Semua Bab Bound by faith : the rise of a rejected mate : Bab 91 - Bab 100

Melissa’s POVWhen I opened my eyes, I saw that I was standing in an odd, warped environment. There was an unearthly glow in the air, and it felt heavy. Although it appeared to be a dream, it felt more genuine than it was. Vibrant shards of my memories warm times spent with Damon, my pack, and the serene woodland I had called home filled half of it. Whispers of the Void and whirling shadows filled the other half, which was oppressively cold."What is this location? I whispered, circling back and forth to try to make sense of everything.A voice slithered into my ear, smooth and almost calming. "Melissa, this is where your worlds collide.""Who's there? With a quivering voice, I demanded. With caution, I took a step forward, my feet digging a little into the unfamiliar, throbbing ground.The dark, knowing voice laughed. "You are familiar with me. The Void is me. Nevertheless, I am you. I'm the strength to put things right, the power you've always wanted. Allow me to assist you."No," I

Melisa’s POVWhen we left at daybreak, the air was clear but heavy, with the sun just beginning to peek through the thick fog that held onto the woodland. I felt as though the weight of the Void itself was bearing down on me with every stride.Damon shouted from the front, his voice tight and cautious, "Stay close." "The forest is not as dead as it looks."With his sword resting on his shoulder, Kael snorted behind me. One way to describe it is "alive." I'd describe it as hostile.Liora strolled alongside me, her gaze sweeping the area. "Something feels off here. It appears the Void had permeated the actual land.With a knot in my stomach, I nodded. The woodland wasn't the only area. With every step I took, I could sense the Void's presence intensifying, its murmurs becoming more intrusive and persistent.It whispered in my brain, "You're putting them in danger." Now turn around, Melissa. Save them the suffering.I gave a strong shake of my head, attempting to ignore the voice. I whis

Melissa’s POVExcept for the slight buzz of power coming from the broken mirrors, the room was quiet. I was motionless as I gazed at the shadowy figure that had materialized from the biggest piece. Her face and posture were identical to mine, but her eyes were icy, dark pits.With an uncanny calmness, the figure remarked, "Melissa, you can't flee from me." "The part of you that you act as though doesn't exist is me.""That is untrue," I replied, my voice shaking. "You're merely another Void trick."The sound of her laughter chilled me to the bone. "Oh, Melissa. You are aware that's untrue. I embody all your doubts, fears, and vulnerabilities. I'm stronger than you realize, too.I clenched my hands, hoping that the light within me would drive the terror away. "You don't scare me."She narrowed her dark eyes. The room changed as she held up her palm and said, "Then prove it." Shadows whirled around us as the ground underneath me shook and broke. Scenes from my past, experiences I had at

Melissa’s POVAs Kael and I made our way more into the rival alpha's domain, the trees became more tangled and darker. It felt like the shadows were closing in on us, preparing to attack, and every step was heavier. I strengthened my hold on the relic. Its words grew more intense as its dim brightness hardly broke through the shadows.Kael crouched low and scanning the terrain ahead, he said, "We're getting close." "However, something seems off."With my eyes darting around the ominous woodland, I muttered back, "I feel it too." There was something strange in the air, and I could feel it.I followed Kael's signal, and we slipped through the undergrowth. Just ahead stood the village of the opposing pack, almost discernible through the trees. I could hear the faint murmur of voices and the flickering of distant torches."Do you believe they are aware of our presence? I asked in a hardly audible whisper.Kael gave a headshake. "Not yet, but we must go cautiously. We risk being caught if

Melissa’s POVWhen I emerged from my tent, the atmosphere was tense. The sound of snarling wolves and distant howls broke the still, peaceful night. As the shadows approached our area, their ominous shapes melding into the woods like nightmares, my heart sank."Elissa!" As he ran at me, his face white but resolute, Damon's voice cried out urgently. "The shadows are coming at you! The energy of the relic has lured them here!I clenched my fists around the relic, its strange warmth flowing through my hands. With shame gnawing at my chest, I muttered, "This is my fault."Damon firmly stated, "Now is not the time to assign blame." "We must keep the pack safe.""What is the number?" My voice trembled as I asked."Too many," Damon said sombrely. However, we'll repel them. We usually do.The pack warriors gathered behind him; their eyes fearful but steadfast in their devotion. Liora was in the lead, her claws outstretched, her eyes keen."You need to stay back, Melissa," she urged in a tone