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
CLAIRE's POVI lay in bed, staring blankly at the lavish ceiling. I was forced to stay in my room, just like my father had ordered me to, and I was only allowed to leave when it was time for dinner. Staying in my room all day was suffocating, and sometimes, it felt like it was hard to breathe.And just like I had anticipated, I was not allowed to train with Eliana and Diana anymore. Although the news brought me joy, it also left me feeling a bit sad. I could not train in the garden with Alan anymore, so my only hope of improving was watching my stepsisters train, but that was taken away from me.I went grim and curled up to my side. What on earth was I going to do? If I could not train before the clan wars, then, there was no way I would made my father proud, and just like Eliana wanted, I was going to embarrass myself.My eyes burned with tears at the thought of how hopeless my situation was. Nothing had gone right ever since I had stepped foot in this realm, and it was all because o
CLAIRE's POVIt has been quite a while since I had seen Vera, it even spent time with her. Her presence in the palace was surprisingly scarce, and I never bothered to ask why. Since I had not seen her since, and she had not shown up to my room in a long while, I was skeptical on why she was here.I approached the door with caution, and reluctantly swung it open. Just like I had imagined, Vera was standing there, a smile planted on her lips."Hey Claire, why don't we take a walk around the palace for a bit?"I blinked at her. A walk? That sounded like what I needed right now, but sadly, I could not say yes. I shook my head at her, and lowered my gaze to the floor."I'm sorry, but father asked me to stay in my room and not leave."Vera sighed and without any warning, she pulled me out of my room, and into the hallway. I let out a gasp as I looked around, realizing that I was no longer in my room. It felt like I had committed a taboo, and father would come rushing down here any minute.T