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The morning air felt thick with questions. Despite the beauty of the sunrise spreading its golden light across the pack lands, my thoughts were clouded with doubts and a lingering unease. Esther’s voice still echoed in my mind from the night before, her cryptic warnings clinging to my thoughts like cobwebs. I needed answers, and I knew exactly where to start. “Althea,” I called out as I entered the room we had turned into our makeshift study. She was already there, flipping through one of her many ancient grimoires, a cup of steaming tea in her hand. She looked up at me, her dark curls framing her face. “Good morning, Prisca. You look…” Her brows furrowed as she studied me closer. “Troubled. Did something happen?” I hesitated for a moment, unsure if I was ready to share what I had seen. But this was Althea—my sister, my confidante. If anyone could help me make sense of this, it was her. “I had another vision,” I admitted, sitting down across from her. Althea set her tea as
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The pack lands were quieter than I’d ever seen them. It wasn’t just the absence of threats or monsters—it was something else, something deeper. A kind of waiting, like the forest itself was holding its breath. I had spent most of the day wandering the edges of the village, watching the rebuilding efforts. Roofs were mended, fences were repaired, and the laughter of children carried through the air. It should have been comforting, but I couldn’t shake the unease coiling in my chest. Jake found me leaning against the railing of the training grounds, my eyes distant as I watched the warriors spar. “Thought I’d find you here,” he said, his voice cutting through the late afternoon air. I turned to see him approaching, his steps sure and purposeful. There was something different about him today—a tension in his shoulders, a storm brewing in his eyes. “You always seem to know where I am,” I said, managing a small smile. He smirked, though it didn’t quite reach his eyes. “Call it
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The morning sunlight filtered through the window, its warmth brushing against my face and coaxing me awake. For the first time in what felt like an eternity, there was no immediate sense of danger or urgency. No looming battles, no visions of destruction. Just the quiet hum of a pack going about its day.I stretched lazily, letting the sheets fall away, and swung my feet onto the floor. The wooden boards were cool against my skin, grounding me in the here and now.The cabin smelled of freshly baked bread, the warm, yeasty aroma drifting in from the kitchen. Jake must have already been up for hours. The man had an infuriating habit of waking before dawn, but I didn’t mind. It meant I always had something delicious to look forward to when I finally crawled out of bed.I threw on a simple cotton dress, tying my hair into a loose braid as I made my way to the kitchen. Jake was standing by the stove, his broad back turned to me as he flipped pancakes with a practiced ease. He was wearing a
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The first sign that something was off came early in the morning. I woke up feeling as though I’d been dragged through a storm. My body ached, my head was pounding, and my stomach churned with a nauseating unease. At first, I thought it was the stress of everything catching up to me. After all, peace didn’t come easy, and even when it did, the lingering shadows of what we’d endured never truly disappeared. I tried to shake it off, splashing cold water on my face and dressing in a soft cotton tunic and leggings. Jake was already up, probably attending to pack matters, so I made my way to the kitchen to find something to settle my stomach. The smell of coffee hit me like a slap in the face, and I had to clamp a hand over my mouth to keep from gagging. It was strange. Normally, I loved the scent of freshly brewed coffee, but today it seemed unbearably strong and bitter. I settled for a glass of water and a slice of toast, nibbling at it absentmindedly as I stared out the window. The
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The morning air was crisp, the scent of pine and dew swirling around me as I stepped out onto the porch. My heart was a tangle of emotions—joy, nervousness, and a hint of fear—all stemming from the life growing inside me. I rested a hand on my stomach, my lips curving into a soft smile. Today was the day. I’d tell Jake about the baby. He deserved to know. He had always been my anchor, my protector, and the love of my life. And now, we were starting a new chapter, one that would bind us even more closely together. As I turned back toward the cabin, I heard the faint murmur of voices in the distance. Jake’s voice was unmistakable, firm and commanding as he spoke to one of his pack members. Curious, I followed the sound, only to find Jake and several others gathered near the training grounds. ---“What’s going on?” I asked, approaching the group. Jake turned to me, his golden eyes softening when they met mine. “We’ve had reports of some strange activity near the northern border
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The morning started like any other, with sunlight spilling over the cabin walls, the golden warmth filtering through the curtains. I woke to the sound of birds chirping outside, a soft melody that contrasted sharply with the chaos that often engulfed our lives. Jake’s side of the bed was already empty, the sheets cool to the touch, which wasn’t unusual. Lately, he’d been up before dawn, shouldering the weight of the pack's troubles before anyone else stirred. I stretched, my hand instinctively resting on my stomach. It was still hard to believe—a tiny life growing inside me, a secret I hadn’t yet shared with anyone. The thought filled me with a strange mix of joy and fear. Shaking off my worries, I got up and dressed in a loose sweater and jeans. The coolness of the wooden floor against my feet was grounding, a small reminder that despite the chaos outside, some things remained constant. In the kitchen, the aroma of coffee greeted me. Jake stood by the counter, his back to me, a
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The morning started with a craving so bizarre it left me staring at the contents of my fridge in utter confusion. Pickles, peanut butter, and... raw steak? I blinked at the combination in my hands, shaking my head as if that would fix my brain. "What is wrong with me?" I muttered, setting the steak back and eyeing the peanut butter jar suspiciously. My stomach growled defiantly, and before I could stop myself, I was dipping a pickle into the peanut butter and taking a big bite. It wasn’t bad. Okay, it was disgusting, but my body apparently didn’t care because I went back for a second bite. Jake walked in just as I was mid-bite, the jar of peanut butter balanced precariously on the edge of the counter. He froze in the doorway, his eyes darting between the pickle in my hand and the jar. “Is that... what I think it is?” he asked, his tone a mix of horror and amusement. I swallowed quickly, my cheeks heating. “Don’t judge me.” Jake raised an eyebrow, crossing his arms. “I’m
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**Chapter: Cravings and Suspicions** *(Priscilla’s Perspective)* The day began with an overwhelming craving for waffles. Not just any waffles—crispy, golden waffles piled high with whipped cream, strawberries, chocolate syrup, and... bacon. Yes, bacon. Jake, the ever-supportive mate, was already in the kitchen when I stumbled in, still rubbing the sleep from my eyes. He looked up from the stove and grinned. “Good morning, sleepyhead. Waffles, right?” I froze, staring at him. “How did you know?” “Because it’s been waffles every morning this week,” he said, raising an eyebrow. “I’m starting to think you’ve developed a full-blown obsession.” “It’s not an obsession,” I muttered, sliding into a chair. “It’s... a craving.” Jake chuckled, setting a plate in front of me. “Whatever you say, love. Do you want syrup on the bacon again?” “Yes,” I said, completely serious. Jake didn’t even blink as he handed me the syrup bottle, but I could tell he was biting back a laugh. I dr
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I woke up to silence. A deafening, suffocating silence. The room was dimly lit, the soft glow of candles flickering on the nightstand. My body felt heavy, drained of all energy, like I had been hollowed out from the inside. A dull ache throbbed in my stomach, but nothing compared to the unbearable emptiness clawing at my soul. Then I remembered. The pain. The blood. The agonizing screams that had torn from my throat as I begged the universe to spare him. My child. My baby. My chest heaved, but no tears came. I had cried everything out. I was nothing but an empty shell now. A movement to my right caught my attention, and I turned my head slightly. Jake sat in the chair beside my bed, his elbows resting on his knees, his hands clasped together. His head was bowed, dark hair falling over his face, but even in the dim light, I could see the tension in his body. He was barely holding himself together. I swallowed hard, my voice barely above a whisper. “Jake…” His head snapped
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The morning was peaceful, deceptively so. The kind of quiet that made my heart uneasy. The pack had been rebuilding itself from the damage done in recent months, and today felt like a fresh start—or at least I tried to convince myself of that.I sat at the large wooden table in the packhouse, sipping tea while watching Fatima and Sophie bicker about who made the better breakfast. The scent of eggs, sausage, and pancakes filled the air, and for a moment, everything felt normal. Jake was out with his warriors, reinforcing our border patrols, while Althea and I planned another round of protective spells for the territory.“Are you going to eat that or just stare at it?” Fatima asked, nudging my plate with her fork.I blinked, realizing I’d been staring at my food for too long. My appetite had been all over the place lately—some days I couldn’t eat enough, and others, I could barely stomach anything.“I’m eating, I’m eating,” I mumbled, picking up my fork and forcing a bite of eggs into m
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PRISCA’S POVI woke up with a sharp gasp, my lungs burning as if I had been holding my breath for too long. The room was still dark, and the only sound was the soft rustling of the wind outside. My body felt heavy, my limbs sluggish, and an eerie chill wrapped around me despite the warmth of the blankets. Something was wrong. I pushed myself up slowly, trying to shake off the discomfort. The feeling in the air wasn’t just cold—it was unnatural. The shadows in the corners of the room seemed darker than usual, stretching and pulsing as if they were alive. My heart pounded as I glanced toward the door, expecting something—anything—to be there. But the room was empty. Just a bad dream, I told myself. A side effect of everything weighing on me. But as I moved to stand, a voice whispered in my ear. *"You must listen."* I froze. My entire body tensed as cold dread seeped into my bones. Slowly, I turned my head toward the mirror in the corner of the room. My reflection should
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I sat in my office, staring at the wall as the weight of everything threatened to crush me. My mate, my unborn child, my pack—everything was hanging by a thread, and I felt powerless. Prisca had finally told me the truth, and it shattered me in ways I couldn’t put into words. She was given an impossible choice. One where no matter what she decided, she would lose something—either our child or me. How the hell was I supposed to accept that? My fingers clenched into fists against my desk as a growl rumbled low in my chest. No. I wouldn’t accept it. Fate had already tried to take too much from me. I had lost warriors, friends, people who depended on me to lead them. But my family? That was where I drew the line. There had to be another way. I pushed back from my desk and stood, my muscles tense as I made my decision. I couldn’t sit here and wait for fate to take its course. I had to act. I walked out of my office and made my way down the dimly lit halls of the packhouse. Most o
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The moment I stepped into our bedroom, I knew something was wrong. Prisca sat on the edge of the bed, her back to me, staring out the window. The moonlight cast a soft glow on her, making her seem almost ethereal, but the tension in her shoulders gave her away. She was deep in thought, troubled. Lately, she'd been distant. At first, I chalked it up to the pregnancy—mood swings, exhaustion, the usual things that came with carrying a child. But this was different. There was something *heavier* weighing on her, something she wasn’t telling me. I had given her space, thinking maybe she just needed time to process things on her own, but time had only made it worse. I couldn’t take it anymore. I walked over to her and placed a hand on her shoulder. "Prisca, what's going on?" She flinched. *Flinched.* I immediately withdrew my hand, my stomach twisting. My mate had never reacted to me like that before. She turned to face me, her expression unreadable. “Nothing, Jake. I’m just t
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I spent the entire morning with Althea, flipping through ancient grimoires, searching desperately for a spell that could summon Esther. My hands trembled as I traced the inked symbols in an old book, my mind racing with the possibilities of what we might discover. We had been through this before, and every attempt had failed. But this time, it felt different. This time, we needed answers. The room was dimly lit, the scent of burning sage and lavender thick in the air. The candles flickered unnaturally, as if something unseen was already lurking, waiting for us to call upon it. I swallowed hard and looked at my sister. “Are you sure about this?” Althea asked, her voice steady but filled with caution. “Summoning a spirit isn’t like calling on just any entity. Esther is powerful, and she’s—” “Unpredictable?” I finished for her. Althea nodded. “To say the least.” I clenched my fists, my determination outweighing my fear. “I don’t have a choice, Althea. I need to know how to save
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I woke up feeling… strange. It wasn’t the usual exhaustion from pregnancy or the occasional morning sickness. This was different. It was as if something unseen crackled in the air around me, a tingling sensation running up and down my spine. My dreams had been odd, but that wasn’t new—I had been plagued with visions ever since we returned to the pack. Shaking off the unease, I sat up and stretched. The room was quiet, sunlight filtering in through the curtains, but something felt off. I glanced around, half expecting something to be lurking in the shadows. Nothing. Just my mind playing tricks on me. "Okay, Prisca. Breathe," I muttered to myself before sliding out of bed. As I padded to the bathroom, the floorboards creaked louder than usual. The second I stepped onto the tile, the faucet turned on by itself, water gushing out forcefully as if someone had yanked it open. I froze. My pulse quickened. I hadn't touched it. Swallowing hard, I reached for the knob and twisted it
