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Chapter 77: Echoes of Betrayal
Lyra's POV
The world around me pulses with newfound clarity, every sensation amplified by the countless lifetimes now residing within my mind. I stand at the edge of the Shadowmoon Pack territory, the cool night air carrying whispers of danger and betrayal.
Memories flood my consciousness – a Fae queen's anguish as her kingdom burns, a werewolf alpha's fury as her pack is slaughtered, a cosmic guardian's despair as reality unravels. Each echo of past pain threatens to overwhelm me, and I struggle to maintain my grip on the present.
"Lyra?" Xander's voice cuts through the chaos in my head. His hand on my shoulder anchors me, pulling me back from the brink of losing myself in the sea of past lives.
I turn to face him, seeing the concern etched on his features. "I'm okay," I assure him, though the tremor in my voice betrays my uncertainty. "It's just... a lot to process."
Xander's eyes search mine, and I can feel his worry through our mate bond.
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