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Chapter 8: Shadows and Secrets
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The tension lingered in the air, thick and suffocating. Luca’s declaration—his insistence on coming with her—was both a relief and a source of conflict. Eve knew he wanted to protect her, but she also knew he didn’t trust the Nightshade Coven. His jaw was set in stone, his stance rigid, like he was preparing for a battle before they even took their first step toward the witches. Damien, on the other hand, looked far too pleased. His golden eyes gleamed with amusement, his smirk never wavering. “Glad to see we’re all on the same page,” he drawled. “Pack your things, sweetheart. We leave at dawn.” Luca growled, but Eve placed a hand on his arm before he could lunge. “No fighting,” she murmured. Damien chuckled. “Oh, trust me, sweetheart. I’d hate to hurt your Alpha’s pride before our little trip.” Luca’s fists clenched, his entire body tensed. But Eve didn’t let go of him. She could feel the anger rolling off him in waves, but beneath it, there was something else—worry. And th
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The moment Eve and Damien emerged from the treeline, several Silverclaw warriors turned toward them, their expressions a mixture of relief and tension. At the center of them stood Luca. His sharp eyes swept over Eve, then Damien, then the bloodstained ground where their fallen warriors lay. His jaw clenched, his posture rigid with barely contained anger. “Eve.” His voice was rough, as if he had been holding back a storm of emotions. She opened her mouth, but before she could speak, he turned his glare to Damien. “What the hell are you doing here?” Damien smirked, wiping the blood from his forehead. “Nice to see you too, Alpha.” Luca’s growl rumbled through the air. “I don’t remember inviting you onto my land.” Damien shrugged. “Didn’t exactly need an invitation. I was helping.” Luca took a threatening step forward. “Helping? Or manipulating?” Eve quickly moved between them, sensing the tension ready to explode. “Luca, stop!” His gaze snapped to her, frustration flickering
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Eve sat in the dimly lit room, her hands trembling as she tried to steady her breathing. The sensation of power still lingered in her veins, an unfamiliar force that had erupted from within her like a storm she could not control. Her mind replayed the moment she had paralyzed the rogue with a mere thought—how the air had thickened, how time itself had seemed to halt. She clenched her fists, trying to push the memory away, but the unease gnawed at her. The door creaked open, and Luca stepped inside. His gaze was unreadable, his posture tense. Eve expected comfort, reassurance, but instead, she saw hesitation in his golden eyes. He sat on the edge of the bed, his fingers brushing against hers, but the warmth she had once found in his touch now felt distant. “You’re quiet,” she murmured, watching him closely. He exhaled, running a hand through his dark hair. “I just… I don’t understand what happened back there.” Eve’s chest tightened. She wanted to tell him she didn’t understand eit
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The tension lingered in the air, thick and suffocating. Luca’s declaration—his insistence on coming with her—was both a relief and a source of conflict. Eve knew he wanted to protect her, but she also knew he didn’t trust the Nightshade Coven. His jaw was set in stone, his stance rigid, like he was preparing for a battle before they even took their first step toward the witches. Damien, on the other hand, looked far too pleased. His golden eyes gleamed with amusement, his smirk never wavering. “Glad to see we’re all on the same page,” he drawled. “Pack your things, sweetheart. We leave at dawn.” Luca growled, but Eve placed a hand on his arm before he could lunge. “No fighting,” she murmured. Damien chuckled. “Oh, trust me, sweetheart. I’d hate to hurt your Alpha’s pride before our little trip.” Luca’s fists clenched, his entire body tensed. But Eve didn’t let go of him. She could feel the anger rolling off him in waves, but beneath it, there was something else—worry. And th
