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Chapter 21: The Beast Within
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/Alora/The forest lay still around us, and after any sort of spoliation comes the shocked stillness when even the birds are too stunned to sing.But the Lycan’s blood’s scent now hung heavy in the air; further than that, the scent that clung to the very edging, the female of the scent of the Lycan—held an even deeper overtone, the throbbing of the wild power that I have released.The humming of my hands, with that energy, so alien yet strong coursing inside, and then suddenly racing as if a sluice gate had been opened, wouldn't leave me alone and sent shivers down my body.Randall stood beside me, his chest heaving, the weight of what had just passed leaving a shadow on his face. And in his eyes, a mix of awe and fear stared back, but there was something beneath it, a question unsaid, a weight between us.You're not a force of nature, Alora." The low, guttural quality to his voice raised my skin into gooseflesh. "You are something else."I twisted toward him, still catching my breath
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/-Alora-/The moon was full and hung heavy through the thick forest above. The clearing area was very quiet except for the rustle of trees and the snaps of twigs under our feet.Lyanna's words weighed on me with the suffocating pressure of a smothering fog; there was no relief from the sense that the world around me was constantly in change, in ways too grand for me to even begin to understand.Prophecy, ancient power. Neither had ever figured into my plans."Chosen," I said to myself because it sounded stupid if said out loud. "Chosen for what?Her eyes, older than the forest itself, spoke to me with a sad understanding. "To balance, Alora. To right the wrongs that have festered for so many ages. You bear the blood of those who once ruled these lands, before the betrayal, before the fall.I turned to Randall, quiet beside me, arms crossed over his chest. He watched Lyanna closely, his face unreadable, but the tightness in his jaw told me he was listening."The fall," I said, my voice
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/Alora/With the weight of the night and the trees, their branches long, casting their shadows across the clearing.Lyanna disappeared into the woods, silent as was her arrival, and left in my mind was the echo of her words: a prophecy, a curse upon our bloodline, and him who betrayed my ancestors.It is a lot, too much to handle, I know, and with which we cannot afford to turn a blind eye.Randall stood beside me, his dark eyes fixed on that one point where Lyanna had disappeared.His body was tense, his jaw tightening with emotion not quite kept at bay. I felt the heat of his presence, the pull that was between us, still present and raw, still silent.I don’t think she is telling the truth, he muttered venomously. Lyanna knows more than she is letting watchers and readers know. She's hiding something.".I looked at him; I was shocked at the depth of hate in his tone. Do you not believe that she is lying?He knotted his brows and shook his head. "Not lying. But stingy. There's someth
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His words kept reverberating in my mind as the sound of a funeral bell, and it was sober around us.I saw him look at me, as though I was a thread unwinding in his hands, and each word that came from his lips pulled the knot even tighter. Though I still had a lot of questions, the look in his eyes made me keep shut.He was getting ready for something important about my family, something that could change the tide of this fight as far as I could see. So, what was it? And why did he not say it before? The moment Randall looked at Damon, his muscles tensed up and his fingers got tight. The defensive mode was already on, and I could see the gears spinning. I knew it was Damon's game, though, and we had no other choice. "So, what is it, Damon?" The tight way he spoke probably hid the fact that he didn't like the man in front of him. "What is the true story?" Because at the end of the day, we are perfectly able to tell you and choose for ourselves whether it is worth taking up even half
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/Alora/The roar was stronger this time. It wasn't a sound; it was a warning, a hint to something much worse. The ground underneath me began to shake, like if something ancient was rising to life.My pulse was beating, but the dread quickly faded into something else: instinct. An impulse so primal and animalistic, but one I understood was linked to the power Damon talked about.It's a murmur, a cry from deep inside me, encouraging me onward. And in such moments, I couldn't wait for answers, especially since whatever was coming was becoming closer.I turned to face Randall, but he was looking beyond me into the darkness. His muscles were tensed, ready to pounce if assaulted, and his eyes flashed with wariness. "Get back," he murmured hurriedly.Before I could say anything, he pushed in closer to me, his huge bulk covering me from whatever danger lurked in the darkness. My heart started beating, and a burst of energy filled me. Something was amiss, and every part of me sensed it. We wer
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/-Alora-/Smoldering soil and burnt fur filled the air with a pungent aroma. My pulse was still racing in my chest, pushing adrenaline through my veins as I stared down at the renegade Alpha's body. A monster, so terrifying and strong that it nearly took us to our knees, lay destroyed and vanquished.But then it hit me like a ton of bricks: it wasn't Randall's strength or talent that caused the third rabbit to die; it was my responsibility.I could still feel the vestiges of that power in me, buzzing beneath my skin like a live wire, and it was more than just an aftershock: it flowed with a hazardous rhythm, a force both terrifying and exhilarating.The peaceful sensation persisted between us. I could feel Randall was gazing at me, but I couldn't force myself to look back—at least not now.I didn't comprehend what had happened. The surge of power—the tremendous energy—was unlike anything I had ever felt before. My palm still tingled where it had sent forth the wave, and my fingers bur
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/-Alora-/There was thick silence around the area after the defeat of the rogue Alpha.A strong energy ran inside my body, my heart racing in my chest with every pulse a memory of the wild power that had surged through my veins. Yet, I couldn't bask in the win just yet. I was out of breath, my body sore from the hard work put into it, and yet a sense of danger around me remained. Whatever it was, this was only the beginning.Randall was several feet away from me, upright and stiff, his back straight; he breathed quickly and was, if anything, the only proof that he wasn't an immovable rock in front of this risk. I noted his hands were clenched at his sides, the knuckles pale, as if he too were still angry over what had happened.I wanted to ask him, talk with him what all that would mean, but no word could find a way out. Anger was not completely gone from inside me, and it can be felt bubbling, only waiting for the right time to act.Alora, Randall's words cut through the thick fog i
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/Alora/There was something different about the night now. I couldn't catch all of the secrets the wind told me. As its cold fingers touched my skin, I felt a chill run down my back. My heart was still beating fast, but not from the fight, but from the damned, twisted truth that was pressing on me.I tried to erase Randall's words from my mind by telling myself that they were just another dishonest way for him to control me. I knew he was telling the truth. Something dark, unknown, and very old was inside me. This wasn't just an ability; it was the secret gift of an Alpha family that had been kept secret for hundreds of years. But that was not what scared me.But what scared me was that it was within me. I could feel the beat of that power in me, running just below the surface, waiting for the moment it would break free. And every time that thought crossed my mind, the desire to use it to destroy everything in my way grew greater.Randall's words still rang in my head: they would
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/Alora/My breathing became louder than the vision breaking my focus with its rough and irregular rhythm that made me feel like I tore through endless forest paths. My heart thundered in my chest, an unrelenting beat that echoed the warning still ringing in my ears: Maintain the bond, or else this connection will destroy you.The abrupt movement as I stood up revealed my death grip upon the blanket which served as my link to reality. The gloomy light of the moon through curtains provided the only illumination in the room. Beside me, Randall stirred. His usual calm attitude tonight seemed to create a heavy powerlessness. When his eyes met mine he slowly awakened. His voice came from the darkness low and thick while still sleepy. “Another vision?”My voice reduced to a soft minimum as I replied "Yes." “And it’s getting worse, Randall. The voices... They’re louder. Different voices are giving us warnings about the approaching dangers.“What did you see?” His face remained calm but a m
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/Alora/Hello, Randall.I needed to stand in front of you and acknowledge my faults.Her face tightens, and his hands form tight fists at his sides. Despite the tense situation, his eyes remain filled with anguish.Maris takes another stride toward him, unfazed by his threatening tone. Her words rush as she says, "I made a mistake." Walking away from you was the worst mistake of my life. I told myself that I could find happiness with him, but I realized my mistake.Randall, he's gone now. He's died. And I..." Her low words are muffled by grief, and a single tear falls down her cheek. "I never stopped loving you."Maris' remarks begin to weigh heavily on Alora and Randall's bond. Alora's breath pauses for a moment.Randall's natural weakness pierces her heart more deeply than any weapon.Randall talks gently and firmly, eventually concluding, "You don't get to say that today." "You disappeared. You choose him. When you left to start your new family, I painfully grasped every shattered
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/Alora/Time passed since the tribunal's conclusion yet darker thoughts remained to repress my emotions. My mind felt suffocating tonight. The calm forest outside my window caught my attention as I stood looking out but the darkness there made me consider my future challenges.Throughout the day different people presented their choices between awe and fear joined with hesitant acceptance while bowing before me. Fundamentally changing our pack's direction still made the future path appear unpredictable than ever. Leadership included more than acquiring wins through the duty to handle every decision's effects and results.The gentle sound of knocking on the door blew me out of my thoughts.Turning toward the door I spoke my offer "Come in.".When Randall entered the room his whole attitude easily filled every corner. The unharmed fortitude with which he carried himself through rough times stood strong but his attention tonight showed a delicate yearning that made me uncomfortable.He
