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BOUND BY FATE, TORN BY CHOICES CHAPTER 27
DEREK The tension in the air was suffocating. The entire pack stood gathered beneath the raised porch, eyes flickering between me, Ava, and Selene. A storm was brewing, one I could feel deep in my bones.I stepped forward, my gaze locking onto Selene. My voice came out as a growl, low and commanding. “Watch your tongue, Selene.”She didn’t flinch. Instead, she slowly turned her head, her eyes cutting from Ava—whom she had been smirking at—back to me. A wicked gleam flickered in her gaze, a satisfaction that set my teeth on edge. “Oh? So we’re not allowed to speak now?” Her voice rang out, carrying across the gathered wolves. “First, you tell us how to think and feel about this whole mess, and if we don’t fall in line, we’re cast out. And now, we can’t even speak?” She let out a bitter laugh, shaking her head as her arms crossed over her chest. “Is that how this works now? Are we all meant to walk with our heads bowed, never questioning anything? Maybe you’d like us to stop breathing
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The cool night air carried the scent of pine and damp earth, wrapping the estate in a quiet stillness. Beyond the main gathering area, where the pack had been discussing our next steps, I found him. The wooden back porch, slightly secluded and enclosed by a rustic fence, provided just enough privacy for hushed conversations.Seth leaned against the railing, his broad shoulders relaxed in a way that seemed too casual for the tension crackling in the air. Opposite him stood Vee, her arms crossed as if bracing for an argument.I stepped onto the porch, my boots making a dull thud against the worn wooden planks. "Hey," I greeted, my voice cutting through the thick silence.Both Seth and Vee turned to face me, their expressions guarded, wary. A strange stiffness hung between us, an unspoken understanding that whatever conversation they’d been having wasn’t meant for my ears.I shoved my hands into my pockets, tilting my head slightly. "What are you two doing out here?"Their responses were
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AVABlake poked his head around the door, his familiar smirk easing some of the tension in my chest. “You got everything, sis?”I exhaled, glancing at the half-packed bag on my bed. “I think so? Honestly, I’ve never packed before. Never left here. I don’t even know what’s necessary to bring.” I ran my fingers over the worn fabric of a sweater I’d barely worn. How did you prepare for a journey when you didn’t even know what you’d be at the end of it?Blake stepped inside, his towering frame casting a shadow over my bag. “Want me to grab anything else from home?” His voice was light, but I could hear the unspoken weight in his words. Was it even home anymore? Was anything still the same?I shook my head. “No. This’ll do.” Zipping up my bag, I hesitated before asking, “What’s happening downstairs?”I had heard raised voices earlier—voices I knew all too well. I had stayed upstairs, unwilling to walk into the storm brewing between Derek and Seth.Blake leaned against the doorframe. “Your
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DEREK The road stretched endlessly before us, a winding ribbon of asphalt cutting through dense forests and rolling hills. I kept my eyes locked on the car ahead, where Seth, Vee, and Adrian led the way. The journey had been mostly silent, the air in the vehicle heavy with unspoken thoughts. Beside me, Ava sat motionless, her gaze lost in the blur of passing trees outside the window.I stole a glance at her, noting the stiffness in her shoulders and the way her fingers absentmindedly twisted the fabric of her shirt. Her father and brother showing up earlier had clearly shaken her. I shifted my focus back to the road, but a quick glance in the rearview mirror caught Kara’s wide-eyed expression as she took in the world beyond the pack lands. Unlike the rest of us , she had never ventured far from home— Dad had always insisted on keeping her protected, fearing enemy packs might use her against him.My gaze met Blake’s in the reflection. Blake’s expression was serious, and he subtly nodd
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The drive led us along winding coastal roads, where towering cliffs plunged into the restless waves below. The scent of salt and damp earth drifted in through the cracked windows, mingling with the crisp ocean breeze. The sun was beginning its descent, casting long golden rays over the rolling waves that shimmered like liquid fire.When we finally arrived, I recognized the place instantly. I had been to this town once before when we collected supplies from a nearby lumberyard, but this time, we had come to a far more secluded spot. Seth had driven us to a hidden cove, where the rocky shore stretched out into the sea like an open embrace.Beyond the surf, a large vessel rocked gently with the tide, it's dark hull cutting a stark silhouette against the horizon. Closer to the shore, two sleek speedboats bobbed up and down, their hulls gleaming as they caught the last golden light of the setting sun.We left the vehicles behind in what looked like an abandoned barn, its wooden walls weath
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AVA The roar of the speedboats echoed across the vast ocean as we skimmed across the waves toward the larger vessel ahead. The sea spray cooled my skin, but it did nothing to settle the unease in my chest. Celeste’s gaze remained fixed on Derek, her interest in him blatantly obvious.Her own mate wasn’t pleased. A low, warning growl rumbled from his chest, a clear show of disapproval, but she seemed to enjoy provoking him. It was as if his possessiveness only amused her. Derek, however, paid her no attention. His focus was locked on the horizon, where the deep blue waters stretched endlessly beneath the afternoon sky. Seth, handling our boat with practiced ease, said nothing, while Vee piloted the second speedboat nearby.Why would the council align themselves with someone like Celeste? She exuded arrogance, a self-assuredness that felt more like entitlement. If I were to be blunt, she was insufferable.The journey between boats barely lasted five minutes before we reached the toweri
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"Pleasure to meet you too."The introductions were a whirlwind, hands clasping mine, warm embraces pulling me close. Yet, something felt different.One by one, we were passed from one set of arms to another, each person pressing their warmth against us in silent greeting. People held onto me longer than the others, their grips lingering as if searching for something unseen. I wasn’t sure why until she approached me.A petite woman stepped forward. Her raven-black hair cascaded down her back, the soft waves shimmering under the golden sunlight that streamed through the trees. Emerald-green eyes—vivid against her sun-kissed olive skin—locked onto mine with an intensity that made my breath hitch. They shimmered—alive, electric—set against the rich olive of her skin.Her smile was soft yet knowing, as if she already understood parts of me that I had yet to unravel. A gentle smile curved her lips. "I can feel her inside you." Her voice was soft yet brimming with emotion. "You have no idea w
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DEREK"I can’t shake the feeling that she thinks I don’t want her—but I do. For years, I longed for my mate, praying endlessly and shedding tears each time another year passed without my first shift. Being a late bloomer terrified me. There was a time I truly believed I wouldn’t be granted a mate at all. So when it finally happened, I was beyond thrilled. But then, disappointment followed just as quickly. I had expected her to be strong, powerful… but instead, she was weak.I suppose that wasn’t the best way to start our bond—her choosing me, only for me to feel let down by what I had become. And then, learning everything that came with it? It was overwhelming. Maybe that’s why I’ve been distant toward her. But she wants me to understand her, to ask about her past, to listen to her stories.“And yet, Derek… something doesn’t sit right. Seth claimed she became obsessed with power and left on her own, but I don’t feel that from her. She told me she used to come here often to meditate an
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VEEI couldn't believe it when Vance turned up with Daisy. The sight of her both shocked me because of the state she was in and thrilled me. Daisy was my cousin , my mum's sister's daughter. When she had laid eyes on me she had jumped out of the big man's arms , ran at me and, with the force she wrapped her arms around my body, it knocked me and her both to the floor. I looked up at Vance confused. Why was she here ? Why had they brought her ? But one look at the big man's expression, I kind of got the drift. He looked at her with such a loss , at only the fact she had come out of his arms into mine. I guessed they were mates.She was dirty and skinny , her hair mattered and mucky. And just looking at her arms I could see bruises. Moments later, my own mate and the rest appeared. I felt something settle inside of me at the fact he was now back. I had been a nervous mess. " Daisy what happened ? " I asked her. She was sobbing in my arms , heart-wrenching heaves racked her body. Vance w
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This time we were not going in blind , they wanted to be fully prepared for what we were up against. I also put forward the idea I had . To go use my magic elsewhere to throw them off the scent that I was still here. But Adrian was the one that threw out a shocking suggestion. " Why not just take your black magic out of you , like Nimue had done ? Is this just not the same story as what we have just had , someone after your magic ? " he said. I shook my head no. " I can not get rid of it , even if I tried they would still want me back " I told him." But when you overloaded Sabrina to make her pop,. It was you getting rid of it. Just do that. " he said, not really understanding. " Sabrina took my magic, yes , but the darkness no. Dark magic isn't dark because of the magic, it's the person. I was born into darkness , from darkness. They could still use me. Dark witches usually don't have much magic at all really. They use the earth , dark energy, all of that stuff to pull magic from it
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Of course, that had crossed my mind , but Seth would understand. He knew our parents. He knew the poison they spread wherever they went. " They will hate me for bringing this here " I told him, looking down. " They already know , Ava and Derek. While you were pretending to sleep, I was mind linking to Derek. He says we will gather to discuss how to end them after the funerals. Ava is also pissed at you. She told you we would help , you used your magic for us. We will not abandon you now. Derek had to stop her coming out here to tell you off ". I looked up at him and some of his anger had lessened , but not all of it.He stepped back and let me go. " So , choose Vee. Go without rejecting me. I will follow, we all will . Or reject me and go. The last choice is you stay here and we will do this together with our family. " My breath hitched at the hurt that crossed his face. One of those options I would never do, the other one they would come regardless. So , my only option was to stay. I
BOUND BY FATE, TORN BY CHOICES CHAPTER 91
VEEAdrian took me back to his home after Riala actually flew her mate off into the distance. I found it fun to watch. It took my mind away for a little bit. Seeing Rhiala carry her away , I had wished Adrian had been a dragon and he could just carry me away too. Weird how I had never actually seen Adrian's home. I had always just assumed he lived in the pack house and then he was staying at the former alpha and Luna's retirement home on the edge of the pack. I was surprised at how modest it was. He lived in one of the smaller log cabins. When we arrived, he had looked at it and shrugged " They offered me a bigger place , but there was only me so I saw no reason", he had explained." It's nice, " I told him. He grabbed my hand and walked us inside. It was cozy , all though very minimalist , it had a lot of Adrian's personality in it. It actually made me laugh , there was some art on the walls and there were paintings of naked bodies in sexual positions. No faces, just the bodies of pe
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" She looked at me dead in the eyes , and I knew she was right. But the thought of ever coming face to face with them again terrified me. " Go find your mate " she smiled , before she turned back on herself and headed back.I walked aimlessly for a while. Thinking , my mind runs like crazy. Mum has most likely already seen me here , now that Sabrina wasn't in my body anymore. Mum seeing the future was not always correct. Choices change and she only sees hints of the future, small little snippets. Mum and dad met out of sheer evilness. Not love or fated mates. And that was one of the things they wanted to stop, that they were completely against. Fated mates , they saw it as having too much power. The whole concept of mates. They wanted to eradicate it. They also believed that good witches were a hindrance , wolves were mutants , along with other animal shifters. My mother and father wanted to eradicate half of the paranormal species. It was funny. The only ones that made their list t
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They were appalled by what they learned we had been through. And again apologized for their part , but they were not at fault." So you have no home for us to send your pride and your deceased home to ? "I asked them and they both shook their heads. " No, we have a camp set up. Where all of the possessions we brought with us are. But no actual home to go to ", Usif confirmed. Shit , I looked at Derek and he had sat back , his fingers rubbing his chin which said he was in deep thought. He jumped up and excused himself for a moment and came back with a big map of our land and the surroundings. " Where did she have you waiting , and where is your camp ? "he asked Usif, who looked confused about why he was asking. But I knew him , I knew where his mind was at now. And I sat back and smiled at my dear friend and actually behind that rough exterior was a damn good man.VEE" How are they doing ? " I asked as I entered the room the female warlocks had been in. Now there was the former alpha
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CHAPTER 88He linked our fingers above my head and we stayed that way for the longest time. Before he finally let one hand go to slowly glide it down my body. Until he grabbed my thigh and hunched my leg up so he could press deeper into me." Damn" he said, pulling back . He smiled and looked down at my body. " Too many clothes ", he laughed. "Well, take them off, " I whispered . " Can't you just do your magic or something ? " he groaned so impatiently. " I could , but where is the fun in that? " I smiled, tormenting him. He leant forward and nipped at my lips with his teeth , before he sat up on his knees. He pulled his top over his head and I pretty much drooled at his torso. He jumped back off of the bed with no effort , landing off of his feet so he could unzip and pull down his trousers. His boxers went with them revealing him in all of his naked glory. And he was definitely blessed. I squeezed my legs tight , as a throb started between my thighs. " I scent you baby "he said in a
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I was snapped out of my daydream by loud sounds of fighting. The fight from the opening had somehow made its way down here. Wolves and panthers ran everywhere between the houses. " What are they doing down here ? " I snapped at no one in particular. I watched in horror and absolute misery as some of my men , my brothers who I had trained with my whole life, fell. And I was hopeless. " Something must have happened. Derek wouldn't have let them down here ", the former Luna said behind me. I caught sight of a wolf I knew well. " Damian," I shouted. The wolf had just put down a panther. He looked my way and I motioned him to me. He shifted as he got to the border of the protection spell. " Adrian, what are you doing in there ? "he asked , out of breath.I shook my head. "Don't ask , I am not pleased by it. What has happened? Why are you all down here ? " he looked back up towards the opening. " The dragons took their fight to the floor , and that bitch got hold of the luna. The alpha orde
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ADRIAN'S POV " Adrian, she will have had her reasons. " The former Luna said. I was fuming , marching up and down on the edge of the boundary. " She shouldn't have done that , anything could be happening now. All the people we love could be dead or dying and we are stuck here , helpless" I snapped, looking out at the path up to the battle. I heard someone gasp behind me. I turned to look and saw Kara standing there with tears in her eyes and her hand on her mouth. Shit , " Kara , I'm sorry " I said ." Go inside kay" her mum said. She wiped her eyes and walked off back inside. Meanwhile, the former Luna was giving me the stink eye. " Calm down Adrian , before I smack you up the side of the head. The truth of the matter is , you were a liability up there. She got in your head and she threatened to kill you. Your mate did what was right and still went back to help protect your family. Vee is new here , she could have left them to it and hid out here with you. But she didn't. I don't kn
