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Chapter 053
Terakhir Diperbarui:
2024-12-08 22:12:17
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Elias glanced at the door before looking back at me. “We wait for the guard rotation. That’ll give us ten minutes—tops—to reach the passage. But when we move, we move fast. No hesitation.” “And Ezra?” The words slipped out before I could stop them, my voice catching slightly. Elias hesitated, and I didn’t miss the flicker of doubt in his expression. “Getting him out complicates things. If we delay too long—” “I’m not leaving without him,” I snapped, my voice hardening. “If he’s alive, we’re not abandoning him.” Elias studied me for a moment, his expression unreadable. “Stubborn,” he muttered under his breath. “Fine. But if we’re going to get him, it means splitting up. I’ll guide you to the passage, then double back for him.” “No,” I said immediately, shaking my head. “We stick together. If we separate, we’ll just end up getting caught.” El growled her agreement. Good. Trusting him is one thing, but being separated makes us weak. Elias sighed, running a hand through his
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The escape wasn’t smooth for long. As we reached the next corner, El’s voice snarled in my head. *Astrid, stop!* I froze, yanking Ezra to a halt. He hissed in pain, but I ignored him, my eyes darting down the corridor. Elias turned sharply, his blade in hand, and his amber eyes scanned the shadows. “What is it?” he whispered, his voice low and tense. El’s growl deepened. *We’re not alone.* A flicker of movement at the end of the hallway confirmed her instincts. I barely had time to react before a figure stepped out of the shadows, their eyes gleaming unnaturally in the dim light. Then another. And another. Rogues. “Run!” Elias barked, shoving me and Ezra back. He didn’t wait for us to respond, surging forward like a predator unleashed. Ezra grunted as I pulled him along, his legs dragging. “Astrid, leave me,” he rasped, his voice strained. “You’ll move faster without—” “Shut the fuck up,” I snapped, my grip tightening. “I’m not leaving you.” Behind us, the clash of m
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The tunnel seemed endless, the air growing colder with every step. My breath puffed in quick clouds, my lungs burning as I half-dragged, half-supported Ezra. His weight was heavy against me, his injuries slowing us down. “Ezra, stay with me,” I whispered, my voice cracking under the strain. “I’m not... going anywhere,” he muttered through gritted teeth, his steps faltering but determined. The walls trembled again, dirt and rocks falling around us. The sound of the structure groaning echoed behind us, and I knew Elias’s time was running out. My stomach churned with guilt, but El’s voice cut through my spiraling thoughts. *Focus, Astrid. You can’t save him if you don’t save yourself first.* I forced my legs to keep moving, even as my heart ached. The tunnel opened into a larger cavern, faintly illuminated by glowing moss along the walls. The sight of it gave me a spark of hope. “There,” I said, urging Ezra forward. “We can rest there for a second.” He nodded weakly,
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We burst out of the tunnel, the cold night air hitting me like a slap to the face. My lungs burned, and every muscle in my body screamed for rest, but I couldn’t stop. Not yet. The dense forest surrounded us, the canopy above casting shadows that danced like restless spirits in the moonlight. Ezra stumbled beside me, his breathing ragged, and Elias brought up the rear, his movements swift and purposeful. I turned back briefly, my heart sinking as the sound of distant snarls and crashing echoed from within the tunnel. Kael was still in there, fighting. My instinct screamed to go back—to help him—but I forced myself to keep moving. “We can’t stop,” Elias urged, his voice steady but low. “They’ll send others after us. We need distance.” I nodded, my throat tight, unable to speak. My chest ached, the pull of the mate bond tugging me toward Kael like an unbreakable chain. El whimpered in my mind, her anguish mirroring my own. *We shouldn’t have left him,* she whispered, her voice
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The cabin fell into a tense silence after Elias’s words, the weight of everything pressing down on us. Ezra had drifted into a restless sleep, his breathing shallow but steady. I sat by the small table near the window, fiddling with the edge of the cloth I’d used to bandage him, my thoughts churning. Elias stood near the door, his arms crossed and his sharp gaze scanning the forest outside. Even though we’d made it out of Aric’s stronghold, it didn’t feel like much of a victory. Kael and Lucian were still there, fighting to buy us time, and the thought of leaving them behind gnawed at me. “What’s the plan now?” I asked finally, breaking the silence. My voice sounded steadier than I felt. Elias didn’t look at me right away. He stayed focused on the dark woods beyond the window, his jaw tight. “We regroup,” he said after a long pause. “Find a safe place to lay low for now, get Ezra healed, and figure out our next move.” I frowned. “And what about Kael?” Elias sighed, finally t
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The next morning came too soon. The first streaks of dawn filtered through the cracks in the boarded windows, bathing the room in a pale, cold light. My body protested as I pushed myself upright, the stiffness in my limbs a reminder of just how little I’d slept. Elias was already awake, crouched near the fire as he sharpened a knife. The rhythmic scrape of metal on stone was oddly soothing, a quiet promise of readiness. Ezra was still asleep, his breathing deep and steady, though his face was pale. The wound had stopped bleeding, but I couldn’t shake the worry gnawing at me. “Time to move,” Elias said softly, not looking up from his task. I nodded, rubbing the sleep from my eyes. “How far is this safe house, really?” “Closer to three days on foot,” Elias admitted, his tone flat. “But if we keep a strong pace, we might make it in two and a half.” I glanced at Ezra, doubt clouding my mind. “And if we’re slowed down?” Elias stopped sharpening the blade and finally met my gaze
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Without further attacks we arrived at the safe house, Elias waves a hand in the air and whispered a few words that a massive black gate appeared.I stared at him in disbelief.“You are mage.”He gave me a warm smile in return, “I am.”“Why didn’t you say anything all this while?” I asked, anger building up inside. I just travelled a thousand miles with a man who could have just made us appear here with a wave of his hands.And Kael too.Now I was angry.“You weren’t supposed to find out until we got here:”“What is that supposed to mean? You fucking put us through danger. And kael! I don’t even know if he’s alive!” I screamed in his face.Elias face harden a bit “Astrid you have to calm down, some things are not to be revealed to the wind.”“If anything as much as a scratch appears on Kael’s body I’ll blame you.” I sneered walking up to the gate.The massive locks creaked open and the gate opened up, it was dark inside and barely any movement.“Follow me.” Elias called, walking in fro
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The room they led me to was small but cozy, the walls smooth and painted in warm tones that made the space feel less like a fortress and more like a home. A single bed with crisp linens sat in the corner, and a small wooden table held a candle flickering faintly in the still air. Maya lingered at the doorway, her arms crossed loosely, a thoughtful look on her face. "If you need anything, my room’s just down the hall," she said softly. "Thank you," I replied, my voice quieter than I intended. The weight of everything pressed heavily on my chest, and it was all I could do to keep my breathing steady. She hesitated as if wanting to say more, but finally, she nodded and left, the door clicking shut behind her. For the first time in what felt like an eternity, I was alone. I sank onto the bed, the mattress giving way under me. My body ached, and my mind buzzed with fragments of memories—Kael’s face twisted in fury, Ezra’s blood on my hands, Aric’s chilling threats. The fire I had fe
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I don’t know how long we walk for but a faint light shown in the distance. I could feel my bones protesting in agony, and my stomach wasn’t helping matters.I leaned against a tree, taking in deep sharp breaths.“We are almost there, little mouse.” Kael’s voice sounded so distant.Little mouse, he called me.We have been so caught up in wars and fight that we barely had time for each other. I Opened my eyes and gave in a weak smile.He lifted me into his arms, carrying like a child that weighed nothing, I placed my head in his chest listening to the sound of his heartbeat. It was loud but steady. Steady enough to calm my nerves.We got to a little house in the middle of nowhere, the air around the area was thick and heavy with magic.My feet touch the dried up leaves, that made a crunchy sound.“We’re here.” Kael said, guiding me to the front pouch, were a lantern sat my the door side. The door creaked open and a familiar figure emerged.My eyes widen in shock.“Ruby” I breathed out
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We ran deeper into the forest, our breaths ragged, the dense foliage scraping against our skin as we weaved through the trees. Kael’s hand never let go of mine, his grip grounding me, keeping me from succumbing to the fear clawing at my chest. The moonlight barely filtered through the canopy above, casting eerie shadows across the forest floor. Behind us, the sounds of the wolves tearing into the guards echoed through the night. But I knew better than to think we were safe. Kael’s mother wasn’t one to give up so easily, and every step forward felt like a countdown to another confrontation. “We need a plan,” I said between gasps, glancing over my shoulder. “She’s not going to stop.” Kael slowed his pace just enough to glance at me, his face grim and determined. “We’ll get to the eastern cliffs. There’s a path that leads down to the river. If we can reach it, we can lose her in the water.” “What about her magic? She found us once; she can do it again.” His jaw tightened. “Not
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The cold night air hit me like a slap as I burst through the crumbling gates. The forest beyond stretched like a dark, endless labyrinth, but it was freedom, and that was all that mattered. My heart pounded as I stumbled forward, my legs trembling from exertion. A deep, familiar growl pulled me to a halt. My eyes darted around the shadows until I saw him. Kael. He stood just beyond the treeline, his silhouette powerful and commanding. His wolf loomed just beneath the surface, his eyes glowing with a predatory light. Relief flooded me, and before I knew it, I was running toward him. “Kael!” He moved faster than I anticipated, meeting me halfway. His arms wrapped around me, pulling me against his chest so tightly I could barely breathe. “Astrid,” he murmured, his voice rough with emotion. His hands trembled as they roamed over me, as if he needed to confirm I was real. “You’re safe. Thank the goddess.” Tears pricked my eyes, but I pulled back slightly, gripping his
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Megan led me through the dark corridors with a precision that was almost unnerving. She moved like a shadow, her steps silent and deliberate. I followed close behind, my senses gradually sharpening as the potion cleared the magic's lingering effects. The fortress was eerily quiet, but every now and then, we’d hear faint echoes of footsteps or voices in the distance. Each time, Megan would stop, holding up a hand to signal me to stay still. Her sharp ears picked up on things I couldn’t hear, and I had to trust her instincts. “Where’s Kael?” I whispered as we paused in a narrow hallway, the dim light casting flickering shadows on the walls. She glanced at me, her expression unreadable. “He’s outside, trying to breach the main wards. It’s taking longer than expected. Your mother-in-law doesn’t mess around when it comes to fortifying her stronghold.” “You and Kael…….I thought-“ I was unable to finish my sentence. No knowing how to put the question. A small smile danced on her lip
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**Astrid’s POV** After kael had lost consciousness in the veil through the fight and injury to his side, i sat beside him hoping against hope that those things didn’t come back out. In a blink of the eye we were transported into a different place , the air was crispy and sweet. It smelled like home. The grass was green and lush, shining under the soft rays of the sun. Where are we? Was this still some part of the test? I laid my head back, already tired from the fight we just had, soon I fell fast asleep in a peaceful embrace of the warm breeze. The last thing I remembered was the thick scent of lavender and iron. My head swam as the world blurred around me, and then everything went black. When I woke, I was bound and gagged, my arms aching from being pulled taut above my head. The room was dim, the only light coming from a single flickering torch mounted on the stone wall. Panic coursed through me as I tried to move, my wolf snarling within me, but the chains held firm, and t
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Megan shifted back into her human form, brushing her hair from her face as she scanned the fortress ahead. The ominous structure loomed against the night sky, its dark towers piercing the clouds. Torches flickered along the high walls, and faint shadows moved within the light—guards patrolling the perimeter."Do you have a plan?" she asked, her tone laced with sarcasm but underpinned by urgency.I growled softly, still shaking off the pain in my flank. "Get in. Find Astrid. Kill anything that gets in my way."Megan raised an eyebrow. "Straightforward. I like it. But unless you've developed the ability to teleport past walls, you're going to need a bit more finesse." She pointed toward the eastern side of the fortress, where a smaller guard tower stood. "That’s our best bet. Less fortified, and it connects to the servant’s quarters."I nodded, though my wolf snarled at the idea of sneaking. Every fiber of me screamed to storm the gates, to rip through the fortress and tear apart anyone
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Megan didn’t hesitate. She grabbed a thick leather satchel from the corner of the room, tossing it over her shoulder as she turned to face me. Her expression was sharp and determined, her wolf brimming just beneath the surface. “If we’re going to do this, we need to move now,” she said. “The Shadow Ward won’t stay static. Your mother’s defenses are always shifting, and every second we waste is a second closer to Astrid being lost.”I nodded, my wolf growling low with anticipation. “Lead the way.”Megan stepped to the door and paused, glancing back at me. “This isn’t just a straight fight, Kael. If we’re caught, there’s no backup, no escape. You’re ready for that?”“I wouldn’t be here if I wasn’t.”Her smirk returned, though it didn’t quite reach her eyes. “Fair enough. Let’s see if that alpha blood of yours is worth something.”***The forest was darker now, the trees dense and ancient as if the weight of centuries pressed down on them. Megan moved with the grace of a predator, her w
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The name *Shadow Ward* struck a deep chord of fear in my chest. Even my wolf bristled at the mention of it. The Shadow Ward was more than just a prison—it was a black hole, a place where hope went to die. Anyone taken there either never returned or came back broken beyond repair. “You think she’s there?” I asked, my voice tight.Megan’s green eyes darkened, her wolf stirring beneath the surface. “If your mother’s playing her usual games, then yes. It’s exactly the kind of place she’d put Astrid to keep you in line. It’s warded, Kael. No one just walks into the Shadow Ward and comes out alive.”I slammed my fist on the table, the wood groaning under the force. “I don’t care how dangerous it is. If Astrid’s there, I’m going after her.”Megan’s lips curled into a snarl, her wolf rising to meet mine. “Don’t be an idiot. You can’t storm in there half-dead and expect to fight your way out. The wards alone would cripple you before you even set foot inside. You’ll need more than brute streng
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The impact sent me sprawling backward, the ground biting into my palms as I landed hard. The air was charged with energy, crackling like static against my skin. I growled low in my throat, shaking my head to clear the ringing."Shit," I muttered again, struggling to my feet. My side throbbed in protest, but I ignored it, focusing on the invisible barrier in front of me.Magic. My mother’s handiwork, no doubt. She’d sealed the perimeter with one of her traps, designed to keep intruders—or escapees like me—contained. I could feel the power humming in the air, ancient and relentless.I placed my hand against the invisible force, my claws extending instinctively. It burned, a searing heat that made my wolf recoil, but I didn’t pull back. Instead, I closed my eyes and reached for the bond I shared with Astrid, searching for even the faintest trace of her.Nothing. Just a void where her presence should be.Frustration surged through me, but I shoved it aside. I couldn’t afford to lose contr
