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The HIDDENS chapter 55
The howl of the wind outside matched the storm raging in my heart. It was the fourth day without Jake. Every creak of the pack house, every movement in the shadows had me jumping. My nerves were frayed. Each second that passed without news of him only worsened the knot in my chest. I tried distracting myself by pouring over the research Fatima and I had uncovered. Deformed wolves, hidden pups, monstrous killers—it felt like something out of a nightmare. But this nightmare was all too real. I had to keep my mind occupied, or the fear would consume me. The sound of hurried footsteps and muffled voices snapped me out of my thoughts. My heart lurched as I rushed out of my room, my bare feet skidding on the wooden floor. Fatima was already halfway down the stairs, her face pale. “What’s going on?” I asked, panic lacing my voice. “It’s Jake,” she said, her voice trembling. “He’s back, Prisca. But he’s hurt.” I didn’t wait for her to say more. My legs moved on instinct, carrying me
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The day began as quietly as any other, though a palpable tension hung in the air. Morning sunlight filtered through the curtains of our room, and for a fleeting moment, everything felt normal. Jake was beside me, his breathing even, his face peaceful in sleep. I stared at him, memorizing every detail of his face—the strong line of his jaw, the soft curve of his lips. He looked so serene, so unlike the man who carried the weight of the pack on his shoulders. But I knew that serenity wouldn’t last. The creature was still out there, and today was the day we would try to capture it. Jake stirred, his eyes fluttering open. “You’re staring,” he murmured, his voice thick with sleep. “I’m allowed to stare,” I said, a small smile tugging at my lips. “You’re my mate.” He chuckled, reaching up to brush a strand of hair from my face. “You’re beautiful, you know that?” My cheeks flushed, but the warmth was short-lived. The reality of the day ahead quickly settled over us. “Are you su
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The morning started like any other, though the tension in the air was impossible to ignore. The pack was quiet, more subdued than usual. The days of carefree chatter and laughter seemed like a distant memory now. Jake had already left by the time I woke up, and the space beside me in bed was cold. I reached out, brushing my fingers across the empty sheets, a pang of longing coursing through me. It was a familiar feeling these days—missing Jake even when he was close. Pushing the thoughts aside, I dressed quickly and made my way downstairs. The sound of hammering and the rhythmic thud of tools echoed through the pack house. The men were hard at work building the wall Jake and I had agreed upon, a temporary solution until we could deal with the creature once and for all. When I stepped outside, I found Jake standing near the construction site, giving orders. He was clad in a black T-shirt and jeans, his posture commanding. He had that look in his eyes, the one that said he was car
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The morning came quietly, the sun hidden behind a veil of thick, gray clouds. The cold air seeped into the room, but I didn’t mind. Today was the day I decided to focus on something I could control—my power. Jake had already left, his duties pulling him away again. It was becoming a familiar routine, and though I understood his responsibilities, the absence left a gnawing emptiness in me. But I pushed those feelings aside. I couldn’t afford to wallow, not when the pack’s safety depended on me. I headed straight to the library, my resolve hardening with each step. If I was going to be a Luna that the pack respected, I needed to prove myself. Magic wasn’t just my heritage—it was my strength. The library was as silent as ever, the air heavy with the scent of aged paper and ink. Fatima had helped me set up a small area for practicing magic in the corner of the room, complete with an assortment of spellbooks, herbs, and candles. I started with the basics. Breathing deeply, I center
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The air was thick with tension as the pack gathered near the edge of the forest. Jake stood at the center of the group, his presence commanding and his voice firm as he went over the plan one last time. The creature had been spotted near the river that cut through the woods, and this time, we were prepared.Or at least, we thought we were.I stood to the side, my heart hammering in my chest. The spell I had been perfecting for the past week buzzed in my mind, ready to be unleashed. This time, I wouldn’t just stand on the sidelines. I was going to help.Fatima stood next to me, her expression a mix of determination and worry. “You sure you’re ready for this?” she asked, her voice low.I nodded, swallowing the lump in my throat. “I have to be.”Jake caught my eye from across the clearing, his expression softening for just a moment. He gave me a small nod, and I felt a surge of courage.The plan was simple, at least on paper. The warriors would herd the creature into a trap we’d set near
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The morning light filtered through the heavy drapes of the pack house, casting long, pale shadows across the room. Despite the sun’s effort to brighten the day, a persistent chill lingered in the air, matching the unease that had taken root in my chest. I stood by the window, my arms crossed, staring at the forest beyond. Somewhere out there, the creatures were lurking, plotting, or worse, multiplying. Jake’s voice pulled me from my thoughts. “You’ve been quiet,” he said, stepping into the room. His movements were slower than usual, his injuries still healing. “I’m just thinking,” I replied, not turning around. “We’ve been fighting these things, but we don’t even know where they’re coming from or why.” He placed a hand on my shoulder, warm and reassuring. “We’ll figure it out, Prisca. Together.” Fatima and Christopher joined us in the dining room, maps and notes spread across the table. “We’ve got to dig deeper,” Fatima said, her tone sharp. “These deformed wolves didn’t just
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“Morning,” Jake murmured, his voice a delicious rumble that sent shivers down my spine. I smiled, tilting my head to look at him. “Morning.” He leaned down, brushing his lips against mine. It was soft at first, a gentle reminder of our bond, but it quickly deepened. His hands slid down my sides, pulling me closer until there was no space left between us. “Are you trying to distract me?” I teased when we finally broke apart, my breath coming in short gasps. “Always,” he said with a grin, his amber eyes glowing with affection. “You’ve been carrying too much on your shoulders, Prisca. Let me take some of that weight.” His words made my heart ache in the best way. Jake had this uncanny ability to make me feel safe, even when the world was crumbling around us. By mid-morning, the pack was bustling with activity. Men and women worked tirelessly on the wall we’d begun constructing to fortify the borders. Jake had assigned additional patrols to keep watch, and I could see the tens
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The morning was unusually quiet, a heavy stillness in the air that made the hairs on the back of my neck stand on edge. I sat in the library, surrounded by books and scrolls, my fingers trailing over faded ink as I searched for anything that could help us. Each word I read felt like a dead end. My frustration grew as hours ticked by, the answers I sought remaining just out of reach. Jake had gone back to the war room, strategizing with his warriors on how to deal with the creatures. Fatima was out gathering intel, her determination a mirror of my own. And me? I felt stuck, drowning in a sea of knowledge that refused to yield the answers I needed. I slammed the book shut and leaned back in my chair, rubbing my temples. “Come on, Prisca,” I muttered to myself. “Think. There has to be something you’re missing.” A soft knock at the door startled me. I turned, half expecting Jake or Fatima, but instead, there stood a woman I had never seen before. Her presence was striking. She had
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