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CHAPTER 156 | The old wisdom
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Azraiel paced back and forth in his office, the late afternoon sun casting long shadows through the large windows. His mind buzzed with the recent discoveries about Charlotte’s pack and the disturbing link between the Blue Orchid Pack and the Black Onyx Pack. He needed answers, and there was only one person who could provide them: his Aunt Caitlyn, the keeper of their family's histories and secrets.The phone rang a few times before a warm, yet slightly weary voice answered, "Hello, Azraiel. It’s been a while."“Aunt Caitlyn,” Azraiel began, his tone a mix of urgency and respect, “I need your help. It’s about Charlotte’s pack and a connection I’ve discovered between the Blue Orchid Pack and the Black Onyx Pack.”There was a brief pause on the other end, the kind that signalled deep thought. “Go on,” Caitlyn prompted, her voice now tinged with curiosity.Azraiel took a deep breath, trying to gather his thoughts into a coherent explanation. “We’ve uncovered some old journals that sugges
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Samantha pushes aside the stray strands of hair on Theo’s forehead. He looks so peaceful while sleeping, she thinks to herself as she takes in his serene face. She was currently in his bed, lying naked next to him. Ever since the shift, she has been sleeping here with him. For some reason, their relationship took a complete 360-degree turn. Sure, they were mates even before the shift but somehow it always felt like there was an invisible wall between them. That wall vanished into thin air with the shift.They are the happiest they have ever been. Theo seeks her out at every possible moment he can. His love language is touch, she noticed. Even when they are in public, he would graze the sleeves of her dress, sometimes her hair to make his presence known, as if she would ever need a reminder.Also, there’s that matter of Theo being the Beta of her pack. It was so surreal, the moment when Charlotte recognized Theo as her Beta and he recognized her as his Alpha. She couldn’t fathom what A
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Charlotte sighed as she wiped the sweat from her forehead. Her body ached from the intense training sessions she had been putting herself through daily. It wasn’t just physical strength she sought; it was control over the beings residing within her. She had to master the werewolf, the vampire, and the witch. The incident in her bedroom, where she had nearly lost control, was still fresh in her mind. The constant fear that she might hurt someone during one of her fits left her anxious all the time. She tried to play it cool and act as if everything was under control, but she knew that Azraiel was well aware of the internal battle she was fighting. Charlotte had never run from a problem. Inarguably, there had been some lapses in judgment in her decisions, but she had always been quick to recognize her flaws and work to eliminate them.Katya, a wise and experienced witch, had advised that Charlotte should focus on the werewolf, vampire, and witch traits first, as they were common to many
Alpha Raven CHAPTER 160 | Aunt Cailtyn
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Azraiel's mouth hangs open, a question on the tip of his tongue, but before he can speak, Daniel’s gaze locks onto his. The intensity in his eyes is almost unsettling.“Oh, and there are rumours that the fallen Alpha of the Black Onyx pack and the first-ever Trueblood, Emmanuel Reed, is alive!” Daniel announces, his voice cutting through the room like a knife.The room collectively gasps the air thickening with a sudden, oppressive tension. Every pair of eyes widens in disbelief, and it feels as though the walls themselves have leaned in to listen.“What?” Azraiel’s voice is barely a whisper, the word escaping him with a breathless urgency.“Do these rumours have any possibility of being true?” Aunt Caitlyn’s voice shatters the silence, each syllable wrapped in an edge of unease.Daniel sighs, a heavy sound that carries the weight of the world. “I believe that there is a high chance of him being alive,” he replies, his tone laced with a mix of dread and resignation.Aunt Caitlyn’s eye
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The meeting adjourned with a palpable tension in the air, as everyone decided to retire for the night and reconvene the next day. It was clear to all that Charlotte would rather die than abandon her pack. The gravity of their situation weighed heavily on each member, knowing that their only option now was to prepare for the imminent threat posed by Emmanuel and Austin's potentially advancing army.Arrangements were made to accommodate everyone. Aunt Caitlyn was assigned to the guest house, and Daniel Scott would stay in the cottage he had been occupying during Charlotte's shift. Thankfully, no further conversations transpired between Charlotte and Aunt Caitlyn, allowing the night to end peacefully without additional conflict.In their bedroom, Charlotte lay wide awake, her mind racing with thoughts and worries. The room was quiet except for the occasional rustling of leaves outside the window. Azraiel, sensing her unrest, shifted closer and murmured in her ear, “Can’t sleep?” He gently
Alpha Raven CHAPTER 163 | Who will they fight for?
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Alpha Raven CHAPTER 164 | The announcement
“A ball?” Charlotte looked at Azraiel incredulously.“You want to throw a ball in this madness to introduce me to others?” she asked for the second time.Azraiel sighed and smiled in the way he knew made her insides warm. His deep blue eyes sparkled with a mixture of amusement and affection.“Yes,” he finally said. “Nothing extravagant, just a small ball to introduce you to the rest of the world. To tell them that we don’t pose a threat to them together but we might need their help for the upcoming battles.” He quickly explained.“Okayyy,” she dragged the words with scrunched eyebrows.Azraiel sighed when she didn’t look convinced. He knew this was a hard sell, but it was necessary.“Look. We need other werewolf packs by our side. If they decide to fight from the other side, we might have more problems. I don’t think they will want to fight for a person they don’t know! In order to convince them to side with us, we need to introduce you to them and let them see why they should side wi
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Azraiel’s scream tore through the night as the silver flames licked at his skin, searing his flesh. The pain was unlike anything he had ever felt—blinding, all-consuming—but he pushed through it. His grip tightened around Charlotte’s limp body as he lifted her into his arms, ignoring the fire that burned him down to his core. Every breath was a struggle, coming in short, agonized puffs as the heat smothered him, but he refused to let go.He summoned his true-blooded wolf, the primal strength buried deep within him, and let out a howl of pain and anguish that echoed through the walls. The wolf took over, guiding him with a singular focus—protect Charlotte. His feet moved on instinct as he hurried into the room, the flames still biting at his skin, and laid her carefully on their bed.As soon as her body touched the bed, Azraiel collapsed, his knees buckling under the unbearable pain. He hit the floor with a thud, the flames finally retreating, but leaving him scorched, his body covered
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Azraiel felt her pain before he heard her voice. The intensity of the headache that slammed through the mindlink sent a sharp jolt of panic through his entire body. He was at the pack border, inspecting the security for Charlotte’s introductory ball with Kira, Matt, and Katya, when it hit him like a physical blow. The agony was overwhelming, and it wasn’t just his own—he could feel Charlotte’s fear pulsing through their bond.Without a word, Azraiel spun on his heels and sprinted towards her, his heart racing with dread. He knew something was wrong, terribly wrong, and he couldn't waste another second. Behind him, Matt, Kira, and Katya followed, their footsteps pounding through the woods as they tried to keep up with his pace.Matt’s voice cut through the rush of wind and trees as they ran. “Charlotte left the banquet hall a few hours ago. Ayleen left for home not long after. They must be at your place.”Azraiel heard him, but he couldn’t respond. His mind was racing too fast, his hear
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Charlotte stood on the balcony, her arms wrapped around her middle, deep in thought as the cool night air played with the loose strands of her hair. Below her, the maze in the garden glowed with a soft golden hue. Yellow-golden fairy lights had been draped intricately along the maze's borders, casting an ethereal glow that illuminated the neatly trimmed hedges. The lights flickered gently in the breeze, their glow stretching out like long fingers that traced across the stone walls of the estate, spilling golden shadows across her face. Her reflection caught in the glass door behind her, her expression drawn, her lips pressed into a thin line of unease.Azraiel had taken charge of the preparations for her ball—her introductory event. As usual, he was meticulous, ensuring every detail was perfect. Charlotte had been busy too, focusing on the decorations and arrangements, but her mind was not with the party. Hours ago, something had happened, something that had shaken her in ways she cou
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The Blue Orchid packhouse was alive with the hustle and bustle of preparations for the grand ball, an event that drew werewolves from packs far and wide. However, in the quiet confines of Theo’s office, an entirely different kind of preparation was underway.Charlotte, the Luna of the Blue Orchid pack and the Alpha of her own unnamed supernatural pack sat poised in one of the plush leather chairs, her sharp eyes fixed on Theo. Samantha, Theo’s mate, sat beside her, her interest piqued by the serious discussion they were about to have. Theo, the Beta of the Blue Orchid pack, stood behind his desk, his presence commanding the room.“The world of werewolf politics is more intricate than it appears,” Theo began, his voice steady and authoritative. “As Luna of the Blue Orchid pack and Alpha of your own, you, Luna, must be well-versed in the dynamics of our world. And Samantha, as my mate, your understanding of these matters is equally important.”Samantha nodded, her curiosity evident. Char
