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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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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?"

sighs, the sound harsh and grating through the phone's speaker. "You're

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, my grip tightening on the phone.

me."

their words, something that doesn't translate through whatever filter

do you know that?" I

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

"What do you mean? What have you done with

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

his brow furrowed. "Who is this?

wolves," the speaker snarls, and

stare at the phone in my hand, my heart pounding. The candle flickers, casting eerie shadows across

they won't talk to wolves," I tell Kellan, who huffs out a long breath, looking

the hell was that?"

I whisper, my mind reeling. "But they know about my powers, and they said something about

a hand through his hair, his expression grim.

tight. This person won't answer questions,

Vanessa asks, her voice soft. "Why

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shake my head, staring at the candle's flickering flame. "I don't know. Maybe she can't, or

with all of our

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

part," a voice

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

Jericho are in front of me before I can blink, a wall of muscle

her ruby lips curving in a smile that's equal parts amusement

greet a guest, child?"

How

any way to

drag from her cigarette, the ember flaring bright in the

against my ribs. "I did, but I thought it

you didn't come to my home?" She laughs, but it sounds oddly affectionate. "Oh, Ava. You

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his shoulders

am many things, wolf. But to you, I am an ally.

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now?" Jericho growls, his hand twitching toward

of his shoulder. "She's here to help." They're both on edge "er that phone call,

so am I.