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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?"

robotic voice sighs, the sound harsh and grating

around at the others, searching their faces for any hint of understanding. Kellan and Jericho exchange a bewildered look, while Marcus and Liam simply shake their heads. "Who are you?" I demand,

me."

words, something that doesn't

know

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sound almost deafening. Then, abruptly, the speaker changes the subject. "Lisa will soon be in safe hands. That

floods my veins. "What do you mean? What have

hurry up," the voice repeats, ignoring n questions. "Time is running

"Who is

to any wolves," the speaker

heart pounding. The candle flickers, casting eerie shadows across the

wolves," I tell Kellan, who

the hell was that?" Jericho demands,

they know about my powers, and they said something about Lisa.

hair, his expression grim. "For all

tight. This person won't answer questions, and

Miriam?" Vanessa asks, her voice

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head, staring at the candle's flickering flame. "I don't

with

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

part," a

mincing steps. There's a cigarette holder dangling from her fingers, a slender

a wall of muscle and menace. Even Vanessa steps forward, her gentle face set in lines of

Miriam merely arches a brow, her ruby lips curving in a smile that's equal parts amusement and

greet a guest, child?"

How

any way to

toward her, she takes a long drag from her cigarette, the ember flaring bright in the dimness of the room. "You called me, did

ribs.

home?" She laughs, but it sounds oddly affectionate.

to Sister

shifts, his shoulders

eyes glittering. "I am many things, wolf. But to you, I am an

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his hand twitching toward the

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

so am I.