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The realization hit me like a cold wind. Kael's hands still rested on my stomach, reverent and protective, but the warmth of his touch couldn’t quiet the storm of thoughts swirling in my mind. He cared for me, yes. His instincts demanded it—he was my mate, after all. But care wasn’t love. Protection wasn’t love. Kael was bound to me because the universe had decreed it. He was drawn to my scent, to my body, to the bond that linked us like two halves of a whole. But what if that bond wasn’t enough? What if it was obligation that tethered him to me and not something deeper? I swallowed hard, trying to keep the tears from spilling over. *Don’t cry, Astrid. Not now. Not here.* Even as my heart ached, I couldn’t stop myself from staring at him. His face was set in determination, his eyes still blazing with that fierce promise of protection. But love? That soft, vulnerable thing I longed for? I couldn’t see it there. He hadn’t chosen me. Not really. And yet, I had fallen for him
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I stepped closer, resting a hand gently on Kael's chest. His heart was pounding under my palm, his muscles taut with restrained fury. "Kael," I said again, softer this time. His eyes flicked to mine, and I saw the storm raging inside him. "We can’t risk it. If what Lira says is true, then you can’t come with me. Not yet." His hands gripped my shoulders, his touch firm but trembling slightly. "Astrid, I’m not leaving you. Not now, not ever. If Alice’s wolves try to stop me, they’ll have to fight me for you." "You’re not thinking clearly," I whispered. "This isn’t just about us. It’s about keeping the baby safe. If Alice is our best chance, then we have to follow her rules." Kael’s expression hardened, his jaw clenching as he fought against his instincts. He was torn between protecting me and respecting my wishes, and it was killing him. Maya stepped forward cautiously, her face pale but determined. "Kael, maybe it’s best if you let Astrid go with Lira. Alice’s wolves are... p
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The air grew heavier with each breath, the acrid sting of wolfsbane clinging to my senses. My legs felt like lead, every step a struggle as the poison worked its way into my system. Dominique staggered beside me, his wolf form flickering as his body fought to keep moving. "Dominique!" I reached out, gripping his arm to steady him. "I’m fine," he said, though his voice was strained. "Keep moving. We’re almost there." Ahead, the forest began to thin, the faint glow of moonlight filtering through the trees. But the scent of wolfsbane didn’t let up—it only grew stronger, mingled with the metallic tang of blood in the air. Dominique suddenly froze, his body tense as his ears twitched. "They’re close," he muttered, his eyes scanning the darkness. Before I could ask who, the snap of a branch to our left sent a jolt of fear through me. A low growl rumbled in the distance, and I knew we weren’t alone. "Run," Dominique said, his voice low but commanding. "I’m not leaving you!" I p
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-KAEL’S POV--The forest was deathly quiet after Astrid disappeared into the shadows with Lira and Dominique. I stayed rooted in place, staring after them even though they were long gone, my fists clenching and unclenching by my sides. I’d told myself I’d made the right call. Astrid needed to be as far away from Lucian and his hunters as possible. She had a better chance of surviving with her mother and Dominique than with me. But knowing that didn’t make the emptiness clawing at my chest any easier to bear. “Still sulking?” Maya’s voice cut through the silence, sharp and laced with amusement, but when I turned to her, her expression was softer than I expected. She crossed her arms as she leaned casually against a tree, her piercing gaze steady on mine. “I’m not sulking,” I muttered, turning away. “Sure you’re not,” she said, pushing off the tree and walking toward me. “You’re just staring at the spot where she disappeared like a lost puppy.” I shot her a glare. “Don’t y
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Alice led the way deeper into her domain, the energy in the air thick and oppressive. Every step we took felt heavier than the last, the forest itself seeming to watch and whisper. Astrid stayed close, her fingers intertwined with mine, her touch anchoring me. My wolf was restless, pacing beneath the surface, uneasy in this place of unnatural power. Yet the bond between us, fragile but undeniable, kept me grounded. Maya walked a few paces behind, her sharp gaze darting around, always vigilant. Lira was silent, her expression unreadable as she followed Alice with an air of familiarity, though tension radiated from her like a storm waiting to break. Astrid’s grip on my hand tightened as Alice stopped before a massive stone structure, half-hidden by the gnarled roots of ancient trees. It looked like it had been there forever, untouched by time. Runes carved into the stone glowed faintly, their meaning lost to me but humming with a power I couldn’t ignore. “This,” Alice said, turn
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The silver mist thinned, revealing a scene that made my stomach clench—a small cabin, its wooden walls scarred by age and fire. It was too familiar, too hauntingly vivid. This was my home. Astrid’s hand tightened in mine as she followed my gaze, her brows knitting together in concern. “Kael, where are we?” “My past,” I said, my voice barely above a whisper. The cabin door creaked open, and I froze. A shadow stepped out—a tall man with my eyes but colder, sharper. His movements were deliberate, and his presence radiated power and cruelty. My father. Astrid gasped softly, sensing the tension radiating from me. “Look at you,” the shadow of my father sneered, his voice laced with contempt. “The wolf who thought he could outrun his bloodline. You’re no better than me.” “I’m nothing like you,” I growled, my voice shaking with fury. The shadow smirked, stepping closer. “You killed me, didn’t you? My own son, striking me down like a rabid dog. Tell her, Kael. Tell her what y
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As Astrid rose to her feet, hand still clutching mine, I couldn’t tear my eyes away from her. Her face was streaked with tears, but her expression was fierce, determined. She’d stood on the edge of her own self-doubt and chosen to fight her way back. And damn, if it didn’t make me fall harder for her. I’ve faced more battles than I care to remember—fought creatures that most men would never survive. But nothing compared to watching Astrid confront her fears. Because the truth is, the doubts she faced weren’t just hers. They were mine too. “You’re incredible,” I said before I could stop myself. Her head turned sharply, surprise flickering across her face. “What?” “You heard me,” I said, stepping closer. “The way you just stared down whatever that was… I’ve never seen anyone do that.” She blinked at me, as if trying to decide whether to accept the compliment or question my sanity. “I didn’t do it alone,” she murmured, her voice softer now. “You… you pulled me back.” I want
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The air shimmered with a strange, ethereal energy as Astrid and I emerged from the veil’s first test. My chest felt lighter, as though the invisible chains of doubt that Darion had tried to wrap around me had loosened—if only slightly. Astrid’s hand was still in mine, her grip firm, as though she were tethering me to reality. Ahead, the clearing was bathed in soft, golden light, an almost eerie calm settling over it. Two figures stood waiting—Lira, her sharp features softened with a mixture of relief and apprehension, and Alice, whose presence exuded raw, commanding power. Astrid hesitated for a fraction of a second, her eyes darting to me before releasing my hand and stepping forward. “Mother,” she said, her voice steady despite the exhaustion that clung to her. Lira’s gaze flickered to me, her expression unreadable, before she focused entirely on her daughter. “You made it through the first veil.” There was pride in her tone, but it was tempered by caution. “That is no small f
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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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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 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
