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Chapter 36: Desperate Measures
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Elara's POVThe bitter taste of jealousy coats my tongue as I watch Xander and Lyra from afar, their heads bent close together in yet another "investigation." My hand instinctively moves to my stomach, still flat but holding so much promise. This child is my ticket to everything I've ever wanted, and I'll be damned if I let my pathetic excuse for a sister ruin it all."It's time," I whisper to the shadows beside me. Nyx materializes, her Fae glamour shimmering slightly in the fading light. "Are you certain about this?" she asks, her voice low and musical. "Once we set this in motion, there's no turning back."I laugh, the sound harsh and brittle. "I've never been more certain of anything in my life. Do it."Nyx nods, her fingers weaving an intricate pattern in the air. Silvery threads of magic coalesce, forming a shimmering web that settles over the clearing where Xander and Lyra stand. To the untrained eye, nothing has changed. But I know better.I stride forward, my heart pounding
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Lyra's POVThe necklace pulses against my skin, a constant reminder of the power now coursing through my veins. Ever since I put it on, it's as if a veil has been lifted from my eyes. Memories, ancient and powerful, flood my mind at the most unexpected moments. But with this newfound clarity comes a crushing weight of responsibility.I'm lost in thought as I make my way through the pack house, only to be jolted back to reality by the sound of breaking glass. Xander's voice, uncharacteristically slurred, drifts from his study."I don't understand," he's saying, frustration evident in his tone. "How could I not remember?"Curiosity gets the better of me, and I edge closer to the partially open door. What I see makes my blood run cold. Xander is slumped in his chair, an empty vial clutched in his hand. Across from him stands Zara, the pack healer, her expression grim."It was a powerful sedative, Alpha," Zara explains. "Mixed with something to lower inhibitions. Whoever did this...""It
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