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215 Ava: Going to Sister Miriam Again (1)

The candle wick flickers to blazing life. Marcus and Liam's hands are heavy on my shoulders, grounding me as Adam and Vanessa complete the chain. Selene's fur brushes my leg, a s nt reminder of her presence.

I focus on Sister Miriam, on my desperate need to understand... everything.

My powers. The city. These phone calls. Steve. The Fae. The Moon Goddess. Lisa. And that damned Mad Prince.

The flame flickers, casting eerie shadows across the faces of those gathered around me. I close my eyes, picturing Sister Miriam's enigmatic smile, her ruby eyes glittering with secrets. Sister Miriam, I need you.

I hold my breath, waiting for the rush of magic, the dizzying sensation of being transported across space and time.

But nothing happens.

I open my eyes, blinking in confusion. We're still in my room, surrounded by the trappings of my everyday life. Kellan and

Jericho exchange a glance, their expressions a mix of curiosity and

concern.

"When's it supposed to happen?" Kellan asks, his brow furrowing.

A sinking feeling takes hold of my gut. "I don't know. It worked before."

Staring at the candle, I whisper Sister Miriam's name, each syllable

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215 Ava Gloing to Sistor Miriam Again (1)

a desperate plen. "Sister Miriam. Ster Miriam, please"

The silence stretches, broken only by my harsh breathing. Selene presses closer to my leg,

I'm about to try again when my phone rings, the sudden sound making us all jump. I fumble for it, my hands shaking as I see the unknown number on the screen.

"Hello?" My voice cracks, betraying my nerves.

"Are you an idiot?" a robotic voice demands. "T ng to access your power now could kill everyone around you!"

Jericho and Kellan stare intently at the phone, and I put it on speaker.

"Who is this?"

and grating through the phone's speaker.

understanding. Kellan and Jericho exchange a bewildered look, while

me."

despite the robotic distortion. There's an edge to their words, something that doesn't translate through whatever filter they're using. "You've tapped into your power,"

know that?" I

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Then, abruptly, the speaker changes the subject. "Lisa will soon

"What do you mean? What have you

repeats, ignoring

"Who is this?

talk to any wolves," the speaker snarls,

my heart pounding. The candle flickers,

I tell Kellan, who huffs out a long breath, looking

that?" Jericho demands, his

my powers, and they said something about Lisa. Said she

expression grim. "For all we know, their safe is just

nod, my throat tight. This person won't answer questions, and knows

her

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shake my head, staring at the candle's flickering flame.

stretches, heavy with all

just sit here," I say finally, my voice shaking. "We have to

look dressed for the part," a voice agree. tartling all

figure, and she walks with mincing steps. There's a cigarette

of me before I can blink, a wall of muscle and menace. Even Vanessa steps forward, her gentle face set

lips curving in a smile that's equal parts amusement

greet a guest, child?"

How did

any way to

hostility aimed toward her, she takes a long drag from her cigarette, the

ribs. "I did, but I

home?" She laughs, but it sounds oddly affectionate. "Oh, Ava. You have so much

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shoulders tense.

flicks to him, her eyes glittering. "I am many things, wolf. But

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growls, his hand twitching

the back of his shoulder. "She's here to help." They're both on edge "er

so am I.