Chapter 306: Awake

Olivia’s POV

The seer stood across from me, her worried eyes fixed on mine. "Are you ready?" she asked for the last time.

"Yes," I breathed. "I’m ready."

She nodded once, her expression unreadable, then motioned for me to kneel beside the bed. My mother lay there, still as stone, her body pale and thin from ten years of being trapped in this cursed sleep. My hands trembled as I reached for hers.

"She’s been gone for a long time," the seer reminded me softly. "To call her back will take more than magic—it will take your spirit. Do you understand?"

"I understand," I whispered, my throat tight.

The seer began chanting in a low, rhythmic voice. Candles flickered, shadows dancing across the walls. A silver circle surrounded the bed, the runes glowing faintly as if waking from a long slumber.

"Place your palms over her heart," the seer instructed.

I did as told, pressing both hands gently against my mother’s chest. Her skin was cold, but under it, I imagined the faintest thrum of life—like a dying ember waiting to be fanned into flame.

"Call to her," the seer urged.

I closed my eyes, letting tears slip down my cheeks. Mama... it’s me. Please come back. I need you.

Heat began to build under my palms, slow at first, then stronger. My wolf stirred inside me, lending me strength. A golden glow spread from my hands, sinking into my mother’s body.

The seer’s voice rose, the ancient words flowing like a river. The glow deepened, brightening until it filled the circle with light. My body ached, my heart pounding painfully in my chest.

Her lips parted slightly.

"Mama?" I whispered, my voice trembling.

Her fingers twitched against mine. Her eyelids fluttered, just for a moment.

"She hears you," the seer said urgently. "Push harder!"

Pain lanced through me as I poured every drop of my energy into her. The light from my hands pulsed faster, stronger—until it felt like the air itself was vibrating. My breathing grew ragged, my vision blurring.

Then—

A gasp.

rose sharply, and her

spilled freely as I leaned

form words. The

held the shocked and confused gaze of my mother. She stared at me as if she was seeing a ghost, but even in that confused state, I could see the look of reconciliation

you hear

speak on her own..."

gaze drifted past me, scanning the room before settling on the seer. Her brows furrowed, puzzled,

I watched, unsure if she would recognize me. Then her gaze returned to mine,

you," she whispered, her voice

as I nodded and took her hands in

Mother... it’s me...

tears gradually gathered in

arms wrapped tightly around me, pulling

she whispered against my ear, her voice shaking with a mix of disbelief

I broke. Completely.

streamed down my face as I buried my head in her shoulder, inhaling the faint scent of her skin that felt both strange and

really here," I choked out, clutching

but filled with a hunger only a mother could have after being kept away from her

murmured, her voice breaking. "I thought... I’d never get the

back just enough to

nearby, gave us a small, relieved smile. "Let her rest

holding my mother’s hands

as though searching for something or

she asked, her voice

outside," I answered quickly. "Should

"Yes... please call

squeeze before standing. "I’ll call

closed like he’d been holding his breath this whole time. When his gaze lifted to mine, I didn’t have to say a word—he could see it in my tear-streaked

wants to see you," I

came out. Then, with slow,

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