All Chapters of The Order: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

Annalise POVI'm not sure what just happened. One minute, I'm staring into Damien’s eyes, feeling the mate bond snapping into place, and the next, I’m here, watching a scene play out in front of me.“Lower the shield,” a man demanded, his voice laced with anger and frustration.“No,” replied a young girl standing tall, protecting a woman lying on the floor while shielding the younger kids behind her. Her voice sounds familiar—everything here feels familiar.“This isn’t over,” the man muttered as he stormed out of the house.The girl turned back just as the children fainted, and that’s when I felt it: magic, pure white magic. With the dark magic still within me, feeling this level of purity was like being cleansed of poison.“Nova…” the woman whispered, “get your siblings out of here.”The girl quickly led the children outside, then hurried back for the woman. Watching her, I realized what was happening—I remembered this.I moved from my spot, standing beside my younger self as she tri

Aurora’s POVI couldn’t believe what we’d just done. Annalise and Noel had bolted to the gym to see the aftermath, and they hadn’t stopped laughing since. You’d think Annalise was hardened from everything she’d endured—losing family, battling foes, carrying burdens—but right now, she looked more like a mischievous teenager stealing a rare moment of joy. For a fleeting second, it was as if we’d gone back to a simpler time when laughter was just laughter, not a shield against sorrow.Inside the gym, the guys lay in a tangled mess, entirely knocked out. Landon, Aaron, and Oliver were huddled together, half-cuddling each other in some kind of defensive pile. Austin was sprawled on a weight bench, dead to the world, and, incredibly, Damien and Caleb were tangled up together on the ground. Judging by the dried blood on their faces, they’d been fighting. I had to stifle a giggle—one good thing about being supernatural: we healed quickly, even if the bruises and soreness lingered just a littl

Aurora's POVMy entire body trembles with a restless, frenetic energy. I can’t seem to settle. Even now, with everyone here, finally here, all I can think of is the battle we just barely escaped and the question that echoes relentlessly in my mind: How did they find us? We were careful; we told no one. Yet somehow, they knew.Azura growls inside me, echoing my own unease. She paces in my mind, fuming and tense, her claws digging restlessly into the earth. The shift—our first—should have been thrilling, but all I feel is anger. Azura and I both know the truth: this war has stolen so much from us. We couldn’t even savor the joy of our first shift or the reunion with our family. Every moment, even the ones I should cherish, are tainted by this conflict.Suddenly, a gentle voice interrupts my chaotic thoughts. Aurora? Annalise’s voice hums softly in my mind, attempting to soothe.Azura’s low growl cuts off my sister’s calming energy, and I feel her growl ripple from my throat. No.Annoyan

Annalise's POVWe stand in formation, creating a barrier between the Moon Goddess and the creatures. As they approach, a wave of nervous energy flutters in my stomach. I’ve fought countless battles before, but never without my powers. Now is definitely not the time for self-doubt to creep in, but it’s clawing at the edges of my mind. I’m good—better than good—but as these creatures close the distance, their monstrous forms send a jolt of unease through me.Once they’re within range, there’s no more time for hesitation. As one, we launch into battle, swords flashing under the dim, eerie light. The clash of steel against claws and teeth rings in my ears. One by one, the creatures fall, and our formation tightens as we encircle the Moon Goddess. The last of the horde bleeds out at our feet, and just as I think we’ve bought ourselves a moment to breathe, a bone-chilling wind rushes past us.My stomach twists as I hear the unmistakable sound of snapping branches. Wolves burst through the t

Annalise's POVI wasn’t healing, and being carried was agony. Every jolt, every step sent shocks of pain through my body, so I finally told Nate to put me down. The connection to Nova was still missing, an empty void where her comforting presence should have been. My vampire side, however, surged to the forefront, lending me the strength to keep moving.The forest was a maze of dangers. At every turn, another creature awaited us, claws, fangs, or worse. Exhaustion gnawed at me, a heavy weight dragging my limbs, but my guardians pressed on, cutting through the chaos like blades through shadow. It wasn’t until we reached the base of the mountain that they finally called for a pause.“We’ll camp here,” Nate announced, his tone leaving no room for argument. “You need to rest before the climb.”I didn’t protest. Groaning, I lowered myself onto the ground beside the fire, every movement a fresh reminder of the stab wound in my stomach. The fabric of my shirt clung to the injury, sticky with