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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?"

the sound harsh and grating through the phone's speaker.

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

me."

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

do you know that?" I

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for a moment, the absence of sound almost deafening. Then, abruptly, the speaker changes the

my veins. "What do you mean? What

to hurry up," the voice repeats, ignoring n

in, his brow furrowed. "Who is this? What

the

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

said they won't talk to wolves," I tell Kellan, who huffs out

the hell was that?" Jericho

about my powers, and they said

his expression grim.

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

her voice soft. "Why didn't she

to Sister Miriam

flickering flame. "I don't know. Maybe she can't, or

heavy with all

here," I say finally, my voice

dressed for the part," a voice

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

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

curving in a smile that's equal parts amusement and

greet a guest, child?"

How did

any way to

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

hard, my heart hammering against my ribs.

didn't come to my home?" She laughs, but it

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shifts, his shoulders

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

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growls, his hand twitching

say, stepping forward to touch the back of his shoulder. "She's here

so am I.