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CHAPTER 8
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AVA As I sat on the edge of Derek’s massive bed, I couldn’t help but take in the size and grandeur of the room. It was enormous—larger than my family’s entire living space—with high ceilings and walls lined with shelves of books and artifacts that spoke of Derek’s status as the future Alpha. My eyes landed on the bed itself. It was a grand piece of furniture with dark, heavy posts and a thick mattress draped in luxurious navy-blue sheets. I sat stiffly, feeling like I didn’t belong in a space like this.My thoughts drifted back to what had just happened outside. Kora’s attack replayed in my mind—the insults, the hatred, and the humiliation I had endured in front of everyone. But what confused me most was Derek’s reaction. He had defended me , growled at Kora like a wolf ready to rip her apart, and carried me here as if I were something precious.“How could he do that after rejecting me?” . It didn’t make sense. He had made it abundantly clear that I wasn’t worthy of being his mate
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After Derek left the room, shutting the door behind him, I found myself lost in thought. The kiss had left me dazed, a whirlwind of emotions coursing through me. I was torn between the pain of his rejection and the undeniable pull of our bond. Before I could fully process my feelings, there was a knock at the door, and the Alpha—Derek’s father—walked in.The Alpha’s presence was commanding yet kind, his gaze soft as he looked at me . "Ava," he started, his deep voice laced with regret. "I owe you an apology.”I blinked in surprise. "An apology, Alpha?"He nodded, stepping further into the room. "I’ve failed you, and for that, I’m deeply sorry. I didn’t realize the extent of what you’ve been through—how much you’ve endured in silence, hiding for years. As Alpha, my role is to protect every member of this pack, and I failed to do that for you.”I looked down, my voice barely above a whisper. "You have a lot on your shoulders, Alpha. You’re not just the leader of the pack—you’re a fath
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DEREK “Dad, a pack from the south contacted me yesterday,” I said as we sat in the pack office. My father, the Alpha, raised an eyebrow.“And what pack would that be?” he asked, leaning forward with curiosity.“Their name is Lunaris Mystique,” I replied, feeling a small thrill at even saying the name.His eyes flickered with recognition. “Lunaris Mystique?” He sat back in his chair. “I know of them. They’re a smaller pack, deeply secluded, but they’re not ordinary. They have a history of taking in magical wolves, those gifted with abilities, and grooming them to master their powers. Their stories have always been shrouded in mystery. For a long time, I thought they were nothing more than a myth.”“Apparently, they’re very real,” I replied. “An unknown number called me yesterday. They claimed to have heard I was searching for my mate. Before coming to you, I had the council investigate their claim. They confirmed the same—Lunaris Mystique is indeed a pack of supernatural wolves.”T
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AVAThe night air was cool, with the moon casting a silvery glow across the landscape, reflecting off the surface of the lake. As I made my way toward it, my thoughts wandered to everything that had happened between Derek and me. I couldn’t help but blush, remembering the way he had held me, kissed me, and said things I had never dared hope to hear.For the first time in my life, I felt like I was stepping into the light. The alpha’s offer to give me a job had been the best gift I could ever ask for. It wasn’t just about the task itself—it was about being seen, being heard. I had always hidden in the shadows, afraid of what others might think, ashamed of my twisted spine, my weakness. But now, I had a chance to be out in the world, to let people see me as I was, not as a fragile, broken thing to pity.It was liberating in a way I had never experienced before. Even my wolf seemed to rejoice in the freedom. She had always wanted to be out in the open, to run and feel the wind on her f
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"Where have you been, Derek?" Adrian's voice broke the silence, his sharp gaze fixing on me. "I’ve barely seen you these past few days.”I hesitated for a moment, the half-truth already on the tip of my tongue. "I’ve been working on the building project—the new pack house for the increasing numbers in the pack," I said evenly. "And preparing for the arrival of the Alpha and his sister from the Lunaris Mystique pack." It wasn’t a lie, but it wasn’t the full truth either.The truth was, I had spent most of my time with Ava at the cave, a sanctuary I had made into something of a second home. After her daily shifts, we’d meet there under the cover of darkness, spending the night together. Those hours were our escape—a space where we could bond, talk, and let the tension between us unravel.If someone had told me before that I’d find solace with someone like Ava, I would have laughed. But she wasn’t like anyone else. Ava had a quiet strength about her, a resilience forged from years of b
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AVA It was the day before the Alpha and his sister from the Lunaris Mystique pack were set to arrive. Tomorrow, Derek would claim his bonded mate, and our fleeting, fragile connection would be nothing but a memory.I woke up in the cave, the emptiness beside me a harsh reminder that he wasn’t there. Rubbing sleep from my eyes, I noticed movement outside. A wolf paced back and forth, its movements deliberate and vigilant, like it was on guard."Derek?" I called groggily, stepping toward the entrance. But as I approached, the wolf shifted, its fur receding to reveal a familiar figure. To my surprise, it wasn’t Derek—it was Adrian."Adrian?" I stammered, unsure of what to make of his presence."It’s okay, Ava," he said, his voice calm but firm. "Derek asked me to watch over you until he gets back.”I felt a rush of panic. "I… we were just…" I struggled to find the words, my mind racing."Having sex?" he interrupted with a smirk, laughing at my wide-eyed expression. "Relax. Derek told me
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The tension in the air was palpable as Derek and I stood side by side in the pack house, both trying to remain calm, though I could feel the storm of emotions brewing beneath the surface. The alpha and his sister from the Lunaris Mystique pack had arrived, and with them came the knowledge that everything was about to change.We had decided to tell everyone the truth about us—the bond we shared that went beyond physical connection. Derek and I had been inseparable, our emotions intertwined in ways that felt both exhilarating and overwhelming. But with the Alpha and his sister from the Lunaris Mystique pack on their way, I couldn't help but feel that the storm was closing in.The moment they stepped through the door, the atmosphere in the room shifted. Seth, the Alpha of the Lunaris Mystique pack, entered with his sister, Vee, standing by his side. Their energy was magnetic. As soon as Vee caught Adrian’s gaze, something unspoken passed between them. Their eyes locked, and it was cle
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DEREK The man’s head tilted as his sharp gaze traveled up toward me. His expression was calm, unreadable, but there was a spark in his eyes as if he were observing something he found... interesting. Then, with a faint smile, he shifted his attention to Ava, and that subtle smile grew warmer, more curious. My jaw clenched.Taking a step back, the man addressed me directly, his voice polite yet measured. “I’m guessing you’re the future Alpha we were coming to meet?”Every instinct in me wanted to snap, to remind him where he stood. Instead, my father’s pointed throat-clearing from behind me brought me back to focus. Begrudgingly, I replied, “That’s right.”The man introduced himself, extending a hand up to me since I still stood a step above him on the staircase. “My name is Seth. I’m the Alpha of my pack.”Ava squeezed past him on her way down the steps. I didn’t miss the way his eyes lingered on her, following her movements as though he couldn’t help himself. A low growl stirred in m
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AVA"You don't look like you would hurt a fly ? " she shrugs at me. " But she has all of your women's magic and her sisters , she is powerful and she's conniving. What if we lose ?" I asked her and her eyes softened. " I have not seen the entire pack that we are in , but I have seen enough to know you are surrounded. She is but one woman. Why do you all fear her so much ? " she asks and her questions stumped me into silence. So she continues to talk. " You have magic , so do the other girls that woke us. You are not defenseless ", she states." I know that " I was about to answer, but she cut me off. " Do you know that ? Because if you had known that you would already be fighting her back , would you not ? " I nodded dumbly. " Yea , I mean no. But shit . We have just been letting this all happen. We were so scared they would beat us. They lived with us for weeks and we did nothing. Always waiting. Too scared " I said quietly. " To lose people ? "she asked and I nodded again." You, my
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DEREK I never knew being the Alpha of a pack can be this strenuous . Dad usually does it effortlessly, he carried everyone's burden like he was born for the role . Meanwhile I was here being worn out , but I couldn't get tired because Ava needs me more than she needs anyone else . We were literally running around the pack , until Ava looked ready to drop from exhaustion. After a lot of coaxing, I managed to convince her she needed some rest. It took a lot of work , everyone was on a very high alert about whether Sabrina would come back. Ava still needed to release the magic to the goddess , but one thing after another just kept coming up. To where it was now almost three in the morning. We were stopping at the pack house where we could all keep close. I think that was the only way she would settle, at least hopefully a little bit.By the time I got her to our room , she was pretty much asleep on her feet. Adrenaline had been running that high , she was now crashing. We all were. Bu
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Once we were behind the door , it took a while for them all to become coherent. They were dazed and foggy , and weak. Some could hardly even stand. They'd been laid down for so long , I was surprised they even remembered how. " We need to get them some food and water down here , they may even need a doctor ", I said, worriedly, watching them. " Let's wait to see how they react first before we put a doc in the room with them " Derek said from behind me. " They're human Derek , what can they do if you have warriors standing guard " I tried to reason with him. Well I was the emotional one and Derek was the logical one so definitely we would clash here and there . " I'm going to go back to the hospital. Do you want me to send a doctor down here ? "Vee asked us . I was about to answer yes , but Derek spoke first. " Hold the doctor , but will you go ask Adrian if he will arrange for food and drinks to be brought down, please Vee ", she looked at him a little fearful. The concept of her goi
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The women and concubines we took from the castle had these gloomy looks on their faces like they would be gone anytime soon , I actually felt an urge to release them but I don't work on my own here even though I'm the alpha of alphas I can't skip the authority figures in my life, and honestly I'm greatly for people around me , they help correct my head when I'm about acting irrationally." Can we even remove the spell put on them ? " I asked Nimue . Looking at all the immobile bodies through the cell door was creepy. It made shivers run down my spine just being down here. " We should be able to , but some spells can be tricky. It can be hard to undo another witch's spell. At least for us , I don't want to keep tapping into the moon goddess's magic. The quicker we give it back the better". I heard some shouting further down the hall. The alpha and Derek were talking to someone through the door. Walking over , I went to see what the fuss was about. Getting closer, I heard the one voice
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" Nimue, I need them back. Let's just go after her now. We have your magic. I can feel the strength of it running through my veins. We can kill her ourselves ", I said to her while I paced through the room. I could feel Derek's eyes tracking me and I was doing my best to block my thoughts from him. He wouldn't agree with this. " And for good reason he wouldn't. "Ava, What have I been saying this whole time? I have always run into things alone , not relying on others. For me to stay, I have to prove that I no longer need this magic. Not all of it anyway. To go to her now and deal with her ourselves, that will prove the balance keepers right. We need to give the magic back and deal with her with what's left and with our mate and family and friends. Ava , I don't want to have to leave again" she said sadly.I groaned inwardly. " If we give it back now, she will kill them ", I told her. " She won't know , Ava , I think you see us as giving it back, as we will be weak again. We are the tru
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"You mean that's not Adrian?" . I asked and Ava shook her head . "We need to go". She clapped her hands again and as soon as she got back , we were surrounded by everyone at the pack including Adrian . He was standing in front of me . "What the hell is going on?" I asked Ava . "We didn't have a choice. When she took you away we began to come up with different plans , and different ideas were coming up . Then Seth brought up the Idea of us distracting her while I went and got Nimue's magic." As I was trying to get everything she was saying, I noticed she was looking at me , from head to toe ,and the next minute I saw that I was putting on boxers ."Sabrina will figure everything out soon , she would know it's Seth and not Adrian and I fear for his life . She had said she wanted me to get the magic , what does that even mean ? She had Fay. Fay shook her head . It was as if I was dreaming because why did no one seem bothered about Sabrina's sister Fay standing with us . I think I pretty
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DEREK The environment around the cave didn't look like how Ava and I left it . It was now looking more scary and shady , like Sabrina had visited the cave more often . Sabrina's presence gave this bad energy vibe. For someone who doesn't get scared easily, the bad energy was having an effect on me and it was weighing me down. Runner my wolf was howling seriously in my mind , it made it difficult for me to focus . She definitely had plans to break all my barriers and enter into my mind, that's what she always does .She stood leering at me , her smile evil and malicious. She was really winding me up. She had taken the spell off that held my body frozen , and replaced it with shackles around my wrists and ankles that were attached to the wall. They must be spelled with something too, because I had been trying to shift for the last hour we had been here , and had no luck. Runner was going ballistic inside of me. "Now let's try again to get into that head of yours shall we? I believe t
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AVAWoh Woh Woh. How did I even do that? I don't even know any spell Nimue had actually taken over. I wouldn't have known how to do that. I would have been virtually helpless. This new me is giving what it should give . It's like I'm on high alert and very sensitive. Nimue too , it's like all the powers she had had advanced by two and it was awesome. I watched as she disappeared . I was about thanking the moon goddess when I saw her re-appear behind Derek. Her hand wrapped around his body and, in the blink of an eye , my world had disappeared. She had taken him. Nimue had stopped whatever spell she had been saying thinking she had gone. But she hadn't. She had just moved. Chaos broke out as the future alpha was taken. Adrian's bonds that held him slipped off , as he stumbled forward to his knees. Vee went running up to him. And even though he didn't shun her , you could tell that he didn't want her to be so close. Meanwhile, I stood watching it all frozen , unmoving. Like if I didn'
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DEREK I definitely felt bad for Adrian and Vee . I remember when we were still teenagers how Adrian and I usually talked about treating our mates when we finally met them . Adrian for one was more calm than I was , so I expected that he would treat his mate with more princess treatment than me . Now Sabrina has taken away Adrian's opportunity to treat his mate the way he had envisioned it . I feel very sorry for him . But Ava was my mate and she was my main concern and protection went to her. Ava looked up at me after Vee had walked off with an expectant look. " What ? " I asked her and she rolled her eyes. " Go follow him " she told me and I shook my head. "I am not leaving your side, while ever that crazy bitch is on the loose " I told her and her eyes narrowed. She stepped back and crossed her arms over her chest. " You need to go to our friend. "He’s your best friend Derek, he needs you more right now , he needs a shoulder to lean on . I am going to the house to see my dad , an
