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MAXINEThe next day after having breakfast, I found myself bored and unable to read a book. I ended up staring at the ceiling. I was trying to sort through the thoughts in my head when I heard a knock on the door. I sat up. I hadn't heard the footsteps.Was it Ronan?As the door unlocked, it was a guard. I felt a pinch of disappointment but I tried not to let it show. A guard stood on the other side. He was holding something white in his hands."Alpha Ronan wanted you to have this," he said. He stepped forward and held out his hands. It was a folded dress. It was as white as snow. "He asks that you wear it for this afternoon."I took the dress from the guard, letting the full length drop. A sundress? I blinked. "Thank you," I mumbled. I still didn't understand why I had to wear this. The guard gave a polite nod before stepping back and locking the door behind him.I accessed the dress. It was simple yet elegant. It was the kind of dress I'd see other women wear on a sunny day. I didn’
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MAXINERonan was worried, of course, and he quickly patted my back and offered me a bottle of water. "Are you okay?" He asked.I nodded. "Yeah, I'm fine. Thanks." I replied, wiping my mouth with the back of my hand.Ronan didn't notice my shift in mood. Or, he tried to get me out of it. He told me about the responsibilities and challenges he faced. He was a good storyteller. I could imagine everything he said. Soon, I found myself hanging on every word. The guilt was long forgotten.I realized, that I was enjoying myself. It was nice. At one point, he reached for the small box of paints and brushes. "I thought we could paint," he said, a little sheepishly. "I’m not very good, but I thought it could be fun."I laughed. I was genuinely amused. "You paint?" I asked, raising an eyebrow at him.He chuckled, shaking his head. "Not really. But I thought you might. And I wanted to try." He said.We spent the next hour painting on small canvases. We laughed at each other trying to capture the
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RONANI gritted my teeth together and silenced my thoughts. I needed to act fast and I needed to act now. "Hold him down," I ordered.Varis and Kris moved quickly. They pinned Liam’s shoulders to the ground as he began to shake weakly. His body was trying to fight against the poison that was rushing through his veins.I gripped the collar with both hands. I ignored the sharp pricks of Wolfsbane that bit into my skin. With a growl, I pulled using all my strength. I would not let him die like this, not at my hand.I tightened my grip until my knuckles turned white. I growled, feeling the strength of my wolf. I pulled again, harder this time and something began to crack. And then with another pull, the collar snapped. The metal broke apart in my hands.I flung the pieces away. I looked down at Liam. He was lying still."Is he?" I asked.Varis was already moving to check Liam’s pulse. "He’s still breathing, barely. But he's very weak," he replied.Kris moved closer. "He needs help. We can
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RONANMy head spun with the information. I hadn’t known about the artifact. The thought of Maxine holding that kind of energy inside her, without me knowing, sent a shiver down my spine. Anything could have gone wrong."If she still has it then, it should be enough to sustain Liam. If we can channel that energy, we might be able to save him.” Varis completed.I shook off the feeling. It didn’t matter. None of that mattered right now. Liam was dying and I needed to act.“How do we do it?” I asked. My mind ran through everything.I didn't trust them. This could be all part of a plan. Liam, Varis, and Kris were in one room. If I brought Maxine here, they could all try to escape. But, it was futile, they didn't know about Zel as far as I knew.Maxine wasn't going anywhere. I was going to set more guards outside the door.Varis exhaled, relieved that I was agreeing. “We need to bring her here. But it won’t be easy, it could be dangerous. I don't know if she can do it.” He said."I can help
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MAXINEI wasn't prepared for the knock on my door. I was getting dressed for the day when I heard the footsteps thundering towards my door. The guards had barely given me time to slip a sweater over my thin shirt before they rushed me out.Their faces were serious and their hands gripping my arms a little too tightly. I tried asking them what was going on and where they were taking me but all they said was that I was needed urgently. They said that Ronan needed me.My heart raced in my chest. The last time Ronan needed me, he was hurt. Was he hurt again? I followed them feeling worry sink into my stomach. Something terrible had happened. It was still happening.When we reached the room, there were two smells battling each other. I smelt antiseptics and the bitter scent that made my eyes water. It was Wolfsbane. Was Ronan poisoned?My eyes immediately found him in the business of the infirmary. He was standing and he looked perfectly normal.“What's wrong?” I asked, still fearing the w
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MAXINEI stared at him, letting his words settle over me. He lifted his brow at me in question. I swallowed and nodded slowly. He was right. I couldn’t let fear rule me. I needed to be strong.I closed my eyes again and took a deeper breath. I pushed past the fear and focused. I let the world fall away around me and searched for the artifact's power. At first, there was nothing. Everything was dark.But then, I saw myself somewhere really white. Warmth filled my body as I kept walking. Soon, trees grew all around me until I was in the middle of a clearing in the forest. A shirtless man was sitting on a rock, tending to a fire. He was the artifact, I was sure.I was in my mind’s eye. I walked towards the figure. “Have a seat,” he said, without turning to look at me.“I don't have time for that. Liam is dying. I need your help.” I said, my voice sounding very desperate. I couldn't lose Liam.He turned to me and again, I sucked in a breath. I couldn't get over the fact that he was facele
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MAXINEI was falling into darkness.Before I hit the ground, strong arms wrapped themselves around me, holding me up. It was Ronan.“Easy,” he whispered, his voice close to my ear. “I’ve got you. Just hold on.”I leaned into him. I rested my head against his chest and listened to the steady beat of his heart. His arms tightened around me. I felt a strange sense of comfort. I let out a shaky breath, closing my eyes for a moment. I let myself rest in his arms.“Maxine, stay with me,” Ronan urged. “Don’t you dare pass out on me?”I tried to smile, but it felt a little too much. I was out of energy. “I’m okay,” I said even though I wasn’t sure if it was true.I felt so tired and drained. It was like every ounce of energy had been sucked out of me. But Liam was breathing easier now. He was better. The color was returning to his skin. He was going to make it. I had done it. We had done it.I felt my legs go weak again. My body sagged against Ronan’s chest. He caught me, lifting me effortles
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MAXINEThe scent of freshly baked bread filled my nostrils. I blinked awake, against the sunlight coming in through the open curtains. For a moment, I was confused. Where was I? My room didn't have a big window.I sat up and rubbed my eyes. I realized I was in a room I didn’t recognize. It wasn’t my room. The bed was larger and the scent was different. But, it scented strongly of Ronan. I turned my head and saw a tray sitting beside me.There was lots of food— slices of warm bread, butter, eggs, a bowl of fresh fruits, a cup of coffee, and a glass of juice. My stomach growled. It reminded me of how long it had been since I last ate.And then, I noticed him. Ronan was standing by the door. He was leaning against the frame with his arms crossed over his chest, watching me with a small smile.“Morning,” he said.“Morning,” I replied carefully, still trying to remember what had happened. The last thing I remembered was Liam. Channeling the artifact's energy and healing him till it drain
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