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Chapter 33 : The Unearthed Secret
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The forest erupted into chaos as shadows emerged from every direction. Lyra and Kane froze, their senses sharpening instantly as over a hundred rogue werewolves stepped into the clearing. Their snarls and growls formed a cacophony that set every nerve on edge.Kane stepped in front of Lyra, his stance protective. “Stay behind me,” he said, his voice low but firm.The rogues parted and from among them stepped a woman with striking features - Seraphine. Her hair glinted in the moonlight and her smirk was filled with malice. She was flanked by an enormous man, his presence commanding and terrifying. Scars crisscrossed his face and arms, a testament to countless battles.“Lyra,” Seraphine said mockingly, her voice dripping with false sweetness. “So nice to see you again.”Kane’s eyes narrowed. “Seraphine.” His tone was sharp, accusing.Seraphine laughed. “Oh, don’t sound so surprised. Did you really think I’d disappear quietly after you ruined my family? No, Kane. I’ve found my place now.
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The forest was eerily quiet when the patrol found him. Kane lay amidst the carnage, bloodied and battered, his wolf form barely clinging to life. Warriors of his pack stumbled upon the aftermath, their faces grim as they surveyed the lifeless bodies of their comrades.“Prince Kane!” one of the warriors exclaimed, rushing to his side.Another knelt beside him, checking his pulse. “He’s alive, but barely. We need to get him back. Now.”Two wolves shifted into their human forms, carefully lifting Kane onto a makeshift stretcher. His wolf let out a weak growl, as if still fighting to protect something, but exhaustion overtook him.“We need to move quickly,” their leader barked. “He needs immediate treatment. The rest of you - search the area. See if there’s any sign of Lyra.”The warriors scattered, their hearts heavy.A Day LaterKane’s eyes fluttered open, the pale light of his room greeting him. His body ached, every muscle protesting even the smallest movement. He tried to sit up, but
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Lyra’s eyes fluttered open, the pounding in her head making her wince. The air was damp and carried the scent of mildew, the stone floor beneath her hard and cold against her aching body. For a moment, she struggled to piece together where she was. The memories came rushing back like a wave -the ambush, the Rogue King, Seraphine’s sneer, the fight.And then… darkness.Her fingers twitched, and she realized she was still clutching the stone. Its smooth surface pulsed faintly, a comforting warmth in her palm despite the chill that surrounded her.She tried to sit up, her muscles screaming in protest. Every part of her ached, but the searing pain in her head was the worst, a deep throb that made her vision swim.Lyra groaned softly, pressing her free hand to her temple. Thalia, are you there?Her wolf stirred weakly. I’m here. We’re alive. That’s what matters.Barely.Lyra gritted her teeth, forcing herself to look around. The cell was small and oppressive, the stone walls slick with mois
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