CLAIRE's POVMy eyes widened in shock and I could not hide how much her sudden question had affected me. How did she know? Had she seen me? I had been very careful to stay at the very edge of the garden, to avoid getting seen by anyone.But I had failed."Are you deaf? I'm asking to a question," Eliana's haughty voice broke me out of my thoughts.I froze for a second, trying to think of a good excuse. "What do you mean?" I asked, trying to sound innocent."Don't play dumb with me," Eliana snapped. "I saw you talking to Alan near the greenhouse. Are you dumb or something? I know you were at the garden.""I was just walking by," I lied, trying to sound convincing.Eliana rolled her eyes. "Yeah, right. Like you would ever be interested in talking to him. Come on, Claire, Spit it out.""I am telling the truth!" I insisted, feeling the heat rising in my cheeks."Whatever," Eliana scoffed, crossing her arms. "Just don't get too comfortable around him, but then again, he is at your level. Co
CLAIRE's POVI sat at the dining table, nervously picking at my food. I hated having dinner with Eliana and Diana. They were always so bubbly and talkative, while I just wanted to finish my meal in silence. Vera, was sitting at the head of the table, chatting with my father about some business deal. I couldn't care less about their conversation.All I wanted was to be back in my room, practicing and honing my powers.An awkward silence fell over the dining room, and I tensed up even more. Eliana and Diana were giggling about something, but I couldn't bring myself to ask them what was so funny. I just wanted this dinner to be over already.Finally, my father spoke up. "Claire, have you heard about the annual clan competition coming up?"I shook my head, not really interested. But Eliana and Diana practically squealed with excitement."Oh, we can't wait for it!" Eliana exclaimed."It's always so much fun," Diana added.I just looked at them, confused. "What is it?" I asked my father."I
CLAIRE's POVI entered the spacious training hall in the palace, feeling a bit apprehensive. Unfortunately, Eliana and Diana, were already there, practicing their telekinesis powers. The hall was illuminated by torches mounted on the walls, casting flickering shadows that danced on the marble floor.After my father had made it mandatory to practice with my stepsister, he had scheduled our first training session for today. I was too nervous and anxious to get any sleep at night.My eyes danced around the room, taking in the decor that I had never seen before. The hall was vast, with high ceilings and large windows, letting in the warm sunlight. The walls were adorned with intricate carvings, and the floor was made of polished marble. The room was filled with various training equipment.Eliana and Diana stood in the middle of it all.As I approached them, Eliana and Diana stopped their training and looked at me with contempt. They were both stood tall, an aura of poise around them, with
DOMINIK's POVAs I walked through the forest with Luis by my side, my mind was still reeling from the battle we had just fought. The dark forces that Cora had sent to our realm were strong, but we had managed to defeat them with the help of our pack. However, the fact that Cora and Carlo were nowhere to be found in our realm left a bitter taste in my mouth.I had longed to rip both of them to shreds with my bare hands."I can't believe she wasn't here," I muttered, kicking a rock out of frustration."We may not have found Cora, or Carlo, but we have freed this realm of the dark forces," Luis replied, putting a reassuring hand on my shoulder. "That's something to be proud of, Alpha,"Relief flooded through me at his words. We had lost pack members in the battle, but at least their sacrifice had not been in vain. "You're right, Luis. We did a good job."As we walked back towards our pack house, I couldn't help but think of Claire. She was all that was on my mind lately. No matter what I
DOMINIK's POVI walked briskly down the forest path, my eyes fixed on the ground as I tried to ignore the nagging pain in my chest. Luis, my beta, walked beside me, his steps light and easy. I could feel his curious gaze on me, but I didn't have the energy to look up and meet it.We were on our way to see Ube, the well-known magician who could supposedly help me open a portal to the realm where Claire was. I missed her dearly and couldn't bear to be without her for much longer. I had to find a way to get her back."Are you sure this is a good idea, Alpha?" Luis spoke up, breaking the silence between us.I sighed heavily, knowing what he was getting at. "I have to try, Luis. I can't just sit here and do nothing.""I know, but Ube...he's a bit of a recluse, isn't he?" Luis said, his tone hesitant.I nodded, remembering what I had heard about the magician. "Yes, but he's our only hope. And besides, we've come this far already."Luis didn't say anything more, but I could tell he was worri
DOMINIK's POVI stood in the dimly lit cave, face to face with Ube the magician. My beta, Luis, stood silently beside me, his eyes darting around the cluttered space.Ube looked at us with a raised eyebrow, his hands clasped together in front of him. "What brings you to my humble abode?" he asked in a gravelly voice.I cleared my throat, And spoke, "We need your help, Ube. I need to go to the ordinal realm, and for that, I need a portal."Ube's eyes widened in surprise. "The ordinal realm? That's the highest and most advanced realm in the whole supernatural world. What business could you possibly have there?"I took a deep breath. "I want to bring back my mate. She was taken from me, without my consent and I'll do whatever it takes to get her back."Ube stroked his chin, deep in thought. "I see. Well, the ordinal realm is not to be taken lightly. It's a dangerous place, and not many come back from there alive. It is unlike anything you have seen in this realm."I knew that going to an
CLAIRE's POVThe days stretched longer, and with each passing day, I was forced to practice with Eliana, Diana and the trainer who paid no attention to me. Each day I was left to my own devices. All I could do was sit in the corner and watch them practice, and today was no difference.It aggravated me, but what could I possibly do? I rose up from the floor, attempting to join try and squeeze my way into my training when Xander glared at me."You're in the way Claire, you might get hit with these objects they're carrying. Step aside for now."My cheeks burned red hot as I nodded. I could hear Eliana snicker beside me.I retreated to the corner of the training hall, feeling like a reject, an outsider. My stepsisters, Eliana and Diana, were in the center of the room, using their telekinesis powers with ease. They lifted heavy objects effortlessly and sent them flying across the room. They twirled smaller items around their fingers, as if they were mere toys.I watched, feeling a deep sad
CLAIRE's POVNow, I want you to focus on feeling the life force of objects," Alan explained, leading me to a chair in the center of the greenhouse. "To do this, you must meditate."I looked at him, confused. "Meditate?"He nodded. "Yes, Claire. You must clear your mind of all distractions and focus on the essence of the object in front of you. Only then will you be able to feel its life force."I sat down obediently, closing my eyes as he instructed me to do. I took a deep breath and tried to empty my mind of all thoughts.At first, it was difficult. My mind kept wandering to the competition and my fears of failing. But as I focused on my breathing, I began to feel a strange sense of peace. And then, slowly, I started to sense the objects around me.I could feel the life force of the plants, the energy pulsing through their stems and leaves. I could sense the soil beneath me, teeming with tiny organisms. And then, I felt something else - a faint, almost imperceptible energy emanating