All Chapters of Bound by faith : the rise of a rejected mate : Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

Melissa’s POVThe chilly night air was heavy with unsaid words, and the clearing was tight. Dennis's face was praying as he gazed at me. Damon was still snarling close by, staring at Dennis. Torn between confusion, anxiety, and wrath, my heart was racing."You must comprehend," Dennis urged urgently. "This goes beyond Raven and the pack. Something much worse is on the horizon. Melissa, something connected to you."What are you discussing? " I crossed my arms and ordered, "Stop using riddles and start giving explanations!"With a pale face in the moonlight, Dennis nodded. "Something ancient is a shadow being. We refer to it as "The Void." It is a force that thrives on power, particularly like yours.I blinked as I tried to take in what he had said. "Feeds on me? Even so, what does that mean?""The prophecy," said Dennis. It's not only about your ancestry bringing the pack together or breaking them up. You are the kind of person the Void has been waiting for aeons. You will become the k

Melissa’s POVI realized there was a problem as soon as we got back to the pack's territory. The once-bright, verdant woodland was now covered in a strange, unnatural blackness, and the air seemed heavy. The trees appeared to be sagging under the weight of an invisible force, and the ground was chilly beneath my feet."What is this, exactly? With a trembling voice, I whispered.Damon, who was standing next to me, looked around grimly. It is the weapon's evil energy. It is spreading.Members of the pack came out of their houses, their faces white and terrified. I overheard mutterings of uncertainty and concern.Melissa, what's going on? With a stern yet worried tone, Thorne demanded.I took a deep breath to regain my composure. "This darkness was released by the destruction of the weapon. The Void is connected to it. I swear I'll fix this, even though I don't fully grasp it yet."Repair it? One of the younger wolves let out a cry. "Our country is dying! How do we combat this?"Damon mo

Melissa’s POVWith my troop gathered behind me, I stood at the ceremonial location amid a tense atmosphere. Beneath my feet, the light circle of ancient symbols pulsed softly, reflecting the irregular beating of my heart. Whispering threats and promises, the dark energy whirled menacingly around us.The voice of The Void, chilly and deep like a winter wind, came to me then. "There is nothing to be afraid of, Melissa. I will relieve you of this weight if you embrace me. No foretelling. No effort. Just power.The image of me triumphantly standing free from anxieties and regulations flashed before my eyes. The temptation was nearly overwhelming for a time.The Void urged, "You don't have to fight anymore.""Hey, Melissa! Through the fog, Damon's voice could be heard. I turned to see his furious eyes as he stepped closer. "Avoid listening to it. Neither you nor the pack are important to that beast. All it wants is control.Dennis also moved forward. "Damon is correct. But… I also understa

Melissa’s POVI was startled awake by Lydia's scream, which cut through the silence of the healer's hut. She was sitting up in bed, her eyes wide with fear, when I hurried into the room.Lydia! I called as I moved in closer. "You're secure now. What took place?"Her eyes were frighteningly blank as she turned to face me. Melissa, I witnessed it. I witnessed the reality."The reality? I hesitantly questioned, looking at Damon, who had followed me in, with concern. "What's the truth?"She gripped the blanket hard and shook her head. "The Void still exists. It is observing us and awaiting its opportunity. You've only strengthened it, even though you believe you've halted it.Dennis moved to Lydia's side and softly murmured, "Calm down, Lydia." "You're worn out. You should get some rest."No! She yelled, raising her voice. "You're not getting it. It revealed to me the lineage, the falsehoods, and the darkness.I went cold. Bloodline? Which lineage?"Lydia pointed at me, her hands shaking.

Melissa’s POVI turned the pages of my mother's journal for what seemed like the hundredth time while perched on the edge of my bed. Just as I remembered her aroma, the faded leather had a subtle lavender scent. But like pieces of a puzzle, I couldn't figure out, the words inside were aloof, enigmatic, and frigid.Then I sensed it, a faint ridge under a page. I ran my trembling fingers over the edge. Is it possible? I carefully pressed down on the ridge, and a secret chamber inside the diary slid open with a gentle click.There was a small, worn key and a folded piece of parchment inside. As I unfurled the map, which was dotted with ragged lines, strange symbols, and an X in the middle, my heart raced. Instructions were written in my mother's exquisite handwriting beneath the map:Find the Relic concealed in the Cave of Echoes to learn the truth about The Forgotten Bloodline. Only sincere people are allowed entry."What did you discover? I was surprised by Damon's voice.He was leanin