Shifted Fate by Alicia S.Rivers

Chapter 569

Everyone spun from the grave to see Alannah bent over in pain. Her hands were clutching her heavy belly as she stared down at the barely filled grave. “No…it’s too soon. They aren’t ready.” She turned to look at me, and I could see the panic there.

My mother grabbed for her side. “I don’t think they agree with you, Momma.” She wrapped her arm around her back, and Wendy stepped up to my side, taking my place. “Baby?” My mother looked at me over her shoulder as she spun the groaning Alannah back towards the cabin.

“Yeah?” I felt my stomach clench as I watched as my friend was herded away.

“Finish here. Then come upstairs.” She turned away as Rowan stepped up next to me.

“I don’t think we have the time to stay for the birth.” His voice was soft, but Toya came back to our side.

She closed her eyes for a second and she shook her head. “All the mindlinks from my pack were severed.” Her voice was soft but filled with worry. “I’ve been trying to reach my father since the battle.”

I reached for her hand, and she shuddered as the skin of our hands brushed each other, and another flash happened. “What is happening?”

Rowan shook his head. “I don’t know. But the fact that the Moon Goddess is showing her favor so much right now doesn’t sit well with me.” He grabbed for the shovel he dropped. “Let’s finish here so we can talk to your mother.”

Rick stepped closer, catching me off guard. He gestured with his thumb over his shoulder. “Shelly took the girls inside, but I feel something too.” Everyone turned to me. “What do you feel?”

I felt a steadying hand on my back and I thought it was Rowan,

felt her tsk at me. Don’t worry about looking at me, child. You have seen me before;

will I have

the light of tonight’s moon, and I will watch over them for you,

As the power filled me, I felt the Goddess mark on my brow light up, and Rowan stepped closer. Whether chasing

of wonder and worry

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Chapter 569

+15 BONUS

The kingdom needs

it needs to be stopped. The power rushed in faster. You need to be full, or all will be

If you abuse it, if you waste this gift,

race as the power filled every inch of my body.

slowly filled me. My feet filled quickly, and I knew I could run faster than anyone

I could do between breaths. High walls

body slammed to a dead cold

twining together, until

fear creeping in as he whipped