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As the night passed, the crackling fire and Kael’s steady heartbeat lulled me into a restless sleep. My dreams were fragmented—flashes of Ruby’s pained eyes, Alpha Logan’s looming shadow, and Kael’s face stained with worry. But it wasn’t the dreams that woke me. It was the faint sound of footsteps creaking across the wooden floor. My eyes snapped open, my senses on high alert. Mia stirred inside me, her voice a whisper of warning. *Something’s wrong.* Kael’s arm tightened instinctively around me, his body going rigid. He’d heard it too. "Stay here," he ordered in a low voice, his tone leaving no room for argument. But I didn’t listen. Quietly, I rose to my feet, following Kael as he moved toward the source of the sound. In the dim light of the sitting room, Ruby stood by the doorway, her back to us. She was muttering something under her breath, her hands trembling as they clutched a small vial of dark liquid. "Ruby?" I Kael’s voice was sharp but cautious as he stepped f
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Kael’s declaration hung in the air, his words heavy with finality. Ruby looked pale, her hands trembling as she clutched the edge of her chair, but her eyes held a newfound determination even though her face was as white as snow on Christmas morning."How do we even find her?" I asked, stepping closer to Kael. Kael’s jaw tightened. "She won’t be hiding. She thrives on control, and she’ll want us to know she’s in charge. My mother doesn’t operate in the shadows—she moves like a queen on a chessboard, daring everyone else Kael’s gaze darkened, his tone low and measured. "The connection isn’t physical. It’s magical, a bond she’s created. It’s a manipulation of the mind, a tether she uses to control both Logan and Ruby. Severing it requires breaking her power at the source." Ruby’s breath hitched. "And what’s the source?" Kael’s eyes flicked toward the fire, his expression unreadable. "Her bloodline magic. It runs through her veins. To break her hold, we either destroy the object a
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Dominique stepped forward, his broad shoulders and imposing presence filling the room as he leveled his gaze at Ezra. "You’ll give her space," he said, his voice low but commanding. "No one here needs another complication, least of all her." Ezra exhaled sharply, running a hand through his dark hair. "I said I’ll wait. But don’t ask me to act like I don’t feel it." "Feelings don’t matter right now," Dominique shot back, his tone sharp. "What matters is keeping everyone alive. Ruby’s voice trembled as she looked at Kael, her fragile form still cradled in my arms. "Why would your mother do this? Why would she use Logan to hurt me... to hurt all of us?" Kael’s expression hardened, a storm brewing in his grey eyes. "Power. Control. She’s always wanted both, and she’ll destroy anyone she thinks threatens her plans. Including me." The room fell silent, the gravity of his words sinking in. Dominique crossed his arms, his sharp gaze flickering to Kael. "If Logan’s just a pawn, that
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Lucian pushed off the doorframe, his movements smooth and deliberate, as if he was completely unaffected by the tension in the room. His sharp gaze zeroed in on Ruby, a faint smirk tugging at his lips. "So this is the little pawn everyone’s fussing over," he drawled. "I can see why she’s important now. Aunt Lavinia always did have a taste for rare treasures." Kael stiffened, his eyes narrowing into slits. "She’s not a pawn, Lucian. She’s under my protection, and you’d do well to remember that." Lucian raised his hands mockingly. "Relax, cousin. I’m not here to play fetch for my mother. Not yet, anyway." Kael croaked an eyebrow to the side.“Oh, come on Kael, she is more of a mother to me than she has ever been to you.” Lucian shrugged.I stepped forward, unable to contain my frustration. "What does your mother want with Ruby? Why go to all this trouble to capture her?" Lucian’s smirk faded, his tone turning colder. "Because Ruby is special. She’s a descendant of a rare blood
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The voice sent a shiver through me, cold and sharp like the edge of a blade. From the shadows emerged a figure cloaked in flowing black, her presence commanding and terrifying. Lavinia. Her dark eyes glinted with malice as her lips curved into a mocking smile.Kael, still in his wolf form, froze mid-battle. His opponent whimpered and backed away, slinking into the shadows like a scolded pup. Dominique and Ezra, now in their human forms, stood side by side, their expressions hardened as they turned to face the newcomer.“Lavinia,” Kael growled, shifting back to his human form. His voice was steady, but his stance betrayed his readiness to strike at any moment. “I should have known you’d be meddling.”Lavinia tilted her head, feigning offense. "Meddling? Oh, Kael, you wound me. I’m merely here to see what all the fuss is about.” Her eyes flicked to me, her gaze sharp and invasive. “And this must be the lovely Astrid. The human who’s caused such a stir in our little world.”I tensed, ins
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Astrid stood at the edge of the clearing, her heart racing. The air felt different, thicker, almost electric. She could feel it—something was about to change. The trees whispered with the wind, their leaves trembling in anticipation. A figure emerged from the shadows, tall and elegant. Her dark hair cascaded down her back, and her eyes glimmered with the kind of knowing that only someone who had seen the world’s deepest secrets could possess. "Astrid," Lira said softly, her voice carrying through the air like a melody. "My daughter." Astrid’s heart skipped a beat. Her mother—Lira—was here, standing before her. It had been so long since they last saw each other, the weight of that time apart heavy in the air between them. But there was no time for hesitation. The world was on the brink, and Astrid could feel it. Lira stepped forward, her presence commanding yet gentle. She looked at her daughter with a soft, affectionate gaze. "I came to prepare you," Lira continued, her voice lo
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Certainly! Here's the continuation from Astrid waking up:---I gasped for breath, my chest heaving as if I had just run a marathon. My body was drenched in sweat, the sheets clinging to my skin like a second layer. My heart was pounding in my ears, a rhythmic thunder that made my head spin.For a moment, I just lay there, blinking into the dim light of the room, trying to orient myself. The walls were familiar. The bed beneath me, comforting. Everything was as it should be. *It was just a dream.*I closed my eyes tightly, willing the panic to subside. I had to calm down. The memories of Lavinia, of the looming battle, still felt too real—too tangible. The weight of her presence, the coldness of her power, the sense of doom that had wrapped itself around my neck like a tightening noose. It had all felt too real.I swallowed hard, my throat dry. The air in the room felt suffocating, and the distant sound of birds chirping outside made the silence feel even heavier. I slowly sat up, wi
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The first light of morning crept through the trees, casting long shadows across the cabin. I stirred in the warmth of the blankets, the soft light flickering across my skin. Kael was still beside me, his chest rising and falling with slow, steady breaths, his arm wrapped around me protectively. The night felt like a distant memory, yet my body still hummed with the aftermath, the faint ache reminding me of how close we had been—how connected we had become. I turned slightly to watch him, his features softened in sleep, the weight of the world seeming to lift off him in these quiet moments. But even in sleep, I could feel the tension in him—the constant, underlying strain that never fully left his body. I gently extricated myself from his hold, trying not to wake him. The room was quiet, save for the soft crackle of the dying fire and the distant sounds of nature outside. My heart fluttered as I adjusted to the stillness, but the dream from last night still clung to me, its shadows h
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The cabin was silent except for the crackling of the fire, a weak and inconsistent sound that seemed to mirror the shattered state of everyone gathered. The room felt suffocating, weighed down by grief so thick it was almost tangible. Megan stood by the window, her back to the group as silent tears ran down her cheeks. Maya knelt on the floor, cradling Ruby’s lifeless body in her arms. Her usually sharp eyes were dulled by sorrow, and her hands trembled as she gently smoothed Ruby’s hair, whispering words of comfort that no longer mattered. Ezra sat in the far corner of the room, his face buried in his hands. His broad shoulders shook, his anguish raw and unrestrained. The sound of his muffled sobs tore through the silence, each one a painful reminder of what had been lost. Alice sat at the edge of the bed, her gaze fixed on the floor. Her hands were clasped tightly in her lap, as though she were trying to ground herself. But even she, the ever-resilient mage, couldn’t mask the
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Kael shifted back into his human form, panting, his face streaked with dirt and blood. “We can’t keep this up,” he said urgently. “Astrid, you need to unleash it all. But not here. We have to get you higher—away from the cabin, where you can focus without destroying everything around us.”Alice nodded in agreement, her face pale but determined. “There’s a ridge just above the clearing,” she said quickly. “It’ll give her the vantage point she needs. But we have to hurry—Lavinia’s army is still pressing in.”Kael scooped me into his arms without hesitation, his strength steadying me despite the fire still flickering at my fingertips. “Hold on, little mouse,” he murmured, his tone equal parts fierce and tender. “I’ll get you there.”Ezra and Alice formed a protective barrier around us as Kael sprinted toward the ridge, his steps sure and unrelenting. The sounds of the battle below faded into the background, replaced by the roaring in my ears and the heat coursing through my veins. I coul
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Lavinia stepped into the cabin, her presence radiating a cold, suffocating power that seemed to sap the warmth from the room. Her dark gown flowed like liquid shadow, and her smile was as cruel as the blade she carried at her side. Ezra growled, stepping in front of me with his claws extended, blood dripping from his wounds. “You’ll die before you lay a finger on her,” he snarled. Lavinia chuckled, the sound sending chills down my spine. “Oh, Ezra. Still playing the dutiful protector, are we? How quaint.” Her gaze swept over the room, landing briefly on Alice, who was struggling to steady herself, and Maya, who stood ready with her blade drawn. Finally, Lavinia’s eyes found me, cradling my children. Her smile widened. “And there she is. The mother of the hour. How are the little ones? I hope they’re not too fragile—babies rarely survive the chaos I bring.” My grip on my children tightened, a surge of anger cutting through my fear. “You won’t touch them,” I said, my voice tremb
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The peaceful moment shattered like glass, my heart dropping as Ezra’s words pierced the air. My grip tightened around my babies instinctively, their tiny, delicate bodies cradled protectively against my chest. Kael was on his feet in an instant, his powerful presence taking command of the room. “How far?” he demanded, his voice cold and sharp, the calm before the storm. Ezra swayed slightly, blood dripping from a wound on his side. “Not far. Maybe minutes. They’ve got rogues, warriors, and... mages. Lavinia’s not playing games.” Maya moved swiftly to Ezra’s side, inspecting his injuries. “You’re hurt.” “I’m fine,” Ezra growled, pulling away. “They sent a scouting party ahead. I dealt with them, but they know where we are now. She’ll be here soon.” Alice stepped forward, her face pale but composed. “We don’t have time to move Astrid or the babies. Not like this.” Kael’s gaze flicked to me, his eyes narrowing with determination. “We’re not moving them. We’ll hold the line he
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The room instantly grew hotter as a surge of power erupted from deep within me. Fire blazed out of my body, licking at the walls and ceiling of the cabin. The once-cozy room was engulfed in a dangerous glow, casting shadows that danced wildly in the chaos. Kael didn’t flinch, even as flames licked dangerously close to his skin. His arms tightened around me, his voice steady and calm despite the rising inferno. “Astrid, listen to me!” he called out, his eyes locking onto mine. “You need to focus. You’re in control—*you* are. Don’t let it take over!” “I can’t!” I screamed, another contraction ripping through me, stealing my breath and sanity. My body felt like it was tearing apart, the raw power within me surging uncontrollably. The flames grew stronger, the heat intensifying until I thought it would consume us all. Alice’s voice cut through the chaos, sharp and commanding. “Megan, Maya—circle her now! We need to contain this before it destroys the entire cabin!” The two women
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The urgency of the moment settled over us like a suffocating weight. Ezra was still catching his breath, his body trembling with residual anger, but he nodded. We didn’t have time to waste. Ruby was out there, somewhere, and every second we spent standing still could be the one that tipped the scales against us. “Can you shift again?” I asked, my voice steadier than I felt. Ezra nodded once, already forcing himself to his feet. “I’ll manage.” I helped him as much as I could, though the pain in my side reminded me just how human I currently was. He gave me a grateful look, then shifted into his wolf form, his golden coat streaked with dirt and blood. He sniffed the air, ears twitching as he picked up on the faintest trace of something. “Do you have her scent?” I asked, desperate hope creeping into my voice. He growled low, a confirmation that made my heart lurch. Without waiting for me, he bolted into the darkness, his movements quick and purposeful. “Wait!” I shouted, hurr
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I pushed through the dense trees, my feet barely touching the ground as I ran, the cold night air slicing against my skin. The forest seemed endless, the shadows playing tricks on my mind. But I didn’t stop. I couldn’t. The thought of Ruby, alone and terrified, spurred me forward. Ezra’s wolf was ahead of me, a streak of gold and fury weaving through the underbrush. His growls echoed in the night, guiding me toward our quarry. “Ezra!” I shouted, my voice hoarse from running and the lump of panic lodged in my throat. “Do you see them?” A low howl was his only response. It sent a chill through me—not one of despair, but of determination. He was closing in. The trail wasn’t hard to follow. Broken branches and the scent of blood painted a clear path through the forest. But it felt wrong, too easy, as if they wanted us to follow. I slowed for a moment, my senses on high alert. Something was off. The rogues were vicious, but this level of coordination wasn’t their style. They
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Ezra and I exchanged a tense glance, the weight of what had just transpired settling heavily on our shoulders. My mind raced, replaying the stranger’s words over and over again. The game has changed. Pieces in place. The board is set. It wasn’t just a cryptic message—it was a warning. “I need to wake Ruby,” I said, stepping toward the bed. Ezra’s hand shot out, gripping my arm gently but firmly. “Astrid, wait. She’s been through enough. Whatever that was, it’s not going to happen tonight. Let her rest while she can.” I hesitated, glancing down at Ruby. Her face was peaceful, completely unaware of the danger that had just loomed so close. Ezra was right—she deserved some respite. But my gut twisted with unease. “If they’re after her…” I began, but Ezra cut me off. “They won’t get her,” he said, his voice steel. “Not while I’m here. Not while any of us are here.” I nodded, forcing myself to trust his words. Ezra wasn’t just saying it—he believed it, and that gave me a sliv
