Chapter 37 — Zane's POV Kane and I rushed out of the meeting room, our wolf energy was crackling with tension. Selene's revelations about the prophecy were still echoing in our minds, but Mira's urgent announcement about Jaxon's arrival at the pack's eastern border demanded our immediate attention. “This can't be good,” I muttered, my muscles already coiling with anticipation. Kane's jaw clenched. “Jaxon's got some nerve showing up again.” The pack grounds were a blur as we raced toward the eastern border. Our supernatural speed meant we covered ground faster than any human could comprehend. The forest around us seemed to pulse with our collective energy, trees bending slightly as we passed. Aria was right behind us, her five supernatural aspects creating a complex magical aura that rippled through the air. I could feel her determination, her curiosity, and her underlying tension. Whatever Jaxon wanted, she was going to face it head-on. When we reached the border, Jaxon s
Chapter 38 — Kane's POV The moment we stepped away from the supernatural trial, I could feel the tension crackling around Aria like a living, breathing thing. My twin Zane and I exchanged a look — we both knew this wasn't over. Not by a long shot.Jaxon might have lost the challenge, but something told me we hadn't seen the last of him. The way his eyes had burned with determination during the trial? Yeah, that wasn't the look of someone ready to walk away.“Are you okay?” I asked Aria, my hand instinctively finding hers.She looked… complicated. Her five supernatural aspects were doing this weird shimmer-and-pulse thing that I'd learned meant she was processing some seriously intense emotions. The wolf in her was growling softly, the vampire energy was dark and swirling, the witch's magic tingled, the demon felt restless, and the angel's light flickered like a candle in the wind.Zane moved closer, his presence a solid comfort. That's the thing about being twins — we didn't always n
Chapter 39 — Kane's POV We rushed to the border only to find Azrael's hunters trying to breach in.The moment Azrael's hunters breached our pack's borders, everything went into hyperdrive.Zane was already in motion before I could even process what was happening. His wolf energy exploded outward, a crackle with supernatural electricity. I'd always known my twin was a strategic fighter, but watching him coordinate our pack's defense? Pure supernatural magic.“They're coming from the northern and eastern quadrants,” Zane shouted, his voice cutting through the chaos.Aria's five supernatural aspects were in full battle mode. Her witch magic sparked like lightning, the wolf growled with primal intensity, vampire energy swirled dark and dangerous, the demon aspect burned with calculated fury, and the angel's light created a protective shimmer around our most vulnerable pack members.Victor appeared beside us, his vampire energy ancient and deadly. “These are not ordinary hunters,” he warn
Chapter 40 — Zane's POVAfter Azrael's attack and Vivian's escape, I knew we couldn't just sit around waiting for the next hit. My twin bond with Kane meant we were always thinking alike, but this time, I was taking point.“We need a plan,” I told Victor, my wolf energy crackling with determination.Victor's vampire eyes studied me. “Gathering intelligence on Azrael won't be simple.” He said.“No kidding.”I assembled our pack's most elite supernatural operatives. Not just fighters, but trackers. Magical communication experts. Supernatural energy specialists. The kind of team that could slip through magical barriers like shadows.“We need to find Azrael,” I announced.The war room hummed with holographic displays flickering with intelligence reports from our pack's reconnaissance teams. Maps painted in vibrant blue and red color covered the walls, each color representing different threat levels and movement patterns. The air crackled with tension, a mixture of magical residue and pur
Chapter 41 — Aria's POVOMG. Just when I thought things couldn't get any more complicated, the universe decided to throw another supernatural curveball our way.The room was buzzing with tension. I could feel my five supernatural aspects practically vibrating with anticipation. The anonymous message from our mysterious potential ally hung in the air like a giant, magical question mark.“We need to talk about this mysterious message,” Zane announced, his wolf energy so intense it made the air feel electric.Victor, looking as ancient and mysterious as ever, stepped forward. His vampire energy was doing that cool, intimidating thing where it seemed to fill the entire room. “The message requires careful analysis,” he said, his voice deep and calculated.Kane stood next to Zane, their connection is so intense you could practically see the energy connecting them. I watched as they exchanged one of those twin looks — you know, the kind that speaks volumes without a single word.“A mysteriou
Chapter 42 — Aria's POV “I'm here,” Elara said, her voice carrying the weight of ancient magical knowledge. “I told you I'd be here when you need me.”The moment those words left her lips, the entire pack seemed to shift. It was like the very air became charged with supernatural energy, crackling with potential and mystery. My supernatural aspect went into overdrive – werewolf instincts bristling, witch energy humming, and something else, something deeper and more complex, stirring beneath the surface.Holy. Freaking. Supernatural. Chaos.“Well,” I muttered under my breath, “this is going to be interesting.”My heart was doing this wild tap dance against my ribs the moment Elara stepped into the room. Like, seriously? Of all the supernatural entrances I'd witnessed, this one took the cake.Victor was the first to move, his wolf energy crackling with this weird mix of respect and curiosity. Aiden and Liora flanked him, their supernatural senses on high alert. The air itself seemed to
Chapter 43 — Aria's POV As we rushed out, we could hear the rogue talking to the warrior that held him.“I need to speak to the Alpha. Now.”A rogue wolf, eyes wild and feral, shouted with a desperation that made everyone freeze. His voice cut through the tension like a knife, raw and unfiltered. The warrior gripping his arm looked uncertain, muscles coiled tight and ready to restrain him at a moment's notice.Victor moved first, his massive frame blocking the entrance. “Calm down,” he said, each word measured and deliberate.But the rogue wasn't having it. “I've got information that could save your entire pack,” he spat, struggling against the warrior's grip. “Alpha. Now.”Kane and Zane emerged, their presence immediately changing the atmosphere. It was like watching two predators assess a potential threat—calculated, dangerous, absolutely controlled.“Release him,” Kane commanded.The warrior hesitated for just a split second before letting go. The rogue stumbled forward, catching
Chapter 44 — Zane's POV “Take him to the dungeon,” I barked, my voice slicing through the tension like a knife.Marcus and Liam—our most hardcore warriors—stepped forward. Marcus, covered in battle scars that told stories of survival, gripped Ryker's arm with a grip that said more than words ever could. Liam positioned himself like a secondary shield, every muscle coiled and ready.Ryker? He didn't fight. Didn't resist. Just watched us with these eyes that seemed to be calculating every single move.I exchanged a look with Kane. One of those looks that said everything without saying anything. Something was off about this guy.“Victor,” I called out, “I want a complete background check. Every. Single. Detail.”Victor's nod was sharp. If there was dirt to be found on Ryker Steelclaw, he'd uncover it.Elara approached, her supernatural energy crackling around her like a living thing. “I can verify magically,” she offered.Kane's response was immediate. “Not yet. Traditional methods firs
Chapter 61 — Aria's POV Everything stopped.The chaos of battle, the screams, the explosions — it all faded to white noise as I stared at Kane's broken body. Black energy pulsed from the wound in his chest, eating through him like acid. Each tendril of darkness left decay in its wake, turning his skin ashen gray.“No, no, no,” I chanted, my hands hovering over him uselessly. Power surged beneath my skin, all four of my supernatural sides responding to my distress.“Let us help,” Nyx materialized beside me, my vampire side's presence cold and deadly. Her usually controlled demeanor cracked with desperation. “Our blood can heal.”“The pack's defenses are failing,” Vesper growled, my wolf pacing in agitated circles around us. Through her eyes, I saw Azrael's forces pressing harder against our weakening barriers. “But he comes first. Always first.”“His soul is slipping between realms,” Astra's voice shook, my witch's power reaching for Kane with spectral hands. “The weapon was designed
Chapter 60 — Zane's POV Silver light erupted from her position, expanding into a massive dome shield over the entire pack territory. All four of her supernatural aspects manifested simultaneously, feeding power into the barrier. The sight was both beautiful and terrifying — a physical manifestation of just how unique our mate truly was.But something was wrong with Kane.Dark energy gathered around him during the most intense fighting, almost like…like Selene's curse marks. The realization hit me like a physical blow. Whatever she'd shown him in that prophecy chamber was affecting him on a fundamental level.No time to process that. Because there, in the shadows — Azrael.The hunter commander stood back from the main battle, directing his forces with cold precision. His scarred face showed no emotion as he observed the carnage. Kane caught my eye again. Together, then.“Hold the core!” I called to Aria through our bond. Her acknowledgment came with a pulse of power that made the air
Chapter 59 — Aria's POV “How do they even know about the prophecy?” I demanded, but the answer hit me before anyone could respond. “Azrael.”“The hunters have been watching our bloodline for generations,” Selene confirmed. “Waiting for the right moment. When you bonded with my brothers…” She shook her head. “It was like lighting a beacon.”Another explosion rocked the building. On the screens, more red dots appeared.“Enough theory,” Zane growled. “We need action. Aria, can you-”Power surged through me before he could finish. All four of my supernatural aspects responded at once, their combined strength making the air crackle.“I can hold them back,” I said, letting Vesper's vampire speed mix with Nyx's wolf strength while Astra's magic twined through Raze's demon fire. “But I need to know everything. Now.”Selene moved further into the room, her curse marks casting purple shadows on the walls. “The full prophecy speaks of three paths. One ends in darkness consuming everything. One
Chapter 58 — Aria's POV Something was wrong with Kane.The thought hit me the moment I woke up, the mate bond between us pulsing with the darkness he was trying desperately to hide. My hand instinctively reached for the space beside me, still warm from where he'd slipped away before dawn. Again.Three days since his meeting with Selene. Three days of forced smiles and careful distances. Three days of secrets burning through our bond like acid.“He's protecting you,” Vesper, my wolf side, murmured in my mind.“Or protecting himself,” Nyx countered, my vampire aspect's thoughts cool and calculating as always.“The magic knows,” Astra, my witch side, whispered. *It always knows.*“Then let's make him tell us,” Raze growled, demon fire crackling through my veins.I pushed back the covers, frost spreading where my feet touched the floor. My power had been unstable lately, responding to the emotional turmoil churning through the mate bond. The room's temperature dropped another few degrees
Chapter 57 — Kane's POV The sacred grove thrummed with ancient magic as I cornered Selene beneath the eldest oak. Lightning crackled between us, moon magic making the air taste like metal and memories. My sister's curse marks writhed across her skin like living shadows, darker than I'd ever seen them.“Start talking,” I growled, letting my Alpha power leak into my voice. The trees around us shuddered. “What did you mean about sacrifice?”Selene's laugh was bitter, hollow. “Still trying to intimidate your sister, Kane? Some things never change.” She traced one of her curse marks absently. “Though everything else is about to.”Thunder rolled overhead despite the clear sky. Through my bond with Zane, I felt his growing unease back at the pack house. Through my mate bond with Aria, an echo of power that made my own curse marks burn beneath my skin.“No more games, Selene.”“Games?” Her eyes flashed purple-black. “You think this is a game? Our family has paid in blood for generations. I'v
Chapter 56 — Zane's POV My boots echoed against the stone steps as I raced down to the ritual chamber. The magic in the air was wrong – electric and ancient and dangerous all at once. My Alpha senses screamed warnings with each step.Something had changed. Not just in the air or the magic, but in the very fabric of reality itself.The massive wooden doors were already open, torchlight spilling into the corridor. The scent of ozone and power hit me like a physical wall. And beneath it all, the unmistakable combination of Kane and Aria's scents, twisted with something else. Something otherworldly.I burst into the chamber and froze.Kane knelt down and cradling Aria's trembling form. But this wasn't just the aftermath of the ritual. Aria's skin literally glowed, as if she'd swallowed starlight. Silver patterns crawled across her exposed skin like living tattoos, shifting and changing with each shaky breath she took.“What happened?” I demanded, dropping to my knees beside them. The sto
Chapter 55 — Aria's POV “You can have everything,” Dark-Aria whispered, her words echoing through the supernatural void. “Ultimate power. No more doubts. No more human weaknesses or more pain.”I stared at my darker self — perfect, powerful, and absolutely terrifying. She was everything I could become if I just let go. The raw energy radiating from her made my supernatural core ache with want. Her eyes, darker versions of my own, held centuries of potential power.“And what's the price?” I asked, though I already knew. There was always a price.Dark-Aria's smile was beautiful and cruel. “Only everything that makes you weak. Your messy human emotions, your limitations, and attachments.” She said the last word like it was poison on her tongue.The void around us shifted, showing memories like movie scenes. Every moment I felt weak. Every time, my human side had held me back. Every failure that had ever haunted me.“Look at yourself,” Dark-Aria circled me, her movements liquid grace. “T
Chapter 54 — Kane's POV I couldn't stand still.Every step I took around Aria's motionless body felt like torture. The ritual circle pulsed with otherworldly energy, keeping her suspended between realities while she faced her trial. But I was stuck out here, useless. The purple-tinged barrier around her shimmered mockingly, keeping me from reaching her when she needed me most.My hands clenched into fists as another wave of magical energy rippled through the chamber. The ancient stones in the walls seemed to pulse in response, their crystalline structures amplifying whatever was happening in the trial realm.“Kane, wearing a hole in the floor won't help her,” Victor said from his monitoring station, fingers flying over his tablets and sensors. The tech-savvy supernatural had surrounded himself with enough equipment to stock a small laboratory.Easy for him to say. He had his scientific equipment to focus on. All those beeping machines tracking magical frequencies and supernatural ene
Chapter 53 — Aria's POV Darkness.But not the kind of darkness you get when you close your eyes or turn off the lights.This was different.Supernaturally different.One moment, I was preparing for the final trial with Kane, and the next, I was… here. Wherever “here” was?A mystical realm that wasn't quite reality. Wasn't quite a dream. Something in between. A supernatural limbo that existed somewhere between my consciousness and… something else.The environment around me wasn't static. It shifted. Morphed. Reflected something deeper than physical space.My memories.My fears.My insecurities.They weren't just memories anymore. They were living, breathing supernatural entities.First, I noticed the silence. Not an absence of sound. But a presence of something more profound. A supernatural quiet that was somehow louder than any noise I'd ever heard.Then, movement.A shadow. No, not just a shadow.A version of myself.Dark. Twisted. Powerful.My dark supernatural doppelgänger smiled.