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“We are not at the halfway mark, any potty stops required?” Mikael asked as he looked into the rearview mirror. “Yes please, I need the wee lassies room,” Scarlett said in her thick Scottish accent. “It’s been a while since I heard that accent, almost slipped my mind you’re not from around these parts.” Jackson joked. “Hold on, before we get out I have a question,” Scarlett said with a frown on her face. Everyone turned to her “When we met you told me your name is Markus, and I just wondered why we have been calling you Mikael lately?” She asked Gabriel laughed at Mikael’s blank face. “I introduce myself with my last name.” He said point blank.” She bobbed her head in understanding then moved to get out of the car but Gabriel was blocking her one exit and Sasha was sitting in the middle with her and Jackson was not making moves to open his door either. “Where did that come from?” Jackson asked. “Hmm mm, we were driving and the thought just popped up in my head.” Scarlett respond
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“We have reached our destination.” At those words Sasha was awake and alert, ready for any attack but when she looked around she saw they were parked in the middle of nowhere. “We move on foot from here,” Gabriel said as everyone got out of the car. “WHY?!” Sasha whined, “Nobody likes to hike Gabe” Lydia groaned with Sasha, “I beg to differ, that is actually how Scar and I met.” Jackson added in full of laughter and Scarlett joined in on their private joke, causing their mates to give them death glares. “Oh stop it you two, it wasn’t like that.” Scarlett said “Yeah, I have mistaken her for an Irish person and she went off on me. Besides I wanted to know who was in my territory as her aura set the whole pack into a frenzy.” Jackson concluded and the two burst out laughing again. “I can’t even smell wolves from here,” Sasha whined again. “5-mile radius babe, we don’t want to lose the element of surprise until it’s too fucking late and they find us on their doorsteps,” Jackson said wi
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“So you’re going to stand there and pretend you don’t know who I am?” Sasha asked Asher. The beta frowned and then sniffed the air again this time zoning in on the Queen Luna. His eyes widened as tears started to stream down his face, and he fell to his knees. That was not the reaction she expected. “Of course not Lilly,” Asher said, which made Scarlett's eyes widen as she recalled her dream of the other universe where Gabriel and Scarlett had a little girl with them called Lily. “My name is Sasha.” She said to him anger boiling in her chest. “Olivia named you Lily, forgive me, Lyle must have asked the humans to rename you to keep you hidden,” Asher said as his voice broke. “What did you just say?” She asked him in confusion as her anger only dissipated by a fraction. “Alpha Johnson did not kill you even though the witch warned him this day would come and you would seek your vengeance upon him for slaughtering our true Luna.” Beta Miller said, still on his knees. “Well, so my siste
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“It’s witch, with a W” Moira patronized Lydia “What a feisty one you are little sister.” She said with a smirk on her face. The wind grew stronger at her verbal jabs. “Why are you doing this to these people Moira, what have they done to you?” Lydia asked, her voice had even thickened a bit. “Put away the claws kitten and I will tell you. I won’t waste my strength shouting over your chaos.” Moira answered Lydia. Lydia dissipated her power just enough to make Moira believe she had closed off access to her magic. “Great, now contrary to popular belief, I am not after the Nishruu inside of you.” Moira said in disgust, “I have seen how those things have driven family members crazy or to suicide, I refuse to host such an abomination.” she continued, “Alright let me start at the beginning.” Moira clapped her hands together and rubbed them as though she was ready to have a feast. “A little history little sister, the Nishruu was not placed inside of you because our family was trying to save
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As the car zoomed down the winding road, singing along to their favorite tunes, Scarlett couldn't shake off the feeling that something strange was about to happen. A chill ran down her spine, making her hair stand on end. Her ocean-blue eyes darted around, searching for any sign of what was to come. Suddenly, a sharp pang shot through Scarlett's head. She winced, clutching her temples, as a voice echoed in her mind. It was gentle yet commanding, like a whisper carried by the wind. "Scarlett," the voice called, resonating in her thoughts. Confused and a little frightened, Scarlett glanced around in the car at her friends, but they seemed oblivious to what she was experiencing. She shifted in her seat, trying to make sense of it all. "Seek the ancient artifact, hidden deep within the forest," the voice continued, its urgency creeping into Scarlett's mind. "It holds the power to awaken your true abilities and unlock the secrets of your past." Scarlett's heart raced. Who was speaking t
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Their hearts surged with newfound purpose as they closed the book and left the library, the weight of the prophecy settling upon their shoulders. In their eyes, there was no room for doubt or fear. They were bound by fate, ready to embark on a journey that would test their courage and resilience. Hand in hand, Scarlett and Gabriel stepped out into the world, their spirits alight with the promise of uncovering the truth and fulfilling their destined roles. The road ahead would be treacherous, but together, they would rise above the darkness and unlock Scarlett's full potential. Little did they know, dark forces lurked in the shadows, watching their every move, eager to exploit the powerful connection between them. But for now, Scarlett and Gabriel remained blissfully unaware, ready to face the challenges that awaited them on their shared path. The gang returned home From their Scotland detour. They planned to go straight home from Kansas and rest up before embarking on their journey
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With renewed determination, they turned to face the path ahead, ready to uncover the truth and save their world. Scarlett and Gabriel, bound by love and united in purpose, would forge ahead, knowing that nothing could break their bond. And so, their adventure continued, their hearts filled with hope, knowing that their love would guide them through the darkness. Little did they know, an even greater challenge awaited them, one that would test their resolve and push their powers to the limit. But together, they were unstoppable, ready to face whatever came their way. Gabriel's disappearance left Scarlett feeling a deep sense of emptiness. She couldn't bear the thought of him being held captive by her ancient enemy. Determined to find him, she knew she needed help—help that could only come from the best. Scarlett pored over the ancient book, searching for any mention of this mysterious ally. The pages were worn and fragile, but she pressed on, her fingers tracing the words as if they
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"You have been chosen by the shifting stars, Scarlett," the oracle began in a voice that resonated through the room. "Your journey is not just to save Gabriel, but to fulfill a prophecy that has spanned centuries." Scarlett's pulse quickened, her curiosity mounting. She leaned forward, eager to hear the secrets of her past and the purpose of her quest. "Long ago," the oracle continued, "there existed a powerful kingdom ruled by a benevolent queen. This queen possessed the ability to harness the energy of the shifting stars, bringing balance and harmony to the land." Scarlett's eyes widened, her mind racing with the possibility of her connection to this queen. "You, Scarlett, are this queen," the oracle revealed. "The powers you possess, the strength within you, they are a gift from your bloodline as the daughter of Helle, granddaughter of Creation. Your purpose is to restore the shattered balance, to protect the world from the darkness that seeks to consume it." Scarlett's head sp
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