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Eclipsed Wolves Chapter 27—The Hollow Stirs
Theoden stood in the doorway of their cabin, his blue eyes locked on the symbol carved into the dirt. The night air was crisp, but the chill that ran down his spine had nothing to do with the cold. Selene was beside him, her breath coming in quiet, steady exhales. He didn’t have to ask how she felt. He could sense it. Tension. Disquiet. A silent storm brewing behind her green eyes. She stared at the symbol, her fingers tightening into fists. “It’s fresh.”Theoden nodded. “He was here.”No footprints. No scent. No sign of approach or departure. But the symbol remained. A message.A warning.Selene exhaled sharply and turned back inside, rubbing her arms as if she could shake off the feeling that still clung to her skin. Theoden followed, closing the door behind them, his movements controlled but heavy.“He wanted us to see it,” Selene muttered, pacing. “He didn’t try to take me again. He didn’t attack. He just—” She gestured toward the door. “—left his mark.”Theoden leaned against the
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At Theoden’s command, Darius, Luka, and a few Silvercrest warriors spread out, searching for the Hollow. A clue. Anything. Selene glanced around them nervously before stepping closer to the message. She ran her fingers over it and as she did she felt the force inside her burn more intensely. It was a subtle reaction. But she felt it.The others mind linked to report that they could not find him. Not even a clue. Theoden could still feel the lingering heat in his veins, the power stirring beneath his skin like an untamed fire. It wasn’t just a flicker anymore—it was alive, pulsing through his body, wrapping around him like an unseen force.And Selene—she felt it too.She stood before him in the dim light of the ruins, her green eyes bright, charged with something that hadn’t been there before. She had pressed a hand to her chest earlier, stunned by the force rippling from him, but now—now, she was changing too.Her breath was unsteady, her fingers flexing as if she could grasp the en
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-26Eclipsed Wolves Chapter 29—Awake
Theoden felt it in his bones.The power inside him was no longer just a whisper of something ancient—it was awake. Selene lay across from him in the dim light of the cabin, her green eyes bright, her chest rising and falling with shallow breaths. The air around them pulsed with energy that had been sealed away for centuries. But now, there was no holding it back. And as the power inside him grew, so did hers. Selene shuddered, pressing a hand against her chest. “I feel… different.”Theoden stepped closer, his blue eyes searching hers. “Because you are.”Selene swallowed. “What is this? What are we?”Theoden lifted his hand, and without meaning to, fire flickered between his fingers. It wasn’t normal fire—it was gold, burning with the weight of something more than magic. And Selene—light shimmered over her skin, glowing softly, as if the power inside her had finally decided to take shape. Theoden clenched his jaw. “We’re what we were always meant to be.”But now they knew the truth—t
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-26Eclipsed Wolves Chapter 30—The Echo in the Trees
The trees thickened the deeper they walked, towering evergreens standing like ancient sentinels in the fading light. Each step was deliberate, each breath slow. Theoden walked just ahead of Selene, his eyes scanning the path, his senses stretched far beyond what was visible. Every shift of wind, every creak of branch, every rustle in the underbrush was filtered through the instinct that had kept him alive for centuries—even if he hadn’t known it until recently.“You feel that?” Atlas stirred in his mind, his voice low, wary.Theoden gave the faintest nod. “Yeah. It’s too quiet.”Selene walked beside him now, close enough that her shoulder brushed his. Her expression was unreadable, but Theoden could feel the tension in her limbs, the way her fingers twitched ever so slightly. She was listening too.“Nova?” she asked softly, eyes on the trees.“Something’s not right,” Nova murmured. “It’s like the forest is holding its breath.”Theoden turned his head slightly toward Selene. “We’re not
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The morning mist clung to the trees, soft and low, as if the forest itself was reluctant to wake. Selene stood near the marked tree, her fingers hovering just above the freshly carved name. The bark was still raw. Still wet. Someone had been here, not hours ago, but minutes.Theoden stood behind her, tense and silent. His eyes were fixed on the woods beyond the tree line, his body wound tight with something more than suspicion. He didn’t like being watched. He liked being toyed with even less.“He’s close,” Selene murmured, not turning around.“I know.” His voice was low and hard. “He wants us to see this. Wants us to follow.”“Atlas?”“He’s waiting,” the wolf growled. “He’s playing a game and thinks he’s already won it.”Nova stirred in Selene’s mind, sharper than usual. “He knows we’re watching for him. And he doesn’t care.”Selene exhaled, the morning air cool against her skin. “Then let’s stop pretending we don’t see him.”She stepped away from the tree, her power stirring faintly
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The morning light filtered through the canopy, soft and golden, but there was no warmth to it. The forest remained still, as if caught in a breath it couldn’t quite release. Selene sat on a fallen tree, her eyes fixed on the embers of their dying fire, her thoughts elsewhere.Nova stirred quietly in the back of her mind, not speaking. Just watching. Selene could feel her unease like a current beneath her skin, constant and restless.“You’re quiet,” Selene finally said.“Because I don’t trust him,” Nova replied. Her voice wasn’t sharp or angry—just deeply unsettled. “There’s something hollow in him, Selene. Something missing. Hollow. It’s not just a name.”Selene glanced toward the edge of the trees where Aylexelen stood, unmoving. He didn’t pace or fidget. He simply waited, like the forest itself. Still. Silent. Unreadable.“Do you think he’s lying?” she asked.Nova didn’t hesitate. “Not with his words. But he’s hiding something. His truth is only part of the story.”Selene swallowed
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Selene watched the way Aylexelen moved through the forest. Always silent. Always just out of reach. He was neither rushed nor relaxed—simply… present. Like the woods belonged to him. Or maybe he belonged to them. She wasn’t sure which was worse.They walked without speaking for some time, weaving through thick pines and silent stone ridges. The silence wasn’t comforting. It was calculating.Nova stirred. “He doesn’t breathe the same air we do.”Selene didn’t answer right away. “You mean that literally or—““Both,” Nova said. “He feels like a wound the world never healed.”Selene’s throat tightened. “There’s something wrong with him,” she murmured through the mindlink. Theoden glanced at her from a few paces ahead, then slowed to fall in beside her. “Atlas said the same.”Selene looked up. “What did he say?”Theoden’s jaw tensed. “That when Aylexelen is near, the earth quiets. Like even the wild things know not to make a sound.”Aylexelen, as if sensing their thoughts, stopped beside
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Aylexelen led them through a narrow gorge at the edge of the mountain range. The rock walls rose on either side, casting deep shadows across the forest path. The sky was overcast now, the light dim and pale, as though the world itself was withholding warmth.Selene trailed behind Aylexelen, her steps slow, deliberate. She could feel Nova pacing within her, a constant thrum of tension between her ribs.“He’s watching,” Nova murmured.Selene didn’t have to ask who. She’d seen the way Aylexelen’s eyes lingered too long, not with desire—but with calculation. Like he was measuring her for something.She glanced ahead. “Where are we going?”Aylexelen didn’t turn around. “There’s something I want you to see. Something that may help you understand your power.”Theoden moved up beside her, his voice low. “He mentions your power too often. I don’t like it.”She nodded. “And he never tells us what we’re walking into.”“That’s because he’s not walking into anything,” Atlas growled inside Theoden’
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Eclipsed Wolves Chapter 45—The First Blow
The morning was cold. Selene stood at the front line, the edge of the forest dark and quiet before her. Beside her, Theoden exhaled slowly, his blue eyes locked on the horizon. Luka and Darius flanked them, armed and ready, though neither spoke. They had insisted on taking the lead. Many argued they should wait behind the lines, be the last defense if everything else failed. But Selene and Theoden knew better. If their power was what the Elders feared—then it had to be the first thing those Elders saw. The silence didn’t last long. He arrived without warning. The Elder stepped from the woods like he’d always belonged there. He was tall, cloaked in dark gray, his face youthful but hollow, as though something inside had long since rotted. His magic came first—a pulse that shifted the wind, bending tree limbs, stirring the ground. Then it struck. Selene braced herself, but the force was staggering. She stumbled back three steps, eyes wide as the Elder raised a hand again. Anoth
Eclipsed Wolves Chapter 44—The Guardian’s Watch
Theoden ran like something was chasing him. Selene was right behind him, their feet pounding against the earth as branches whipped past, hearts racing faster than they could think. Luka’s broken voice still echoing in Theoden’s mind. “—can’t… move… Darius—close—too close—“ No directions. No context. Just panic. The clearing came into view seconds later. Luka and Darius lay on the ground, sprawled out and still. Too still. Selene skidded to her knees beside Luka. His skin was pale. His chest barely moved. Theoden dropped beside Darius, pressed two fingers to his neck, then his chest. “No pulse,” he said through gritted teeth. “Barely a breath.” Selene reached for Luka’s wrist. Nothing. “Oh no—no no no.” They didn’t think. They moved. Selene positioned her hands over Luka’s sternum and began chest compressions. “Come on, come on,” she whispered, counting under her breath. Across from her, Theoden tilted Darius’s head back and started CPR, alternating between breaths and co
Eclipsed Wolves Chapter 43—What’s Worth Saving
Theoden ran like something was chasing him. Selene was right behind him, their feet pounding against the earth as branches whipped past, hearts racing faster than they could think. Luka’s broken voice still echoing in Theoden’s mind. “—can’t… move… Darius—close—too close—“ No directions. No context. Just panic. The clearing came into view seconds later. Luka and Darius lay on the ground, sprawled out and still. Too still. Selene skidded to her knees beside Luka. His skin was pale. His chest barely moved. Theoden dropped beside Darius, pressed two fingers to his neck, then his chest. “No pulse,” he said through gritted teeth. “Barely a breath.” Selene reached for Luka’s wrist. Nothing. “Oh no—no no no.” They didn’t think. They moved. Selene positioned her hands over Luka’s sternum and began chest compressions. “Come on, come on,” she whispered, counting under her breath. Across from her, Theoden tilted Darius’s head back and started CPR, alternating between breaths and co
Eclipsed Wolves Chapter 42—The Keeper of the Final Piece
The door creaked open with the sound of old stone grating against itself. Cool air drifted from the passageway beyond, carrying the scent of earth and something older—ancient magic, soft and still. Selene stepped through first, Theoden close behind her. Their hands brushed, fingers tangling briefly. She felt the comfort of his warmth and let it ground her. At the end of the corridor, a figure stood waiting. He looked nothing like the Elders who had attacked them. His robes were worn, soft gray with no sigils or symbols. His hair was white, but not from age—it shimmered like moonlight. His eyes were a gentle gold, and they crinkled warmly when he smiled. “Selene,” he said, as if greeting an old friend. “Theoden.” The sound of their names on his lips struck something deep inside them. Selene blinked. “Cassiel.” He nodded. And just like that—everything settled. The tension in Theoden’s shoulders melted. Selene felt Nova exhale in her mind. “He’s safe,” Nova murmured. I remember
Eclipsed Wolves Chapter 41—The Forgotten Trail
Selene sat up slowly, glancing toward the trees. “Luka. Darius.” Theoden helped her to her feet. “They’re alive.” They stumbled to where the two warriors lay groaning, bruised but breathing. Selene helped Luka sit up while Theoden steadied Darius. “You two,” Luka muttered, voice gravelly and full of pain, “are something else.” Theoden turned to face the north again, jaw set and steady. “No more hiding,” he said. “Cassiel’s out there. We find him. We end this.” Selene nodded, fire burning behind her eyes. Together, they pressed on. — The next two hours were grueling. Every step deeper into the forest felt heavier, the air thick with old magic. The trees grew twisted and strange the farther they went. The bark of one oak pulsed faintly with a reddish sheen, and the moss beneath their boots whispered when disturbed. Nova stirred uneasily in Selene’s mind. “This place remembers things it shouldn’t.” Selene didn’t answer aloud. She didn’t need to. She felt it too—like they wer
Eclipsed Wolves Chapter 40—Break the Sky
The storm rolled in without warning. Wind tore through the treetops, shaking leaves loose in swirls of gold and ash. Theoden moved first, sharp and alert, eyes scanning the shadows. Selene followed close behind, her power humming faintly beneath her skin like a warning drumbeat. Luka and Darius flanked their sides, silent but tense. They’d followed the symbol north, deeper into the forgotten wilds, tracking the faint echoes of Cassiel’s power. But something else had found them first. Theoden stopped suddenly, his hand raised. They weren’t alone. Figures emerged from the forest—six of them. All tall, cloaked in deep black, their presence wrong. Ancient. The smell of old magic rolled from them in waves. Their eyes glowed white—not with life, but with memory. Memory of a time before rules, before balance. Elders. Theoden snarled. “Run.” But it was already too late. They moved like lightning. One Elder struck Luka first, sending him crashing into a tree with a sickening crack.
Eclipsed Wolves Chapter 39—The Search Begins
The morning air was cool and still, the mist clinging low to the forest floor. Selene stood barefoot just outside the cabin, arms wrapped around herself as she watched the first golden rays of sun filter through the trees. The world felt quiet—not the silence of peace, but the kind that came before something inevitable. Like the wind holding its breath. Behind her, the door creaked open. Theoden stepped out, shirt half-buttoned, hair damp from a quick rinse. He carried two mugs of coffee, one of which he offered wordlessly. She took it with a faint smile. “Thank you.” They stood together in silence for a long while, shoulders brushing, warmth from their mugs curling into the cool air. Finally, Theoden broke the stillness. “You ready for this?” Selene didn’t answer right away. Her fingers tightened slightly around the mug. “No. But we don’t have the luxury of waiting.” He nodded, his jaw tight. “Then we begin.” — By midday, Darius and Luka had joined them in the cabin, maps an
Eclipsed Wolves Chapter 38—What Love Heals
Theoden didn’t speak at first. He just stared at her, chest rising and falling in uneven breaths, as if afraid the vision of Selene sitting upright would fade if he blinked. Selene’s brow furrowed. “Theoden?” At the sound of her voice, he exhaled shakily and sank down onto the bed beside her. His hand found hers immediately, gripping it tightly—too tightly—but she didn’t pull away. She felt the tremble in his fingers, the tension in his shoulders. His eyes were shining. “I thought you were gone,” he said softly. Her lips parted, but he shook his head. “You’ve been asleep for almost a week, Selene. You wouldn’t wake up. No matter what I tried.” He drew in a ragged breath. “The doctors… they treated your wounds, but they weren’t healing. They were getting worse.” Selene’s chest tightened. “But I feel fine.” He gave her a look that was almost broken. A look that brought tears to her eyes. “You weren’t. Your breathing was getting shallower by the hour. You were slipping away, and
Eclipsed Wolves Chapter 37—The Memory Beneath the Ashes
The hall burned. Stone walls that had once echoed with music and laughter now trembled beneath the roar of fire. The floor was slick with blood and ash. Screams echoed in the distance—wolves, warriors, mothers, children. But none of them reached her ears fully. Everything sounded muted. Hollow. Like the air had been sucked from the world. Selene stood in the center of the crumbling hall, her breath coming in shallow gasps. Her dress was torn, her arms streaked with soot and blood—none of it her own. Around her, the air shimmered with heat and something more. A pulse of ancient magic that vibrated in her bones. And in front of her—he stood. Aylexelen. He was not the cloaked shadow she had seen in the forest. He was younger here, though not youthful. Regal, commanding, dressed in deep indigo robes trimmed with silver. His expression was calm. Too calm. Unbothered, even as bodies fell around them. And at his feet, Theoden lay. Deathly still. His blood pooling around him. Selene’
