I hope you will support me, I hope that 1/3 of my income from this book can support orphans at the SOS children's village in my country.
Lyra's POVThe cold bite of mountain air does little to numb the ache in my chest as I stand at the edge of pack territory. Behind me lies everything I've ever known—my home, family, and the tangled web of love and betrayal that's become my life. Before me stretches the unknown, vast and terrifying in its possibilities.Xander's choice echoes in my mind, a constant, painful reminder. He chose Elara. He decided on his unborn child. And in doing so, he may have sealed all our fates."You don't have to do this," a voice says softly behind me. I turn to see Asher, his eyes filled with sadness and understanding."Don't I?" I ask, my voice bitter. "You saw what happened. As long as I'm here, everyone I care about is in danger."Asher takes a step closer, his expression intense. "Lyra, there's something you need to know. About your past, about who you are."My heart races as he begins to speak, unveiling a shocking truth that leaves me reeling. He tells me of a forbidden love between a high-
Lyra's POVThe packed house is a powder keg of tension, and Elara is the match threatening to ignite it all. I watch from the shadows as she paces the great hall, barking orders at cowering pack members. Once calculating and cold, her eyes now gleam with a feverish intensity that sends chills down my spine."Faster!" she shrieks, upending a table of carefully arranged ceremonial items. "The alignment is nearly upon us. Everything must be perfect!"Whispers ripple through the gathered wolves. What alignment? What ceremony? Elara has always been secretive, but this... this is something else entirely.I catch Xander's eye across the room. The conflict in his gaze is palpable – concern for his mate warring with growing suspicion. He takes a step towards Elara, hand outstretched."El," he says softly, "maybe you should rest. You've been pushing yourself too hard-""Don't touch me!" Elara snarls, whirling on him with such ferocity that he stumbles back. "You understand nothing. The veil is t
Xander's POVThe air in my study crackles with tension as I face Elara, my mind a maelstrom of suspicion and betrayal. She stands before me, the perfect picture of innocence, but I can see the calculation behind her eyes."Enough," I growl, slamming my fist on the desk. "No more lies, Elara. I want the truth. All of it."Her mask slips for just a moment, a flash of something alien and terrifying in her gaze. "Careful, darling," she purrs, her voice dripping with venom. "You might not like what you find.""Try me," I challenge, steeling myself for whatever comes next.What follows is a torrent of accusations and revelations. I lay out everything I've uncovered – the inconsistencies in her story, the mysterious rituals, her knowledge of things no werewolf should know. With each word, I see her composure cracking."You understand nothing!" she finally screams, her carefully cultivated image shattering completely. "Do you have any idea what's at stake? What's coming?"Before I can react,
Lyra's POVThe ancient scroll crackles beneath my fingertips, its parchment brittle with age. As I unroll it, the air around me seems to thicken, charged with an energy that makes my skin tingle. The words before me, written in a script I shouldn't understand but somehow do, begin to glow with an ethereal light."In the twilight between realms, a child shall be born," I read aloud, my voice barely above a whisper. "Neither wholly of wolf nor Fae, but a bridge between worlds. In her hands, she shall hold the power to mend the great divide... or tear all asunder."The prophecy continues, speaking of cosmic balance, of sacrifices and choices that will shape the fate of both realms. With each word, I feel a resonance deep within my core, as if every fiber of my being is responding to a call I've always known but never heard.Suddenly, the world around me blurs and shifts. I'm no longer in the dusty archives of the pack house, but standing in a grand, ethereal chamber. My body feels differ
Lyra's POVThe vortex of magic dissipates, leaving me gasping on my knees in a chamber that defies description. Crystalline walls pulse with living light, and the air itself seems to shimmer with power. But it's the figure standing before me that truly steals my breath away.The mysterious man who's haunted my dreams and waking hours stands revealed at last. His features are a perfect blend of Fae etherealness and wolfish intensity, achingly familiar in a way that makes my heart ache."Hello, little wolf," he says, his voice resonating with ancient power. "Or should I say... daughter?"The world tilts on its axis. "What?" I breathe, struggling to process this revelation.He smiles, but it doesn't reach his eyes. "It's a long and complicated story, one we don't have time for right now. Suffice it to say, the blood that flows through your veins – and Elara's – is far more complex than you could have imagined."Before I can demand more answers, a bone-chilling howl cuts through the air.
Lyra's POVThe air crackles with tension as I stand at the center of a maelstrom of magic and prophecy. Ancient texts hover around me, their words glowing with otherworldly light. As I read each one aloud, I feel the threads of destiny weaving together, forming a tapestry of cosmic significance."When the blood of two realms flows as one," I intone, my voice resonating with power I've only just begun to understand, "the veil between worlds shall be torn asunder."Xander stands beside me, his presence a steady anchor in the chaos. "And the child of twilight shall stand at the crossroads," he continues, his eyes meeting mine with fierce determination, "her choice to mend or break the cosmic divide."As the final words of prophecy fade, I feel something shift within me. Power surges through my veins, no longer held back by doubt or fear. I raise my hands, marveling at the swirling energy that dances across my skin.Suddenly, the ground beneath our feet trembles. Cracks appear in the air
Lyra's POVThe twilight realm shimmers around me, its essence unstable and flickering like a candle in the wind. Xander stands beside me, his presence both a comfort and a torment. We're here to stabilize this new world, born from the collision of werewolf and Fae magic. But I can only focus on the electric current that seems to pulse between us, growing stronger with each passing moment."We need to channel our energy into the ley lines," Xander says, his voice low and husky. "It's the only way to keep this realm from collapsing."I nod, trying to ignore the way my skin tingles when he moves closer. We place our hands on the pulsing veins of magic that crisscross the ground, glowing with an otherworldly light. As we pour our power into the ley lines, the air around us crackles with energy.Suddenly, a violent tremor rocks the ground. I lose my footing, falling backward. Xander's strong arms wrap around me, catching me before I hit the ground. Our eyes lock, and for a moment, the worl
Lyra's POVThe ancient tome hits the floor with a resounding thud, its yellowed pages fluttering open to reveal secrets long buried. My hands shake as I pick it up, my eyes scanning the damning words written in faded ink. No, this can't be true. Not Asher. Not the one person I thought I could trust.But the evidence is right there, staring back at me in black and white. Asher's name, linked to a series of magical manipulations dating back centuries. Manipulations that shaped the very fabric of our world, that led to the current crisis we're facing.My mind reels, struggling to reconcile the Asher I know with this shadowy figure from the past. I need answers, and I need them now.I storm into Asher's study, the book clutched to my chest like a shield. He looks up, his warm smile fading as he sees the fury in my eyes."Aurora? What's wrong?"I slam the book down on his desk, watching as the color drains from his face. "Explain this," I demand, my voice trembling with barely contained ra