All Chapters of Bound to my sister’s mate: Chapter 71 - Chapter 80

Aurora's POVThe portal spat me out onto damp earth, the taste of ozone sharp on my tongue. As I struggled to my feet, disoriented and gasping, I realized I had no idea where I was. Dense, primordial forest surrounded me, ancient trees stretching towards a sky painted with unfamiliar constellations. My impromptu escape had worked almost too well.As the adrenaline of my departure faded, the enormity of what I'd done crashed over me. I was alone, truly alone, for the first time in my life. The thought was both terrifying and exhilarating.Suddenly, the air around me began to crackle with energy. My skin tingled, and I watched in horror as tendrils of celestial light began to emanate from my body, swirling around me like living ribbons. The events of the past hour – the argument, the emotional turmoil – had destabilized my already precarious control."No, no, no," I gasped, trying desperately to rein in my powers. But the more I fought, the stronger the energy became. Trees groaned as m

Aurora's POVThe ancient library of the Celestial Temple hummed with an otherworldly energy as I pored over yet another dusty tome. Frustration gnawed at me; despite weeks of research, I felt no closer to understanding the true nature of my powers."Find anything?" Mason's voice broke through my concentration. I looked up to see him approaching, carrying a stack of scrolls that seemed ready to topple at any moment."Nothing useful," I sighed, pushing my hair back from my face. "Just more cryptic prophecies and vague warnings about 'the hybrid's choice.'"Mason set the scrolls down and perched on the edge of my table. "We'll figure it out, Aurora. Together."His proximity sent a familiar tingle down my spine. Ever since we'd arrived at the Celestial Temple, seeking answers about my heritage, Mason had been my rock. His unwavering support and quiet strength had slowly begun to chip away at the walls I'd built around my heart."I just feel like I'm running out of time," I admitted, gestu

Aurora's POVThe portal spat me out onto a windswept cliff overlooking a vast, stormy sea. I stumbled, falling to my knees as the weight of everything crashed over me. Tears streamed down my face, mingling with the salty spray from the crashing waves below.I had run again. From Mason, from Ethan, from the crushing expectations that threatened to suffocate me. But this time felt different. This wasn't just an escape; it was a chance to finally face myself, to confront the tangled mess of emotions I'd been avoiding for so long.As if responding to my inner turmoil, my powers surged. Tendrils of celestial light danced around me, creating shimmering patterns in the air. I watched, fascinated, as they formed images – snapshots of my past, present, and possible futures.I saw myself with Ethan, safe and protected but stifled, my true potential locked away. Then with Mason, passion and understanding, but the shadow of past betrayal always looming. And finally, alone, embracing the full exte

Aurora's POVThe moment I stepped back into the mortal realm, I knew something was wrong. The air felt thick, charged with an energy that made my skin prickle. I had barely materialized in the courtyard of the Nightshade Pack when Ethan appeared, his eyes wild with a mixture of relief and something darker."Aurora!" he exclaimed, rushing towards me. "Thank the Moon Goddess you're back. Where have you been? Do you have any idea how worried we've been?"Before I could respond, he enveloped me in a bone-crushing hug. For a moment, I allowed myself to melt into his embrace, the familiar scent of pine and earth washing over me. But then I felt it – a subtle shift in his energy, a tightening of his grip that spoke of possession rather than protection.I gently extricated myself from his arms, taking a step back. "Ethan, I'm fine. I told you I needed time to figure things out."His eyes narrowed, scanning me as if searching for injuries. "And did you? Figure things out?"The intensity of his

Aurora's POVThe ancient library of the Celestial Temple hummed with an otherworldly energy as I pored over yet another dusty tome. Frustration gnawed at me; despite weeks of research, I felt no closer to understanding the true nature of my powers or the conspiracy surrounding my heritage."Find anything?" Mason's voice broke through my concentration. I looked up to see him approaching, carrying a stack of scrolls that seemed ready to topple at any moment."Nothing concrete," I sighed, pushing my hair back from my face. "Just more cryptic prophecies and vague warnings about 'the hybrid's choice.'"Mason set the scrolls down and perched on the edge of my table. "We'll figure it out, Aurora. Together."His proximity sent a familiar tingle down my spine. Ever since the attack at the Moonfire Festival, Mason had been my unwavering support, encouraging me to explore my abilities without fear. It was a stark contrast to Ethan's increasingly suffocating protectiveness.As if summoned by my t