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Chapter 98: A World Between Worlds
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THE WOLF BRIDE’S ESCAPE Chapter 99: The Prison of Lost Souls
“Do you hear that?” My voice was barely a whisper, and I strained my senses to catch the faint sound that echoed from the depths of the shadowed realm. We had entered this place not by choice but out of desperation. A world between worlds, a limbo where the lost and forsaken souls were bound, trapped in endless torment. This was the prison where Lucien was trapped, where the essence of those who had fallen from grace lingered, unable to move on.“What is it?” Arawyn, my closest ally, and protector, asked, her voice tight with apprehension. I could feel her unease radiating from her, her normally composed demeanor shaken by the weight of this place. She was a seasoned warrior, but even she had her limits.“I don’t know,” I said, my eyes scanning the landscape ahead. The sky above us flickered with unnatural colors, the swirling hues of violet and crimson casting an eerie glow over the endless expanse. The ground beneath our feet was cracked and jagged as if it had been torn apart by so
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My breath comes out in shaky gasps, my heart racing in my chest. The Keeper looms before us, towering, its presence suffocating in the air. His form is an enigma—shrouded in shadows, like a living void. His eyes, black as the abyss, penetrate me.Lucien stands beside me, his presence is as solid as ever, yet his usual steely composure is replaced with something I haven’t seen before: fear. His jaw tightens, fists clenching at his sides. He doesn’t speak, doesn’t move, as if the air around him is too thick to break.I feel the weight of his hand on my shoulder, a small comfort, but my mind is consumed by the Keeper. This ancient being before us holds the power to alter everything. To change our fate.The Keeper’s voice echoes through the space, as cold as the grave, “I’ve waited for this moment, little wolf. To test the limits of your strength. You think you can save him?”I open my mouth, but the words catch in my throat. My gaze shifts to Lucien, his face a mask of determination, but
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The words left my lips before I even knew what I was saying. "Take me instead." I heard the words echo in the chamber, sharp as a knife. My heart beat faster as if betraying me. But it was already too late. The Keeper of Souls was looking at me, his eyes unreadable, his ancient, cold hands clasped together as if considering my offer."I could," he murmured, his voice like the wind whispering through the trees. "But you must understand the price of such a bargain. You would give up your life—your soul—your very essence, to save him."I met his gaze, feeling the weight of the choice pressing down on me like an iron chain. "Yes," I whispered. "I will give anything if it means he can live."The Keeper chuckled softly, and the sound echoed around us, filling the chamber with a strange, eerie energy. "Foolish girl. You do not even know the full extent of your power yet. You do not realize the consequences of what you are offering."But it was too late. I couldn’t back down now. Not after ev
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The world trembled beneath my feet, the ground beneath me cracking and shifting. I could feel the ancient presence of the Keeper, its fury building with every passing second. The air around me was thick with the scent of magic, both old and new, clashing violently as the Keeper’s power surged against the barrier we had created.I could hear the growls of the pack behind me—Lucien, his strength returning with each passing moment. Despite everything, his proximity still stirred something within me. Something that made my heart race. My mind screamed at me to focus, but at this moment, it felt as if everything I had fought for—the betrayal, the magic, the love—was in peril. We had to win. If we didn’t, the realm would collapse, and everything we had worked for would be lost."Get ready!" Lucien’s voice cut through the chaos, strong, commanding, yet laced with a raw vulnerability I had not heard before. The sight of him, his aura now shimmering with golden light, his body no longer bound
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I could feel my heart racing, the weight of what we had just survived crashing over me like a flood. The Keeper was gone, but so much was still unknown. The walls of the ancient realm around us trembled, cracking with the sounds of a world unraveling.Lucien's grip on my hand tightened as we stood in the ruins of the Keeper's lair, the once imposing fortress now a crumbling, fragile thing. His presence beside me was a strange comfort, and though I had always fought against the bond between us, I could feel the pull, undeniable and strong. There was something more now—a connection that neither of us had expected. After everything, after all the pain, we had survived. Together."You should be more careful," Lucien muttered, his voice low and filled with a tenderness I had never heard before. His dark eyes, usually so cold and distant, softened as he glanced down at me. "This place... it was never meant for someone like you."I laughed weakly, my voice trembling. "Tell me about it. It wa
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"You came back for me," I whispered, my voice trembling with a mixture of disbelief and something deeper. Fear, perhaps. But it was not the fear of what I knew—no, it was something darker. A sense that the man I had fought against, the man who had tormented me, might be irrevocably changed. I couldn’t deny that part of me was relieved to have him by my side again. But another part of me was afraid of what it meant for us both.Lucien didn’t answer right away, his chest rising and falling with slow, steady breaths as we stood in the shadows of the grand hall, hidden away from the eager eyes of the pack. I wanted to trust him—no, I had to. But the knowledge of what he had done, of the darkness that had taken root in his soul, lingered between us like a silent specter."I would never leave you," Lucien finally said, his voice low and rich with an emotion I couldn't quite place. "Not now. Not after everything we’ve been through.""But you’re...different," I muttered, glancing up at him. H
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“Cassia, I feel it. Something’s... wrong.” Lucien’s voice trembled as he stood by the window, the flickering firelight casting shadows across his face. His dark eyes were distant, and unfocused, as if his mind were elsewhere.I frowned, stepping closer to him. “What do you mean, wrong?”He turned slowly to face me, his expression heavy, haunted. “Ever since I came back, I’ve been hearing whispers. Voices calling me. Not just the Keeper. Something else. A presence that feels... too close.” His lips parted as if to speak more, but he hesitated. “I’m losing grip on the mortal world, Cassia. I feel... untethered.”My heart pounded. What was happening to him? I stepped closer, trying to meet his gaze. The man who had once been cold, distant, and cruel—was now someone I barely recognized. The powerful Alpha who had ruled over everything with iron control now seemed fragile. And it terrified me.“Lucien, you're scaring me. What do you mean untethered?” I asked, my voice barely above a whispe
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“Cassia, you need to rest,” Lucien’s voice was low and commanding, but the worry in his eyes didn’t escape me. I could see it in the slight furrow of his brow, the faint tremor in his hand when he reached out to adjust a loose strand of my hair. I was exhausted—both physically and emotionally—but the unease gnawing at my gut wouldn’t allow me to rest."I’m fine," I snapped, though I knew it wasn’t true. Something was stirring in the air, something I couldn’t shake, something far beyond our fight with my stepmother or the internal battle for control of my powers. “I need to go outside. To clear my head.”Lucien didn’t argue, though I could see the hesitation in his stance. He had become different lately—softer in ways that made me wonder about the man he could have been, the man I could have loved if not for the destruction of the past. Still, I wasn't ready to open myself to him. Not completely.I walked briskly toward the castle gates, the stone path cool beneath my feet. The sunligh
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THE WOLF BRIDE’S ESCAPE Chapter 130: The Legacy of the Wolf Bride
The fire crackled softly in the hearth, its warm glow casting dancing shadows across the stone walls of the old hall. The room was filled with the scent of roasting meat and the sweet, earthy aroma of herbs hanging from the rafters. A group of children sat in a half-circle, their eager eyes fixed on the elderly storyteller who sat at the center, leaning forward with a smile.“And now,” the storyteller said, his voice low and filled with weight, “you have heard the beginning of the tale. But as with all stories, it must be passed down, for there are lessons to be learned, even in the hardest of truths.”The children’s faces were wide with wonder. They knew of the Wolf Bride—Cassia, the strong, beautiful woman who had once been the captive bride of Alpha Lucien. She was a legend, her name whispered in awe and respect throughout the kingdom. Her strength, her defiance, her love for her family—it had all made her a symbol of something greater than any one person. And Lucien, the god-king
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"You should rest," Lucien’s voice was low, carrying a soft edge I hadn’t heard in years. It was both familiar and strange, like the gentle rustle of leaves in the wind, soothing but filled with tension. His large hand rested on my stomach, a constant reminder of the life growing within me.I glanced up at him, eyes flicking over his broad frame and the way his expression softened when he looked at me. It was a stark contrast to the man I had once known. He was no longer the distant, cruel Alpha I had married, nor the tyrant he had once been. He had become something different—a man I was still learning to trust, but who had, against all odds, become my partner."Lucien," I murmured, turning slightly on the bed, trying to find a comfortable position. "I’m fine. I’ve been resting all day.""You’re carrying our child," he said with a slight smile, leaning over to kiss my forehead, lingering there for a moment longer than usual. "That’s no small thing."I smiled back at him, my hand restin
THE WOLF BRIDE’S ESCAPE Chapter 128: A Kingdom of Mortals
"Lucien, look at this." I held up the scroll, the seal broken and the message inside unclear to me, though I had a sinking feeling in my chest.He crossed the room swiftly, his large frame filling the space between us in seconds. His hand grazed mine, the touch lingering as though it held more weight than the parchment itself. Lucien had changed since the night we tore down the heart of our kingdom, and with it, he had become less of a tyrant and more of an equal."You look troubled," he murmured, his voice low and filled with a new, gentle strength.I swallowed hard, unfurling the scroll. "It's from the capital. They want an audience—"Before I could finish, he took the scroll from my hands, his eyes scanning it. His face hardened as he read, his jaw tightening."Lucien?" I stepped closer, my heart racing. The shift in his demeanor was enough to stir the unease in me."Look at this," he said, handing it back to me with a look that mirrored my own uncertainty.My eyes scanned the word
THE WOLF BRIDE’S ESCAPE Chapter 127: Breaking the Cycle
The echoes of destruction reverberated through the hollow chambers, but Lucien remained still, his hand trembling as it hovered above the blackened heart. The ancient pulsating darkness that had plagued our world, binding the lands in fear and suffering, awaited its end. The air was thick with tension, like a rope pulled taut between two worlds—the one we had known, and the one we would build."You know what this means, don't you?" Cassia’s voice cut through the chaos, steady and unwavering, despite the raw power that clung to the atmosphere. She stepped beside me, her fingers brushing against mine as if offering me the strength I needed to do what I had always feared."I do." My voice was barely a whisper, the weight of the moment heavy in my chest.We stood together before the heart—once a symbol of my cursed bloodline, a force that had shaped me, controlled me, and threatened everything I held dear. Now, in this final moment, I had the power to destroy it. To break the chains, to s
THE WOLF BRIDE’S ESCAPE Chapter 126: The Heart of Darkness
Lucien's grip tightened on the jagged stone as he stood before the ruins, his chest heaving with the weight of what lay ahead. The last remnants of Varyn's influence clung to the very earth beneath his feet, an ancient power that had corrupted everything it touched, including him. He knew what he had to do. Destroy the heart, and free both himself and Cassia from the curse that had haunted them for so long. But the cost was unimaginable.I turned to him, my heart pounding in my chest. I could feel the weight of the decision pressing down on him, the torment in his eyes. "Lucien," I whispered, my voice shaking. "Are you sure about this? Once it's done, you might never be able to use magic again."He turned to me, the haunted look in his eyes softening ever so slightly. "I’ve already lost so much, Cassia. But if it means setting you free, if it means ending this nightmare once and for all... I’ll do it. Even if it costs me everything."I shook my head, my chest tight with a mixture of f
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"Lucien, stop!" I grabbed his arm, tugging him back as he advanced into the ruins. The walls around us seemed to pulse, a faint shimmer of energy thrumming beneath our feet. The air felt thick, almost alive with a tension I could barely comprehend.He turned, his jaw clenched, eyes burning with an emotion I couldn’t place. "You want to stop? You want to run now, Cassia?""No." I shook my head, trying to steady my voice. "I don’t want to run, but I can’t let this illusion consume you. You’ve fought too long to let the past drag you back into the darkness. We have to trust each other, now more than ever."His eyes softened for a brief moment before they narrowed again, filled with uncertainty. "I thought I could control it. The void, the power, everything. But now... I don’t know what’s real anymore."I stepped closer, taking his hand in mine. His warmth was a comfort I didn’t want to lose. "This is real," I whispered, my heart pounding in my chest. "Our bond is real. We’ve survived the
THE WOLF BRIDE’S ESCAPE Chapter 124: The Final Test
I stood at the edge of the desolate ruins, the wind biting at my skin, carrying with it the whispers of forgotten souls. Lucien, at my side, seemed like a shadow, his presence always just a breath behind mine. His eyes were colder than the night air, but I could feel the tension in him—a battle he was fighting just as much as I was.“Are you sure this is the right place?” I asked, my voice barely a whisper.Lucien didn’t answer at first. He just kept walking, his boots crunching over the brittle remains of what used to be stone pathways. The ruins of Varyn’s stronghold were all that remained of a once-mighty empire, now nothing more than a decaying relic of power long lost. And yet, it was here that we hoped to sever our ties to the void. To remove the curse that had shaped both our lives, to erase the fate that seemed to hang over us like a specter.Lucien finally spoke, his voice low. “I never thought we’d be here. Not like this.”I met his gaze, a flash of understanding passing bet
THE WOLF BRIDE’S ESCAPE Chapter 123: The Phantom’s Warning
“Lucien,” I whispered, my voice barely above a tremor, the letter shaking between my hands. The wax seal, still warm with the recent press, bore a symbol I could never mistake. It was Varyn’s—his mark, the same mark I had seen burned into the old tomes and whispered in the shadows of the pack’s darkest corners.Lucien’s fingers grazed mine as he reached for the letter. His intense gaze softened, and for the first time in days, I saw something like unease flicker in his stormy eyes.“What does it say?” His voice was low, strained.I unfolded the letter slowly, the weight of it pressing against my chest. The words on the parchment were short and cryptic, and yet they carried the weight of a prophecy I had never hoped to hear again.“A god who walks as a man is still bound to fate.”I felt the cold air in the room grow heavy as if the walls themselves were closing in, drawn tight by the threat in those few words.Lucien’s jaw clenched, his fingers curling into fists at his sides. “Varyn,
THE WOLF BRIDE’S ESCAPE Chapter 122: A Throne Unchallenged
I never imagined that standing beside Lucien would feel so... heavy. The weight of his silence, the pressure of his thoughts, it all pressed against me like an invisible storm. But this time, it wasn't just the looming danger of his past decisions or his oppressive presence that worried me. It was his own struggle—Lucien, the once-immortal Alpha, now feeling the pull of his humanity."How do you feel?" I asked, the words slipping out before I could think them through. The question felt small compared to everything we had been through, but I couldn't help it. I wanted to know. His face remained stoic as ever, but there was a subtle tightness around his eyes, something that spoke volumes without a single word.He exhaled slowly, rubbing his temple. "I feel... weak," he admitted, his voice low and strained. "The power I once had is gone. And without it, I'm just a man. A man who has spent his life commanding others, and now..." He paused, glancing up at the throne that once felt so fitti
