment he was just ahead of me, and the next, he was gone.I froze, my eyes scanning the dense trees around me. “Where did you go?” I muttered under my breath. The darkness made it hard to see, but I wasn’t going to give up. He had to be here somewhere. My eyes darted upward to the treetops, and I noticed something. One of the trees had its leaves rustling, even though there was no wind.“This is it,” I whispered to myself, stepping closer to the tree. “Hey! I’m not going to hurt you,” I called out, trying to keep my voice calm.No answer.“Who are you?” I asked, my gaze fixed on the rustling branches.Still no response.I sighed and tried again. “Hey, come on. You can talk to me. I’m not here to hurt you.”Silence.Just as I was about to turn away, a small voice broke through the quiet. “My name i
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Ezekiel’s POV“This is why people fear us,” Auren’s mother said. “Because they don’t understand. They see power and assume the worst.”“But you’re not hurting anyone,” I said.“That doesn’t matter to most,” the older woman said. “Fear makes people dangerous.”I nodded slowly, trying to process everything. “So you stay hidden. To protect yourselves.”“And to protect others,”ELyra said. “Power like ours can be dangerous if not controlled.”“I see,” I said. “But Auren… he’s just a kid. Doesn’t he deserve a chance to live a normal life?”“This is normal for us,” the older woman said firmly. “It may not be what you know, but it’s what we have.”“And you don’t think the world could ever accept yoThe room fell silent. Finally, Auren’s mother spoke. “Perhaps one day. But not today.”I nodded, understanding their caution. But a part of me couldn’t help but hope that they were wrong. That maybe, just maybe, the world could change.For now, though, I knew better than to push. “Thank you for trusting me e
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Kailey’s POVI couldn’t believe what Auren had done. My heart pounded as I stood in the small, dimly lit room, glaring at him.“What were you thinking, Auren?” I shouted, my voice echoing against the wooden walls. “You brought a stranger to our home! To our sanctuary! Do you understand how dangerous that is?”He stood before me, head bowed, his small hands fidgeting with the hem of his shirt. “I’m sorry, Mum,” he said quietly, his voice barely above a whisper.“Sorry?” I snapped, pacing back and forth. “Sorry doesn’t cut it, Auren! You saw people in the woods—strangers! And instead of staying away like you’ve been told a thousand times, you went right up to them. What were you thinking?”“I… I didn’t mean to,” he stammered. “He… he seemed nice, Mum. He didn’t seem like he wanted to hurt us.”“And how exactly would you know that?” I demanded, throwing my hands up in frustration. “Do you have some magical ability to see into people’s hearts now? Do you?”Elyra stepped into the room, her prese
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Kailey’s POV“I haven’t even prepared the evening dish,” I said to Elyra, feeling the weight of the day pressing on me. The sun was beginning to dip behind the trees, and the thought of the tasks left undone made my chest tighten.Elyra chuckled lightly, her usual calm demeanor untouched by my rush. “You stress too much, Kailey. It’ll all get done.”I ignored her teasing as I turned toward the hut and shouted, “Auren! Auren, come here right now!”Moments later, Auren appeared from behind the hut, his small face lit up with curiosity. “Yes, Mum?”I placed my hands on my hips and gave him a stern look. “I need you to go into the woods and fetch some spices for tonight’s meal. The usual ones. And make sure—and I mean this—make sure you don’t branch off anywhere. Understood?”Auren nodded quickly, but his mischievous smile made me narrow my eyes. “I mean it, Auren. Straight there and back. No wandering.”“Okay, Mum, I promise,” he said, already heading toward the edge of the forest.“Chill, Kail
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Ezekiel’s POV"No!" he snapped, stepping fully into the room. "I’m tired of this. Tired of everyone pretending he’s some savior just because the old man’s gone.""Auren," I said firmly, rising to my feet. "I’m not asking you to see me as a hero. I’m asking for a chance to prove I’m not the man my father was."He crossed his arms, glaring at me. "And how exactly are you going to do that? By dragging us back here and throwing us into this mess?"Kailey reached for him, but he stepped away, his frustration palpable. "You don’t understand, Mom. You shouldn’t even be here. This place isn’t safe. It never was.""Auren," Kailey said softly, her voice trembling. "I know you’re angry. I know you’ve been through so much. But we have to try. For the pack. For ourselves.""For him, you mean," Auren shot back, jerking his chin toward me. "You’re just letting him walk back into our lives like none of it ever happened.""That’s enough," I said, my voice sharp but controlled. "You don’t have to trust me, A
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Kailey’s POVI sat in this quiet, secluded area, and the peace and tranquility finally washed over me as I took in all the beauty around me. The sun had started to set, casting that orange hue across the sky, the reflection in leaves, and the soft ripples of water nearby. It was the perfect place to think, breathe, and momentarily escape the whirlwind of emotions that had plagued me recently.This was a solitude I had needed. Events of the last few days really beat me down, from the sudden appearance of Sam to that uncomfortable game we played and all those feelings it brought back. But here, in this serene spot, I felt I could finally sort out everything.With my eyes closed and my head thrown back against the tree, I heard the slight steps of someone approaching. Instantly, my heart skipped a beat, imagining who it could be that wandered to such an interior part of the area. The steps got closer, and opening my eyes, I saw Collen walking towards me, his expression unreadable, yet ca
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Kailey’s POVThe soft click of the door shutting behind me should have brought me some degree of relief, but it merely deepened the sense of unease that had mounted in my chest. I leaned against the door, closing my eyes and taking a deep breath, but it did little to ease my racing thoughts.Allison.I couldn't get that name out of my head, let alone the face of my best friend now shrouded with worry and mystery. It had been days since anyone last saw Allison, and the silence was killing me.I opened my eyes and crossed the small living room of my apartment, each step heavier than the last. Dropping onto the couch, I ran my hands through my hair as the wave of guilt washed over me."This wasn't supposed to happen," I muttered to myself.I had tried to put on a brave face for Collen's sake. Yet inside, I was falling apart. I had promised Allison I would never let anything happen to her, and yet here I was, helpless, unsure, and afraid.The events of the last week replayed themselves
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Kailey’s POV I woke to the sensation of warmth against my skin, the flickering light of the candles casting shadows that danced across the walls. My breathing was shallow, my body still shaking from the aftereffects of the ritual. My hands instinctively brushed at my cheeks, and I was shocked that they came away wet. Tears. I’d been crying.Memories of the ritual came flooding back, Jon's chanting, the crushing darkness, the psychological screams that ripped through my brain. It had seemed so real back then, as though I was indeed facing demons from my past. And perhaps, on some level, I had."Are you alright?" Jon's voice cut through the haze-calm and steady, always. He stood a few feet away from me, regarding me with that peculiar mixture of curiosity and concern.I sat up slowly, an ache in my muscles. I wiped my face quickly to compose myself. "It worked," I whispered, barely audible.Jon stepped closer, his sharp eyes never leaving my face. “Then why are there tears in your ey
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Kailey’s POVThe silence of the cage was crippling and my mind seemed to swirl ceaselessly in my head. The bars of silver surrounding me seemed to hum with a faint vibrational energy; every time I moved, it was there, reminding me of my captivity. My limbs were heavy and my strength sapped, but it was the gnawing worry about Arya which consumed me more than anything else.I rested against the cold bars, my head pounding against the metal. What are they doing to her? The thought plagued my mind. Arya's wide eyes with fear from before had been indelibly imprinted in my mind, and every second of being imprisoned in the cage felt like a lifetime.The heavy door creaked open, and I sat up sharply my pulse racing. Two guards entered, dragging Jon between them. He moved with slow, deliberate steps, almost purposely resisting them without openly fighting."What are you doing?" I demanded, the long silence of my imprisonment making my voice hoarse.The guard let out a mockingly sadistic sne
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Kailey’s POV I hadn’t expected visitors, especially not Hannah, and I certainly hadn’t anticipated the emotions that hit me when I opened the door. Hannah stood there with a warm but tentative smile, a slight hint of nervousness in her eyes. For a moment, neither of us spoke, both of us quietly acknowledging the tension lingering between us. Then, in a voice softer than I intended, I managed to say, “Hannah... I’m really sorry. I should have trusted you about Isaac.”Hannah’s eyes softened, and she reached out, placing a comforting hand on my arm. “You don’t have to apologize, Allison. We’ve all been through a lot. Honestly, none of us saw it coming with Isaac.”The two of us exchanged a look of mutual understanding. We had both been betrayed in one way or another by men we thought we could trust. It was a bitter bond, but it was a bond all the same.“Anyway,” Hannah continued with a small grin, her eyes brightening, “I was actually hoping you’d come out with me tonight. We could u
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Kailey’s POVI sat in the dimly lit meeting hall. All around me, elders of the pack gathered. They had all suffered I knew that. They had all lost people they loved, and homes they fought to protect. One of the elders, a graying man with a scar running down his cheek, leaned forward. His voice was gravelly with age. "Allison, we've thought a lot about this. Our chances of striking back at Collen's pack are slim… unless we hit them where it hurts."I was nodding at every word, the fire of revenge cooking within me for all those who'd died and for all the destruction. "What's the plan?"The elder's gaze went steely. "We know Collen's father, their Alpha, is a strong and ruthless leader, having led his pack through battles and threats. But even he has a weakness-one we can exploit."I felt a weird twist in my stomach that I couldn't place whether anticipation or dread as the elder continued."The Alpha's son, Collen," he explained, his tone dark. "He's the one thing that Alpha truly ca
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Kailey’s POVI woke up early, blinking against the pale morning light filtering through Isaac's window. I stretched, feeling the warmth of the soft bed, the foreignness of waking up in someone else's home making me linger just a little longer. But today was a day I couldn't take lightly. I was ready to face the dark side of my past and to face my demons among people who had taken everything away from me.I had slipped out of bed, hearing Isaac turning around in the kitchen, the clinking of cups and muted sounds of coffee brewing. I hesitated, knowing how I had to tell him I was leaving, which meant offering even more of my truth.Isaac glanced up from the kitchen as I entered, a sleepy smile lighting on his face. "Morning," he said, sliding a cup of coffee across the counter toward me. "Heading out already?"I took the cup, nodding slowly. "Yeah… there's something I need to do. Somewhere I need to go." I looked into my coffee, gathering my thoughts. Now that he knew what I was, may
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Kailey’s POV“I haven’t even prepared the evening dish,” I said to Elyra, feeling the weight of the day pressing on me. The sun was beginning to dip behind the trees, and the thought of the tasks left undone made my chest tighten.Elyra chuckled lightly, her usual calm demeanor untouched by my rush. “You stress too much, Kailey. It’ll all get done.”I ignored her teasing as I turned toward the hut and shouted, “Auren! Auren, come here right now!”Moments later, Auren appeared from behind the hut, his small face lit up with curiosity. “Yes, Mum?”I placed my hands on my hips and gave him a stern look. “I need you to go into the woods and fetch some spices for tonight’s meal. The usual ones. And make sure—and I mean this—make sure you don’t branch off anywhere. Understood?”Auren nodded quickly, but his mischievous smile made me narrow my eyes. “I mean it, Auren. Straight there and back. No wandering.”“Okay, Mum, I promise,” he said, already heading toward the edge of the forest.“Chill, Kail
